CARB Under Fire in Clean Fuels Case
Industry advocates say that CARB fuel standards are grossly unfair to businesses that are regulated by other states. Hearing begins this week.
Tag: Legal
Have You Challenged a CSA Violation? Tell Us Your Story!
CSA score violations can be devastating to a truck driver’s career. Fighting a bogus violation is tough – how did you do it?
Truck Driver Held in Mexico Could Be Free
A Truck Driver caught up in an International scrap may soon be found not guilty of arms and ammo trafficking. Powerful Mexican authority officials have corroborated his story about an unfortunate wrong turn near the border.
Expert Advice: What Every Trucker Should Know
Paul Taylor is a trucking advocate and lawyer who travels the country with a presentation that every trucker should see – it’s called “What Every Truck Driver Should Know.” It explains how truckers can protect themselves using the Surface Transportation Assistance Act (STAA). Watch now!
Maine Stiffens Penalties for Distracted Driving
Maine’s governor Paul LePage decided to boost fines related to distracted driving, texting and phone use in cars and trucks.
Las Cruces Residents Ordered to Pay Up or Else
Some Las Cruces residents are fired-up about the city’s new plan to collect fines due for tickets, but will they have the water to put out the fire?
Fines Increase for Aggressive Driving in New Jersey
“Jessica’s Law” has gone into effect in New Jersey. It aims to curb aggressive behavior on highways, which is an immediate concern of many truckers.
Toll Road Proposal for I-70 Missouri Stalling
Missouri Senate Bill 752 appears to lack enough support to pass committee. I-70 continues to degrade without funding. What are the options?
Trucking Group Fights CA Courts’ Meal Ruling
A new law handed down by the California Supreme Court this week puts truck drivers at odds with employers and other labor groups. What happened?
Economists: Pot Legalization Could Save USA Billions
In this downturned economy, many in congress are looking for ways to balance the budget without raising taxes. The need to look no further, legalization of marijuana could bring in billions of dollars a year to the U.S. economy, says more than 300 economists.
Arizona Moves Closer to Toll Roads
An authorized bill from lawmakers reveals Arizona’s plan to construct new toll roads with the help of private companies.
Bipartisan FET Repeal Bill Introduced in U.S. House
Legislation to repeal the 12% federal excise tax on truck and trailer purchases and replace it with an increase in the diesel fuel tax has been introduced. Is this more fair to truckers or fleets?
Pennsylvania Approves Privatization of Highways
More tolls and fees could be in store for truckers if Pennsylvania passes a bill to privatize all roads and bridges in 2012.
FMCSA Pushing for Speed Limiters on All Trucks
Citing the results of a new study in conjunction with some previous European surveys, the FMCSA feels that truck safety can get even better by installing speed limiters.
FMCSA Orders Utah Carrier Out of Service
A Utah carrier that violated multiple requirements has been shut down this week. Read who and why inside.
Trucker: GPS Get Me a $7,000 Fine
While your GPS may keep you from getting lost, it might not keep you out of trouble.
DOT Warns Against New Financial Phishing Scam
A new financial scam being conducted on transportation companies has caused an alert to be issued by the DOT. Carriers and Owner/Operators beware!
3 Questions Trucking Recruiters CAN’T Ask You
The hiring process for truckers can be lengthy and difficult. Recruiters want to know everything they can about you. But they can’t ask these specific questions.
Security Automation in U.K. Challenges Basic Rights
Would you buy gas from a truck stop that runs a check on your plates to see if your CDL is up to date and your insurance is paid up?
Falsifying Trucking Logs: One Company’s Owner Faces Prison
Falsifying logs isn’t the only thing this trucking company got caught with. Yuck!
Senate Makes Highway Bill Amendments Exempting Ag Trucks
Agri-Biz Truck Drivers catch a break from the Transportation Bill currently being debated on Capitol Hill. Find out if your job is affected.
Robert Low Elected TCA Chairman
The Truckload Carriers Association named their chairman for the 2012 – 2013 tenure. Find out more about him.
For Sale: Entire Wyoming Town. Pop. “1″
How much would you pay to be the sole resident of a small town in Wyoming? Find out inside…
CSA Says No-Fault Crashes Still Penalize Truckers
CSA will penalize truckers for no-fault accidents, adding there is a correlation between past and future wrecks, although not a single expert could explain the hypothesis.
Phone Data Can Now Be Searched Without Warrant
Your cell phone data is no longer protected by the 4th Amendment.
Missouri Bill 443 Will Impact CDL Holders
New Missouri bill will combine CDL and Medical Certification Card, change the current “failure to appear” implications and add $60 million to the state’s transportation budget.
Lawsuit Claims Bias Against Disabled Drivers
A new lawsuit claims Celadon violated American’s With Disabilities Act and Discriminated Against Would-Be Drivers. The answer may not be that simple.
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