| 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. Extended until August 31 (July 29, 2020)
- Masks: Gov. Kay Ivey’s latest round of Safer-at-Home orders include a statewide mask mandate in indoor spaces as well as outdoor spaces where 10 or more people are gathered. Applies to anyone 6 years of age or older, with some exceptions. Effective July 16. (July 15, 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: Alabama has once again extended the time for obtaining 2020 registrations and paying property taxes on motor vehicles. Applies to registrants in counties where the county licensing office was closed “anytime within the 20-day registration period” and the registrant did not have access to the office. Additional exclusions apply. Read the order here. (July 30, 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.
- Voting: March 31 runoff election postponed until July 31. Eligible voters have until June 29 to register to vote (March 18, 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)
- Masks: While no statewide mask order is in effect, certain counties, cities and towns have adopted local ordinances mandating the use of facial coverings in public. For details on local ordinances, check with the state or local health department.
- Travel Restrictions: Beginning Aug. 11 ,all non-residents must arrive with a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to departure. Testing will no longer be available for non-residents when they arrive in Alaska. Residents can still be tested when arriving at the airport. (July 28, 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)
- Masks: While no statewide mask order is in effect, certain counties, cities and towns have adopted local ordinances mandating the use of facial coverings in public. For details on local ordinances, check with the state or local health department.
- Reg: ADOT eases truck weight limits for delivery of essential supplies from 80,000 lbs to 90,000 lbs. Extended until July 31. (June 29, 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)
- Food: Restaurants restricted to 50% capacity. (July 23, 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: Order extending disaster and public health emergency to mitigate spread of COVID-19 (June 15, 2020)
- Reg: HOS waived for relief loads (March 11, 2020)
- Reg: The Arkansas Department of Transportation has compiled an updated list of regulatory relief and suspensions pertaining to commercial motor vehicles during COVID-19. Click here for the list. (June 30, 2020)
- Masks: Gov. Asa Hutchinson issued a statewide order requiring the use of masks in public indoor and outdoor spaces where social distancing cannot be maintained. The order applies to individuals 10 years of age or older (July 16, 2020).
- DMV: Open for business during regular hours, by appointment only. (April 30, 2020)
- Parking: After temporarily closing March 20 to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Arkansas Welcome Centers are now open to the public. To safely re-open, the centers are monitoring the number of visitors inside the building at one time, frequently cleaning restrooms and common areas, and requiring the use of face masks when a safe physical distance cannot be achieved. Welcome Centers are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week and are closed on major holidays. (June 30, 2020)
- Health: A current list of drive through testing sites in Arkansas. (March 18, 2020)
- Food: Beginning June 15, restaurants may increase seating capacity to 66 percent. Tables must remain six feet apart. Staff who interact with patrons must wear masks and patrons must wear masks when inside the establishment when physical distancing of six feet cannot be assured.(June 15, 2020)
- Food: State to allow food trucks at rest areas on I-30 in Malvern and I-40 in Russelville. (April 2, 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: Starting June 11, customers wishing to obtain a commercial licence can call 1-800-950-1498 to book an appointment. (June 10, 2020)
- Reg: State of emergency declared (March 18, 2020)
- Reg: HOS waived for relief loads (March 17, 2020)
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| California |
- Reopening: Effective July 13, all counties must close indoor operations in these sectors: Dine-in restaurants; Wineries and tasting rooms; Movie theaters; Family entertainment centers (i.e., bowling alleys, miniature golf, batting cages and arcades); Zoos and museums; Card rooms. (July 13, 2020)
- Masks: Order mandates use of face coverings in public indoor spaces, including while shopping, riding on public transportation or seeking medical care, and in public outdoor spaces when social distancing is not an option. (June 18, 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: Expiring commercial licenses extended through September (July 1, 2020).
