It’s said that if a lie is repeated often enough it becomes the truth. On this site we’ve talked about how a congestion pricing tolling scheme to fund the mismanaged MTA is a bad deal for truckers, small businesses and outer borough residents. So, as Governor Andrew Cuomo tries to strong-arm the New York Legislature […]
Idling Regulations
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) recently published its latest update of state and local idling regulations. For a full list go their website. For locations of interest to trucks that service the New York Metro area, please see below: Location Maximum Idling Time Exemptions Connecticut 3 minutes (No limit: Less than 20o F) […]
Five Year Trial Period for Mirror Replacement Technology and ELD Relief in New York
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced a five-year exemption to Stoneridge Inc. allowing its aftermarket “MirrorEye” mirrorless digital camera and sensor system to be installed on trucks and buses as an alternative to traditional mirrors, as reported by Transport Topics. Currently, trucks and buses must have two outside mirrors giving the driver […]
The L Train Shutdown That Wasn’t
For years the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) said that in order to repair the damage in the Canarsie Tunnel caused by Hurricane Sandy, the L Train would have to be shutdown from Williamsburg to Manhattan for at least 15 months. To facilitate this new bus routes, ferries, and bike lanes would be added. Services on […]
New York, New Year, New Laws
As we turn the calendar to 2019, business owners and managers in New York need to be aware of the following changes: Minimum Wage: For New York City businesses with 11 or more employees the minimum wage is $15 an hour beginning December 31, 2018, $13.50 an hour with 10 or less but will be […]