COVID-19 News Archive
President Trump signs PPP Flexibility Act
The PPP Flexibility Act makes several critical changes to the PPP, created under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
RMV re-opens Boston Haymarket B2B Service Center
RMV reopens additional B2B Center at the Boston Haymarket RMV on June 8.
OSHA revised guidance for recording COVID-19 illnesses
OSHA has revised its April 10 interim guidance regarding the enforcement of the agency’s injuries and illness recording requirement of COVID-19 cases.
Attleboro dedicated B2B service center opens May 26
In addition to the existing Milford, Wilmington, and Chicopee dedicated B2B service centers, RMV will be opening the Attleboro Service Center May 26.
RMV implements staggered IRP renewal mailing
For 2020 renewals, the RMV is taking a different approach and will stagger the IRP renewal mailing and assigning customers a specific month to renew.
Reopening Massachusetts – Trucking industry-related information
The plan to reopen the Massachusetts economy was published May 18 on the Mass.gov website and includes information applicable to the trucking industry.
FMCSA extends emergency declaration, HOS suspension through June 14
This new declaration extends Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002 - originally issued March 13 - through June 14, 2020.
Coronavirus-induced shipping rates too low for some
Truck drivers are struggling with a new challenge during the coronavirus crisis – low shipping rates – as demand in the sector declines.
IRS releases guidance on Employee Retention Credit
The IRS has released updated FAQs concerning the Employee Retention Credit program under the CARES Act.
Teleconference: ATA’s Chris Spear with COVID-19 recovery update
Chris Spear from ATA joins us at 4 p.m. ET on May 4 for a national perspective on COVID-19 and its impact on our industry.
MassDOT issues waiver regarding vehicle weight and permitting
MassDOT published an exemption - specific to operations related to the COVID-19 emergency - for certain vehicle weight and permitting requirements.
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