Pepper Scott

Apr 04, 2014

PEPPER SCOTT
Hometown: Roosevelt, Utah
Occupation: Company driver
Company: Foreland
Nominated by: Ed Freston

She has a great personality. She truly cares for everyone! She doesn’t take anything from other drivers because she is a women! She can hold her own!

2021 Trucker Talent Search

January 29, 2021

The so-called ABC test institutes a three-point criteria for determining whether a worker can be classified as an independent contractor. For trucking, that relates to loads that motor carriers can contract to independent contractor drivers, such as leased owner-operators. The B portion of the ABC test is widely interpreted as prohibiting motor carriers from contracting with such owner-operators. The PRO Act, introduced in Congress last month in both chambers of Congress, would institute a national ABC test criteria for determining worker classification.

Nationalized ABC test would ice trucking’s independent contractor model

A bill making its way through the U.S. House would follow in the footsteps of California’s A.B. 5 law passed in late 2019 by severely curtailing the ability of owner-operators to haul freight for larger motor carriers.

One of many drivers featured briefly in the film — recognize yourself or someone you know? Get in touch — I’d love to hear more about your memory of the event or the time: tdills@randallreilly.com.

A '70s film at Overdrive's diesel drag races, and a 'Back in Time' tour

The toughest 15 states for lights violations, one of the 2021 Roadcheck emphases

Anthony Townley Jr. recalls his father (pictured) taking advantage of trucking’s travel opportunities and often saying, “This country’s so big and beautiful.”

Trucker showed how to 'enjoy the ride'

BlueParrott B550-XT Bluetooth® Headset

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