Access links to interim guidance and other resources for preventing exposure to and infection from COVID-19 here.

9/11/2020:
FMCSA Extends HOS Rules to December 31, 2020
FMCSA has again extended its emergency declaration that was set to expire September 14, 2020. The notice extends the emergency declaration to December 31, 2020.  Deliveries of these products are exempt from Parts 390 – 399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.  Currently the following four commodity classes are covered by the declaration.

1. Livestock and livestock feed;
2. Medical supplies and equipment related to the testing, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19;
3. Supplies and equipment necessary for community safety, sanitation, and prevention of community transmission of COVID-19 such as masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, soap and disinfectants;
4. Food, paper products and other groceries for emergency restocking of distribution centers or stores.

The declaration only covers “direct assistance in support of emergency relief efforts” and does not cover routine commercial deliveries, including mixed loads with a nominal quantity of qualifying emergency relief.

To monitor the current status of FMCSA’s declarations, go to www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency-declarations.

6/15/2020: Waiver for States, CDL Holders, CLP Holders, and Interstate Drivers
6/8/2020:  Three-Month Waiver in Response to the Economic Consequences of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency - To Relieve Employers of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Subject to 49 CFR Part 382 from Certain Pre-Employment Testing Requirements. Click here.
4/13/2020: FAQs for SDLA or CDL Holders
4/9/2020: Waiver for States Concerning Third Party CDL Skills Test Examiners in Response to COVID-19
4/1/2020: State and Local Shelter in Place and Other Restrictions on Movement

3/23/2020: DOT Guidance on Compliance with DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations

PHMSA Relief for Delivering Hand Sanitizer Materials

IRP Waiver     IFTA Waiver
Updated 6/10/2020
*In compliance with E.O. 202.8, NYSDMV announced that all IRP registrations will be extended until further notice. Questions can be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

4/10/2020
TSA Extends Expiration Date of Certain Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC). To view the exemption notice, click here.

Hazardous Materials Enforsement (HME) Relief
TSA is has granted an exemption that permits State licensing entities to grant an up to 180-day extension on a Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) security threat assessment for drivers whose HMEs expired on March 1, 2020, or later within 180 days of the notice's publication in the Federal Register. Learn more here.

• The U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico remain open to ALL truck traffic. There is no distinction between essential and non-essential freight. Rumors indicating the border is shutting down completely are unfounded.
  
• TANY has heard that drivers entering Canada are being asked how they feel and some basic health history questions. Be aware that this may cause delays.
  
• There is no extra screening of truck drivers coming into the U.S. at this time. This may change in the future.
  
• Be aware that changes in hours at the ports may change if truck volumes begin to fall.
  
• Be prepared that staffing at the border will likely be impacted due to COVID-19. Delays due to insufficient staffing may occur in the future.
  

Please note that non-truck driving passengers in the truck are not considered essential and will be prohibited from crossing the border. To avoid potential delays and issues at the border only commercial truck drivers should be in the truck. A commercial truck driver passenger that is part of a team operation is allowed.

All driver licenses, permits, non-driver identification cards and vehicle registrations that expired March 1, 2020 or after and vehicle inspections that expired March 31 or after were previously extended and continue to be extended by Executive Order. In addition, the federal REAL ID enforcement deadline has been extended until October 1, 2021.

As designated critical transportation infrastructure, all maritime facilities and supply chain distribution partners in the Port of New York and New Jersey are open for business as usual.  For regular updates on the Port, you can sign up for the Breaking Waves newsletter here.

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey has moved to collect tolls by electronic means and temporarily suspends cash toll collection. Drivers that would normally pay cash should proceed through the toll booth without stopping. A photo of the license plate of the vehicle will be taken and an invoice will be mailed to the registrant. More information is available here.