
COVID-19 News Archive


FMCSA extends Emergency Declaration 2020-002
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
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
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
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
RMV implements further FMCSA extensions to the renewal timelines for expiring CDLs, CLPs, and CDL Medical Certificates.

FMCSA extends Medical Exam waivers again
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
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
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
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
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
During the pandemic, gasoline sales dropped dramatically, but diesel sales remained somewhat steady, providing needed tax revenue.
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