FMCSA Updated Emergency Declaration

Dear ATA Members:

Today, FMCSA released an updated Emergency Declaration related to commercial motor vehicle operations providing direct assistance in support of emergency relief efforts related to the COVID-19 outbreaks. The declaration can be located on FMCSA’s website, by clicking here. In the updated declaration, FMCSA further clarifies what operations are included in the emergency declaration, including a clarification of “mixed loads” operations. We encourage all individuals to review the official declaration to determine if your operations are included in the declaration. ATA will provide further information as appropriate.

Chris Spear
President & CEO
American Trucking Associations

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