The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended and expanded its emergency declaration providing regulatory relief to truck drivers who are transporting emergency supplies during the coronavirus outbreak.
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FMCSA Extends HOS Emergency Declaration Through May 15
Alphabet’s Drone Delivery Service in Virginia Sees Surge During Pandemic
Alphabet Inc.’s Wing unit is seeing a dramatic increase in the number of customers using its drone delivery service in rural Virginia during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus Changing How World Feeds Itself
The coronavirus pandemic is short-circuiting the intricate network of producers and suppliers needed to power the global food system.
Coronavirus Spurs New Incentives for Drivers
Motor carriers are developing incentive plans to provide drivers with bonuses and financial support as they serve on the front lines of the country’s battle against COVID-19.
Driver Health Becomes Paramount During Coronavirus Outbreak
Trucking companies are doing a lot to keep their drivers safe and healthy even as the coronavirus pandemic has caused notable disruptions throughout the economy as the number of infected continues to climb.
Activity at US Ports Plummets as Coronavirus Slows World Economy
Activity at ports tracked by the Global Port Tracker fell in February to the lowest level in five years.
FedEx CEO Fred Smith Takes 91% Cut in Salary for Six Months
FedEx Corp. said Chairman and CEO Fred Smith is taking a salary cut, effective April 1, from $115,402 per month to $10,728 per month through Sept. 30.
Ship Crews Stuck in Lockdown Strain Global Supply Chains
Port restrictions and canceled flights are straining the ability to replace seafarers on board ships, further weakening global supply chains already snarled by the coronavirus pandemic.
April 7, 2020World’s Biggest Lockdown Brings Trucks to a Standstill in India
The world’s biggest lockdown has brought transportation of goods in India to a near halt, even though the federal government has exempted the sector from restrictions to halt the spread of coronavirus.
Port of Savannah Eliminates Saturday Truck Operations
The Port of Savannah, the second busiest on the East Coast, is closing operations on Saturdays to truck drivers, effective immediately, as business slows due to the coronavirus pandemic.