TAM COVID-19 Industry Resources

COVID-19 News Archive

FMCSA clarifies ag products that qualify for hours-of-service exemptions

December 3, 2020

The FMCSA published an interim final rule clarifying agricultural commodity and livestock definitions in hours-of-service regulations.

ATA reports FMCSA Emergency Declaration Expansion and Extension

December 3, 2020

FMCSA announced an expansion and extension of the Emergency Declaration originally set to expire on Dec. 31.

Waiver extends the expiration date of CDL Medical Certificates

October 16, 2020

The FMCSA has issued an additional waiver for Commercial Driver License (CDL) Medical Certificates.

FMCSA extends Emergency Relief Declaration to Dec. 31

September 14, 2020

The COVID-related emergency declaration - originally set to expire on Sept. 14 - has been extended to Dec. 31, 2020.

FMCSA Emergency Declaration extended

August 12, 2020

On Aug. 11, the FMCSA extended - and modified - the COVID-19 emergency relief declaration that was set to expire on Aug. 14.

UPS, FedEx gear up to ship COVID-19 vaccine when ready

August 10, 2020

Transportation and logistics companies are hard at work on strategies to ship a COVID-19 vaccine safely around the world.

TETC sends letter of appreciation to trucking industry

August 10, 2020

TETC recognizes trucking industry for moving goods efficiently and safely during challenging times.

McConnell expects new virus relief bill this month

July 7, 2020

It is expected Congress will pass one final coronavirus rescue package later this month.

FMCSA may “Exercise Discretion” enforcing random drug testing

July 7, 2020

The FMCSA announced that in some locations, it may “exercise discretion” and not enforce minimum annual random drug and alcohol testing rates.

IRP plates expiration extended by three months

June 30, 2020

The RMV is extending the expiration date for apportioned plates from June 30 until Sept. 30, 2020.

New York, New Jersey, Connecticut – New quarantine restrictions on travelers

June 25, 2020

Individuals traveling from states with significant community spread of COVID-19 must quarantine for 14 days.

FMCSA grants waiver from some CDL and CLP regulations

June 17, 2020

FMCSA grants a waiver from certain regulations applicable to interstate and intrastate CDL and CLP holders and to other interstate drivers operating CMVs.