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NY law mandates mirrors
A new law will require truck drivers traveling in New York City to mount front-end mirrors.
July 25, 2011
Business
Court: Company’s pay system violates California reg
A judge ruled a piece-rate pay formula did not fully compensate drivers for the total time they worked.
July 24, 2011
Overdrive Extra
Landstar sees “continued strength in revenue per load”
If this week’s earnings report from Landstar Systems is any indication, the rest of the year looks good for owner-operators. “I would characterize the overall second quarter freight environment as a little choppy, but moving in an upward direction,” said Henry Gerkens, chairman, president and CEO of Landstar, the nation’s biggest owner-operator carrier.  “Pricing continued […]
July 22, 2011
Business
CARB approves $40M for clean vehicle purchases
The state’s Air Quality Improvement Program invests in new emissions-reduction technologies.
July 22, 2011
Business
Canada implements electronic shipment system
In September, Canada will begin phasing in the third stage of its Advance Commercial Information for highway carriers.
July 22, 2011
Business
Carriers dangle incentives for owners
Over the last year, several carriers have increased per-mile and fuel rates, posted bonuses and reduced truck-lease payments.
July 21, 2011
Companies compete for contractors.
Business
Minnesota ends shutdown
The state has not said when the public safety department’s Driver and Vehicle Services will reopen.
July 21, 2011
Business
New state laws affect owner-operator status
Trucking supported changes affecting owner-operators and workers’ compensation are subject of laws in Tennessee, Pennsylvania and Maine.
July 21, 2011
Business
Court orders Long Beach port to do more work
The Natural Resources Defense Council and the Sierra Club went to court over the port’s plan to cut out some provisions.
July 20, 2011
Business
Dart cuts 67 nondriving jobs
The Minnesota-based company will focus resources on recruiting and retaining truckers.
July 20, 2011
Dart Od
Business
Congress gets letter to back heavier trucks
Law would offer each state the authority to open portions of its Interstate network to six-axle trucks that can ship more freight.
July 19, 2011
Business
DOT steps up carrier inspections
FMCSA has cracked down on unsafe carriers through surprise inspections, full compliance reviews and enforcement actions.
July 19, 2011
(Courtesy of Oregon Department of Transportation)
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