- Reg: California DMV expands online services to allow for CDL renewals online (Aug. 4, 2020)
- Reg: DMV extends expiring driver licenses for drivers under age 70 through 2021. 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. On June 15, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order extending the time frame by 60 days. (June 15, 2020)
- Food: Effective July 13, all counties must close indoor operations for dine-in restaurants, wineries and tasting rooms. Additionally, bars, brewpubs, breweries, and pubs must close all operations both indoor and outdoor statewide, unless they are offering sit-down, outdoor dine-in meals. Alcohol can only be sold in the same transaction as a meal. (July 13, 2020)
- Voting: Every registered California voter will receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the Nov. 3 presidential election (May 8, 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)
- Masks: Gov. Jared Polis issues a statewide mask mandate for anyone over 10 years of age in a public, indoor space. Details here. (July 16, 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: Order extending authorization to open up rest areas to allow food trucks to serve truck drivers for an additional 30 days. (June 29, 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.
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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)
- Masks: Effective April 20, all individuals older than the age of 2 must wear a mask in public when social distancing isn’t possible. The rule also applies to public transportation, taxis and rideshares. In addition, the state issued guidelines for wearing masks for essential workers. (April 20, 2020)
- Travel Advisory: New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are imposing quarantine restrictions “for anyone returning from travel to states that have a significant degree of community-wide spread of COVID-19.” Essential workers are exempt. (June 24, 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)
- Voting: The Primary Election previously scheduled for April 28 has been postponed to August 11 by an executive order. Another executive order allows all registered voters to vote absentee in the August 11 primary elections. (May 20, 2020)
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| Delaware |
- Reopening: Governor Carney announces Phase 3 reopening, scheduled to begin June 29, delayed due to rising COVID-19 cases. (June 25, 2020)
- Masks: Residents to wear face masks while in public, including at grocery and convenience stores, pharmacies, doctor’s offices and on public transportation. Children under the age of 12 are not required to wear face coverings, and those age 2 and under must not wear face masks due to the risk of suffocation. (April 28, 2020)
- Reg: Order rescinding emergency IRP and IFTA waivers effective July 15. After that date, all IRP/IFTA requirements will be in force. (June 10, 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)
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| Florida |
- Reopening Phase 2: Begins June 5. More details here (June 4, 2020)
- Masks: While no statewide mask order is in effect, certain counties, cities and towns have adopted local ordinances mandating the use of facial coverings in public. For details on local ordinances, check with the state or local health department.
- 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: Under Phase 2 guidance, restaurants should operate at no more than 75 percent capacity. The sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises of bars has been prohibited as of June 26. Gatherings should be limited to 50 people or fewer. (June 26, 2020)
- Food: The mayor of Miami-Dade County has issued an executive order closing banquet halls and setting tighter restrictions on in-person dining. The order goes into effect July 9. (July 7, 2020)
- Travel: Interstate COVID-19 checkpoints on I-95 have closed; statewide travel quarantine rescinded (August 5, 2020).
- Voting: Gov. Ron DeSantis issues an executive order outlining updated COVID-19 safety protocols for primary and general elections. (June 17, 2020)
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| Georgia |
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| Hawaii |
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| Idaho |
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| Illinois |
- Reopening: Phase 4 begins June 26. Details here. (June 26, 2020)
- Masks: Any individual who is over age 2 and able to medically tolerate a face-covering (a mask or cloth face-covering) shall be required to cover their nose and mouth with a face-covering when in a public place and unable to maintain a six-foot social distance. Face-coverings are required in public indoor spaces such as stores. (April 30, 2020)
- Reg: All driver’s licenses, ID cards, vehicle registration, restricted driving permits and monitoring device driving permits that are currently expired or set to expire by July 31 have been extended until Oct. 1. (June 11, 2020)
- Reg: Illinois IRP plates have been granted an extension until November 1. IRP 45-Day Temporaries have not been granted an extension therefore they expire on the date listed on the temporary.(July 2, 2020)
- Reg: Overweight permits and fees waived – copy of waiver (here) must be carried (March 18, 2020)
- COVID-19 Relief: Any unpaid tolls on the Illinois Tollway that occurred between March 9 and June 25 during the stay-ath-ome order will not incur additional fines or fees. (June 25, 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: Bars and restaurants open for in-person dining with capacity restrictions. Gatherings limited to 50 people (June 26, 2020).
