Trucks carry first doses of COVID-19 vaccine to hospitals

From Transport Topics. As the first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine begin to ship, trucking experts on the ground level of the distribution effort said the logistical elements are in place for a successful rollout of an estimated 50 million doses of the vaccine between now and the end of January. “We have dedicated and…

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Negotiators near agreement on long-delayed COVID-19 aid bill

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From Transport Topics. Top congressional leaders are closing in on an agreement on a long-delayed COVID-19 relief package, hoping to seal a deal as early as Dec. 16 that would extend aid to individuals and businesses and help ship coronavirus vaccines to millions. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), a coauthor of a $908 billion bipartisan package,…

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UPS says it can handle vaccine rollout, holiday parcel rush

From Transport Topics. UPS Inc. said it has the capacity to handle the rollout of coronavirus vaccines and an unprecedented holiday package rush this month after investments in automation, tracking technology and dry-ice production. The courier is the primary end-to-end distributor for Pfizer Inc.’s vaccine, as well as for kits to prepare the shots and…

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FMCSA extends emergency declaration to Feb. 28

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FMCSA has announced that they have expanded and extended the Emergency Declaration that was set to expire on Dec. 31. This extension includes the same regulatory relief for motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance in support of relief efforts related to COVID-19, as included in the Sept. 11 modified and extended declaration. The primary change…

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Connecticut DMV and FMCSA announcements on credential extensions

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The Connecticut DMV has published a document which clarifies the timelines of their recent actions regarding extended credentials (CDLs, IRP registrations, non-IRP registrations, etc). Rather than having extensions that are valid for 90 days or 180 days, the new document provides dates for all credentials covered by their extensions. Specifically: Credentials that expired between March…

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Expect a ‘checkmark’ recovery, says economic expert

From Fleet Owner. “By ending the lockdown, I think we did the right thing and we got the economy growing again,” said Dr. Jeffrey Rosensweig, director of the John Robson Program in Business, Public Policy & Government at Goizueta Business School of Emory University. Rosensweig, provided insights on economic trends affecting the heavy-duty commercial vehicle…

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Compliance Alert: Issues with extended vehicle registrations

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MTAC members are aware that the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued three separate extensions of expiring credentials, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This message is to emphasize that these extensions are separate from each other. They are: A 180 day extension for credentials that expired between March 10, 2020 and June 30,…

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US Treasury’s Main Street Lending Program

The U.S. Department of Commerce has invited MTAC members to participate on a conference call to learn about the US Treasury’s Main Street Lending Program. The call is on Monday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. ET. See information below on how to register for the call, so you can determine if your business is eligible…

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Work with TAT to put the brakes on human trafficking

As COVID-19 has increased vulnerabilities among at-risk population groups, we wanted to make you aware of some great resources TAT has available for your organization in its ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking. Please help us get the word out! Freedom Drivers Project Virtual Tour Experience the incredible imagery and the powerful truth TAT’s Freedom…

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