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Truckers Against Trafficking is saving lives
From Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT). We all know drivers have been working around the clock to keep America moving, and that the truck stop industry has kept its doors open to serve them and the rest of the motoring public … for that we are grateful! But did you know that they are also hard…
Read MoreTSA approves 90-day HME exemption
TSA has announced that they have approved an extension of the HME Exemption that allowed states to issue an extension of up to 180 days for HMEs expiring between March 1, 2020 – July 31, 2020. The 90-day extension makes the new exemption period for HMEs that would otherwise expire between March 1, 2020 –…
Read MoreFed sees dim economic outlook as virus squeezes economy
From Associated Press via Transport Topics. The Federal Reserve expressed concern July 29 that the viral outbreak will act as a drag on the economy and hiring in the coming months and said it plans to keep its benchmark short-term interest rate pegged near zero. In a statement at the end of its policymaking meeting…
Read MoreConnecticut’s coffers have swelled — not shrunk — during COVID
From CT Mirror. State government’s coffers have swelled by hundreds of millions of dollars since the coronavirus struck in mid-March, despite warnings of a nearly $1 billion deficit just three months ago. Connecticut’s rainy day fund, which stood at $2.5 billion when the pandemic struck, now approaches $2.8 billion, according to an ongoing review of…
Read MoreLamont issues order creating limited COVID-19 Workers’ Comp presumption
Governor Ned Lamont has issued an Executive Order creating a limited COVID-19 workers’ compensation presumption for essential employees. The presumption applies to essential employees who missed a day or more of work between the dates of March 10, 2020 and May 20, 2020, and the following conditions were met: such employee worked, at the direction…
Read MoreSubmitting Med Cards to Connecticut DMV
Connecticut DMV has advised that – very soon – Connecticut’s online medical certification system will be the only way to submit medical information to CT DMV. The online medical certification system can be accessed at this link. Due to this, do not email or fax your med cards to CT DMV, they will not be…
Read MoreUpdates to MTAC Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
The administrator of MTAC’s drug and alcohol testing program, Fleet Screen, was recently acquired by DISA Global Solutions. Below are a couple of important updates regarding the transition. Review of New Online Platform As part of the integration, a new online platform is being rolled out for use by members in the drug and alcohol…
Read MoreLamont to order COVID workers’ compensation coverage
From CT Mirror. Gov. Ned Lamont surprised lawmakers and lobbyists by announcing Friday afternoon he will sign an executive order creating a presumption that essential workers who contracted COVID-19 during the earliest days of the pandemic are eligible for workers’ compensation. “Connecticut owes a debt to the health care professionals, grocery store clerks, and other…
Read MoreCourt denies RIDOT’s motion for judgment in truck tolling case
From Transport Topics. The U.S. District Court of Rhode Island has denied the Rhode Island Department of Transportation’s motion for judgment on pleadings related to the state’s hotly contested trucks-only tolling system, marking a victory for the trucking industry. The decision, issued July 20, is the latest development in an ongoing lawsuit between RIDOT and…
Read MoreRoute 66 construction: Road closure and detour planned
From ConnDOT. The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the scheduled closure and detour of Route 66 (East High Street) for the planned replacement of the existing box culvert (carrying Pocotopaug Creek) that crosses Route 66 in front of the American Distillery building on the north side and between the Subway Building and Classic Auto…
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