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Truckload Indexes
Authorized employee access to company information may prevent lawsuit for stealing that information under Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
It is not an unusual event for an employee to leave their employment to pursue new opportunities. Unfortunately, sometimes these departing employees choose to use…
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Trucking
“As I See It” from the Trucking Activist – Another blow to the American Dream
We keep sliding down this slippery slope of inhibiting the carrier’s ability to grow and recruit the independent contractor’s American Dream. It’s a shame that…
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Truckload Indexes
Supreme Court ruling on sexual orientation discrimination should trigger policy review
Many employers have workplace protections and policies for LGBTQ+ applicants and employees, but those that don’t need to carefully update their policies to avoid discrimination…
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Today's Pickup
Today’s Pickup: US makes $225M in grants available to ports
The U.S. Department of Transportation has opened the application process for $225 million in grants available to ports for infrastructure improvements. Plus, coronavirus idles containers,…
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Fuel
Oregon’s path to lower carbon fuels is clear; what does that mean for the price at the pump?
California and Oregon are both adding to the price via the "LCFS." Oregon's law just survived a legal challenge.
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Can’t fly away from this problem: Trucks required to undergo spotted lanternfly inspections
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species from Asia that first appeared in Pennsylvania in 2014. Despite efforts to control the insect, known to be…
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New Prime v. Oliveira update: 17% of average truckload carrier’s drivers are owner operators
TCA data housed inside FreightWaves’ SONAR indicates that just over 17% of the average truckload carrier’s utilized drivers identity as owner operators or independent contractors.…
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FreightWaves NOW
FreightWaves NOW – January 17, 2019
On today's episode Chad Provest talks to three Market Experts Nick Austin with the weather, Tech Expert Jeff Seibenhener, and Oil Market Expert John Kingston.
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Canada
Today’s Pickup: a Supreme Court verdict that could shrink margins of Uber and Lyft
Gig economy companies contend with Supreme Court ruling that mandates full time workers to be considered as employees and not contractors; oil supply reduces after…
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FreightWaves NOW
FreightWaves NOW – January 16, 2019
On today's episode, Chad Prevost talks with Market Expert Micheal Crosby and Chief Legal Officer Kevin Martin about capacity volumes, and the Supreme Court ruling.
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