Owner-operators
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American Shipper
AB 5 protest planned in California by owner-operators
truckers hauling construction materials and agricultural products, flyers promoting the protests also have been posted around the ports
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Modes
Convoy touts 45% reduction in empty-mile emissions as its Automated Reloads program grows
Convoy launched Automated Reloads in June. Since then, the company said in “top markets,” the number of empty miles has been reduced by up to…
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News
Independent truckers speak out on National Mall
“10-4 DC” rallies against regulations they say will run them off the road.
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Eye on Safety
Federal safety agency warming to automated safety features in heavy-duty trucks
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is working with the trucking industry to educate small fleets and owner-operators about advanced driver assistance systems that could…
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Canada
Canadian National truckers ratify new contract
Unionized Canadian drivers for CNTL approve four-year agreement that increases rates for wait times and mileage.
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Driver issues
AB5 passage upends California’s independent trucking model
Bill approved in state senate with no carve-out for owner-operators
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ELD Research
Waiting to get rid of old telematics devices could cost carriers big
Waiting until the last minute to switch from AOBRDs to ELDs could cost carriers time and money.
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Review Features
Truck Maintenance 101: Keeping your vehicle in tip-top shape
Staying on top of repair and maintenance is one of the most important elements in securing your truck's lifespan.
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News
Report links owner-operators to low rates of compliance with California clean truck regulations
The study adds fuel to the debate over what defines an employee vs. a contract worker.
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Driver issues
FMCSA sets query prices for drug-alcohol clearinghouse
Employers can choose $1.25 bundling option or $24,000 annual fee.
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