Michigan Trucking Association

Drivers & Licensing

• FMCSA, Michigan extends CDL,CLP and medical card waivers through February 28, 2021
• FMCSA changes CDL skills testing protocol; allows third-party examiners to test students
• FMCSA Training Provider Registry and Entry-Level Driver Training Program coming February 7, 2022
• Emergency declarations, waivers, exemptions and permits for all states

Hours of Service

• FMCSR Parts 390-399 exemptions extended through February 28, 2021; includes carriers transporting COVID-19 vaccine
• Livestock haulers’ ELD exemption retained in government funding bill
• FMCSA issues hours-of-service guidance for threatening situations

Homeland Security

• TSA PreCheck expanded for TWIC, HME holders

Border Crossing

• Canada again extends U.S. border closure for non-essential travel until February 21
• Canada supports health care access for cross-border truckers
• U.S. truckers must wear face coverings to cross border, says Canada

Other

• FMCSA interim rule clarifies agricultural definitions, impacts hours-of-service

Emergency Rules

• MI Dept. of Health & Human Services lifts a few restrictions, extends others through January 31
• MIOSHA further clarifies guidance on remote work, requires employers to demonstrate ‘infeasibility’
• Rescinded executive orders
• Michigan Safe Start Program

Secretary of State

• Michigan extends expired medical card waiver to match FMCSA until February 28, 2021
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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
• 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

• Applications now available for first-time and second round PPP loans
• COVID-19 Relief Funding Options

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• Small Business Guide

Taxes & Fees

• Current IRS operations
• 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
• U.S. Department of Labor revises regulations to clarify paid leave requirements under the Family First Coronavirus Response Act

• National eviction ban extended through January 2021
• Michigan unemployment assistance
• Didn't receive 2020 stimulus check? It may not be too late
• What COVID relief deals in Lansing, Washington mean for Michigan families
• 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.

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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