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News•by Deborah Lockridge•March 18, 2020

FMCSA Expands Coronavirus Hours-of-Service Exemptions

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration added fuel and other items to an expanded national emergency declaration to provide hours-of-service regulatory relief to commercial vehicle drivers transporting emergency relief in response to the nationwide coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

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News•by Staff•March 17, 2020

Amazon Prioritizes Getting Shipments Related to COVID-19 into Fulfillment Centers

Amazon is “temporarily prioritizing products coming into its fulfillment centers” through April 5 to focus on household staples and medical supplies in high demand due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 epidemic.

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Articles•by Deborah Lockridge•March 16, 2020

TMC: What’s in a Name? [Commentary]

Once upon a time, TMC stood for The Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Associations. Then during an ATA reorganization in 2001, "Technology" was added to its name and mission.

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Articles•by Staff•March 16, 2020

Coronavirus/COVID-19 Resource Page for Trucking

Useful resources for trucking fleets dealing with the Coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic.

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News•by Staff•March 13, 2020

HDTX Among Events Postponed Due to COVID-19

Heavy Duty Trucking Exchange has been postponed from its original May dates to Nov. 16-18, 2020, due to concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

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News•by Staff•March 13, 2020

UPS Announces New CEO and Temporary Role for Outgoing CEO

Carol Tomé will take over as UPS chief executive officer this June, with current Chairman and CEO David Abney becoming become executive chairman of the board.

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News•by Jack Roberts•March 12, 2020

Trucking on the Front Line in Fight Against COVID-19

As an increasingly aware United States mobilizes to contain the spread the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19, the trucking industry is uniquely positioned to help in the containment effort – or to spreading the disease.

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News•by Jack Roberts•March 12, 2020

Mid-America Trucking Show Cancelled as Coronavirus Concerns Spread

The managers of the Mid-America Trucking Show, held each March in Louisville, Kentucky, announced they are cancelling this year’s show due to increasing concerns about Covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

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Articles•Cover Story•by Jim Beach•March 11, 2020

Don’t Let Your Trucking Data Be Held Hostage

News of major hacks against companies, governments and other organizations has become common. No organization, it appears, is immune from cyber threats, and trucking has become a heavily targeted industry.

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Articles•by Jack Roberts•March 10, 2020

What Oil War Could Mean for Trucking

A sudden war in crude oil prices between Russia and Saudi Arabia could mean a drop in diesel and gasoline prices at American fuel pumps. But the longer-term implications are more worrying.

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