COVID 19

CVSA New Public Online Repository for Active Emergency Declarations

by BigRoad Marketing
May 4, 2020

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has launched a new, public online repository for current emergency declarations, waivers, amendments, extensions, exemptions, executive orders in Canada and the U.S. The commercial motor vehicle enforcement community, the motor carrier industry and the general public may reference this repository at any time.

FAQs: COVID 19 Emergency Declaration & HOS

by BigRoad Marketing
April 23, 2020September 12, 2023

Following my recent blog post on HOS suspension due to COVID-19, I got a spike in the number of HOS questions, specific to the Emergency Declaration.

Below are answers to the Top 20 Questions that our customers ask today:

Cost of Being An Owner-Operator (COVID-19 Edition)

by BigRoad Marketing
April 23, 2020September 12, 2023

Being an owner-operator means being your own business owner, and you’re probably asking yourself this April 2020: Should I run during the coronavirus pandemic? How will the COVID-19 outbreak affect my profits? Where can I get trucking loads?

Let’s take a closer look at your options.

Canada Issues Letter for Essential Transportation Workers

by BigRoad Marketing
April 15, 2020

Transport Canada has issued a letter that motor carriers and their employees can fill out to identify themselves as essential workers.

Q&A Webinar: Emergency Declaration & HOS

by BigRoad Marketing
April 15, 2020

Everything you wanted to know about trucking during an Emergency Declaration, but were afraid to ask! In this session, Marc Moncion, Vice President Safety, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs will answer your questions to help bring clarity to the HOS exemption granted by the FMCSA.

Temporary Policy for Transportation of Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Products

by BigRoad Marketing
April 15, 2020

The U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced that it will be providing temporary relief to Truckers from some requirements when transporting alcohol-based hand sanitizers on highways as defined by the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) under 49 CFR Parts 171-180.

Update on COVID-19: Transportation of Dangerous Goods

by BigRoad Marketing
April 8, 2020

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Program – Temporary Certificates

Ontario Announces Temporary Options for Provincial Trucking Companies

by BigRoad Marketing
March 31, 2020

On March 30, 2020, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) announced temporary options for provincially regulated trucking companies that operate in Ontario only, including hours of service (HOS).

Update on COVID-19: FAQs on Emergency Declaration Part 2

by BigRoad Marketing
March 31, 2020

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has released a second set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding their Emergency Declaration on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

The first set of the FAQs can be found here.