Coronavirus News Updates

Government, Business, Logistics, Top 100

Feds Lean on Carriers in Fight Against the Coronavirus

Trucking companies are diligently working with the federal government in an effort to defeat the coronavirus.

April 15, 2020
Government, Business

Experts See Steep Declines for Q2

The U.S. gross domestic product will decline by more than 20% on an annualized basis in the second quarter as a result of the coronavirus and the economic shutdown, American Trucking Associations’ chief economist forecasts.

April 15, 2020
Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Some Truck Makers Look to Restart in April

Schedules vary, but efforts to restart truck plants are stirring again as the second half of April begins.

April 15, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Food Deals for Truckers During the Coronavirus Crisis

Many retailers are showing their support for truck drivers during the coronavirus pandemic by offering specials or making it easier for them to visit their establishment. Here's a look at a few:

April 15, 2020
Government, Business, Logistics

Amazon May Stop French Deliveries After Court Order

Amazon .com Inc. threatened to stop activity at its fulfillment centers in France after a court order banned the sale of non-essential goods, concluding the retailer isn’t doing enough to protect staff from the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 15, 2020
Government

Congress’ Work Schedule to Resume May 4

Congressional leaders have pushed into May their scheduled return to Washington, continuing work from their home states on recovery efforts related to the coronavirus pandemic and myriad other policy updates.

April 15, 2020
Government, Business, Logistics

Automakers Will Need Months to Restart Factories

Automakers are anxious to get their assembly lines rolling again, especially since leaving factories idle is costing them billions of dollars by the week.

April 15, 2020
Government, Business, Top 100

Trump Says Trucking CEOs to Help Advise on Economic Recovery

American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear is among the prominent business executives tapped by President Donald Trump to help revive the economy as the coronavirus pandemic shows signs of easing in some parts of the country.

April 14, 2020
Government, Business

IMF Predicts Global Economy Will Suffer Worst Year Since Depression

WASHINGTON — Beaten down by the coronavirus outbreak, the world economy in 2020 will suffer its worst year since the Great Depression of the 1930s, the International Monetary Fund says in its latest forecast.

April 14, 2020
Business, Safety, Logistics

Amazon Vows to Fight French Court Ban on Nonessential Sales

Amazon.com was handed a French ban on sales of nonessential items after losing the first round of a court fight with labor unions that said the company wasn’t doing enough to protect staff from the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 14, 2020