| Alabama |
- Reopening: Amended Safer-at-Home Orders recommend all individuals minimize travel outside of the home and wear cloth face coverings around others in public. Child-care, and entertainment venues can reopen while enforcing social distancing guidelines. Expires July 3. (May 21, 2020)
- Reg: ALEA Driver License and Reinstatement Offices Closed Until Further Notice – Limited Services Available by Phone (May 29, 2020)
- Reg: Second supplemental State of Emergency proclamation on transportation of emergency relief & supplies – includes waivers available for oversize, overweight loads (March 20, 2020)
- Reg: Extension of time for obtaining vehicle registrations and renewals in March, April and May, and waiver of penalties through June 19. (May 4, 2020).
- Parking: According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, restrooms will remain open at all department-owned rest areas and cleaned thoroughly. Truck parking will remain open.
- Food: Effective May 11, all non-work related gatherings of any size that cannot maintain a consistent six-foot distance between persons from different households are prohibited. Restaurants may reopen for dine-in service if they limit parties to 8 or fewer and have at least six feet of space between tables. Carryout and delivery are encouraged. (May 11, 2020)
- Health: Call the Alabama COVID-19 24/7 hotline at 1-888-264-2256 for testing sites and hours of operation.
- State taxes: Deadline to file extended to July 15. (March 23, 2020)
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| Alaska |
- Reopening: Moving Alaska Forward Plan Phase 3/4 begins May 22. All businesses can reopen following social distancing guidelines including wearing face coverings in public. (May 22, 2020)
- Reopening: Order for Self-Quarantine on interstate and international travel remains in place: All people arriving in Alaska, whether resident, worker or visitor, are required to self-quarantine for 14 days. Expires June 6 unless extended. (June 1, 2020)
- Reopening: Updated orders covering intrastate travel. (May 22, 2020)
- Reg: Order suspending permit fees for oversize/overweight vehicles (April 1, 2020)
- Reg: Orders allowing operation of vehicles without current registration, extension of driver’s licenses, and suspending prohibition of driving on studded tires from May 1 through Sept. 15. (March 31, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas open.
- Food: Takeout and delivery only from restaurants until rescinded. (April 1, 2020)
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| Alberta |
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| Arizona |
- Reopening: Stay-at-home order expired May 15. Replaced by new guidance for economic recovery that prioritizes health and physical distancing. (May 12, 2020)
- Reg: ADOT eases truck weight limits for delivery of essential supplies from 80,000 lbs to 90,000 lbs. Extended until May 31. (April 7, 2020)
- Reg: Motor Vehicle Services says Driver License renewal requirements are extended six months from the expiration date for all Arizona driver licenses and driving permits that expire between March 1, 2020 and September 1, 2020. Requirements to submit a medical clearance card for a commercial driver license are extended until September 1, 2020. (March 19, 2020)
- Parking: ADOT reopens two northern Arizona rest areas to support trucking at I-17 near Christensen, and I-40 near Parks. Facilities reserved for commercial vehicles. Both rest areas had been “long shuttered” prior to COVID-19 outbreak. (April 3, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas open.
