The Globe and Mail- A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for truckers crossing into Canada from the United States came into effect on Saturday, raising worries about future disruptions to the supply chain as the pandemic drags on.
re-entering Canada from the United States must get tested for COVID-19 and quarantine themselves starting January15, the Canadian government said after the Canadian border agency dropped the rule.
Canadian federal government ministers issued a statement saying the Canadian border agency made an error when it said those requirements were dropped.
CNN- Health insurers must cover the cost of home Covid-19 tests starting January 15, the US Department of Health and Human Services announced.
The new requirement means that most consumers with private health insurance can buy at-home tests online or in stores and have them paid for at the time of purchase or get reimbursed by submitting a claim to their insurer.
Transport Topics- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has formally announced establishment of the truck driver apprenticeship program that will train candidates younger than 21 to drive in interstate commerce for the first time ever.
Transport Topics- The flurry of fleets that raised pay early in 2021 to recruit and retain truck drivers amid labor shortages snowballed into a widespread industry trend. However, for many fleets, it’s not necessarily bringing in the expected results.
Freight Waves- A new study reveals that the U.S. Department of Transportation may be underreporting cocaine abuse by truck drivers, a finding that could put more pressure on federal regulators to allow hair testing as an alternative to urine testing for preemployment drug screening by trucking companies.
Freight Waves- After a now-familiar recap of the problem of truck parking, a panel at the annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board faced the sobering fact that from the perspective of the public sector, it isn’t easy to fix.
Crain's Detroit Business- The head of the North American International Auto Show on Tuesday said the 2022 show will take place Sept. 14-25 in downtown Detroit.
