COVID-19 RESOURCES
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RESPONSE TO COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Commitment To Maintain Safety For Our Drivers, Customers, Support Staff, & The Public
Stevens Transport constantly monitors new developments throughout the United States concerning the spread of COVID-19 and its impact. Our management team is taking steps to ensure the wellness and safety of its employees while executing its comprehensive business continuity plan.
BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN
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TO OUR CUSTOMERS
LATEST NEWS & UPDATES
CDC WEBSITE
FMCSA UPDATES
UPDATED Emergency Declarations - Hours of Service Extension
VIDEOS TO WATCH
Courtesy WKRN - Nashville, TN
TRUCKING VITAL TO ECONOMY DURING PANDEMIC
TRUMP THANKS TRUCKERS
Trump thanks truckers during the coronavirus crisis. Read the story from CDLlife.com
TRUCKERS TO THE RESCUE!
Courtesy TODAY SHOW - NBC
The TODAY SHOW on NBC reports on the hard-working, unsung heroes, professional truck drivers, helping Americans weather the Coronavirus pandemic.
GOOGLE'S COVID-19 INFORMATION PAGE
SPECIAL MESSAGE TO DRIVERS
HEAR FROM OUR TEAM MEMBERS
TRUCKLOAD CARRIERS ASSOC. COVID-19 UPDATES
FL DOT UPDATE
From FDOT: "Commercial motor vehicles should proceed in the left lane and may bypass the checkpoint to ensure timely delivery of products across the state."
Review the latest information available from the CDC.
BUSINESSES SUPPORTING TRUCKERS
News stories highlighting what businesses are doing to help truck drivers out on the road.
SUPPORTING AMERICA'S TRUCK DRIVERS
McDonald's restaurants offers solution for truck drivers unable to use drive-thru.
HEAR FROM OUR CUSTOMERS & FAMILIES
RETURNING TO WORK POLICY
ALBERTSON'S RECEIVING INFORMATION
From Albertson's Brea, CA Facility: "Urgent request from Albertson’s to notify all carriers hauling refrigerated shipments into their Brea, CA facility: DO NOT SHOW UP HOURS EARLY FOR APPOINTMENTS. This is causing the back up on the street because they park and wait. Brea PD came by 3 times yesterday. Any help will greatly be appreciated. Ideally 30 minutes before their scheduled appointment time."
NEW MCLANE RECEIVING PROCEDURES
LOS ANGELES ORDER ON ESSENTIAL WORKERS
Mandatory Face Mask Order For Essential Workers
UTAH ENTRY PROCEDURES
Utah exempts Truckers from COVID-19 entry survey
TYSON FOODS VISITOR FACEMASK POLICY
DALLAS COUNTY EMERGENCY ORDER
Amended April 17, 2020
WALMART FACEMASK COVERING POLICY
CAMPBELL SOUP FACEMASK POLICY
COCA-COLA FACEMASK POLICY
Facilities affected as of 4/24/2020:
SMITHFIELD FOODS FACEMASK POLICY
Costco Depot – Morris, IL
Costco Depot – Van Buren, MI
Dreisbach – Oakland, CA
CFS Coolport – Oakland, CA
OOIDA TO DISTRIBUTE MASKS TO DRIVERS
Doug Morris, OOIDA director of safety & security said: "We will begin distributing 800,000 masks to drivers at six rest stops across the country with the possibility of adding more later. We expect to be in these locations this week."
- Georgia: I-75 southbound at mile marker 179 just north of Macon
- Illinois: I-80/I-294 eastbound at mile marker 1 in Chicago
- Nebraska: I-80 westbound at mile marker 431 near Omaha
- Texas: I-35 northbound at mile marker 362A south of Hillsboro
- California: I-5 northbound in Los Angeles
- New York: I-87 northbound at mile marker 33, just north of New York City
FREE HAND SANITIZER REFILL STATIONS
ATA is partnering with Protective Insurance Company to distribute ten 55-gallon drums of hand sanitizer, produced by Hotel Tango Distillery, to various locations along major freight corridors. Drivers will be able to use these drums, at no charge, to refill their personal supply bottles. The drums are now being hauled by ATA’s Share the Road and Workforce Heroes tractor-trailers and are now in place at the following locations, with more to follow this week:
TA/PETRO FOOD OPERATIONS UPDATE
TravelCenters of America & Petro Stoping Centers have announced important updates to food operations as some states & jurisdictions allow businesses to re-open.
KEEPING STEVENS TRANSPORT DRIVERS SAFE
LOVES OFFERS TRUCK DRIVERS $5 E-COUPON
Drivers can get the E-coupon on the Love's Connect app now!
Here’s how drivers can redeem the $5 coupon:
GREYHOUND PASSENGER FACEMASK POLICY
Beginning May 13th, passengers are required to wear a cloth face covering while onboard our buses. Our employees are already wearing masks onboard as well as in terminals. We highly recommend being prepared in advance with your own face covering.
If you aren’t able to bring your own or if yours is damaged in route, you can ask your driver or one of our other Greyhound team members for a mask and they will be happy to assist. Additionally, you may be required by local authorities to wear one in the city your trip begins, ends or where you transfer.