- Food: State to allow food trucks at eight interstate rest areas. Details and permit info here (April 15, 2020)
- State taxes: Deadline to file extended to July 15. (March 20, 2020)
- Border: U.S. Customs & Border Patrol announces reduced hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the Mariposa Crossing, beginning April 6. (April 3, 2020)
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| Arkansas |
- Reg: Orders allowing waivers for weight limits regulating the trucking industry in Arkansas, lifting permit requirements to allow truckers to haul up to 90,000 lbs for commodities related to COVID-19 response, which includes food, PPE, sanitizer, and medicine. (April 4, 2020)
- Reg: Order temporarily banning out-of-state travelers from staying in hotels, motels, or other short-term rentals in the state. Under the emergency proclamation, only healthcare professionals, first responders, law enforcement may occupy commercial lodging and vacation rentals. (April 4, 2020)
- Reg: HOS waived for relief loads (March 11, 2020)
- DMV: Open for business during regular hours, by appointment only. (April 30, 2020)
- Parking: All 13 rest areas will remain open “until further notice” (March 20, 2020)
- Health: A current list of drive through testing sites in Arkansas. (March 18, 2020)
- Food: Limited Dine-in Restaurant Service May Resume May 11 (April 29, 2020)
- Food: State to allow food trucks at rest areas on I-30 in Malvern and I-40 in Russelville. (April 2, 2020)
- State taxes: Deadline to file extended to July 15. (March 23, 2020)
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| British Columbia |
- Reg: Updated exemption for truckers to the policy that all drivers who have been outside Canada in the 14 days prior to entering British Columbia, regardless of their point of entry to Canada, must complete, file, and have approved a self-isolation plan before entering British Columbia, each time they enter the province. This includes land crossings at borders, and also drivers who entered Canada elsewhere in the 14 days prior to entering British Columbia. (April 11)
- Reg: Provincial tax and revenue changes (April 1, 2020)
- Reg: State of emergency declared (March 18, 2020)
- Reg: HOS waived for relief loads (March 17, 2020)
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| California |
- Reopening: As of May 8, California is entering Phase 2, allowing for certain nonessential businesses, including retail shopping. Social distancing guidelines are still in effect. (May 22, 2020)
- Reg: California vehicle registrations that expire on or after March 4 and before June 30 are permitted to operate without a month or year sticker affixed to the vehicle until June 30. (May 28, 2020)
- Reg: HOS and Motor Carrier Property Permits waived (March 17, 2020)
- Reg: DMV extends expiring driver licenses for drivers under age 70 through July. Additionally, commercial drivers may submit medical certificate updates for their license through the DMV’s Virtual Field Office, virtual.dmv.ca.gov. (May 22, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas open. View a list of all rest areas that have food trucks here.
- Food: Food trucks allowed in rest areas. (March 17, 2020)
- Food: Unless otherwise restricted by county health officials, Phase 2 allows for outdoor dining at restaurants. Mass gatherings for faith-based services, cultural ceremonies and protests are allowed, provided they do not exceed 100 attendees or 25% of the capacity of the space in which the gathering is held, whichever is lower. All other mass gatherings are prohibited until further notice. (May 25, 2020)
- State taxes: Deadline to file extended to July 15 (March 18, 2020)
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| Colorado |
- Reopening: Level 2: Safer At Home order in effect. Everyone is still encouraged to stay at home. Critical businesses are open and non-critical business are operating with restrictions. (May 27, 2020)
- Reg: Vehicle registration, renewal fees waived
- Reg: 60-day IRP extension and late fee waiver; IFTA and HazMat info; Weight limits eased in the state. (March 18, 2020)
- Parking: Two rest areas are closed: both Interstate 25 Pinon rest areas. According to CDOT, “the rest areas, north of Pueblo, are being closed due to a public health and safety concern. I-25 Pinon rest area locations do not have running water that allows the public to wash their hands. There is not an estimated date when the rest areas will open again.”
- Food: In-person dining can resume at 50 percent capacity (May 27, 2020)
- Food: CDOT opens up rest areas to allow food trucks to serve truck drivers. Eight rest areas open initially. Details here. (May 7, 2020)
- Health: Click here for a link to community COVID-19 testing sites in Colorado (May 26, 2020)
- Health: If you have COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath), consider a telehealth visit or nurseline advice before seeking in-person care. Ask your primary care provider if they offer telehealth.
- State taxes: Deadline to pay income taxes extended to July 15. (March 20, 2020)
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| Connecticut |
- Reopening: Phase 1 repeals several previously enacted executive orders to allow for the safe reopening of certain sectors of the economy on May 20, including for the reopening of outdoor dining, offices, retail and malls, museums and zoos, and outdoor recreation businesses. (May 18, 2020)
- Relief: Program offering $20,000 line of credit at 0% for minority/women-owned small businesses in Connecticut.
