Roadside repairs on vehicles will be allowed to continue, despite rumors that truck drivers would be stranded if their vehicle broke down.
States are closing non-essential businesses and manufacturers are shutting down, creating uncertain freight flows now and in the immediate future.
The rapid expansion of telemedicine options provides another treatment avenue for truck drivers to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
For carriers with loads to haul, they now have an advantage in negotiating rates, as the weekly DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index has risen to 55.
BMO, one of the largest lenders to the trucking industry, will be offering undefined measures to assist its clients as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Pennsylvania has closed its 65 rest stops, drawing the ire of the industry, as officials say they may reconsider.
Travel plazas are balancing social distancing to prevent the possible spread of coronavirus with providing food and services to truckers, whose dining options in some cases are limited to drive thru and carryout.
Some segments of the freight markets are seeing bumps right now, but the long-term outlook is murkier than ever.
The FMCSA hours-of-service waiver has sparked confusion over what is considered emergency relief.
The Truckload Carriers Association continues to push for a broad-based infrastructure funding mechanism rather than a truck-only scheme that would increase taxes on the industry.
Lawmakers have proposed a bill that would dedicate $755 million over five years to build new truck parking spaces across the country.