- Voting: A new law requires local election officials to deliver mail-in ballot applications to all voters for Nov. 3 general election. (May 21, 2020)
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| Indiana |
- Reopening: Gov. Eric Holcomb announced the state will remain in Phase 4.5 of its Back on Track plan until August 27. (July 30, 2020).
- Masks: Effective July 27, face coverings will be required to be worn in indoor public spaces, on public transportation, and spaces where social distancing is not possible by everyone over the age of 8. (July 22, 2020)
- Reg: Indiana IRP registrations expiring on or after March 31 are extended until June 30. Indiana asks all IRP jurisdictions continue to waive and delay enforcement action on vehicles operating in their jurisdictions. (June 12, 2020)
- Reg: HOS waived for transportation of essential items and relief loads. (March 13, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas open.
- Food: INDOT launches temporary permit program to allow food trucks at rest areas. More info here. (April 7, 2020)
- Food: Under Stage 4.5 of the Back On Track Plan, dine-in restaurant capacity remains at 75%, so long as social distancing guidance is in force. Bars and nightclubs may open at 50% capacity. Social gatherings will be limited to 250 people. (July 31, 2020)
- Testing: Indiana State Department of Health provides a county-by-county map of COVID-19 testing sites (April 27, 2020)
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| Iowa |
- Reopening: Gov. Kim Reynolds signs proclamation extending the disaster emergency until August 23. Details. (July 24, 2020)
- Masks: While no statewide mask order is in effect, certain counties, cities and towns have adopted local ordinances mandating the use of facial coverings in public. For details on local ordinances, check with the state or local health department.
- 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: Extension of HOS waiver for transportation of essential items and relief loads; weight limit increase. (July 24, 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 section 129, Motor Vehicle Licensing and Registration Relief, of the proclamation. (July 24, 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: Proclamation by the governor lifts most capacity restrictions on restaurants, provided social distancing measures are enforced. (June 10, 2020)
- Voting: Upcoming special elections in Black Hawk, Plymouth and Woodbury counties rescheduled for Tuesday, July 7, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (March 20, 2020)
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| Kansas |
- Re-opening: Governor Kelly recommends the state remain in Phase 3 reopening amid a new spike in COVID-19 cases. Phase 3 details here. (June 23, 2020)
- Masks: Effective Friday, July 3, wearing masks will be mandatory in Kansas when in public spaces, especially when social distancing cannot be maintained. (June 29, 2020)
- Outbreak: The Kansas Turnpike Authority is warning motorists who entered the food court or restrooms between July 2 and July 4 they may have been exposed to COVID-19. Affected individuals should contact their primary care provider if they develop any of the following symptoms within 14 days from the date of their visit. (July 7, 2020)
- Reg: Executive order extending the temporary waiver of IRP requirements, trip permits and fees associated with over-dimensional/overweight permits until July 14. (June 12, 2020)
- Reg: Executive order removing online license renewal restrictions. Drivers under age 65 may now renew their drivers licenses online between now and July 31 or the expiration of the statewide disaster order, which comes first. (June 17, 2020.
- Reg: Kansas has extended IRP registration 60 days beyond June 30, to September 1. (May 27, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas open.
- Food: Mass gatherings limited to 45; restaurants must provide 6 feet between tables, no salad bars or buffets
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| Kentucky |
- Reopening: For a timeline of actions taken by Gov. Andy Beshear, click here. For the latest info on COVID-19 in Kentucky, click here.
