Truck Drivers, Logistics Personnel Deemed ‘Essential’ in Security Memo
An updated guidance memo issued by the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency clearly identifies truck drivers and related logistics personnel as “essential employees” helping the nation attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
March 22, 2020Walmart Plans 150,000 New Hires, Virus Testing Sites
Walmart Inc. is hiring 150,000 temporary workers and readying its parking lots for coronavirus tests as the world’s largest retailer girds itself to deal with the unprecedented challenges of the fast-spreading outbreak.
March 21, 2020NTSB Blames Drivers, Tesla, Lax Regulations in Florida Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board says two drivers, Tesla and lax regulation of new partially automated driving systems are to blame for a fatal 2019 crash in Florida involving a Tesla on Autopilot.
March 20, 2020Tesla Suspends More Production; Elon Musk Says He’s Working on Ventilators
Tesla Inc. announced March 19 that it would suspend most production and close its factories in Buffalo, N.Y., and California due to the coronavirus pandemic.
March 20, 2020Tire Makers Take Unprecedented Temporary Shutdown Action
Leading tire makers serving the North American commercial vehicle market reported, separately, they have paused production, while warehouse and distribution operations continue. All manufacturers cited the COVID-19 crisis and a steep decline in demand.
March 20, 2020Economists Warn of Coronavirus Impact on Business
Economists are warning that the sudden halt of business activity in the United States caused by the COVID-19 virus will take a serious toll on the economy in the months ahead, and may send the country into a recession.
March 19, 2020US Warns Americans Against All Overseas Travel
The Trump administration has upgraded its already dire warning to Americans against all international travel as the coronavirus outbreak spreads.
March 19, 2020Truck Stops, Travel Centers Open During Coronavirus Crisis
Most travel centers and truck stops nationwide are remaining open during the coronavirus pandemic but operate with restrictions ranging from disallowing sit-down food service to practicing social distancing precautions.
March 19, 2020New Jersey DOT Awards $30.1 Million for Local Freight Routes
The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced that $30.1 million has been awarded to counties and municipalities for projects meant to help facilitate large-truck traffic.
March 19, 2020Tesla to Slash Workers Showing Up at Fremont Plant By Three-Quarters
Tesla, the Bay Area’s largest manufacturer, has greatly reduced the number of workers coming to its Fremont, Calif., assembly plant, though it’s not clear if the cutbacks put it in full compliance with health orders Alameda County and five other Bay Area counties imposed Monday to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
March 19, 2020