- Reg: Expiration date of all vehicle registrations, operator’s licenses, ID cards and permits that expire between March 10 and June 30 are extended for 180 days. (May 15, 2020)
- Reg: The expiration date of all Connecticut registrations, including IRP, that expire between March 10 and June 30, is now extended for 180 days. (May 15, 2020)
- Reg: DMVs closed, road tests postponed, credentials expiring between March 10 and June 8 will not be charged late fees (March 17, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas open. (March 20, 2020)
- Food: Crowds limited to 5; outdoor dining allowed at restaurants in addition to takeout and delivery (May 18, 2020)
- Food: State to allow food trucks at rest areas. (April 10, 2020)
- State taxes: Deadline to file extended to July 15. (March 20, 2020)
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| Delaware |
- Reopening: Governor Carney Releases Phase 1 Economic Reopening Guidance. Phase 1 begins June 1. (May 15, 2020)
- Reg: Temporary waiver of IRP and IFTA requirements for motor vehicles engaged in emergency relief efforts (April 3, 2020)
- Reg: Vehicle registration, drivers license fees waived
- Reg: DelDOT says DMVs will go to kiosk, drive-through, and emergency appointment only, effective March 23. (March 21, 2020)
- Parking: Effective March 25, at 6:00 a.m., the Biden Welcome Center on I-95 in Newark reopened to the public in a limited capacity. The center had closed operations on Tuesday, March 17, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
- Food: Crowds limited to 50; takeout and delivery only from restaurants
- Health: DHSS announce statewide COVID-19 testing plan in coordination with Delaware health care systems, effective March 23. (March 21, 2020)
- State taxes: Deadline to file extended to July 15. (March 23, 2020)
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| District of Columbia |
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| Florida |
- Reopening Phase 1: Beginning May 4, many businesses are allowed to open with restrictions on how many occupants are allowed and social distancing steps must be implemented. (April 29, 2020)
- Shutdown:Order extending state of emergency for another 60 days (May 8, 2020)
- Reg: HOS waived on emergency relief loads (March 15, 2020)
- Reg: Size, weight restrictions relaxed – permit information here.(March 15, 2020)
- Reg: Enforcement on registration requirements suspended (March 15, 2020)
- Reg: Suspend enforcement of IFTA/IRP (March 15, 2020)
- Reg: Drivers licenses set to expire in next 30 days get a 30-day extension (March 15, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas at approximate mile marker 133 on I-10 in Jackson County remain closed due to Hurricane Michael repairs, per FDOT spokesman (March 24, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas open. Per FDOT: “The Florida Department of Transportation will be reducing seating at its service plaza restaurants to 50% capacity. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 at Florida rest stops, welcome centers and service plazas, frequently wash your hands, cover your cough or sneezes, and please stay home if you are sick.”
- Parking: Florida Department of Transportation’s Turnpike Enterprise Resumes Food Services at Plazas (May 11, 2020)
- Food: Beginning May 4, dine-in restaurants allowed to reopen with a limit of 25 percent occupancy and social distancing measures adopted. (April 29, 2020)
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| Georgia |
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| Hawaii |
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| Idaho |
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| Illinois |
- Reopening: Moving into Phase 3 of Restore Illinois plan on May 29. Public health officials continue to urge people older than 2 years of age to wear a face covering anytime they are unable to maintain 6 feet from others in public. Phase 4 could begin as early as June 26. (May 28, 2020)
- Reg: Extends expiration of drivers licenses, registrations, etc. to 90 days (April 10, 2020)
- Reg: DMVs closed; DL, registrations expirations extended 30 days (March 16, 2020)
- Reg: Overweight permits and fees waived – copy of waiver (here) must be carried (March 18, 2020)
- Parking: From the IllinoisDOT: Rest areas “remain open 24/7. Now, more than ever, this is a vital resource for motorists, truckers and other travelers in Illinois. The janitorial crews are diligently and frequently cleaning and disinfecting each facility.” (March 21, 2020)
- Food: Takeout and delivery only from restaurants until March 30
- State taxes: Deadline to file extended to July 15.
