The California Court of Appeals has issued an opinion declaring motor carriers are not exempt from a state law aimed at reclassifying owner-operators as employees.
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Perspective: Technology Powers Virtual Training
The COVID-19 pandemic makes it challenging to provide training to drivers due to the need for social distancing, but technology is helping bridge this gap.
November 20, 2020How a Texas āFender Benderā Truck Accident Turned Into a $32 Million Nuclear Jury Verdict
A civil action against FTS International Services remains one of dozens of so-called ānuclearā verdicts against motor carriers, defined as awards in excess of $10 million, that in recent years have been on a steep rise.
November 20, 2020Trucking Offered Measure of Stability in Diesel Revenue as Pandemic Caused Gas Tax Revenue to Tank
In addition to essential supplies, truck drivers during the pandemic provided a service that is less tangible but no less important: boosting revenue for state transportation departments.
November 20, 2020FMCSA Clarifies Terms for Ag Haulers, Farmers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published an interim final rule clarifying some definitions associated with agricultural goods.
November 19, 2020Manufacturers Stakeholder Calls for Trump-Biden Cooperation During Transition
Leaders at the National Association of Manufacturers argued the incoming administration would be better prepared to address concerns regarding the economy, national security and the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines via a collaborative process between President Donald Trumpās outgoing team and President-elect Joe Bidenās incoming personnel.
November 19, 2020FCC Reassigns Transportation Safety Spectrum
Despite pushback from transportation stakeholders and key policymakers on Capitol Hill, the Federal Communications Commission moved forward with its plan to reallocate some transportation safety spectrum for broadband uses.
November 18, 2020FAA Clears Boeing 737 Max to Fly Again
After nearly two years and a pair of deadly crashes, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Boeingās 737 Max for flight.
November 18, 2020FAA Sets Boeingās 737 Max Approval for Nov. 18
U.S. regulators plan on Nov. 18 to unveil the long-awaited final requirements for allowing Boeing Co.ās grounded 737 Max to return to service after 20 months, according to a person briefed on the plans.
November 17, 2020FMCSA Says Washingtonās Meal, Rest Rules Pre-Empted
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has determined that Washington stateās meal-and-rest-break rules for commercial truck drivers are pre-empted by federal hours-of-service regulations.
November 16, 2020