The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued guidance specifically for transportation and delivery workers operating in New York City.
March 27, 2020Coronavirus News Updates
Truckers Who Visited New York City Don’t Have to Self-Quarantine
Trump Signs $2.2 Trillion Stimulus After Swift Congressional Votes
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law March 27, after swift and near-unanimous action by Congress that will support businesses, rush resources to overburdened health care providers and help struggling families during the deepening coronavirus epidemic.
March 27, 2020Mack Explores Social Distancing on Production Line
Mack Trucks told Transport Topics it is exploring new ways of working and possible approaches to production that would allow for increased social distancing when its Lehigh Valley truck assembly plant in Pennsylvania reopens.
March 27, 2020Lyft Suggests Drivers Work for Amazon After Ridership Plummets
Amazon.com Inc. is teaming up with Lyft Inc. on recruiting the ride-hailing company’s drivers to deliver packages and groceries as the pandemic keeps people indoors.
March 27, 2020Yokohama, Continental Suspend Production of New Tires
Two more manufacturers have idled production of new tires amid the nationwide economic slowdown brought on by the coronavirus.
March 27, 2020EPA Temporarily Suspends Enforcement of Environmental Rules
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced it is temporarily suspending enforcement of its environmental rules, saying it will “generally not seek stipulated or other penalties for noncompliance” during the COVID-19 outbreak.
March 27, 2020Toyota Shifts Factories to Face Shields, Will Help Device Makers
Toyota Motor Corp.’s idled manufacturing facilities in the U.S. will make much-needed face shields and masks, and the Japanese automaker is closing in on deals with medical-device makers to help them boost production.
March 27, 2020Canadian Crude Now Costs More to Ship Than to Buy
Canadian heavy crude has become so cheap that the cost of shipping it to refineries exceeds the value of the oil itself, a situation that may result in even more oil-sands producers shutting operations.
March 27, 2020Record Number of Workers File for Unemployment Benefits
A record 3.3 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits after the coronavirus outbreak forced the shutdown of major industries, small businesses and gig workers.
March 26, 2020Focus on Driver Health Renewed Amid Outbreak
Companies are taking steps to ensure that truck drivers have access to adequate information and medical care to mitigate their risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus.
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