News roundup, April 6: DOT OKs food trucks rest areas; New telemedicine option from TruckPark
FHWA is allowing states to permit food trucks to operate and sell food at interstate rest areas during the COVID-19 pandemic. TruckPark has added GenieMD telehealth access to its app. Two northern Arizona rest areas have reopened for truck drivers.
OOIDA presses Trump to improve access for OTR drivers to get tested
OOIDA President Todd Spencer emphasized in a letter to the Trump administration the need for COVID-19 testing available specifically for drivers serving problematic areas and available along haul routes. “Testing must show results in hours, not days,” …
Q&A: AI Expert Talks Autonomous Trucks
Richard Bishop, AI industry analyst and intelligent vehicle applications specialist, spoke with Jim Park about autonomous trucks for an episode of the HDT Talks Trucking podcast.
Owner-operators report severe freight pullback as coronavirus upends economy
Two out of three respondents to an Overdrive survey said they’re seeing less freight as the coronavirus-related closures affect the economy, up from 54% the week before.
Group calls on Congress to make changes to help drivers
Asks for better parking, hours reform
Alberta premier marks second anniversary of Humboldt tragedy
EDMONTON, Alta. – Today, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney recognized the two-year anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos bus collision, which killed 16 and injured another 13. “Since that terrible day, we have seen heartbreak, struggle, grit, and a heroic lev…
International Offers Special Truck Financing, Resources
In recognition to the swift changes COVID-19 has brought to the industry, International Truck has launched International Cares, a grouping of special offers on new truck financing and digital tools.
Pride & Polish Weekly Video Encore, No. 21: ‘California Dreamin’ Pete 379 and Great Dane reefer
Up this week at No. 21 is California Dreamin’, a 2003 Peterbilt 379 and Great Dane reefer owned by Freddy Velasco, of Como, Texas. It underwent a complete overhaul, which included a custom purple and “Creme Brulee” paint scheme. The truck won Working C…
Webinar to Help Small to Medium Fleet Businesses Navigate the CARES Act
A fleet-specific webinar on April 7 will address how to access funds, loan forgiveness details, up-to-the-minute federal guidance, and the status of future funding legislation for fleets affected by the COVID-19 pandemic,
Deadlines Extended for ASE Accredited Programs
With many programs unable to complete their renewal applications and compliance reviews due to the difficult times we are facing, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has extended its deadlines for accredited programs.