Virginia has become a state that has enforceable COVID-19 safety requirements and carriers are trying to figure out just how these new regulations affect them and their drivers. All companies in Virginia must classify their employees by a risk level, from very high to lower, depending on their job tasks and hazards they face. Companies must also put self-monitoring policies into place for all employees along with procedures to increase safety and prevent infection.
The CEO of the Virginia Trucking Association is asking the state for more clarity when it comes to how these new requirements affect the trucking industry. Things get tricky for truckers because they are in and out of Virginia on a daily basis. Not complying with these rules can lead to fines ranging from $13,000 to $130,000 or shutting a business down if necessary. Click the link below for more information about this.