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A COVID-19 Update from Questco – How to Manage PPP Loan Proceeds
For those of you who have recently received funds through the SBA-sponsored Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), you may be asking yourself, “Now what?” As many companies manage through these economically challenging times, Questco has shared a few things to consider over the next few weeks. For valuable information and insight […]
Read MoreHelpful Information Regarding SBA Disaster Relief Programs
SBA is offering small businesses across the country disaster assistance in response to COVID-19. All small businesses, sole proprietorships, and independent contractor should take advantage of the programs that are available. There are two avenues, in particular, we are encouraging small business leaders seeking relief to pursue, both of which […]
Read MoreUCR Fee Reductions Finalized for 2019 and Beyond
FMCSA has issued a final rule reducing the annual Unified Carrier Registration fees to be collected in 2019 and thereafter from carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies. For the 2019 registration year, the fees will be reduced below the 2017 registration fee level that was in effect by 18.62 […]
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FMCSA rejects ELD, HOS relief for drivers traveling with pets
FMCSA has denied an application by the Small Business Transportation Coalition (SBTC) to exempt drivers who travel with domestic animals – i.e., pets – from electronic logging devices (ELDs) and to provide hours-of-service relief. Specifically, SBTC had asked that such drivers be allowed to extend their driving window to 16 hours from the current 14 hours and to drive a total of 13 hours during the period. SBTC citied the ELD relief Congress provided to haulers of livestock and the hours of service relief that has been requested by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.
FMCSA rejected the application on both procedural and substantive grounds. It said the application did not meet regulatory standards because SBTC failed to identify any carriers or individuals who would use the exemption or the number of drivers or commercial vehicles that would be involved. Also, SBTC proposed no countermeasures to ensure an equivalent or greater level of safety than would be achieved under compliance with the current rules, the agency said. For the Federal Register notice announcing FMCSA’s denial, visit www.federalregister.gov/d/2020-22890
AEMCA Thanks Valued Member Try Hours, Inc
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Red Planet Day
The planet Mars is referred to as the "Red Planet" because it appears red in color. Red Planet Day honors our celestial neighbor, the fourth planet in the solar system.
Is Mars truly red in color? Scientists debated this question, even after the Mars Rovers landed and began to explore the planet. Why? Because the lenses used to take photos are tinted.
On Red Planet Day, take a few minutes to look upwards into the sky, and gaze at our neighbor. Hopefully, you will have a cloudless night sky for viewing. You can also recognize this day by reading up about Mars, and viewing pictures of it. There are plenty of pictures online. We've noted some of those sites below in the "More Information"section.
Red Planet Day commemorates the launch of the Spacecraft Mariner 4 on November 28,1964. The 228 day mission of Mariner 4 brought the spacecraft within 6,118 miles of Mars on July 14, 1965.
Red Planet Day
The planet Mars is referred to as the "Red Planet" because it appears red in color. Red Planet Day honors our celestial neighbor, the fourth planet in the solar system.
Is Mars truly red in color? Scientists debated this question, even after the Mars Rovers landed and began to explore the planet. Why? Because the lenses used to take photos are tinted.
On Red Planet Day, take a few minutes to look upwards into the sky, and gaze at our neighbor. Hopefully, you will have a cloudless night sky for viewing. You can also recognize this day by reading up about Mars, and viewing pictures of it. There are plenty of pictures online. We've noted some of those sites below in the "More Information"section.
Red Planet Day commemorates the launch of the Spacecraft Mariner 4 on November 28,1964. The 228 day mission of Mariner 4 brought the spacecraft within 6,118 miles of Mars on July 14, 1965.
FMCSA rejects mobile medical operation request for HOS relief
FMCSA has denied an application submitted by DPN USA, LLC, doing business as Matrix Medical Network, for an exemption to its employee-drivers to have a 16-hour window within which to operate CMVs during their work shift and to return to work with less than the mandatory 10 hours off duty. FMCSA concluded that the proposed terms and conditions of the exemption would not achieve a level of safety equivalent to or greater than would be achieved by compliance with the HOS rules. For the Federal Register notice denying the exemption, visit www.federalregister.gov/d/2020-22560.
FMCSA has denied an application by SBTC to exempt drivers who travel with domestic animals from ELDs & to provide HoS relief. SBTC asked that drivers extend their driving window to 16 hrs & drive a total of 13 hrs during the period. FMCSA’s denial visit https://t.co/fGrzznW5X7
AEMCA Thanks Valued Member Try Hours
We specialize in the movement of time-sensitive & emergency freight, providing ground expedited service to the industrial manufacturing sector to & from all points East of the Mississippi. We are here to serve you 24/7 https://t.co/OLD467Udhi
FMCSA has denied an application submitted by DPN USA for an exemption to its employee-drivers to have a 16-hr window to operate CMVs during their work shift & to return to work with less than the mandatory 10 hrs off duty. The notice denying the exemption https://t.co/max2m7LGum.
AEMCA Thanks Valued Member Penske Truck Leasing.
Penske will analyze your transportation needs to make sure you have the right equipment, services, tools and information to make informed decisions and keep your deliveries on schedule.
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