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US Unemployment Claims Hit 6.6 Million, Competition Mounts for Masks
The economic damage from the coronavirus crisis piled up as an unprecedented 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits in a single week, and the competition for masks and other protective gear intensified amid growing evidence that people who are infected but have no symptoms can spread the virus.
April 2, 2020Pelosi Looks to Infrastructure for Next Coronavirus Crisis Response
House Democrats’ next legislative response to the coronavirus pandemic will focus on reviving long-standing infrastructure priorities, such as improving freight and commuter mobility.
April 1, 2020Mariners Take Extra Precautions as Great Lakes Shipping Season Begins
As the coronavirus pandemic locked down countries and disrupted global supply chains, the Great Lakes shipping season got underway last week, with extra precautions in tow.
April 1, 2020Transportation Nominees Await Action in Senate
The consideration of senior transportation nominees is among the pending matters before a Republican-led Senate scheduled to resume its legislative agenda April 20.
March 31, 2020FMCSA Issues Guidance for Drug Testing During Emergency
Federal trucking regulators have issued “reasonable flexibility” guidance for motor carriers and drivers to follow for drug and alcohol testing during the COVID-19 emergency.
March 31, 2020Truck Stops, State Associations Offer Free Food, Parking to Drivers
Travel center chains along one of the nation’s busiest freight corridors are offering free meals and parking to truck drivers making deliveries to help the nation battle the COVID-19 virus.
March 31, 2020DOT Opens Funding Opportunity for University Transportation Centers
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced a competitive grant solicitation that makes nearly $5 million available as part of its University Transportation Centers program.
March 31, 2020ATA's Chris Spear: Industry Thankful for Cooperation, but Challenges Remain
American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear is proud of the work his industry is doing to help the nation through the COVID-19 crisis, but notes that challenges lie ahead for business and government as the country remains stymied by the virus.
March 31, 2020FMCSA Issues COVID-19 Waiver for Truck Drivers With Learner Permits
Federal trucking regulators have issued a three-month waiver that will allow truck drivers with commercial learner permits to operate during the COVID-19 emergency without a commercial licensed driver in the front seat of the cab, provided the CDL driver is in the truck.
March 31, 2020