- Masks: Gov. Andy Beshear announced he is extending the statewide mandate on wearing facial coverings in public for another 30 days. (August 6, 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: On July 27, restaurants became limited to 25% of pre-pandemic capacity indoors; outdoor accommodations remain limited only by the ability to provide proper social distancing. Bars are closed for two weeks, effective, Tuesday, July 28. Non-commercial mass gatherings reduced from 50 to no more than 10 people. (July 20, 2020)
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| Louisiana |
- Reopening: Gov. Edwards extends order requiring statewide mask mandate, and closing bars to on-premises consumption in effort to slow down spread of COVID-19 until August 29. (August 6, 2020)
- Masks: Order requires face coverings for everyone ages 8 and older except for the following: Anyone who has a medical condition that prevents the wearing of a face covering; Anyone who is consuming a drink or food; Anyone who is trying to communicate with a person who is hearing impaired; Anyone who is giving a speech for broadcast or to an audience; Anyone temporarily removing his or her face covering for identification purposes; Anyone who is a resident of a parish without a high COVID-19 incidence that has opted out of the masking mandate. Masks are strongly recommended for children ages 2 to 7. (July 11, 2020)
- Reg: Order increasing the total gross weight of any vehicle or cobination of vehicles hauling relief loads to 88,000 lbs. Expires May 31. (March 18, 2020)
- Reg: License plate expirations after March 9 extended to May 10. (March 13, 2020)
- Reg: Late fees waived. (March 13, 2020)
- Reg: IRP registrations expiring March 31 extended to May 31. (March 13, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas open.
- Food: Crowds limited to 50; restaurants able to operate at 50 percent capacity in Phase 2.
- Food: New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell is putting the brakes on bar seating at restaurants and bars in the city, effective July 11. (July 8, 2020)
- Health: Keeping Calm through COVID Hotline available 24/7. Counselors can direct callers to mental health and substance abuse counseling services. The telephone number is 1-866-310-7977.
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| Maine |
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| Maryland |
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| Massachusetts |
- Reopening: Most of Massachusetts is moving into Phase 3 of reopening on July 6, except for Boston, which entered Phase 3 on July 13, (July 2, 2020)
- Masks: Read a copy of Gov. Charlie Baker’s mask order here. (May 1, 2020)
- Travel Advisory: Beginning Aug. 1, Massachusetts is adopting a 14-day quarantine for all residents and visitors entering the state, with limited exemptions. An exemption applies for commercial truckers who are working when they enter the state. Full details here (July 24, 2020)
- Reg: Massachusetts is extending expiration dates for apportioned registrations from 11:59 p.m. on June 30, to 11:59 p.m. on September 30. (June 19,2020)
- 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.
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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).
- Masks: Individuals are required to wear a face covering whenever they are in an indoor public space. It also requires the use of face coverings in crowded outdoor spaces. In addition, businesses are required to refuse entry or service to those who refuse to wear a mask, with limited exceptions (July 10, 2020).
- Reg: Expiring credentials, including CDL and chauffeur’s licenses, extended until Sept. 30. (July 1, 2020)
- Reg: Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, Michigan is extending the enforcement waiver of IRP
requirements through the end of September if credentials expired after March 1. (July 7, 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: Dine-in capacity limited to 50 percent with social distancing guidelines in effect. On July 1, Gov. Whitmer signed an executive order shutting down indoor service in bars throughout much of Lower Michigan.
- 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.
- City taxes: Deadline to file extended from April 15 to July 15 or April 30 to July 30. (March 27)
- Voting: Michigan Secretary of State announced that registered voters will receive mail-ballot applications for Aug. 4 primary and Nov. 3 general election. (May 19, 2020)
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| Minnesota |
- Reopening: On June 10, the state entered Phase 3 of its reopening plan.
- Masks: Beginning July 25, per the Governor’s Executive Order 20-81, people in Minnesota are required to wear a face covering in all public indoor spaces and businesses, unless alone. Additionally, workers are required to wear a face covering when working outdoors in situations where social distancing cannot be maintained. Details on the order here. (July 22, 2020)
- Reg: HOS waiver for relief loads extended until June 14 (May 15, 2020)
- Reg: Weight permits waived extended another 30 days (May 21, 2020)
- Reg: Weight limits increased extended another 30 days (May 21, 2020)
- Parking: No closures due to COVID-19. However, the Rum River rest area along Highway 169 south of Onamia will close on Friday, March 20, for surface repairs. Closure may last until late spring or early summer.
- Food: On June 10, restaurants and bars opened at 50 percent capacity with additional guidelines in place. Indoor gatherings limited to 10; outdoor gatherings limited to 25 (June 5, 2020).
