Max KvideraBusinessTWIC fees cutApplicants for Transportation Worker Identification Credentials will pay slightly less starting March 19.March 13, 2012BusinessTeamsters challenges Mexican trucker safetyUnion countered to halt cross-border trucking program with Mexico, which was preceded by Mexico filing a brief.March 12, 2012BusinessReport: EPA underestimated compliance costsReport claims agency underestimated emission compliance costs for new trucks by a factor of two to five for model years 2004-2010.March 8, 2012BusinessFTR forecasts higher growth, driver payThe driver shortage resulted from a “cyclical drag,” which is the industry’s inability to recruit and employ drivers fast enough, and a “regulatory drag” brought on by new government rules.March 8, 2012BusinessFMCSA asks court to exclude recorder use surveyDriver survey indicated enforcement officers make poor use of EOBR data, but carriers utilize the devices effectively to harass drivers.March 8, 2012BusinessTrucking company owner sentenced for fraudA Minnesota trucking company operator faces 15 months in prison after pleading guilty to defrauding owner-operators out of back pay.March 7, 2012BusinessTrucking company owner sentenced for defrauding owner-operatorsA Minnesota trucking company operator faces 15 months in prison after pleading guilty to defrauding owner-operators out of back pay.March 7, 2012BusinessCalifornia fines carriers over air qualityCalifornia Air Resources Board just settled 33 cases of air quality violations for nearly $227,000 in penalties.March 6, 2012BusinessEEOC charges Celadon violated disability actAgency alleges carrier unlawfully subjected driver applicants to medical screenings and rejected them because of disabilities or perceived disabilities.March 2, 2012BusinessFederal, state governments review owner-operator statusFederal and state entities increasingly are questioning if owner-operators should be regarded as employees for tax purposes.March 2, 2012Previous PagePage 2 of 51Next PageTop StoriesHours of ServiceFMCSA offers details on proposed HOS-flexibility pilot programsFollowing DOT Secretary Sean Duffy's announcement of the launch of the pilot programs Monday, FMCSA released proposals showing one pilot would add more split-sleeper berth options, while the other would allow drivers to pause their 14-hour clock for up to 3 hours per duty cycle.Small Fleet ChampMission Complete: Veteran small fleet owner's legion of local supportLifeRegulators, industry celebrate appreciation week with HOS flexibility emphasis, events, dealsSmall Fleet ChampSmall Fleet Champ semi-finalists not afraid to get their hands dirtyFeatured SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
