COVID-19 Updates & Resources

• New York Travel Advisory

  Guidance from the NYS Department of Health has been issued and clarifies essential workers, including truck drivers, as being exempt. Read more. 

• FMCSA Extends HOS Rules to February 28, 2021

  Read more.

• COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation

  The New York State Workers' Compensation Board has published a COVID-19 and Workers’ Compensation Q&A document.

• NYSDMV Re-Opening Guidance

  As of June 1, state-run DMV offices in the counties of Albany, Onondaga, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, Westchester, and the five boroughs of New York City have begun to process registrations and other transactions by mail, and as of June 4, have begun transactions through secure drop boxes located at each office. Read more.

• CARES Act and Small Business Relief

  New York Forward Loan Program for Small Business
  U.S. Treasury Payroll Protection Program
  Small Business Administration: Guidance and Loan Resources
  New York State Department of Labor Shared Work Program  
  Capital Region Chamber—A centralized page of resources for various types of businesses.

• CDC

  What Long-Haul Truck Drivers Need to Know about COVID-19. Read more.

• Additional Guidance on Essential Business and the Trucking Industry

  NYS Guidance on Essential Business (Updated as of June 29)
  CISA Guidance on Essential Critical Infrastructure Worker
  
  Note: There is no requirement that professional drivers or employees of essential businesses carry documentation in their vehicle, however, TANY has heard of instances where drivers have been asked for such documentation. As a precaution, carriers can use the following form to personalize and keep in your trucks:  Essential Business Form

Other Links & Resources

• American Trucking Associations

  Includes a link to track the following issues across all 50 states:

  • Closure of state driver license agencies
  • CDL expiration date agencies
  • New CLP and CDL issuance / testing restrictions
  • Increased size and weight limits
  • Parking and rest stop closures
• Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)

  An online repository for active emergency declarations, waivers, amendments, extensions, exemptions, executive orders, etc., was created to be referenced at any time for convenience. To view the resource click here.

• U.S. Chamber

  Includes an abundance of COVID-19 tools and resources including a state and local policy tracker specific to coronavirus initiatives. Read more.

• Business Council of NYS

  A great resource for employers including information on the recently passed state and federal paid sick leave laws. Read more.

• Internal Revenue Service

  Provides guidance on tax relief related to COVID-19. Read more.

• Miscellaneous Resources

  featuring companies offering driver training videos, safety supplies and hotel discounts to drivers. Read more.