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| Indiana |
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| Iowa |
- Reopening: Restaurants, fitness centers, malls, libraries, race tracks, and certain other retail establishments to reopen in a limited fashion with public health measures in place effective May 1. Loosens social distancing measures. (April 27, 2020)
- Reg: Iowa DOT to issue restricted CDLs for farm workers remotely (April 2, 2020)
- Reg: Iowa moves to “appointment only” at driver service centers, with priority given to CDL holders and others who provide essential services. (March 23, 2020)
- Reg: Iowa DOT says commercial drivers with expiring or expired medical cards will not have CDLs downgraded during COVID-19 emergency. (March 23, 2020)
- Reg: HOS waived for transportation of essential items and relief loads; weight limits increased. (March 19, 2020)
- Reg: Enforcement on driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations expired after Jan. 16 waived until further notice. (March 19, 2020)
- Reg: Order extending the previous waiver of IRP requirements. See sections 152 – 159, Motor Vehicle Licensing and Registration Relief, of the proclamation. (May 26, 2020)
- Parking: All Iowa DOT facilities remain open at this time including driver’s service centers, rest areas, garages, weigh scales, and administrative offices. However, visitors to all facilities (with the exception of rest areas) will be asked a series of questions to evaluate their risk of exposure to COVID-19 and exposure to others in that facility before they are allowed to enter. (March 19, 2020)
- Food: Restaurants can serve up to 50% capacity if social distancing recommendations are being followed. Parties limited to 10 or fewer. (May 26, 2020)
- State taxes: Deadline to file extended to July 31. (March 19, 2020)
- State taxes: Order suspending penalties and interest related to property taxes. (March 20, 2020)
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| Kansas |
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| Kentucky |
- Reopening: Phased in reopening of businesses begins May 11. (April 29, 2020)
- Reg: Extends waivers until June 1, 2020 (April 10, 2020)
- Reg: HOS waived on emergency relief loads (March 16, 2020)
- Reg: IRP waived for certain loads (March 16, 2020)
- Reg: Weigh station stops waived (March 16, 2020)
- Reg: Permit fees for oversize loads waived (March 16, 2020)
- Reg: Registration and licensing requirements waived (March 18, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas remain open. Check here for the latest information on in-person services closures (March 23, 2020)
- Food: Takeout and delivery only from restaurants
- State taxes: Deadline to file extended to July 15. (March 20, 2020)
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| Labrador |
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| Louisiana |
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| Maine |
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| Maryland |
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| Massachusetts |
- Reopening: Phase 1 of Safer-at-Home advisory includes requirement for all residents to wear masks in public when social distance of six feet cannot be maintained (May 18, 2020)
- Parking: All rest areas are open. However, the Mass Turnpike rest area will not have seating in food areas, and bathrooms at the Route 495 rest areas will not be available.
- Food: Crowds limited to 25; takeout and delivery only from restaurants through May 6.
- State taxes: Deadline to file extended to July 15. (March 27, 2020)
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| Michigan |
- Shutdown: Safer at home order extended to June 12. Retail businesses and auto dealerships statewide can reopen by appointment on May 26 (May 22, 2020).
- Reg: Temporary relief from certain credentialing requirements for motor carriers transporting essential supplies, equipment, and persons, (MCFTA, IFTA). Expires June 2. (May 5, 2020)
- Reg: Expiring credentials, including CDL and chauffeur’s licenses, extended until July 31. (May 8, 2020)
- Parking: Five Welcome Center restroom facilities to close due to maintenance staff layoffs from April 25 to May 10. Details and locations here.(April 24, 2020)
- Parking: Information lobbies at all Michigan Welcome Centers will be closed until further notice. At locations where it is possible, restrooms will remain open to the public. (March 16, 2020)
- Food: Takeout and delivery only from restaurants until April 30.
- Health: Michigan has created a COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136, answered seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Questions are answered by email at COVID19@Michigan.gov during the same hours.
- Health: Michigan has set up an online resource for COVID-19 testing locations. More info here.
