Max KvideraBusinessFederal, 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, 2012BusinessGroups want high court review of port caseTrucking organizations support ATA’s request to review a court’s ruling regarding Port of Los Angeles trucking concession requirements.February 24, 2012BusinessCalifornia aims to extend trailer deadlineCARB will pursue emergency rulemaking to fix an oversight that would prevent larger fleets from using a phased-in compliance schedule.February 23, 2012BusinessFMCSA denies EOBR violationOOIDA had filed suit to stop agency from authorizing recorders over driver harassment issue.February 22, 2012BusinessFMCSA defends cross-border program in courtAmong its responses, FMCSA argued OOIDA had not shown evidence its members will experience a loss of business.February 17, 2012VoicesSavings pollFebruary 16, 2012BusinessTruce in truck weight debateAmerican Trucking Associations and the Association of American Railroads are backing a truck weight limit freeze.February 14, 2012BusinessFeds set date for stability control proposed ruleThe NHTSA also expects to issue a notice for a proposed rule to mandate speed limiting devices for heavy trucks.February 10, 2012BusinessNTSB repeats driver cell phone ban recommendationThe recommendation originally was issued Dec. 13, following NTSB’s meeting on a multi-vehicle Missouri accident.February 10, 2012BusinessShell pushing LNG for truckingShell is making a major commitment to LNG development and estimates sizable infrastructure will be in place in five years.February 9, 2012Previous PagePage 3 of 51Next PageTop StoriesCustom Rigs'Dressed to the Nines': 2023 Peterbilt 389 spec'd for excavation heavy haulHammett Excavation's custom 2023 Peterbilt 389 day cab is built for heavy-haul to pull an 85-ton trailer used to haul the company's excavators from job site to job site with a nine-axle setup.RegulationsNon-domiciled CDL drivers say DOT’s new rule violates their civil rightsPartners in BusinessCargo theft proliferation ups the ante on truckers' preventionOverdrive RadioIce Road Truckers' Lisa Kelly, back in action -- new show season, new bizFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
