News roundup, May 26: Updated HOS regs to take effect late Sept.; two new rules on PPP loan forgiveness
FMCSA’s hours of service changes will be published June 1 and will take effect Sept. 28. SBA and Treasury issue two rules offering guidance of loan forgiveness for borrowers and lenders in the PPP program. Mack Trucks recently donated 500 pieces of PPE…
CTA calls for easing of CEWS wage subsidy restrictions
TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on the federal government to ease restrictions on the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), in a bid to support more of the trucking businesses affected by Covid-19. The subsidy covers u…
25% fewer truckers arrived last week
OTTAWA, Ont. – The number of truck drivers entering the country continued to drop last week, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) said Tuesday. It said arrivals during the week of May 18-24 declined 25% to 83,426 drivers from 111,973 in the same pe…
Truck stop employees turn firefighters
‘Selfless group’ praised
Detroit Expands DT12 Transmission Lineup, Re-engineers DD15 Engine for Better Fuel Economy
Enhancements to the Detroit DD15 engine, combined with an expanded lineup of the DT12 automated manual transmission, have resulted in improved fuel economy, performance and durability, according to the company.
Mack Trucks Produces PPE, Donates to Local Organizations
In response to sustained demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) as a result of COVID-19, Mack Trucks donated about 500 pieces of PPE that it manufactured at its Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) plant in Macungie, Pa.
John Gillum: ‘Cover up says it all’
John Gillum Company driver J bar 3 Logistics, LLC A cover up that says it all « Go back to see all the entries to Show Us Your Ink
Geenevasen joins TruckRight as marketing lead
BELLEVILLE, Ont. — TruckRight Data Management has named Katrina Geenevasen its new marketing manager. Geenevasen joins the team from ReFINEd Kingston Magazine and her own content marketing firm, and will be responsible for developing a corporate …
Tyler Farr performs online for truckers Wed.
County music singer/songwriter Tyler Farr performs a live concert for employees of U.S. Xpress from his living room Wednesday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. EDT, Farr will perform live for 30 minutes and engage the audience on the US Xpress Drivers page. On the …
Country star to perform for U.S. Xpress drivers, others
At 7:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday