John Gallagher
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Could retail delivery fees gain traction with a Harris-Walz win?
A Harris-Walz win in November could bring national attention to a highway funding scheme taking root among states.
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John Gallagher
Friday, January 15, 2021
Appeals court upholds FMCSA preemption over California meal/rest breaks
Three-judge panel upholds determination by FMCSA that the agency preempts California’s meal/rest break rules
John Gallagher
Monday, November 16, 2020
FMCSA rules Washington state can no longer enforce meal/rest break laws
State laws are preempted by federal hours-of-service regulations, agency finds.
John Gallagher
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Biden win prompts delay request in California rest-break lawsuit
FMCSA ruled in December 2018 that federal hours-of-service regulations preempt California meal and rest-break laws.
Nate Tabak
Saturday, February 29, 2020
Why Washington carriers aren’t panicking over first US coronavirus death
“We’re a highly resilient industry even in the face of a potential pandemic,” Washington Trucking Associations official says even as intermodal carriers take hit from disruption of Chinese shipping to West Coast ports.
Linda Baker, Senior Environment and Technology Reporter
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Airline, trucking industry at odds over low-carbon fuel standard
A proposed sustainable fuel mandate in Washington state highlights a divide in the transportation industry over regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions.
John Gallagher
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Carriers in Washington State look to block meal/rest break rules
Chances considered strong for federal hours-of-service preempting state law.
Linda Baker, Senior Environment and Technology Reporter
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Closing out long battle, clean truck program to take effect in the new year
Non-compliant trucks will be turned away.