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Court: Federal law preempts Mass. law for fleets looking to use independent contractors
A federal court has ruled Massachusetts same-delivery companies can use independent contractors after the industry took on the state’s attorney general in the matter.
July 15, 2015
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Western Express outfitting fleet with EpicVue satellite TV
Western Express is installing TV systems in 1,600 power units, the largest single fleet installation of EpicVue to date.
July 14, 2015
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Federal appeals court upholds ruling that FedEx drivers were employees, not contractors
A federal appeals court ruled last week in favor of the more than 500 FedEx Ground driver plaintiffs in a now five-year-old class action case in which the drivers claimed they were wrongly classified as independent contractors, arguing they instead should have been classified as employees of the company.
July 13, 2015
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California bill would protect carriers from misclassification claims — if they settle with drivers
California lawmakers are considering a misclassification amnesty program for drayage companies that would relieve port drayage companies from liability for penalties associated with misclassification of drivers as independent contractors if the company enters into a settlement agreement with the state before 2017.
July 13, 2015
Business
Parcel carrier LSO deploys SmartDrive video-based safety program
Since the implementation of SmartDrive began, LSO has improved its safety score by 47 percent with visibility of key areas to focus on for continuous improvement.
July 10, 2015
Business
Senate bill would set up pilot program to allow under-21 CDL holders to drive interstate
U.S. Sen. Deb Fisher has introduced legislation that would allow a pilot program for CDL holders younger than 21 to do interstate hauling and delivery.
July 9, 2015
Business
Bendix online brake school hits record enrollment
Drivers, technicians, distributors, fleets and owner-operators continue to turn to brake-school.com, the online training site from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, for the most current and in-depth technical training available. Recently completing its second year, the Bendix On-Line Brake School now serves more than 30,000 registered users from more than two dozen countries. Bendix opened […]
July 8, 2015
Business
C&K Trucking chooses driver rewards from Stay Metrics; turnover falls 11 percent
Within the first three months, C&K Trucking saw its already low turnover rate decrease by 11 percent, measured on an annualized basis, compared to the same period in 2014. With improved retention of drivers, C&K Trucking has been able to increase its fleet size by 12 percent since February.
July 8, 2015
Business
Special edition: using technology to recruit and retain more drivers
A three-part series exploring how carriers are using technology to streamline the approach to recruiting, hiring and onboarding new drivers.
July 8, 2015
Business
J.B. Hunt tells shippers to stop burning their drivers’ hours with detention time
J.B. Hunt recently released a report on how increasing driver efficiency can increase capacity.
July 7, 2015
Business
4 ways to make driver training count
Whether fleets decide to use old-school or high-tech training methods, experts say it is critical to document every facet of the training process.
July 5, 2015
Business
Finland announces pilot project to explore connected vehicles and roadways
HERE, a European leader in mapping, navigation and location services, has been selected by Finnish traffic agencies to lead a pilot project to enable vehicles to communicate safety hazards to others on the road. The pilot, which will start in 2016, intends to assess the capability of current and emerging mobile network and location cloud […]
June 30, 2015
Business
Stay Metrics adds health and wellness training to driver retention program
Stay Metrics has partnered with experts in adult learning, Mopi16, to develop a series of training modules to provide drivers with a basic education on healthy lifestyle choices that deliver immediate benefits.
June 29, 2015
Business
Bendix gives tips for improving S-cam brake performance and life
S-cam drum brakes – the most common air foundation brakes on the road – are a familiar sight to every wheel-end technician in the North American trucking industry. As part of its Bendix Tech Tips series, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC offers preventive maintenance guidelines for S-cam foundation brakes that can elevate the effectiveness of […]
June 29, 2015
Business
Kenworth introduces new 76-inch mid-roof sleeper configuration
The new Kenworth 76-inch mid-roof sleeper is now available for order with the company’s award-winning Kenworth T680 and T880. Introduced at the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show, Kenworth’s 76-inch mid-roof sleeper is optimized for liquid bulk tankers, flatbed haulers and other truck operators that prefer a lighter weight, more aerodynamic truck combined with all the comforts […]
June 29, 2015
Business
Peterbilt unveils new 58-inch sleeper berth
Peterbilt’s new 58-inch sleeper – ideal for weight conscious short- and regional-haul applications – is now available for order through the company’s dealer network, Peterbilt Motors Company recently announced. The new sleeper is available for Peterbilt’s flagship on-highway Model 579 and vocational Model 567. It reduces weight as much as 100 pounds (versus an 80-inch […]
June 25, 2015
Business
FMCSA: 10,000 military vets have already received CDLs through skills test waiver program
More than 10,000 veterans and active duty personnel have taken advantage of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Military Skills Test Waiver Program.
June 24, 2015
Business
Conversion Interactive Agency upgrades LeadFlex digital media recruiting platform
Conversion Interactive Agency announced the next generation of LeadFlex. Its digital media offering has new features including social job sharing, responsive landing page design, job search functionality and job posting.
June 24, 2015
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