Despite Bridgestone, Michelin and Goodyear having elected to idle their plants in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, that does not impact TA/Petro’s ability to service customers, according to a company statement and inventory update. TA/Petro says they have plenty of tire inventory on hand and are able to … Read More

CVSA Postpones International Roadcheck

The 2020 Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, scheduled for May 5 – 7, will no longer take place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The CVSA sets inspection and enforcement initiatives, such as International Roadcheck, which is scheduled for May 5-7. However, with public health and safety as its top concern, CVSA … Read More

Are loads that include supplies related to direct assistance under the emergency declaration mixed with other, un-related materials covered under the declaration? Generally, yes, however, mixed loads with only a nominal quantity of qualifying emergency relief added to obtain the benefits of this emergency declaration are not covered. Is a … Read More

Travel Centers of America (TA Petro) is working with its partners like NHH Services and Medallion Transport & Logistics to keep drivers informed on its protocols during the COVID-19 outbreak. 

Travel Centers of America (TA Petro) is working with its partners like NHH Services and Medallion Transport & Logistics to keep drivers informed on its protocols during the COVID-19 outbreak. According to a company news release, they are  following the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization … Read More

Beware of Coronavirus Phishing Attacks

Cybercriminals are using Coronavirus to launch phishing attacks. Here’s how you can protect yourself. While COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, is capturing attention around the world, cybercriminals are capitalizing on the public’s desire to learn more about the outbreak. There are reports of phishing scams that attempt to steal personal … Read More

Spring Weight Restrictions Update

Spring weight restrictions will be enforced with specifics to oversize/overweight travel in a some states and counties. Michigan Update: Effective 6:00 am Monday, March 2nd 2020 weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all state trunk line highways within an area of Michigan described as follows. Highways north of … Read More

Driving & Maintenance Tips for Wintry Conditions

Winter driving conditions are continuing in some states this weekend, and even if your travel route doesn’t include any which are, it’s important to keep some tips in mind when driving in wintry conditions. Some parts of Oregon & Wyoming are experiencing bad weather  including black ice on roadways through … Read More

Everything You Need to Know About Roadcheck 2020

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) announced this year’s International Roadcheck will take place May 5-7 instead of in June as in past years, with a special emphasis on the driver requirements category of a roadside inspection. The International Roadcheck is a high-volume, high-visibility three-day enforcement initiative that highlights the … Read More

Six Tips to Help Smooth ELD Roadside Inspections

We put together some tips relating specifically to ELD devices during a roadside inspection. Identify the device as an ELD. At a roadside stop, the first question will likely be, “do you have an ELD?” Make sure drivers know the name of the ELD provider and can point to the … Read More

Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse FAQs

Another federal mandate kicks in Jan. 6, 2020; The Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. All drivers who hold either a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) need to register by the deadline before they can respond to employer consent requests or access their driver record in the … Read More