J.B. Hunt and Knight-Swift reported higher pressure from customers to cut contracted rates in Q1 bids in an effort to extend savings before the market’s eventual turnaround.
There’s a new nuclear verdict against a trucking company and it comes out of a case in Georgia.
The broker seeks relief in a preemption battle by casting the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in a rogue light.
Drivers with expired licenses given relief until September 30
More funds for loans could help protect small and midsize carriers from layoffs.
n a webinar, the law firm also discusses getting out of contracts when rates get wild.
Trucking companies have different takes on seeking Small Business Administration loans. Some would prefer financial help go to those that most need it.
Waiver is valid for CDL and CLP holders through June 30.
Idle equipment can be placed in service to respond to COVID-19 emergency.
COVID-19 priorities may require “non-emergency” waiver for drivers and carriers.
FMCSA order sparks confusion over what is considered emergency relief.
Trucking companies advised to assess how new standard applies to workforce contracts.
High-profile accident leads to database aimed at keeping drug users off the road.
Chances considered strong for federal hours-of-service preempting state law.
Sign up required to access database when it’s fully implemented on January 6.
Decision could make it easier for employers to make unilateral work-rule changes
The Washington State Supreme Court issued a decision September 5 stating that trucking companies are not obligated to pay drivers separately for “non-piece rate” activities. In the case of Sampson […]
Ruling considered a win for trucking companies.
Experts say revisions could help fix long-term market inefficiencies.
Safety, labor advocates register early opposition to rule changes.
A California federal court dismissed part of a class-action lawsuit against U.S. Xpress (NYSE: USX) that claimed the Chattanooga, Tennessee-based truckload carrier violated the state’s meal and rest break laws. […]
Hair follicle testing – once cleared for use in the federal database – could have the biggest effect on driver availability.
Trucking law specialists Scopelitis says that state arbitration laws—and not just the courts—can still be used to settle disputes between trucking companies and employees.
The latest on legislative, regulatory, administrative, and enforcement issues across the industry.
What are the implications for independent owner-operators and the industry that employs them as a result of this week’s ruling in New Jersey?
