U.S. regulators congratulate truckers for its efforts during Covid-19.
U.S. regulators congratulate truckers for its efforts during Covid-19, as it was mentioned by Trucknews:
"Federal Highway Administration administrator Nicole Nason and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration acting administrator James Owens are applauding the trucking industry for its work during Covid-19.
“The American trucking industry is carrying more goods on U.S. roads now than ever before,” said Nason, as the pair appeared during the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s 2020 Trucking Safety Summit.
According to Nason, the FHWA will continue to support projects that expand truck parking availability “as the economy improves.” It is currently encouraging states to implement automated permitting systems for the issuance of “emergency permits to help expedite oversized or overweight vehicles needed in emergencies.”
“We are doing everything we can to help you,” added Nason, highlighting how the FHWA also encouraged states to keep rest areas open and make it possible for states to allow commercial food trucks to operate in interstate rest areas, which will remain in effect for the duration of the national emergency declaration."
