4 ways to adapt to AB5: California’s new trucking law
Ready or not, a change has come for owner-operators based in California. State bill AB5, also known as the “gig worker bill,” restricts companies from
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2 Ways the Roadcheck 2021 Inspection Blitz Will Be Different
This year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck “week” is taking place May 4-6. Over the 72-hour period, the annual international inspection blitz will
HOS regs waived for COVID-19 relief efforts
There may be some relief for truckers who are stuck waiting in long lines to pick up and deliver cargo that’s targeted for emergency relief
Why freight brokers should be concerned about AB5
Carriers and owner operators have been looking for solutions to California’s new law governing contract work, but brokerages will need to find solutions as well.
New California owner-operator law on hold for now
One day before California’s Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) was to take effect on Jan. 1, 2020, a U.S. District Court judge in California granted a temporary restraining
What carriers need to do for the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
If you’re not exactly sure what you need to do to prepare for the FMCSA’s new Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, you’re not alone. A recent
5 coming regulations that threaten trucking
There are a number of new regulations coming soon that have the potential to hit the trucking industry hard. Individually, each regulation may not move
Prepare now for new overtime rules
New rules will make 1.3 million Americans newly eligible for overtime pay, says the U.S. Department of Labor, and that will affect transportation companies nationwide. The
FMCSA proposes new changes to Hours of Service regulations
The FMCSA has released its proposed changes to Hours of Service (HOS) regulations that are intended to give drivers more flexibility. The agency issued a Notice
10 things to know about the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax
Ariel Black represents ExpressTruckTax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider for filing the Heavy Duty Use Tax. Summer is here, and you know what that means: vacations,
10 things you need to know about Roadcheck 2019
The largest truck inspection blitz of the year is coming. For three days in June, enforcement officials will be conducting International Roadcheck at more than
Drug-Alcohol Clearinghouse: Employer asset or capacity killer?
In January, a new FMCSA regulation will take effect that may help fleets avoid hiring drivers who could be a liability to the company. It