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Defending the American Dream: The impact of new DOL regulations on trucking opportunities
The efforts to limit the opportunities for truck drivers to own their own business have been relentless.
January 23, 2024
New IC rule will have 'unintended consequences'
Biden administration classification of independent contractors reverts to emphasizing how six economic factors should be "considered" when determining IC vs. employee classification.
January 22, 2024
FMCSA admin Hutcheson stepping down after 16 months on the job
Hutcheson had served administrator since September 2022 – the first full-time administrator in three years.
January 19, 2024
Business
The damage caused by soft deadlines
Setting realistic, achievable schedules for technology is challenging.
January 17, 2024
Regulations
NHTSA's underride advisory committee to discuss rear, side, front underride crashes
NHTSA announced the dates and times for the Advisory Committee on Underride Protection's next four meetings. Also: HOS waived for Nebraska heating fuel haulers; certain Western Star trucks recalled; Polaris Transportation Group names next President; more.
January 17, 2024
Perspectives
Trucking companies should urge state regulators to expand distracted driving laws
The trucking industry is taking the biggest hit as nuclear verdicts cases rise, but hopefully the industry can see some relief as more states expand distracted driving laws to more heavily impact passenger car drivers.
January 16, 2024
Regulations
Congress again floats massive increase to trucking insurance minimums
A bill in the U.S. House would increase interstate motor carriers' liability insurance minimums from $750,000 to $5 million, and tie the levels to inflation. Also: Love's celebrating 60th anniversary.
January 15, 2024
Safety & Compliance
A fireside chat about ELDs in the U.S. and Canada
Solera recently hosted a webinar with its regulatory compliance experts to share details on the most recent regulations implemented by the FMCSA, best practices for roadside inspections and the differences between U.S. and Canadian ELDs.
January 14, 2024
Regulations
New York driverless truck ban proposed in senate
Newly introduced legislation would require a trained human operator be physically present in any autonomous vehicle weighing 10,000 pounds or more on New York roads.
January 11, 2024
Workforce
'Truckers are tired' of regs' shifting sands: DOL rolls back contractor-classification rule
The new rule will take effect in 60 days, and returns to a “totality-of-the-circumstances analysis” that considers a worker’s “economic reality” through six factors. Some trucking groups took the opportunity to defend contractors' role in trucking.
January 9, 2024
Regulations
Biden again nominates embattled Su for labor boss
President Joe Biden on Monday renominated Julie Su to serve as U.S. labor secretary, despite repeated and mounting concerns from the trucking industry.
January 9, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA looking to increase UCR fees by 25% for next year
The proposed increases would vary between $9 and $9,000 per entity, depending on the size of the fleet. Also: Volvo and Mack are recalling trucks for two separate issues; Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association names new board chair.
January 9, 2024
Regulations
Trucking's best defense against predatory towing: A step-by-step guide
The moment something goes wrong on-highway or in a private lot, use this guide on avoiding egregious predatory towing bills, with tools for the trucking industry to fight back.
January 8, 2024
Workforce
'Leave us alone': Union labor and trucking
Despite some union wins in trucking last year, the remote nature of the driver force is problematic and Yellow's demise serves as a cautionary tale.
January 8, 2024
Driver regulations
Georgia 'modernizes' CDL skills testing process
The state announced a streamlined process aimed at a effective skills testing process that best assesses an applicant’s readiness to operate a CMV. Also: ATRI wants driver feedback on challenges for women truckers; SEFL opens expanded Charlotte terminal.
January 4, 2024
Regulations
Federal court rules sleeper berth time beyond 8 hours must be paid
The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a previous ruling that, under the Fair Labor Standards Act, team drivers should be paid for time spent in the sleeper berth beyond 8 hours because time spent there is to the benefit of the employer.
January 3, 2024
Regulations
CARB's periodic emissions testing program takes effect April 1
Carriers operating in the state will be required to have their trucks' emissions tested twice a year in program's first three years. Also: FMCSA leaves random drug testing rates unchanged; Distinguished Woman in Trucking Award nomination period opens.
January 3, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA task force to examine maintenance impacts of inequitable leases
The Truck Leasing Task Force will meet virtually Jan. 18. Registration is required. Also: Ohio diesel shop owner pleads guilty for violating Clean Air Act by removing emissions devices after previously agreeing with EPA not to do so.
January 1, 2024
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Bill seeks to remove cost, redundancy from TWIC, hazmat certification
The bill allows workers to apply existing valid background checks to multiple TSA-managed credentialing programs, such as the Transportation Worker Identification Credentials and Hazardous Materials Endorsements.
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NHTSA safety committee eyes trailer underride retrofit requirement
Economic trends
Class 8 truck orders saw gains in February, beating last year’s numbers
Mergers & Acquisitions
PS Logistics acquires Illinois flatbedder Yordy Transport
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