- State taxes: Deadline to file extended to July 15. (March 27, 2020)
- City taxes: Deadline to file extended from April 15 to July 15 or April 30 to July 30. (March 27)
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| Minnesota |
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| Mississippi |
- Shutdown: Safer-at-home orders updated, urging all residents to stay at home whenever possible, comply with social distancing requirements, and only leave residence for necessary activities. Non-critical businesses reopened with certain protocols including social distancing and health monitoring of employees. Extended to May 25. (May 8, 2020)
- Reg: Expiring drivers licenses between March 15 and June 30 extended to Aug. 3. (April 20, 2020)
- Reg: Order suspending IRP and IFTA for any motor carrier engaged in emergency relief traveling through Mississippi, due to the COVID-19 emergency. Any Mississippi apportioned registration set to expire on March 31, will be extended to April 30. (March 24, 2020)
- Reg: Weight limits increased to 90,000. (March 17, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas open. MDOT: “We’re getting a lot of calls about rumors that interstates and highways are closed in Mississippi due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These rumors are FALSE. MDOT is committed to a reliable transportation network to ensure the delivery of goods and services and the safety of the traveling public. Construction and maintenance crews remain on duty to perform core job requirements to keep all highways open and keep Mississippi moving.”
- Health: The Missisippi State Department of Health lists medical providers making COVID-19 testing available. (March 23, 2020)
- Health: Mississippi health officials are working to set up 6 mobile testing sites statewide. More info from the Mississippi State Health Department here. (March 21, 2020)
- State taxes: Deadline to file extended to May 15. (March 23, 2020)
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| Missouri |
- Reopening Phase 1: Beginning May 4, many businesses are allowed to open with restrictions on how many occupants are allowed and social distancing steps must be implemented through May 31. (April 24, 2020)
- Regs: DMV to resume in person all CDL testing on May. 4
- Reg: Weight limits increased to 100,000 pounds on any highway including interstates. In order to take advantage of this exemption, motor carriers must have a copy of the permit, which can be found here. (March 25, 2020)
- Reg: IRP, IFTA, trip and fuel permit requirements suspended. (March 17, 2020)
- Reg: Weight allowances increased. (March 17, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas open.
- Parking: State Highway Patrol announce truckers will be allowed to park, even overnight at scale houses during COVID-19 emergency. From MSHP Twitter. (April 7, 2020)
- Health: The Missouri Novel Coronavirus Information Hotline is 877-435-8411. The state offers an online chat to answer COVID-19 questions. (March 23, 2020)
- Testing: Missouri Department of Health And Senior Services offers a list and map of all COVID-19 testing facilities statewide. Check it out here.
- State taxes: Deadline to file extended to July 15. (March 21, 2020)
- Kansas City, MO city taxes: Deadline to file extended to July 15. (March 27, 2020)
- Food: Dine-in restaurants allowed to reopen with social distancing guidelines to be followed through May 31. (April 27, 2020)
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| Montana |
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| Nebraska |
- Reg: Order providing relief to qualified commercial motor vehicles from FMCSRs 390-399 as well as weight and length exemptions when in direct response to COVID-19. Originally set to expire on May 31, it has been extended for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency. (April 29, 2020)
- Reg: Vehicle registrations expiring on or after March 1, 2020, are valid until 30 days after the lifting of the declaration of emergency. Late filing penalties and interest have been waived. Expiration dates for driver licenses and CDLs are also extended until 30 days after the lifting of the emergency. (March 19, 2020)
- Reg: IRP extension of deadline until May 31 (March 19, 2020)
- Parking: From the Nebraska DOT: “We want to help support those who are transporting vital goods and services across the nation to those
who need it most. NDOT has been working with its trucking partners and rest area contractors to ensure facilities will be opened to all who need them during this pandemic. As a result of these efforts, beginning today, all rest area facilities will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Contractors on-site will clean and sanitize the buildings during normal daytime hours. Travelers are reminded to wash hands, avoid unnecessary touching of surfaces and to maintain social distancing whenever possible.”
