TAM COVID-19 Industry Resources

COVID-19 News Archive

Governor declares emergency related to hours of service regulations

January 17, 2022

An emergency exists pertaining to the delivery of supplies, specifically propane and heating and fuel oil to customers in Massachusetts.

FMCSA extends Emergency Declaration 2020-002

November 29, 2021

This morning, the FMCSA extended Emergency Declaration 2020-002 to Feb. 28. 2022. Additional CDL and CLP waiver updates were published.

Trucking industry associations file lawsuit over vaccine mandate

November 10, 2021

The ATA, along with many state associations, is suing the Biden Administration over its employer-based COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

ATA pushes back on vaccine mandates

October 7, 2021

ATA's Chris Spear noted vaccine mandates will result in additional disruptions to an already strained supply chain.

Transportation workers can sign up for COVID vaccine March 22

March 17, 2021

Certain workers in Massachusetts will be eligible to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments as part of Phase 2 on March 22.

RMV implements further federal credential extensions through May

February 25, 2021

RMV implements further FMCSA extensions to the renewal timelines for expiring CDLs, CLPs, and CDL Medical Certificates.

FMCSA extends Medical Exam waivers again

February 17, 2021

FMCSA issued another extension to the previous CDL/CLP and Medical Examination waivers that were set to expire the end of this month.

[Update] Massachusetts truck drivers and COVID vaccine

February 9, 2021

At this time, truck drivers do not have any favorable status when it comes to COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Massachusetts.

Second COVID-19 relief package expected soon

December 21, 2020

The US House of Representatives is set to pass a second COVID-19 relief package - totaling about $900 billion - on Monday night.

Updated FMCSA COVID-19 guidance

December 21, 2020

Included are links to waivers, NEDDs and FAQs related to COVID-19 guidance previously released on Sept. 18, and now updated through Feb. 28.

Boyle Transportation on moving COVID-19 vaccine

December 15, 2020

In a recent CNBC interview, Andrew Boyle, co-president of Boyle Transportation, discussed the recent rollout of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

Diesel tax revenue for states steady during pandemic

December 3, 2020

During the pandemic, gasoline sales dropped dramatically, but diesel sales remained somewhat steady, providing needed tax revenue.