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| Mississippi |
- Reopening: Gov. Tate Reeves extends the state’s Safe Return Order until August 17 (July 30, 2020)
- Masks: During a press conference on August 4, Gov. Tate Reeves said he will sign an executive order requiring facial coverings be worn in public for two weeks. (August 4, 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)
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| Missouri |
- Reopening Phase 2: Gov. Mike Parson says Missouri will “fully reopen” and enter Phase 2 of its “Show Me Strong Recovery” Plan on Tuesday, June 16. In addition, Parson signed an executive order extending the state of emergency declaration through December 30, allowing the state to continue receiving federal relief funds and easing certain regulatory burdens on motor carriers. Details here. (June 11, 2020)
- Masks: While no statewide mask order is in effect, certain counties, cities and towns have adopted local ordinances mandating the use of facial coverings in public. For details on local ordinances, check with the state or local health department.
- Regs: DMV to resume in person all CDL testing on May. 4
- 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.
- Voting: A new law permits registered voters to cast an absentee ballot for all 2020 elections. (June 4, 2020)
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| Nebraska |
- Masks: While no statewide mask order is in effect, certain counties, cities and towns have adopted local ordinances mandating the use of facial coverings in public. For details on local ordinances, check with the state or local health department.
- 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: Nebraska registrations that were extended by Executive Order 20-05 – including driver’s licenses, commercial driver’s license, vehicle registrations – will be required to be obtained and paid by August 31. Full list available here. (July 2, 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)
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| Nevada |
- Reopening: Nevada remains in Phase 2 of its reopening plan, amid an increase in COVID-19 cases, until the emergency declaration is terminated. (July 31, 2020).
- Masks: Gov. Sisolak announces mandatory face covering policy in public for all residents and visitors. (June 24, 2020)
- Reg: Nevada’s emergency waiver expires on June 14. All vehicles will be required to obtain trip permits prior to entering. Details here. (June 5, 2020)
- Reg: Order granting 90-day license and registration extensions, including Motor Carrier permits for credentials that expired during the time when DMV offices were closed; also grants 60-day extension to credentials that expire within 30 days of DMV offices reopening to the public. (April 29, 2020)
- Reg: New procedures for new or unregistered vehicles to get temporary authority. (March 19, 2020)
- Reg: DMV offices closing March 17. (March 17, 2020)
- Parking: “State highway rest areas remain open, some with disinfectant cleanings occurring as frequently as every hour. Some Interstate 80 rest areas have been closed due to well water issues and will remain closed due to those issues.”
- Food: Crowds limited to 10; Restaurants to limit seating to 50 percent of capacity. (May 7, 2020)
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| New Foundland |
- Reopening: Phased-in approach to offering motor vehicles services began June 10. More information, including online services, available here. (June 17, 2020)
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| New Hampshire |
- Reopening: Stay At Home 2.0 universal guidelines for reopening were allowed to expire on June 15.
- Masks: While no statewide mask order is in effect, certain counties, cities and towns have adopted local ordinances mandating the use of facial coverings in public. For details on local ordinances, check with the state or local health department.
- Parking: Rest areas open.
- Health: New COVID-19 Testing Site in Concord (May 12, 2020)
- Food: Restaurants in 6 of 10 counties statewide are able to open at 100% capacity with social distancing guidelines in place.
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| New Jersey |
- Reopening: New Jersey moves into Stage 2 of its reopening plan on June 15. New guidance on outdoor dining, retail and personal care businesses (June 1, 2020).