- Food: Most restaurants limited to 10 people; takeout and delivery strongly encouraged. An executive order has forced restaurants in seven counties to close their dining rooms immediately. (March 25, 2020)
- State Taxes: State taxes: Deadline to file extended to July 15. (March 23, 2020)
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| Nevada |
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| New Foundland |
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| New Hampshire |
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| New Jersey |
- Shutdown: Governor Murphy announces statewide stay at home order, closure of all non-essential retail businesses (March 21, 2020)
- Reg: Increase in the maximum weight limit on certain interstate highways and toll roads from 80,000 pounds (40 tons) to 92,000 pounds (46 tons) for vehicles transporting COVID-19 relief supplies. When applying for a permit, choose the Unplanned Divisible Load Emergency Move permit. Fees for this permit are waived, and permits are not route-specific. Drivers should be prepared to provide appropriate paperwork verifying their load is for COVID-19 relief. More info from NJDOT here. (April 8, 2020)
- Reg: IRP/IFTA registration extension to May 31; trip permits waived (March 19, 2020)
- Reg: Drivers license, IDs, vehicle registration and inspections expiration date extended.
- Parking: Based on New Jersey’s truck parking map, there is only one rest area closed (Interstate 95 at mile marker 58.7), and it is because of construction, not anything COVID-19-related.
- Food: Crowds limited to 50; takeout and delivery only from restaurants
- State taxes: Filing due April 15, payments due June 30. (March 16, 2020)
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| New Mexico |
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| New York |
- Reopening: Nine out of 10 regions statewide (everywhere but New York City) meet the requirements for the state’s Phase One reopening. Five of those meet the requirements for Phase Two reopening. (May 29, 2020)
- Reg: New York registrations expiring on or after March 1, 2020 will be extended through June 6 (May 8, 2020)
- Reg: New York is closing all DMV offices until further notice. IRP vehicle registrations and temporary registrations expiring on or after March 1, 2020 are extended through April 19, 2020. (March 23, 2020)
- Parking: From the New York State DOT: “To enhance public safety and prevent spread of COVID-19, enhanced cleaning measures at rest stops and welcome centers have been implemented. Further, we are closing dining areas and community rooms in our Welcome Centers. All restrooms and microvending services to remain open.”
- Parking: Impromptu rest areas open at two NYC freight hubs (April 15, 2020)
- Food: Gatherings of 10 or fewer people allowed statewide. Takeout or delivery from restaurants.
- State taxes: Deadline to file extended to July 15.
- NYC, Yonkers MCTMT: Deadline to file extended to July 15.
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| North Carolina |
- Reopening: Phase 2 lifts statewide stay-at-home order. Vulnerable populations still encouraged to stay home. Social distancing and cloth face coverings in public strongly encouraged. (May 20, 2020)
- Reg: DMV license and registration expiration dates extended five months. Covers credentials – including CDLs – with expiration dates from March 1 to August 1 (May 4, 2020)
- Reg: North Carolina is waiving the enforcement of IRP registration requirements, maximum HOS, and size and weight restrictions (March 20, 2020)
- Reg: HOS waived on emergency relief loads. (March 10, 2020)
- Reg: Certain size, weight restrictions waived. (March 10, 2020)
- Reg: DMVs closed. (March 18, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas open.
- State taxes: Deadline to file extended to July 15. (March 21, 2020)
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| North Dakota
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| Nova Scotia |
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| Ohio |
- Shutdown: Stay Safe Ohio order issued on April 30 remains in effect until May 29. Keeps in place most parts of stay-at-home order while opening certain businesses under certain conditions. (April 30, 2020)
- Reg: Special permits for oversize loads of food, non-alcoholic beverages, medical supplies, cleaning products and other household goods. Must carry permit and OS form (both linked). (March 20, 2020)
- Reg: HOS waived on emergency relief loads. (March 13, 2020)
- Reg: IRP enforcement on permits expiring after April 18 suspended indefinitely. (March 18, 2020)
- Reg: License bureaus closing March 19. Five locations remain open for CDL exams and knowledge tests. (March 18, 2020)
- Parking: “Our rest areas remain open. We’re doing more frequent cleaning, and we’ve posted signs reminding visitors to wash their hands.” – Ohio DOT on Facebook. (March 19, 2020)
- Food: Takeout and delivery only from restaurants
- Food: State DOT to allow food trucks at rest areas. Temporary Rest Area Food Truck Permit Info here. (April 10, 2020)
- State taxes: Deadline to file extended to July 15. (March 27, 2020)
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| Oklahoma |
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| Ontario |
- Reg: MTO announces temporarily lifting of reduced load period restrictions of COVID-19 relief supplies for truck drivers in southern Ontario (April 17, 2020)
- Reg: List of essential workplaces (March 24, 2020)
- Reg: Waiver of IRP/IFTA requirements (March 25, 2020)
- Reg: Extended validation periods for driver, vehicle and carrier products, services and health cards (March 20, 2020)
- Parking: Ontario is providing truck drivers with more places to safely stop and rest while moving goods during COVID-19. Click here for a list of locations.
