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A few have requested a template of a letter/notice for drivers to carry in their cabs that spells out “Truck Drivers have been designated as essential critical infrastructure workers by the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency”. Be advised, the use of this or any other similar type letter is NOT required…

The nation’s 3 million truck drivers are unsung heroes of the coronavirus crisis, working overtime to keep the critical supply chain moving. NBC’s Sam Brock reports for TODAY from Houston.  Click Here to View Video

Big Joe visits Goggin Cold Haul to see how they keep products on the road during the coronavirus pandemic. See the Interview’s below with Owner Tom Hodges. Great Videos! Remember to thank a trucker!!! Our truckers keep America going!!!  Part 1 Video Part 2 Video Part 3 Video

AN ORDER AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 15 SUSPENDING PROVISIONS OF CERTAIN STATUTES AND RULES AND TAKING OTHER NECESSARY MEASURES IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE TREATMENT AND CONTAINMENT OF COVID-19 TN EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 19

Two very important documents were completed last night relating to CDLs and Medical Cards as well as a PHMSA notice relating to HM Training. Please see below for description and links. The documents are also attached for easy reference.     Enforcement Notice on Expiring CDLs  https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/enforcement-notice-expiring-cdls-32420 This Notice of Enforcement Policy, effective from March 24, 2020 to…

March 23, 2020 This guidance document provides clarity to DOT-regulated employers, employees, and service agents on conducting DOT drug-and-alcohol testing given concerns about the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). We, as a Nation, are facing an unprecedented public health emergency that is straining medical resources and altering aspects of American life, including the workplace. The Nation’s…

For HME applicants, while there is no impact to TSA adjudications, issuance of a HME on a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) will vary by State. Some driver’s’ license agencies are closing, require an appointment, or are reducing hours of operations. HME applicants should check with their state for potential impacts. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)…

Two additional documents have been added to the Emergency Declarations Page https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/expanded-emergency-declaration-under-49-cfr-ss-39023-no-2020-002-relating-covid-19   Notice to State Drivers Licensing Agencies of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Policy Regarding Effect of Actions during COVID-19 Emergency (See Attached)FAQs CDL Enforcement Discretion 032020 1757 This notice sets forth the Agency’s view of various actions State Drivers Licensing Agencies (SDLA)…

As you know we closed our doors to the general public yesterday afternoon but were allowing your offices to pick-up credentials. We were able to do this because we were going to have a limited amount of staff still in our offices, that has changed. Beginning close of business today we will no longer have…