- Masks: Gov. Phil Murphy implements an executive order requiring masks to be worn outside when social distancing can’t be maintained. New Jersey has required workers and customers to wear cloth face coverings while indoors, except where doing so would inhibit that individual’s health or where the individual is under two years of age, and require workers to wear gloves when in contact with customers or goods since April. (July 8, 2020)
- Travel Advisory: New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are imposing quarantine restrictions “for anyone returning from travel to states that have a significant degree of community-wide spread of COVID-19.” Essential workers are exempt. (June 24, 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. (May 18, 2020)
- 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. On June 29, Gov. Murphy tweeted that he would not reopen indoor dining as planned on July 2, due to a spike in COVID-19 cases. (June 29, 2020)
- Voting: Executive order provides for expanded mail-in voting for July 7 state and presidential primaries. (May 15, 2020)
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| New Mexico |
- Reopening: Gov. Grisham paused the state’s reopening and extended the public health emergency order through August 28 due to increasing number of COVID-19 cases. The order urges New Mexicans to restrict travel outside of the home to “the bare minimum.” (July 30, 2020)
- Masks: Order requires adults to wear masks in all public settings, except while eating, drinking, exercising or for medical reasons. Masks are recommended for children 3 and older, and children 5 and under must have adult supervision. (May 15, 2020)
- Reg: New Mexico is creating a streamlined process for emergency expedited special permits that would allow motor carriers to transport a load up to 88,000 pounds. (March 31, 2020)
- Reg: DMVs to operate by appointment only. (March 15, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas open.
- Food: State DOT to allow food trucks at rest areas. (April 10, 2020)
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| New York |
- Reopening: New York City moves into Phase 3, without indoor dining, on July 6. Seven of 10 regions in the state are in Phase 4 reopening. (July 5, 2020)
- Masks: Executive Order 202.17 requires any individual over age two, and able to medically tolerate a face-covering, be required to cover their nose and mouth with a mask or cloth face-covering when in a public place (April 17, 2020)
- Reg: New York registrations expiring on or after March 1, 2020 will be extended indefinitely (June 8, 2020)
- Travel Advisory: New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are imposing quarantine restrictions “for anyone returning from travel to states that have a significant degree of community-wide spread of COVID-19.” Essential workers are exempt based on the duration of their time in the state. (June 24, 2020)
- Checkpoints: New York City is setting up checkpoints to enforce compliance with statewide travel restrictions. Essential workers subject to the state’s quarantine have certain guidelines they must follow. Failure to do so could lead to hefty fines. Read the release from Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office. (August 5, 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.
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| North Carolina |
- Reopening: Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order extending Phase 2 guidance again, this time until Sept. 11. 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. (Aug. 5, 2020)
- Masks: Workers in several sectors, including restaurant, retail, construction, manufacturing, trades, agricultural, meat processing, transportation, and personal care services employees are required to wear face coverings. Customers of restaurants, retail, transportation, and personal care services must wear face coverings at the business. (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.
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| North Dakota |
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| Northwest Territories |
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| Nova Scotia |
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| Ohio |
- Reopening: Per the Responsible ReStart Ohio plan, the following businesses and operations remain closed as of June 24 to prevent the spread of COVID-19. All open businesses, facilities, and other operations must follow required safety protocols. (June 24, 2020)
- Masks: All individuals in Ohio, age 10 or older, must wear facial coverings in public at all times when: At an indoor location that is not a residence; Outdoors, but unable to maintain six-foot social distance from people who are not household members; Waiting for, riding, driving, or operating public transportation, such as a taxi, a car service, or a private car used for ride-sharing. Additional info here. (July 22, 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: Driver examination station skills testing will resume June 12, by appointment only, at the following locations. (June 9, 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: Restaurants resumed dine-in service May 21.
- Food: State DOT to allow food trucks at rest areas. Temporary Rest Area Food Truck Permit Info here. (April 10, 2020)
- Voting: Ohio will send an absentee ballot request form to all 7.8 million registered voters, beginning around Labor Day Weekend. Voters will have the option of requesting a mail-in absentee ballot, early voting, or in-person voting on Election Day. Details here. (June 15, 2020).
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| Oklahoma |
- Reopening: Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan begins June 1. Details here. (May 29, 2020)
- Masks: While no statewide mask order is in effect, certain counties, cities and towns have adopted local ordinances mandating the use of facial coverings in public. For details on local ordinances, check with the state or local health department.
- Reg: HOS, size and weight fees waived for emergency relief loads. (March 18, 2020)
- Reg: Oklahoma is extending its waiver of registration requirements for vehicles involved in emergency support efforts; it now expires June 29. (May 30, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas open.
