COVID-19 Driver Resources

In order to help reassure employees in this uncertain time, and to prevent people who might be ill, or having been exposed to COVID-19 from coming forward due to financial insecurity, Knight- Swift is committed to providing support to those who are impacted by the virus. Specifically, we will:

• Apply regular weekly compensation during the period of their recovery from COVID-19. Employees with a positive diagnosis must provide a full release to return to work before resuming their duties. 
• If an employee is asymptomatic but lives with an immediate family member who has tested positive for COVID-19, we will provide regular weekly compensation to them, and request they self-quarantine at home. This quarantine period will likely last approximately 14 days, unless extended by direction of medical or county health authorities. 
• Driver weekly pay amounts will be calculated using a 90-day lookback average. 
• The compensation supplementation program described above is effective immediately and is anticipated to end on May 31, 2020. The Company will re-evaluate at that time and extend the program if necessary. This includes our Owner Operators as well. Keep the communication lines open between you and your Driver Manager. 

For a determination to be made for coverage under workers compensation, an Employee assumes burden of proof that an occupational disease was the direct result of exposure during the nature of their employment and is traceable to a particular time, place, and cause. Knight Transportation is committed to supporting any Associate who receives a positive Covid-19 test so that they will have the ability to follow the appropriate medical guidance to allow for a full recovery from the virus.

The government has passed the CARES Act which will allow for withdrawal from your 401k up to $100,000 penalty free. We are working with Principal on these changes and should have something in place by next week for our employees.

If you are an “at-risk” individual, please ensure that if you find yourself in a situation that requires you to be quarantined, please notify your Driver Manager immediately.

For those insured with Blue Cross Blue Shield: Our Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance provider is offering Telehealth services that will allow you to “visit” a doctor from your computer, smart phone, or tablet. BlueCare Anywhere telehealth benefit as we will be waiving employee cost share for all visits through June 7th. This will allow you to discuss your condition at no cost to with a physician. If the Medical Professional determines additional testing is warranted, they will direct you to the closest in network facility that has testing capabilities. 

• BlueCare AnywhereSM is a 24/7 service available with most BCBSAZ plans that connects members to a board-certified doctor by live video. Members can use a computer, tablet, or mobile device to consult with a board-certified doctor by video. The service can be used from home, work, or anywhere 
• Employees can get started at BlueCareAnywhereAZ.com or download the BlueCare Anywhere telehealth app 
• Nurse On Call service is available to our employees with questions or concerns about COVID-19 or another illness. Registered nurses are available 24/7 at 1-866-422-2729 

For those not insured with Blue Cross Blue Shield: We have partnered with Urgent Care Travel which is located at 13 Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers and are set up to provide urgent care for our Drivers. Clinic locations and hours of operation can be found at https://urgentcaretravel.com/locations/. Drivers first call their nearest Urgent Care Travel clinic to prepare for the telemedicine evaluation. Drivers will then need to download and install VSee Messenger, a HIPAA-compliant telemedicine platform, for the telemedicine service.

This will be handled on a case by case basis. It depends on if there are available trucks, etc.

Employees should take direction from their leadership on expectations of work at this time. However, given challenges surrounding COVID-19, the company has committed to helping employees who are forced to medically quarantine under doctor’s orders. The employee should provide written documentation from the physician (which outlines the reason for quarantine and duration) to HR and we will discuss the steps thereafter. During this period, the employee has not lost employment status, benefits, etc. and if the quarantine is medically required, compensation is provided.

If you have been placed into quarantine by a medical professional, you will not be expected to take PTO and you will be paid during this time. Work with your Terminal Manager to provide the proper documentation from the medical provider.

If you feel ill, please seek proper medical attention. If you feel you have been exposed to the virus, contact your Driver Manager and follow recommended quarantine procedures to ensure the virus does not spread.

If you feel ill while on the road, seek medical attention. We are committed to your safety and well-being. If you find yourself in this situation, contact your Driver Manager.

If you have been in contact or are feeling ill and have to be quarantined, notify your Driver Manager. We will work with you to create a plan to get you home or in a safe place for proper quarantine.