For nearly two years, the FMCSA gathered public commentary regarding hours of service (HOS) regulations. While HOS laws protect the safety of our roadways, many drivers and carriers disagreed with several key requirements. With electronic logging in place, transportation industry…
5 Ways the Supply Chain Industry is Leading the COVID Response It's a tough time for everybody right now. Whether you're working from home or on the front lines in an essential job, the stress is high and uncertainty is…
With the COVID-19 outbreak, truck drivers are left wondering what's next. Store shelves are running bare, and testing kits need to be delivered, but at the same time, there are calls for self-quarantine and reduced work hours across the nation.…
On March 13th, President Trump declared a national state of emergency in an effort to get ahead of the spread of the COVID-19 "Coronavirus." In response, the FMCSA emergency declaration eases hours of service requirements for the transportation of emergency…
In the past two months, the California Trucking Association (CTA) has spent over $1 million fighting the gig economy law, CA AB5. After the courts upheld the CTA's initial preliminary injunction request, the state of California filed an appeal. The…
On February 25th, the World Health Organization announced that every country must prepare for the possibility of a Coronavirus pandemic. In response, stock markets plummeted between 3 and 7 percent. The disease is first and foremost a public health concern,…
The CA AB5 “gig worker” law is now in full effect. Governor Gavin’s proposed 2020 budget includes $20 million in additional funding for enforcement. On January 13th, the California courts extended a restraining order keeping the state from enforcing CA…
According to recent studies, the trucking industry is still short 60,000 drivers. Carrier companies struggle with hiring in general. Specialized commercial drivers, including hazardous material (HAZMAT) drivers, are even harder to find. While there is stiff competition for top talent…
On New Year's Eve, Federal District Court Judge Roger Benitez handed down an initial temporary restraining order that halted the implementation of CA AB5 in the California trucking market. CA AB5, also known as the "gig worker law," put California…
As the year winds down, demands on carriers always increase with the spike in holiday shopping. This year, the National Retail Federation predicts that holiday sales will grow between 3.8 and 4.2 percent over 2018. Additionally, “NRF expects online and…