TARGET UPDATED DRIVER POLICY
TARGET RESPONSE PLAN
Please be aware, the following scenarios may result in a driver being asked to return home (and not enter Target property):
· Driver informs Target they are experiencing flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, etc.).
· Driver informs Target they have had prolonged contact in the last 14 days with someone with a diagnosis of COVID-19.
· Driver refuses to wear a face covering where required by local, state, or federal guidelines.
Please note: Even in locations that are not under mandate, Target strongly recommends that all individuals wear a face covering when entering the building. Masks are required to perform all store deliveries.
We ask that drivers abide by all local/state/federal guidelines around covering requirements. Carriers are accountable for ensuring their drivers have the necessary face coverings, or other critical PPE, while on Target property.
NOTE: Drivers will not be allowed to return to a Target facility until they have met CDC requirements; including no known symptoms and quarantining for a minimum of 14 days.
TEXAS EASES TRAVEL RULES
updated 5-22-2020
Travelers flying to Texas from certain areas will no longer be required to self-quarantine for two weeks, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday.
Abbott issued an executive order terminating his restrictions that mandated 14-day quarantines for travelers flying from California, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Washington, Atlanta, Ga., Chicago, Ill., Detroit, Mich. or Miami, Fla.
Travelers from those hot spots for the coronavirus’s outbreak in the U.S. had been required to self-quarantine for two weeks.
Abbott’s order is effective immediately and ends any mandatory self-quarantine that was already underway, according to the executive order.
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram & The Associated Press
ALBERTSON'S RECEIVING INFORMATION - DENVER, PA UPDATE 6/8/20
From Albertson's Denver, PA Facility: "We are starting a Driverless Receiving Dock that will require all carriers to utilize the on-site third party unloading service (Capstone Logistics). We have constructed an office directly inside our receiving area in both of our ACME Lancaster DC Receiving areas (located in Denver, PA). Drivers will no longer enter the warehouse to unload their freight and negotiating with Capstone for unloading services will be done in these “backroom offices”. In the event a driver does not have the means to pay Capstone will generate a separate invoice for unloading charges that will be billed back to you. Drivers will also not be allowed inside the building to use restrooms, however portable toilets are available and they must remain in their tractors. We know this will be a change for our vendor and carrier partners and appreciate your cooperation during this current situation.."
Thank you everyone for the measures you have taken to keep our supply chain moving and maintaining the health of everyone who is supporting providing food to our customers/families. We recognize the value of each and every person, and the importance of maintaining the health of each and every individual. In an effort to further ensure the safety of all persons involved in supporting our food chain we are enacting further preventative measures to aid in keeping all parties safe and healthy. This change will be go into effect Monday 6/8/20
DOZENS OF TA RESTAURANTS CLOSING AGAIN DUE TO COVID
As COVID-19 cases are on the rise in many parts of the country, many TravelCenters of America restaurant locations are once again closed due to state restrictions. Read the full story to learn which locations are being affected now.
updated 11-23-2020
3 MAJOR TRUCK STOP CHAINS ANNOUNCE FACEMASK REQUIREMENTS
The three major truck stop chains have announced they are adopting the recommendations of NATSO, the truck stop trade association, requiring customers to wear face coverings at all facilities. These requirements go into effect July 28 & July 29th.
Most Recent Update: 12-14-2020
Reinstated coronavirus restrictions by state: What you need to know
ARIZONA
Numerous governors throughout the country have reinstated safety precautions in recent weeks to try to combat the rapid spike in coronavirus cases weeks before large family gatherings and holiday getaway trips are slated to take place.
More than 11 million cases have been reported in the United States since the COVID-19 pandemic started, as Americans prepare to observe upcoming holidays. The holidays themselves draw even more concern among public officials who fear large gatherings may exacerbate the current health situation in the country.
Various governors have enacted extensive measures from halting in-person classes to limiting indoor and outdoor dining operations.
WASHINGTON
ALABAMA
WISCONSIN
ARKANSAS
CALIFORNIA
CONNECTICUT
ILLINOIS
INDIANA
IOWA
MARYLAND
MICHIGAN
MINNESOTA
NEW JERSEY
NEW MEXICO
NEW YORK
NORTH DAKOTA
OHIO
OKLAHOMA
PENNSYLVANIA
TENNESSEE
TEXAS
UTAH
RHODE ISLAND
VERMONT
VIRGINIA
RHODE ISLAND
OREGON
As reported by Fox News
CDC WARNS AGAINST TRAVEL TO MEXICO
For people planning on getting away during the Holiday period, the CDC has issued a new travel warning for people planning to visit Mexico. The CDC has a stern message for travelers...DON'T DO IT.
updated 11-25-2020
WAIVER EXTENDED FOR EXPIRED CDLs & MEDICAL CARDS
From Commercial Carrier Journal - FMCSA extends expired CDL, CLP, med cert waiver through September
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended a waiver that gives truck drivers additional time to renew their expired CDLs and medical certificates due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
updated 6-16-2020