PennDOT to open some rest areas previously closed due to Coronavirus
The American Trucking Association and the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association have been working with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in an effort to reopen the rest areas that were closed recently as a result of COVID-19. PennDOT announced March 18 that it has identified 13 of its 30 rest areas that are most utilized by
American Trucking Association calls on government to deem vehicle supply entities ‘essential’ amid Coronavirus restrictions
Six trade associations representing the transportation industry, including the American Trucking Association, called on state and local governments March 17 to consider the importance of motor vehicle supply and repair facilities in implementing orders to close nonessential businesses as a result of the coronavirus. According to the letter sent to the National Governors Association, National
Larson Electronics touts surface-mount UV lights’ ability to disinfect surfaces from Coronavirus
Larson Electronics says its line of surface mount UVC lights are specifically designed to disinfect busy environments and facilities from viruses like the COVID-19 Coronavirus without contact. The company says these units can be permanently installed on surfaces or ceilings (depending on the model) and serve as a sanitation area for devices and equipment. The
Watch: What to consider when spec’ing vocational truck suspensions
Vocational suspensions have different needs than over-the-road suspensions because they will probably be tackling different jobs, so there are a few application factors unique to vocational suspensions that fleet managers will need to keep in mind. Watch the video above to learn more, and click here for more episodes of On the Road.
ACT Research: COVID-19 has little impact on February CV data, future impact expected
According to ACT Research’s (ACT) latest State of the Industry: NA Classes 5-8 Report, Class 8 inventory-to-sales ratio, seasonally adjusted, hit 3.5 months in February, while the Classes 5-7 inventory-to-sales ratio dropped from a “highest in a decade” in January to 3 months in February. “From a current data perspective, regardless of source, February marks
Freight transport industry will suffer due to Coronavirus, Moody’s report says
According to Moody’s Investors Service, the freight transport industry will suffer supply chain disruptions due to the Coronavirus, ultimately affecting the intermodal business of railroads and truck carriers. In a March 16 report, Moody’s says auto suppliers and the transportation industry lands in the “high exposure” category of Moody’s Coronavirus heat map, indicating potential near-term
Foodservice distribution industry seeks federal financial relief due to Coronavirus impact
The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) recently sent a letter to President Donald Trump regarding the dire scope of financial hardship prompted by COVID-19 which has negatively impacted restaurants, schools, hotels and the distributors who supply them. The following is a statement from IFDA CEO, Mark Allen. “COVID-19’s economic impact on the foodservice distribution industry
Larson Electronics highlights handheld UVC lamps designed to sanitize surfaces from Coronavirus
Larson Electronics has announced its handheld UVC fluorescent lamps are designed to sanitize and disinfect a wide range of surfaces, such as work stations, equipment, tables, machines, keypads, computers and more, from coronavirus. The company says UVC lights can kill up to 99% of harmful bacteria and viruses, including the COVID-19. It can do this
NAFA announces new dates for Institute & Expo due to Coronavirus concerns
NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) has announced its 2020 Institute & Expo conference is rescheduled for Sept. 18-20 in Indianapolis, IN. Due to the escalation of severity with COVID-19 and the new federal government recommendations and CDC guidelines, NAFA Fleet Management Association’s board of directors met last week and agreed to postpone the NAFA 2020
UPDATED: FMCSA expands hours-of-service regulatory relief to commercial vehicles in response to coronavirus
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued an expanded national emergency declaration to provide hours-of-service regulatory relief to commercial vehicle drivers transporting emergency relief in response to the nationwide coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. This declaration is the first time FMCSA has issued nation-wide relief and follows President Trump issuing a
Coronavirus causes changes to ACT Research freight outlook
The ongoing worldwide outbreak of the COVID-19 strain of the coronavirus has caused updates to ACT Research‘s recently released March installment of the ACT Freight Forecast, U.S. Rate and Volume Outlook report. “There’s not much freight in a basketball game, and the outlook for capacity is tighter, as COVID-19 and financial volatility will likely further
ACT Research: upcoming emission regulations to benefit smaller engines
According to the recently released N.A. Commercial Vehicle On-Highway Engine Outlook, published by ACT Research and Rhein Associates, engines over 10L accounted for 87% of Class 8 production in 2019 because of the high demand for tractors in the peak-cycle year. Demand for under 10L engines, used mostly in trucks, was softer last year, the