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$228 million FedEx settlement applies only to case in question, other similar cases still pending
The case, which centers on classification of truck operators as independent contractors, is focused just on California law. Cases brought elsewhere will be decided relative to other states’ laws, FedEx says.
June 16, 2015
Business
Paccar issues three recalls affecting more than 100,000 Kenworths, a few Petes
More than 100,000 Kenworth trucks and tractors have been recalled for issues with windshield wipers. Paccar, maker of Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles, also announced a recall on 1,500 trucks for alternator cables that could chafe on nearby components.
June 16, 2015
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Following court defeat, Walmart weighing next moves in trucker pay lawsuit
Wal-Mart is considering its next steps in a class action suit where a federal judge concluded truckers must be paid at least minimum wage for all time worked.
June 16, 2015
Business
Chris Nelson joins ISE Fleet Services; leads development of safety, compliance product
ISE Fleet Services, a division of Innovative Software Engineering (ISE), announced that Chris Nelson has joined the company as vice president of business development.
June 16, 2015
Business
SkyBitz adds ALK Maps to trailer tracking application
ALK Technologies and SkyBitz announced the integration of ALK Maps with SkyBitz InSight, an asset tracking and management web application. The combination provides SkyBitz customers real-time visualizations of interactive street-level maps with satellite imagery.
June 16, 2015
Business
FMCSA shuts down fireworks carrier, carrier that caused I-75 canola oil crashes
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced it has issued two imminent hazard out-of-service orders — effectively, shutdowns — to two carriers.
June 16, 2015
Business
Diesel prices continue to decline, drop 1.4 cents this week
The average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel dropped 1.4 cents this week, marking the third consecutive week of a price drop.
June 15, 2015
Business
Chevy returns to medium-duty truck market
General Motors’ exit from the low cab forward medium-duty market lasted roughly five years. The Detroit automaker announced Monday the company would bring the trucks back with six models beginning with the 2016 model year.
June 15, 2015
Business
Georgia investing $10M in ramping up truck enforcement
Georgia’s governor plans to crack down on accidents involving commercial vehicles on I-16, I-85 and I-95 by spending $10 million to hire 60 new enforcement officers.
June 15, 2015
Business
Kenworth adds Yokohama Tire spec
Kenworth has introduced a wide selection of all-position Yokohama tires for new Kenworth heavy and medium duty conventional trucks. Kenworth customers can now specify Yokohama’s 101ZL, 703ZL, 709ZL, MY507, RY023, RY617, and TY517 tires when ordering their new Kenworth trucks. The tires are available in a variety of common sizes for truck use in on-highway […]
June 15, 2015
Business
Meritor donates $50,000 to help injured vets
Staff Sgt. George Nickel of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 321st Engineer Battalion was in a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle with three other soldiers clearing the route to a downed helicopter in central Iraq when they ran over a 500-pound insurgent bomb. Only Nickel survived the February 2007 explosion, and he spent months recovering from […]
June 15, 2015
Business
CCJ Indicators: Trucking conditions expected to shoot up with tight capacity looming
Conditions for carriers are expected to improve in the coming months, as will carriers’ ability to lockdown better contract rates, and a capacity crunch could be coming next year.
June 15, 2015
Business
FedEx agrees to $228 million settlement in driver classification case
FedEx Ground announced last week it has reached an agreement to pay $228 million to settle a lawsuit brought by truck operators claiming the company has misclassified them as independent contractors, and not company employees, thereby denying them certain state-required benefits.
June 15, 2015
Business
After court ruling, Walmart could owe drivers $100M for not paying min. wage for non-driving time
A federal court has concluded Walmart violated California law by not paying truck drivers at least minimum wage for all the time they worked.
June 15, 2015
Business
FMCSA denies group’s request to allow higher truck window tinting
FMCSA said in its denial notice IWFA did not provide enough evidence that using window tinting that blocks more light than currently allowed will achieve the same level of safety as current regulations do.
June 12, 2015
Business
Kenworth offers tips for spec’ing the right dump truck for your fleet
In today’s market, it is especially important to consider spec’ing your next new dump truck with both vehicle productivity and driver comfort and satisfaction in mind. Bed materials, shape, capacity and other features go a long way toward determining a truck’s productivity. If your choice of dump body helps to haul a half-ton more than […]
June 12, 2015
Business
Shell: Emissions and fuel economy regs, modern engine expectations the key drivers in engine oil evolution
As engines have changed, so too has the oil needed to keep them protected properly, says Shell’s Dan Arcy. Engines are also now expected to run harder and last longer — while consuming less fuel — which also has played a role in development of next-gen engine oils.
June 11, 2015
Business
FMCSA extends hours-of-service break exemption for livestock haulers
The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration has decided to renew livestock haulers’ exemption of the 30-minute break required by current hours-of-service regulations.
June 11, 2015
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