President Donald Trump sits in the driver’s seat of a semi-truck as he welcomes truckers and CEO’s to the White House, Thursday, March 23, 2017, to discuss healthcare. (Official White House Photo by Benjamin Applebaum) Federal trucking regulations were established to help keep the country’s roadways safe for truck drivers and the other drivers, … [Read more...]
Is Legal Pot Use Leading to More Car Accidents?
Early research shows that car accident rates may be higher in states that have legalized medical and recreational marijuana. The research, however, may be skewed because THC, the intoxicating ingredient in marijuana, stays in the system for a long period of time. Therefore, someone driving a car involved in an accident may test positive for the … [Read more...]
California Allows Fully Autonomous Cars to Begin Testing
Last month, California’s Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved rules allowing driverless cars to roam the streets without a human body in the vehicle. The DMV, which introduced the regulations, stipulated a number of requirements to help ensure the safety of other drivers on the road. For instance, local police officers must be notified prior … [Read more...]
Independent Truckers Chafe at New Logging Requirements
In 2012, Congressional Republicans wrote a rule requiring truckers to install electronic logging devices (ELDs) in their vehicles. That rule went into effect on December 18th after protests from independent truckers like Dick Pingel, who supported Trump but now feels neglected by the administration. Whereas before truckers were expected to use … [Read more...]
The EPA Plans to Repeal Emissions Rule for Heavy-Duty Trucks
The EPA recently proposed a rule repealing Obama-era standards meant to limit the environmental impact of heavy duty trucks – specifically targeting old engines and their greenhouse gas emissions. Gliders and trailers are at the center of the regulation in question. The former refers to the casing around the engine, including the cab. The latter is … [Read more...]
Class Actions Lawsuit Nets Truck Drivers $5 Million Settlement
A group of truck drivers in Southern California recently won a $5 million settlement in a class action lawsuit which alleged that their employer had inappropriately paid them as independent contractors instead of as employees. Truckers’ Net Pay Less than Minimum Wage The group of California port truck drivers had battled for years to be … [Read more...]
