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April 21st, 2020
Podcast #40: Trucking Fleet Finds New Life after Losing Most of its Business to COVID-19
In this episode of the “Eyes on the Road” podcast, host Evan Lockridge talks with Chip Warterfield of the trucking company Upstaging Lighting and Transport. They talk about what Upstaging, including its drivers and other employees, is doing to survive this crisis. They also discuss how its drivers, whose jobs are usually anything but typical for trucking, have been affected and how other fleets may want to follow what Upstaging has done.
Blog, Podcasts
April 10th, 2020
COVID-19 Response: Do You Qualify for a Small Business Loan?
Updated, July 6, 2020 – While motor carriers and professional drivers continue to respond to our nation’s needs during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, financial assistance may be available to many small-and mid-sized carriers and independent contractors, if you act quickly. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act offers an opportunity for qualified businesses to help maintain payrolls and to cover eligible business expenses.
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April 6th, 2020
Truck Traffic Volumes Remain Strong Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
PrePass Safety Alliance compiled data from January through March 2020 to compare the total number of commercial vehicles traveling past its coast-to-coast bypass locations. Representing both PrePass and non-PrePass enrolled vehicles, 13.28 million trucks traveled through or past these locations during March. This number is up from 12.74 million in February and nearly as high as the 13.29 million trucks recorded in January.
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March 31st, 2020
Feds Issue COVID-19 Guidance, Give Relief on Trucking Regulations
COVID-19 has moved government agencies to issue emergency declarations, as well as change and delay government programs and regulations that impact the trucking industry. In addition to the expanded FMCSA waiver on driver hours of service and increased weight allowances by states for vehicles delivering essential supplies, here are some other related updates.
Blog, Regulations
March 27th, 2020
Resources for Trucking-related Coronavirus and COVID-19 Information
The coronavirus outbreak is affecting both the trucking industry and the entire U.S. economy in many different ways. With new developments and announcements occurring at least daily, this information can be overwhelming, so we have compiled a list of resources for trucking-related coronavirus and COVID-19 updates and information.
Blog
March 25th, 2020
New Data Shows Critical Truck Deliveries Continue Despite COVID-19
New data released March 24 by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) shows that trucks are continuing to move – in many cases, faster than usual – to respond to the demands placed on the industry by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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March 19th, 2020
A Message from PrePass Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
We know you may be facing operational challenges as you work to resupply grocery stores, pharmacies, hospitals, fuel stations and other essential elements of the supply chain. Here’s one aspect of your operation you can continue to count on: PrePass weigh station bypass and electronic toll payment services are running normally overall.
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March 17th, 2020
FMCSA Issues Nationwide Emergency Declaration for COVID-19 and HOS Relief
UPDATED, May 13, 2020 — The FMCSA emergency declaration will remain in effect until the COVID-19 national emergency is determined to be over or until 11:59 PM (Eastern time) on June 14, 2020, whichever comes first.
Blog, Regulations
March 7th, 2024
FMCSA Proposes Streamlined CDL Testing
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued several waivers to allow continued testing and skill evaluation of applicants for commercial driver’s licenses despite the closure of some state driver licensing offices and the temporary absence of state employees. Now, at the urging of the trucking industry, FMCSA has evaluated which of those waiver measures improved the efficiency and flexibility of the CDL process and has publishing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to codify them into federal regulations.
Blog, Regulations, Safety
November 21st, 2023
FMCSA Finalizes Changes to Emergency Trucking Exemptions
In its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking early this year, FMCSA proposed to automatically grant waivers of hours-of-service regulations for motor carriers and drivers providing relief in emergencies. However, the agency said that the automatic waiver of other safety regulations – such as truck driver qualification or vehicle parts and accessories – is not truly related to emergency relief efforts. FMCSA also proposed to limit the exemption period of emergency declarations by a governor or by FMCSA itself to five days, retaining today’s 30-day exemption period only for declarations by the president.
Blog, Regulations, Safety
July 24th, 2023
Trucking Things to Know Now, Part 10: Federal Regulatory Updates
Whether it is the broad scale legalization of completely autonomous trucks or the continued introduction of advanced truck technology, FMCSA wants to know how human drivers will interact with onboard technology. In an Information Collection Request, FMCSA seeks approval to evaluate the necessary training requirements to allow truck drivers to move from a Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)-equipped truck to a Level 3 ADAS truck.
Blog, Regulations
June 19th, 2023
PrePass Insider Newsletter – June 2023
The Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) is slowing the move to speed limiters by postponing a proposed rulemaking release. Initially targeted for June, FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson recently said the agency won’t release its proposal until the end of summer or early fall.
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