Michigan Trucking Association

Drivers & Licensing

• FMCSA extends waiver of certain regulations for CDL, CLP and interstate drivers until September 30
• FMCSA launches new web page about Training Provider Registry and Entry-Level Driver Training Program
• CDL skills test examiners now also allowed to administer CDL knowledge test without completing training
• Emergency declarations, waivers, exemptions and permits for all states

Hours of Service

• FMCSR Parts 390-399 exemptions extended through December 31, 2020
• FMCSA issues hours-of-service guidance for threatening situations

Drug & Alcohol

• FMCSA issues new waiver for pre-employment drug testing of drivers until September 30

Hazardous Materials

• TSA again extends temporary exemption for expired Hazardous Material Endorsement through October 29

Homeland Security

• TSA PreCheck expanded for TWIC, HME holders
• National Intelligence extends deadline to September 30 for carriers to rid systems of certain Chinese technologies

Border Crossing

• Canada to keep border with U.S. closed until at least Oct. 21
• U.S. truckers must wear face coverings to cross border, says Canada

Other

• CDC guidance: What long-haul truck drivers need to know about COVID-19
• How to select, wear and clean your mask
• COVID-19 effective Disinfectants

Executive Orders

• Governor again extends use of e-signatures, remote notarization until September 30
• Executive orders to date
• Michigan Safe Start Program

Secretary of State

• Michigan Secretary of State extends hours, offers special appointments to renew driver’s licenses before September 30 deadline
• Michigan driver’s licenses, vehicle registrations expiring on or after February 1 valid through September 30

Unemployment

• Executive order extends unemployment until end of declared state of emergency
• Michigan’s Work Share program allows employers to bring employees back with reduced hours while they collect partial unemployment

Other

• MIOSHA releases new workplace safety resources, including downloadable posters
• Michigan Farm Bureau launches updated Michigan Farmer’s Transportation Guidebook

Small Business Administration

• Payroll Protection Program FAQs
• COVID-19 Relief Funding Options

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• Small Business Guide
• U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform: Litigation in the Time of COVID-19

Taxes & Fees

• Current IRS operations
• IRS Coronavirus and Economic Impact Payments: Resources and Guidance
• Summary of employer tax and leave credits
• Treasury Modifies Employee Retention Tax Credit Eligibility for Employers Providing Health Benefits for Furloughed Employees
• Deferral of employment tax deposits and payments through December 31
• IRS provides tax relief through increased flexibility for taxpayers in section 125 cafeteria plans

Other

• COVID-19 critical infrastructure sector response planning
• CDC advises essential workers may continue working after potential virus exposure under certain conditions
• Family Medical Leave Guidance

• CDC halts residential evictions through December 31
• Michigan unemployment assistance
• Unemployment compensation is taxable; have tax withheld now and avoid a tax-time surprise
• Economic Impact Payment Information Center (stimulus payments)
• Michigan family assistance
• Mental health resources

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• ATA COVID-19 Update Hub
• Michigan.gov/Coronavirus
• CDC.gov/Coronavirus