Coronavirus
CVSA Postpones Roadcheck Due to Coronavirus Crisis
This year’s International Roadcheck, originally set for May 5-7, has been postponed due to coronavirus concerns.
Chinese Plants Ramp Up Again as Rest of World Reels
While much of the world’s output is grinding to a halt because of the coronavirus, China is slowly emerging from its shutdowns by restarting production at factories and resuming some flights.
March 25, 2020Canada Issues HOS Exemption for Coronavirus Relief
Canadian government officials approved an exemption to allow hours-of-service relief to truck drivers who are engaged in coronavirus-related relief assistance efforts.
Trump Points to Potential for Resuming Daily Operations by Easter
With Congress seeking to help stabilize the economy by advancing a $2 trillion rescue measure this week, President Donald Trump suggested a significant portion of the country’s operations, such as freight and passenger transportation networks, could resume as early as Easter, which falls on April 12 this year.
Airline Bailout Combines Loans With Cash-for-Equity Assistance
Struggling U.S. airlines will be eligible to receive federal loans and, if they are willing to give an option for an ownership stake to the government, direct cash assistance under the coronavirus rescue deal reached by lawmakers and the White House, according to three people familiar with the matter.
March 25, 2020Falling Oil Prices May Stem Demand for Trucks, Experts Warn
The rapid plunge in oil prices could cut into sales of both tractors and liquid tank trailers as well as the trucks that haul fossil fuel extraction equipment, experts said.
With Rush Hour Traffic Gone, Truck Drivers Speed Deliveries
Truck drivers have faced a number of hurdles in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. But lately, traffic hasn’t been one of them.
White House, Senate Strike Deal on $2 Trillion Stimulus Package
The Trump administration struck a deal with Senate Democrats and Republicans on an historic rescue package with more than $2 trillion in spending and tax breaks to bolster the hobbled U.S. economy and fund a nationwide effort to stem the coronavirus.
March 25, 2020US Equipment Orders Fell More Than Forecast in February
U.S. factories received fewer orders for business equipment than forecast in February, just before the coronavirus-related demand shock that will likely lead a massive pullback in corporate investment.
ATA, Fuel Marketers Seek EPA Waiver of Summer Fuels Requirements
Concerned over potential fuel shortages, American Trucking Associations and several other fuel marketing associations have sent letters to the Environmental Protection Agency seeking a waiver of summer gasoline sale requirements.