- Parking: Washrooms to reopen at Peace Bridge Duty Free store in Fort Erie on May 1, serving U.S.-bound drivers. Washrooms will remain open for the duration of the COVID-19 crisis (April 29, 2020)
- Food: Find rest areas and restaurants across Ontario that are truck friendly, including available facilities such as washrooms, take-out and more, courtesy of the Ontario Trucking Association.
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| Oregon |
- Shutdown: All non-essential social and recreational gatherings of individuals are prohibited immediately, regardless of size, if a distance of at least six feet between individuals cannot be maintained. Closes and prohibits shopping at specific categories of retail businesses, for which close personal contact is difficult to avoid, such as arcades, barber shops, hair salons, gyms and fitness studios, skating rinks, theaters, and yoga studios. Requires businesses not closed by the order to implement social distancing policies in order to remain open, and requires workplaces to implement teleworking and work-at-home options when possible. Directs Oregonians to stay home whenever possible, while permitting activities outside the home when social distance is maintained. (March 23, 2020)
- Reg: Updated info from Oregon DOT on legal waivers to help keep commercial vehicle drivers on the road (April 1, 2020)
- Reg: Only six DMVs statewide will remain open, by appointment only, for commercial driver knowledge tests and license issuance, beginning Wednesday, March 25. (March 24, 2020)
- Reg: DMV will not issue an automatic cancellation of commercial driving privileges (CDP) after expiration of a driver’s medical certification, until further notice. (March 20, 2020)
- Regs: Drivers licenses, CMV registrations, trip permits enforcement discretion on expired items
- Reg: Suspends enforcement of size, weight permits; permit authority; registration for interstate carriers; possession of insurance policies; tax enrollment; single trip temporary passes; registration of vehicles; and HOS. (March 16, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas open.
- State taxes: Deadline to file extended to July 15. (March 25, 2020)
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| Pennsylvania |
- Reopening: Gov. Tom Wolf authorizes 24 counties to move into “Yellow Phase” of reopening on May 8. (May 1, 2020)
- Reg: Rest areas being reopened as of March 18. High traffic areas first. (March 18, 2020)
- Reg: DMV closed. (March 16, 2020)
- Reg: Statewide exemption for weight restrictions expires June 2. (April 5, 2020)
- Reg: Drivers licenses set to expire from March 16 to May 31 now expire June 30. (May 1, 2020)
- Reg: Vehicle registrations set to expire from March 16 to May 31 now expire June 30 (May 12, 2020)
- Reg: Temporary waiver of IFTA requirements beginning March 19. (March 6, 2020)
- Parking: PennDOT reopens more indoor restrooms at roadside rest areas (May 11, 2020)
- Parking: Following a concerted effort by OOIDA and its membership, PennDOT has now reopened 28 of its 30 rest areas as of March 27. Initially, PennDOT closed all rest areas on March 17 at the direction of Gov. Tom Wolf’s guidance.
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| Prince Edward Island |
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| Québec |
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| Rhode Island |
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| South Carolina |
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| South Dakota |
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| Tennessee |
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| Texas |
- Reopening Phase 1: Beginning May 1, many businesses are allowed to open with restrictions on how many occupants are allowed and social distancing steps must be implemented through May 15. (April 27, 2020)
- Reg: Port of Houston Bayport and Barbours Cut terminals reopen after worker tests positive for COVID-19 (March 19, 2020)
- Reg: Size and weight restrictions lifted. (March 16, 2020)
- Reg: 30-day extension to obtain license, registration, vehicle title (March 18, 2020)
- Reg: TexDOT confirms they are keeping rest areas open (March 17, 2020)
- Parking: “TxDOT has closed the lobbies of its 12 Travel Information Centers until further notice to help combat the threat of COVID-19. Outside restrooms will remain available at all times and will be regularly cleaned between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The safety rest areas on highways throughout the state remain open. These provide important rest stops for drivers.”
