Coronavirus – News Updates

• • CURFEWS, QUARANTINES AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS?
  • Caronavirus Response – #ThankaTrucker
  • FMCSA SUSPENDS HOS REGS FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF RELATED TO COVID-19 (ATA)
  • Canadian Border Crossings – Trucking Exemption
  • Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles Information
    • CDL licenses
    • IRP/IFTA
    • Registrations
  • PA Truck Parking (3/17/20) – We can confirm that the rest areas are closed to all traffic.  Our Colleagues at PA MOTOR TRUCK advise that PENN DOT intends to re-open the rest stops within a day or two but will limit them to parking and dumpster service only.  Bathrooms will not be available.  We understand the frustration this causes.  We are also informed that other states, such as Maryland may be taking similar steps.
    • UPDATE 3/18/20: Click HERE (scroll to middle of page – 3 locations will be open to truck parking)
  • Canada to Close Border Except for US Citizens, Commerce
  • ATA Letter to President Trump – Trucking Considerations for Further Restrictions
  • Governor Mills, Legislature Spearhead Emergency Legislative Package to Respond to COVID-19
  • Governor Mills Takes Further Steps to Respond to COVID-19, Protect Health and Safety of Maine People
  • Expanded Emergency Declaration (3/18/20)
  • ATA Offers Trucking Information Hub
    • Latest Updates: Week of 3/15
    • State Declarations: OS/OW, SDLA Closures, CDL Expiration, etc.
    • Commercial Parking and Driver Facilities
    • Federal Hours of Service Waivers
    • Congressional Action: Emergency Paid Sick & Family and Medical Leave 
    • Supply Chain Impact
  • US-Mexico Border to Close; Trade Will Keep Moving
  • MMTA Asks Governor Mills for Clarity… Again