Why the U.S Trucking Industry May Be Facing Higher Insurance Premiums
Insurance premiums, in general, are experiencing an increase in rates due to the backlash of the pandemic. Though the industry experienced downsizing and some employment loss during the ... READ MORE
2021 Update On ELDs For Trucking Companies
The Electronic Logging Device mandate went into full effect on December 16, 2019. The rule was originally mandated by Congress as part of MAP-21. MAP-21 was a piece of legislation signed ... READ MORE
Coverage For COVID-19: Business Interruption And How Companies Are Pursuing Necessary Funds in Court
Among the many concerns that have confronted businesses in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the issue of business interruption coverage has often loomed large. Many businesses had to ... READ MORE
Blanket Increase In Trucking Insurance Coverage Causing Industry Unease
Trucking companies have faced increasingly large jury verdicts resulting from accidents in recent years. At the same time, the insurance market has tightened, causing rate increases across ... READ MORE
Compliance Update: 2020 Changes To Hours Of Service For Trucking Company Drivers
On May 14, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration updated the rules and regulations related to hours of service requirements for the trucking industry. The FMCSA regulates ... READ MORE
New Truck Driver Training Requirements: What Has Changed?
A significant new regulation regarding the trucking industry has just had its effective date delayed by two years. The Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule was originally scheduled to ... READ MORE
NJ Workers May Face New Clarification Standard After CA's AB-5
In the aftermath of California’s aggressive attempts to crack down on the “gig” economy, other states have moved as well, though often in different directions. While many states have moved ... READ MORE
Regulation Of The Gig Economy Is Having Spillover Into Trucking Industry
It was expected that California’s Assembly Bill 5 passed late last year would spawn tons of litigation. The law radically changed how workers from uber drivers to television show writers ... READ MORE