Michigan Trucking Association

Drivers & Licensing

• FMCSA extends CDL,CLP and medical card waivers through May 31, 2021
• FMCSA waiver allows third-party testers to administer CDL knowledge test without completing a CDL knowledge test training through May 31, 2021
• Emergency declarations, waivers, exemptions and permits

Hours of Service

• FMCSR Parts 390-399 exemptions extended through May 31, 2021
• Livestock haulers’ ELD exemption retained in government funding bill
• FMCSA issues hours-of-service guidance for threatening situations

Border Crossing

• Canada again extends U.S. border closure for non-essential travel until March 21

Other

• CDC issues transportation mask mandate but operators of commercial trucks traveling alone are explicitly exempt
• FMCSA interim rule clarifies agricultural definitions, impacts hours-of-service

Emergency Rules

• MI Dept. of Health & Human Services Gathering and Face Mask Order in effect through March 29, 2021
• MIOSHA further clarifies guidance on remote work, requires employers to demonstrate ‘infeasibility’
• Rescinded executive orders
• Michigan Safe Start Program

Secretary of State

• Book appointment now

Unemployment

• Michigan begins paying $300 supplemental benefit payments
• Governor Whitmer signs bill that extending COVID-19 unemployment benefits from 20 weeks to 26 weeks through March 2021

Small Business Administration

• SBA offering PPP loans to businesses with fewer than 20 employees and sole proprietors only from February 24 - March 10, 2021
• COVID-19 Relief Funding Options

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• Small Business Guide

Taxes & Fees

• COVID-19 employer tax credits
• Treasury Modifies Employee Retention Tax Credit Eligibility for Employers Providing Health Benefits for Furloughed Employees

Other

• When you can be around others after you had or likely had COVID-19

• Michigan unemployment assistance
• If you didn’t receive any stimulus money or got less than the full amount, you may qualify for a Recovery Rebate Credit
• Mental health resources

Call (517) 321-1951 to become a member. Dues are determined by categories: For-Hire Motor Carrier, Private Carrier, Associate, or Owner / Operator.

Download Membership Information

• ATA COVID-19 Update Hub
• Michigan.gov/Coronavirus
• CDC.gov/Coronavirus
• CDC guidance: What long-haul truck drivers need to know about COVID-19
• COVID-19 effective Disinfectants