Are loads that include supplies related to direct assistance under the emergency declaration mixed with other, un-related materials covered under the declaration? Generally, yes, however, mixed loads with only a nominal quantity of qualifying emergency relief added to obtain the benefits of this emergency declaration are not covered. Is a … Read More
Travel Centers of America (TA Petro) is working with its partners like Medallion Transport & Logistics to keep drivers informed on its protocols during the COVID-19 outbreak. According to a company news release, they are following the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization updates, guidelines and … Read More
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a 50-state waiver to the Hours of Service Rule for commercial vehicle drivers transporting goods related to the COVID-19 outbreak. This declaration is the first time the FMCSA has issued nationwide relief and follows President Trump’s issuing of a national emergency declaration … Read More
The Oregon Department of Transportation (DOT) released a trucking advisory for ramp closures I-84 EB & WB Exit 137 on- and off-ramp. Beginning Friday, April 3, the I-84 Exit 137 off-ramp to OR19 & I-84 WB on-ramp from OR19 will be closed Friday through Saturday nights from 10 p.m. to … Read More
While we all can’t stop living our every day lives of trucking, which means time spent on the road at truck stops and ports, we can take extra precaution to protect ourselves from Coronavirus. Both ports and truck stops are full of busy people who carry germs and contagious illnesses … Read More
Spring weight restrictions will be enforced with specifics to oversize/overweight travel in a some states and counties. Michigan Update: Effective 6:00 am Monday, March 2nd 2020 weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all state trunk line highways within an area of Michigan described as follows. Highways north of … Read More
Winter driving conditions are continuing in some states this weekend, and even if your travel route doesn’t include any which are, it’s important to keep some tips in mind when driving in wintry conditions. Some parts of Oregon & Wyoming are experiencing bad weather including black ice on roadways through … Read More
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) announced this year’s International Roadcheck will take place May 5-7 instead of in June as in past years, with a special emphasis on the driver requirements category of a roadside inspection. The International Roadcheck is a high-volume, high-visibility three-day enforcement initiative that highlights the … Read More
Trip permits in the state of Arkansas are now valid for 5 days instead of 3 for most loads. The state announced on the home page of its online permit system that effective January 8, 2020 single trip permits will be for the duration of 5 days. There are exceptions … Read More
We put together some tips relating specifically to ELD devices during a roadside inspection. Identify the device as an ELD. At a roadside stop, the first question will likely be, “do you have an ELD?” Make sure drivers know the name of the ELD provider and can point to the … Read More
