The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have put out a helpful set of guidelines for long-haul truckers and what they need to know about COVID-19. It starts with a description of what the virus is and what kind of symptoms have been seen along with how it spreads. The…
With some of the states in this country opening back up, TravelCenters of America is doing the same, but slowly and safely. Currently, all TAs are open for business including fuel lanes, showers, restrooms, and parking. They have taken extra safety precautions, cleaning the stores more, and are following health…
Over this last weekend, a large group of truckers lined up in Washington to get the President’s attention. The truckers were making their voices heard about the low rates they were getting and the economic hardships they were going through during this pandemic. The truckers are the ones out on…
A group of truck drivers lined up on Constitution Avenue over the weekend to protest the low rates and economic hardships they are experiencing during this pandemic. Truck drivers are the ones who are hauling the goods and essentials that keep this country going right now and they just want…
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has put together an online repository for active emergency declarations from around the country, along with Mexico and Canada. Due to the pandemic, the U.S., Canada, and Mexico have relaxed or changed some of their commercial vehicle regulations so essential products and services can get…
On April 28, the Meals for 18 Wheelers program served 400 meals to the drivers of Marten Transport. This program was put together by Larson Companies, Indianhead Foodservice Distributor, and Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse. Truckers are finding it hard to find food while out on the road during this pandemic, but…
The American Transportation Research Institute has put out some numbers regarding how COVID-19 has affected the trucking industry since early February. In that time period, across six states, there was a spike in truck activity at the very beginning of this ordeal to fill the response of high consumer demand….
In a statement made by Acting Secretary Chad Wolf of Homeland Security on April 20, the Mexican and Canadian borders are going to remain closed for an additional 30 days. This agreement between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada was made to help slow the spread of COVID-19. To keep the…
At Mack Truck’s Lehigh Valley Operations in Macungie, Pennsylvania, they coordinated their efforts and made sure their community was taken care of. Mack Trucks donated $10,000 to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania. They also donated masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to…
As a way to help curb the spread of COVID-19, the Government of Canada is now requiring anyone who is entering the country to wear a non-medical mask or face covering. If available, a mask will be provided to those who don’t have one. This goes along with the requirement…