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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: UPDATED: Extended validation periods for driver, vehicle and carrier products, services and health cards to August 1. (June 16, 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)
- Testing: Ontario announces a pilot program providing free COVID-19 testing for commercial drivers. The pilot will operate from July 8th – September 8th, and will focus on three testing delivery options. All testing will be publicly funded and therefore at no charge. (July 8, 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 |
- Reopening: Gov. Kate Brown outlines requirements for moving counties to Phase 2. After 21 days in Phase 1, counties that meet specific prerequisites may be able to enter Phase 2. Counties that are approved to move into Phase 2 will be able to relax some of the restrictions that have been in place and some sectors will be able to reopen. (June 3, 2020)
- Masks: Effective July 15, Oregon residents will be required to wear masks outside when social distancing cannot be maintained. Oregonians statewide will be required to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces, beginning July 1. (July 13, 2020)
- Reg: Emergency declaration order extended 60 days to September 4. (June 30, 2020)
- Reg: Oregon extends grace period for expired licenses through at least Oct. 1. (June 10, 2020)
- Reg: Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services Division has a resources page for motor carriers with info about the state’s response to COVID-19, including exemptions and waivers. The agency encourages motor carriers to visit the Commerce and Compliance Division’s website, Oregon Trucking Online, to pay certain taxes, renew plates and conduct other business. (June 15, 2020)
- 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.
- Food: Crowds limited to 100 in indoor spaces, including staff at restaurants, bars, theaters and gyms. Restaurants and bars must close by 10 p.m. statewide. (July 24, 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)
- Masks: Essential businesses must provide and require their employees to wear masks, according to an order from the State Department of Health. Customers at these businesses must wear masks while on the premises or be denied entry. (April 15, 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.
- Food: Crowds limited to 50; takeout and delivery only from restaurants.
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| Prince Edward Island |
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| Québec |
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| Rhode Island |
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| Saskatchewan |
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| South Carolina |
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| South Dakota |
- Masks: While no statewide mask order is in effect, certain counties, cities and towns have adopted local ordinances mandating the use of facial coverings in public. For details on local ordinances, check with the state or local health department.
- Reg: The Department of Public Safety has begun efforts to re-open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning May 18, some exam stations will offer service to the public by scheduled appointments only. (May 18, 2020)
- Reg: A temporary extension of the expiration date for certain South Dakota driver licenses has been extended until March 30, 2021 by Gov. Kristi Noem. The expiration date for driver licenses is extended through the duration of the emergency declaration to December 30, plus an additional 90 days. (May 28, 2020)
- Reg: Motor carriers looking to prorate or renew an IFTA license should email sdmotorcarrier@state.sd.us and a motor carrier representative will assist you. Department of Revenue offices remain closed to in-person services except by appointment only. (June 15, 2020)
- Parking: “Rest areas remain open. Cleaning efforts are increased and hand sanitizing stations are being installed.” (March 19, 2020)
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| Tennessee |
- 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 24, 2020)
- Masks: While no statewide mask order is in effect, certain counties, cities and towns have adopted local ordinances mandating the use of facial coverings in public. For details on local ordinances, check with the state or local health department.
- Reg: Amended executive order addressing HOS, CDL licensing, REAL ID issuance (March 24, 2020)
- Reg: All CDL and commercial driving permits set to expire between March 12 and May 18 are extended through June 30. Expiring Med-Cert cards from the same time period will be allowed an extension to submit med-cards by June 30. (March 25, 2020)
- Reg: IRP/IFTA waived until May 18. (March 20, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas open.
- Food: Beginning May 22, capacity restrictions lifted on restaurants. (May 15, 2020)
- Health: COVID-19 tests available via the Department of Health in all counties. Calling ahead recommended.
