Michigan Trucking Association

Drivers & Licensing

• Michigan extends expired CDL waiver to match FMCSA until December 31, 2020
• FMCSA launches new web page about Training Provider Registry and Entry-Level Driver Training Program
• 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

Hazardous Materials

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

Homeland Security

• TSA PreCheck expanded for TWIC, HME holders

Border Crossing

• U.S. Borders With Canada And Mexico Will Stay Closed Through November 21
• U.S. truckers must wear face coverings to cross border, says Canada

Executive Orders

• MDHHS issues Emergency Order updating gathering definitions, capacity restrictions, mask requirements and worker protections through October 30
• Rescinded executive orders
• Michigan Safe Start Program

Secretary of State

• Michigan extends expired CDL waiver to match FMCSA until December 31, 2020
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Unemployment

• Michigan extends jobless benefits an additional 20 weeks to a maximum of 59
• Michigan legislature votes to keep initial jobless benefits at 26 weeks
• Legislation loosens Work Share Program requirements

Other

• Legislation creates protections for workers unable to report to work due to contracting, quarantining against or caring for someone with COVID

Small Business Administration

• COVID-19 Relief Funding Options

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• Small Business Guide

Taxes & Fees

• Current IRS operations
• IRS Coronavirus and Economic Impact Payments: Resources and Guidance
• COVID-19 employer tax 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

• Safety practices for critical infrastructure workers who may have had exposure to a person with suspected or confirmed COVID-19
• U.S. Department of Labor revises regulations to clarify paid leave requirements under the Family First Coronavirus Response Act

• CDC halts residential evictions through December 31
• Michigan unemployment assistance
• Unemployment compensation is taxable; have tax withheld now and avoid a tax-time surprise
• IRS extends stimulus check deadline to November 21
• Michigan family assistance
• Mental health resources

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• 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