- Food: Beginning May 4, dine-in restaurants allowed to reopen with a limit of 25 percent occupancy and social distancing measures adopted. (April 27, 2020)
- Health: Find COVID-19 testing sites in Texas here.
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| Utah |
- Shutdown: Expired May 1. Officially under moderate risk protocols, which can be viewed here. (May 1, 2020)
- Reg: An extension for Utah IRP registrations expiring after March 17. (April 7, 2020)
- Reg: Leniency requested on IRP registration enforcement. (March 18, 2020)
- Reg: Many DMVs closed due to earthquake and COVID-19. Check Utah DMV website for latest updates (March 18, 2020)
- Parking: “As of now, our offices are open, our projects are moving forward, our services and systems are available and above all, our employees and partners are doing their utmost to keep Utah moving.” (March 17, 2020)
- Food: Crowds limited to 10; takeout and delivery only from restaurants
- State taxes: Deadline to file extended to July 15. (March 26, 2020)
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| Vermont |
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| Virginia |
- Reopening: Most of Virginia is expected to enter Phase Two on Friday, June 5. Northern Virginia and the City of Richmond entered Phase One on Friday, May 29, and will remain in Phase One to allow for additional monitoring of health data. (June 2, 2020)
- Reg: HOS waived on emergency relief loads. (March 13, 2020)
- Reg: Size, weight restrictions lifted. (March 16, 2020)
- Reg: Virginia further extends IRP registration deadlines due to COVID-19 emergency (May 29, 2020)
- Reg: More than 21 DMV offices statewide have reopened for appointment-only service. (June 1, 2020)
- Reg: The validity of driver’s licenses and identification cards expiring on or before July 31, 2020, is extended for 90 days, not to exceed August 31. Vehicle registrations expiring in March, April or May are extended 90 days; those expiring in June are extended by 60 days, and July expirations by 30 days. (May 28, 2020)
- Parking: Virginia DOT authorizes truck parking at 11 weigh stations. The stations are closed from providing Motor Carrier Services until at least April 23. (April 7, 2020)
- Parking: Safety rest areas and ferry facilities remain open to the public, with enhanced cleaning and protective measures in place. (March 20, 2020)
- Food: Crowds limited to 50; restaurants and bars may offer indoor dining at up to 50 percent capacity for those counties operating under Phase 2 guidance. (June 2, 2020)
- State taxes: Income tax filing dates remain the same, individual and corporate payments due June 1. (March 23, 2020)
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| Wisconsin |
- Re-Opening:On May 13, the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the governor’s safer at home order, effective immediately. This rendered the Safer at Home and Badger Bounce Back orders unenforceable. Gov. Evers advises Wisconsinites to “continue staying safer at home, practicing social distancing, frequently washing your hands, and only traveling for necessity.” (May 14, 2020)
- Shutdown: Safer At Home order signed by Gov. Tony Evers: on March 24. Update extends order to May 26. (April 16, 2020)
- Reg: WisDOT further restricts in-person services at DMV Service Centers beginning April 8. Service Centers to offer only essential services by appointment; online services remain open (April 7, 2020)
- Reg: Emergency oversize/overweight COVID-19 relief permits expire May 11 (May 7, 2020)
- Reg: DMV limiting in-person services beginning March 23; expiring drivers licenses auto-renewed for 60 days. (March 18, 2020)
- Reg: COVID-19 relief supply permits to waive HOS, size and weight limits (March 14, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas remain open to support truckers. (March 20, 2020)
- Food: Crowds limited to 10; takeout and delivery only from restaurants
- State taxes: Deadline to file extended to July 15. (March 21, 2020)
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