Transport Topics (December 2, 2020)

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced yesterday that it has taken regulatory measures to facilitate the safe and rapid transport of the much-anticipated COVID-19 vaccine. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration extended its emergency declaration offering hours-of-service relief to truckers who provide direct emergency assistance. That includes vaccines, medical supplies and equipment related to the prevention of COVID-19. The DOT also issued emergency regulatory relief for flight crews and aviation entities to facilitate uninterrupted flight operations in response to heavy air cargo demand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices