Jill DunnBusinessC.R. England appeals $1.3 million judgement to OOIDAC.R. England is appealing a federal court’s final judgment favoring the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association in its 11-year-old class-action suit.April 11, 2013BusinessU.S. pilot program will pre-inspect trucks in CanadaU.S. and Canadian officials have agreed to create a truck cargo pre-inspection pilot project on Canadian soil.April 8, 2013BusinessFMCSA sets new state CDL testing standardsThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule that will revise testing and standards for commercial driver’s licenses and commercial learner’s permits.April 1, 2013BusinessStates addressing contractor misclassification problemsNew Jersey’s legislature is one of at least five state assemblies considering changes in employee and contractor classification.March 25, 2013BusinessAgency makes GPS training standard for new entry-level driversThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued recommendations on Global Positioning Systems and will require entry-level CDL holders receive training on use.March 13, 2013BusinessMaryland House bill proposes fuels-tax changesMaryland bill HB 1515 would generate an additional $3.4 billion for state highway and transit projects in part with a new 2 percent motor fuel sales and equivalent use-tax rate on retail gas price.March 11, 2013BusinessMinnesota governor wants new tax on truckingNew data and opposition to Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton’s proposed budget might impact his plan to institute a 5.5 percent sales tax on trucking and other services.March 4, 2013Truck StopsAppeal heard to keep Tony the Tiger at truck stopThe battle over Tony the Tiger — the tiger at the Gross Tete, La., Tiger Truck Stop — is still raging, as a court case dealing with custody continued February.March 4, 2013BusinessVirginia cuts fuel pump taxes, restricts tollingVirginia Gov. Bob McDonnell is expected to sign a bill requiring legislative approval to toll Interstate 95. Meanwhile, Connecticut lawmakers are eyeing proposals that could include tolling I-95.February 26, 2013BusinessWashington state bill would bar owner-operators from portWashington House members are considering bills to requiring Port of Seattle to bar owner-operators and altering the state’s definition of independent contractors.February 22, 2013Previous PagePage 30 of 38Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentDOJ policy shift on diesel 'deletes': Owner-ops stay wary of civil enforcementTwo truck owners react to DOJ's recent shift away from criminal pursuit of delete shops and emissions tampering. Both emphasize why they "deleted" to begin with: Performance, fuel efficiency, "insane" maintenance and downtime costs.Custom RigsFour generations of show-quality, long-hood Petes shine for Alabama fleetTrucker of the Year'Determination and perseverance' keep one-truck Top Notch Transport in the blackRegulationsCalifornia 'smog check' rule 'discriminates' against out-of-state truckers: EPAFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
