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<\/a><\/p>\n\u201cThroughout the COVID-19 crisis Minister Mulroney has been a great leader and provided ongoing assistance to the Ontario trucking industry,\u201d said Stephen Laskowski, president, Ontario Trucking Association. \u201cThe introduction of the app features assists drivers in finding locations where they can be served meals, use washrooms and have a safe place to rest is another testament of Minister Mulroney\u2019s commitment to the professional truck driver community. Drivers and carriers now have, at their fingertips, an abundance of information on accessible food service providers as well as newly-developed rest areas for drivers \u2013 many of which have been created at the direction of Minster Mulroney. The creation of this app is much appreciated and comes at a perfect time for the hard-working drivers out on the roads helping to steer Ontarians out of this crisis.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition, information is also available for drivers that includes access to MTO weather cameras located across the province, which provide real-time video of road conditions on provincially controlled highways. A number of trip planning options are also included in the app.<\/p>\n
The app, available free of charge for\u00a0<\/span>Apple<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>App Store or\u00a0<\/span>Android<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>Google Play devices, also provides feedback options that will allow for continuous improvement of the App to suit the needs of truck drivers operating in Ontario.<\/p>\n Please see official news release below:<\/p>\n EN:\u00a0Government Launches New Tool to Support Trucking Industry\u00a0<\/span><\/a>FR:\u00a0Le gouvernement lance un nouvel outil pour soutenir l\u2019industrie du transport routier<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Detroit Field Office Issues Best Practices Guide<\/strong><\/p>\n The Detroit Field Office has released a Best Practices Guide which is intended as an informational resource for both the ports of entry within the Detroit Field Office and the trade community during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.\u00a0 It provides information for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Trade community to consider in an effort to increase safety, facilitate trade and promote continued communication between both parties.<\/p>\n While this document is intended to provide guidance on how the Ports and the Trade community should safely interact and communicate during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is not intended to be an all-encompassing guide as to how each port or trade partner resolves every issue or concern.\u00a0Resolution of any specific issue or concern will need to take into account the port\u2019s size, location, commodity type, Participant Government Agency (PGA) requirement(s), inspection capabilities, staffing, etc.<\/p>\n If you have any questions for the Port of Port Huron, please see the contact information below and in the attached notice:<\/p>\n Port of Port Huron:<\/p>\n Click here for Details;<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Washrooms to Re-Open for Truck Drivers at Peace Bridge Duty-Free<\/strong><\/p>\n The Peace Bridge Authority announced today washrooms will be re-opened on May 1, 2020 at the Peace Bridge Duty-Free store to accommodate all U.S. bound truck drivers. Please see the attached notice for more information: \u00a020200430_140006_public<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n FMCSA Updates distribution list for protective masks<\/strong><\/p>\n FMCSA\u2019s efforts toward getting personal protective equipment to truck drivers are underway.<\/p>\n On Wednesday, April 29, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published\u00a0<\/span>an updated list of distribution locations<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>where truckers can receive free protective masks. FMCSA said the distribution list will continue to be updated. In all, the agency said it plans to give out about 1 million masks.<\/p>\n \u201cFMCSA has been working with states, industry stakeholders and motor carriers to distribute 1 million protective face masks for truckers, which were provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency,\u201d the agency wrote.<\/p>\n The list of distribution locations for April 29 and April 30 includes stops in Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, New York and Texas.<\/p>\n In addition to the masks, FMCSA acting Administrator Jim Mullen said on April 28 that the agency was working on\u00a0<\/span>a plan to administer COVID-19 testing to truck drivers<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are looking at high-volume rest areas to see how we can accomplish that, Mullen said. \u201c(We realize) they are nomadic and could be carriers. We hope to roll that out in the near future.\u201d<\/p>\n Mullen said FMCSA, FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security are working toward getting gloves and sanitation products to truck drivers.Info Notice-DFO-20-005-DFO Best Practices_public<\/a><\/p>\n The progress toward getting truckers tests and personal protective equipment follows OOIDA\u2019s efforts for the past month.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Trucks deliver for charity amid Covid-19<\/strong><\/p>\n ShipNorthAmerica signed up to coordinate charitable trucking shipments through the Trucks for Change (T4C) network.\u00a0Last it matched 10 loads to donated and discounted truck services, supporting organizations such as Food Banks Canada and Feed Ontario.<\/p>\n Trucks for Change offers a coordinated hub for charitable giving in the trucking industry, helping to ensure that donated goods are distributed at a discount or free. For its part, ShipNorthAmerica offers in-kind load management services, matching requests that charities post through the MoveMatrix system.<\/p>\n The latest loads of food have been stored in warehouse space offered by AMJ Campbell and Mackie Group. From there, many of the April shipments have been destined for the Moisson Montreal food bank. One LTL load made five drops in King City, Ont. Another was off to London.<\/p>\n Participating carriers have included Trucks for Change members such as Kriska Group, Polaris Transportation, Mackie Moving, Erb Transport, Arnold Bros., Manitoulin Transport, and Gardewine. Martin Roy Transport also supported a shipment.<\/p>\n In the last decade Trucks for Change has helped to coordinate 1,300 shipments of charitable freight, representing 22 million lb. in donations.<\/p>\n Carriers interested in providing discounted services to charities in Canada are encouraged to contact Trucks for Change executive director Betsy Sharples at\u00a0betsy@trucksforchange.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Full Story From Truck News<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tandet erects billboard shoutout to truckers along busy trucking corridor at the end of airport runway @rtilleyTANDET<\/a> #ThankATrucker<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/FJv3mW2nvg<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 OTA (@OnTruck) May 1, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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