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It’s been a busy week when it comes to regulatory changes related to the pandemic. Again, we’ve aggregated a collection of some of the most important updates for you. Don’t forget to come back next week to stay up to date.
TSA Announces Temporary Hazmat Exemption
https://landline.media/tsa-announces-hazmat-endorsement-renewal-exemption/
According to the TSA, from April 2 to July 31, there will be a temporary exemption from the renewal of hazardous material endorsements. Read the article on Land Line Media to learn the details and reasons for the exemption.
The Next Relief Bill for COVID-19 May Help Roads
https://landline.media/podcast/next-covid-19-bill-may-help-roads/
Listen to a recent podcast from Land Line Media detailing how congressional leaders want to include infrastructure funds in the next relief bill. The podcast can be heard here.
FMCSA to Allow Food Trucks in Rest Areas
Due to decreasing options for truckers to get meals while out on the road, the FMCSA issued a notice for states to allow food trucks to serve commercial truck drivers at roadside rest areas. Read the notice from the FMCSA here.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Gets Passed
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6201
A wide-encompassing bill that covers provisions for paid sick leave, tax credits, free COVID-19 testing, expanded food ,assistance unemployment benefits and increased medical funding was passed in congress. Go to Congress.gov to read all the details of the bill and learn how it may help you or someone you know.
Truckstop.com and Freightwaves Partners to Offer Free Assistance to Find More Spot Loads
Freightwaves will offer free access to its SONAR freight market intelligence and forecasting platform to Truckstop.com clients for one full month. The partnership is designed “to help carriers find more spot loads to keep running.” In a time where the logistics industry is seeing unprecedented impact, this small – yet generous – act might help some transportation businesses stay in afloat. Learn more here.
CVSA Has New Out-of-Service Criteria (OOSC) Now In Effect in North America
https://www.cvsa.org/news-entry/2020-oosc-in-effect/
Started April, 1, 2020 the CVSA’s new OOSC supersedes and replaces all previous versions. As the OOSC is the pass-fail criteria for roadside safety inspections, is it very important for North American carriers to familiarize themselves with them. Visit CVSA.org to learn more about these changes in detail.
FMCSA Issues Waiver for Third Party CDL Skills Test Examiners
Effective April 9, 2020, the FMCSA has granted a temporary waiver – expiring either June 30 or when the National State of Emergency declaration is revoked, whichever is sooner – to third party CDL test examiners. Due to limited bandwidth at certain state driver’s license agencies, this designation waives certain training requirements for these test examiners. Read the details of this waiver here.
ICYMI: ASE Extending Certification Expiration Dates for Technicians
https://www.ccjdigital.com/ase-certification-expiration-date-extension-technicians/
In response to the moving and uncertain climate presented by the coronavirus pandemic, any truck technician who has their Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification set to expire June 30, will have it automatically extended to Dec. 31. Read more about how this may help your operations here.