- Voting: A state court ordered the state to make available absentee voting to all voters for the Aug. 6 state primary and Nov. 3 general election. (June 4, 2020)
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| Texas |
- Reopening Phase 3: Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order closing bars and scaling back some of the state’s reopening efforts after a surge in COVID-19 cases. (June 26, 2020)
- Masks: Every person in Texas age 10 or older shall wear a face covering over the nose and mouth when inside a commercial entity or other building or space open to the public, or when in an outdoor public space, wherever it is not feasible to maintain six feet of social distancing from another person not in the same household. Some exemptions apply. Details here. (July 2, 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: As of June 26, restaurant occupancy has been scaled back to 50% occupancy. More details here. (June 26, 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)
- Masks: Executive order requires individuals acting in the capacity of an employee of a business are required to wear a face covering when unable to maintain a distance of 6 feet from another individual. Face coverings are “strongly recommended” for all other individuals. (June 12, 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
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| Vermont |
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| Virginia |
- Reopening: Virginia moves into Phase 3 on July 1. Restaurants and other businesses can operate with capacity restrictions, provided they maintain social distancing guidelines (June 30, 2020)
- Reg: Virginia is extending its emergency waiver on HOS, weight restrictions, certain credentials until August 14. (July 14, 2020)
- Reg: Virginia further extends IRP registration deadlines due to COVID-19 emergency (June 26, 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: Restaurants and other businesses can operate with capacity restrictions, provided they maintain social distancing guidelines (June 30, 2020)
- Voting: A new law allows voters to cast absentee ballots without needing an excuse for voting before Election Day. (April 11, 2020)
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| Washington |
- Reopening: Washington pauses counties moving to Phase 4 though the “Safe Start” phased approach. Rising cases across the state and concerns about continued spread of the COVID virus. Eight counties were eligible to move from Phase 3 to Phase 4 before the pause. (June 27, 2020)
- Masks: Statewide order mandates the wearing of masks in indoor or outdoor public spaces. beginning Friday, June 26 (June 24, 2020).
- Reg: Drivers licenses expiring between March 1 and June 30 extended 90 days. (April 4, 2020)
- Reg: Extension of the expiration of IRP license plates expiring between March 31 and April 30, 2020 to May 31, 2020. Newly registered vehicles under IRP will be issued a Temporary Evidence of Apportioned Registration instead of physical license plates as necessary. Additionally, the IRP offices are closed until further notice. (March 20, 2020)
- Reg: HOS waived on emergency relief loads extended until July 14. (June 12 2020)
- Reg: Order extending the expiration of IRP license plates and temporary registrations until June 30. (April 16, 2020)
- Parking: No COVID-19-related closures. The Iron Goat rest area on US 2 westbound at mile marker 58 for the season. Also, the rest areas on I-90 at mile marker 242 at Sprague are closed for electrical work.
- Food: Phase 2 dine-in requirements limit restaurants to 50% capacity
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| West Virginia |
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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)
- Masks: Beginning Aug. 1, a statewide mandate on facial coverings is in effect. The order requires face coverings be worn by all individuals age 5 and older when indoors or “in an enclosed space other than a private residence. Details here. (July 30, 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: Dine-in service at restaurants limited to 25 percent capacity (June 5, 2020)
- Voting: Wisconsin Election Commission voted to send absentee/mail-in ballot applications to most registered voters for Nov. 3 general election. (April 7, 2020)
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| Wyoming |
- Reopening: Wyoming’s current public health orders will be extended through August 15 as the number of cases of COVID-19 in the state continues to steadily increase. (July 28, 2020)
- Masks: While no statewide mask order is in effect, certain counties, cities and towns have adopted local ordinances mandating the use of facial coverings in public. For details on local ordinances, check with the state or local health department.
- Reg: Executive order allowing 90-day extension for drivers licenses expiring between March 15 and June 1. (March 24, 2020)
- Reg: After July 1, Wyoming IRP vehicle registrations must be active. The emergency relief for carriers traveling through Wyoming for emergency relief efforts will be valid as long as FMCSA offers extensions. If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Lopez,Motor Vehicle Services Manager, at 307-777-4714. (June 2, 2020)
- Food: On July 28, Gov. Mark Gordon extended the public health orders governing restaurants and bars and public spaces.Most gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited, however there are some exceptions. Restaurants and bars must follow social distancing protocols. (July 13, 2020)
- Parking: Meridan rest area off of US 85 between Cheyenne and Torrington at mile marker 53.8 is closed for reasons not related to COVID-19. (March 20, 2020)
- Parking: WYDOT to close 10 rest areas as a cost-saving measure, effective June 15. Full list of closures of here. (June 5, 2020)
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