Coronavirus
Federal Regulators Exempt Expired TWIC Cards Through July 31
The Transportation Security Administration has granted a temporary exemption for the expiration of Transportation Worker Identification Credentials through July 31 for cards that expired after March 1.
Goodyear Offers ‘Zero Contact’ Customer Service, Announces Convoy Collaboration
People who go to a Goodyear Auto Service store for such things as an oil change or new tires have a new “zero contact” option that limits face-to-face interactions during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Amazon Moves to Stock More Nonessential Items in Warehouses
Amazon .com Inc. will slowly increase the assortment of products that can be shipped to its warehouses this week, easing restrictions instituted in March that prioritized essential goods such as medical supplies, groceries and pet food amid the pandemic.
Mnuchin Rebuffs Airlines, Holds Firm on Repayment for Rescue
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is not budging on strict repayment guidelines for airlines that want taxpayer aid, according to people familiar with the matter, dashing the industry’s hopes for leniency.
April 13, 2020Truckers Exempt From Utah Traveler Declaration Form
Truck drivers and other travelers representing certain industries have been exempted from Utah Gov. Gary Herbert’s recent executive order requiring people entering the state to complete a travel declaration form.
Fear of an Impending Car-Price Collapse Grips Auto Industry
The auto industry — already fretting lengthy factory shutdowns and depressed new-vehicle demand — is starting to sound the alarm about a potential used-car price collapse that could have far-reaching consequences for manufacturers, lenders and rental companies.
California Highway Projects Speed Up With Drivers Off Roads
As state and local officials extend stay-at-home orders, road construction crews across California are taking advantage of reduced traffic to speed up projects.
Satellites Are Helping to Track Food Supplies in the Coronavirus Era
As the coronavirus pandemic leads to anxiety over the strength of the world’s food supply chains, everyone from governments to banks is turning to the skies for help.
OPEC, Oil Nations Agree to Nearly 10 Million Barrel Cut Amid Virus
OPEC, Russia and other oil-producing nations on April 12 finalized an unprecedented production cut of nearly 10 million barrels, or a tenth of global supply, in hopes of boosting crashing prices amid the coronavirus pandemic and a price war, officials said.
Commercial Vehicle Suppliers Find Ways to Support Medical Personnel
Sears Seating, Dana Inc. and Cummins Inc. — three of the oldest companies in the nation that typically supply the trucking industry — separately announced they are repurposing their efforts to create products and provide material for medical personnel battling the novel coronavirus.