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New York Continues Measures to Prevent Low Bridge Strikes by Trucks

November 16, 2020 By New York Truckstop Leave a Comment

low bridge strikes

New York State averages about 220 bridge strikes per year, resulting in the potential for injury for the truck driver and nearby motorists, costly repairs to the bridge itself, and traffic disruptions. There have been more than 1,100 bridge strikes on New York roadways since 2015. Efforts to curb bridge strikes include the creation of […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Low Bridge, New York State, New York Trucking

New York: Fall/Winter Travel Advisory

November 6, 2020 By New York Truckstop Leave a Comment

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As cases of Covid-19 surge around the country, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced new guidelines allowing out-of-state travelers to New York to “test out” of the mandatory 14-day quarantine. Travelers from contiguous states to New York (New Jersey, Connecticut) as well as essential workers (truck drivers) are exempt from travel restrictions. For any traveler to New […]

Filed Under: COVID-19 Tagged With: COVID-19, New York State, travel restrictions

New York Drivers Will Not Lose License for Inability to Pay Certain Traffic Fees & Fines

July 29, 2020 By New York Truckstop Leave a Comment

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New York State has thirty-four cities that receive 10 percent of their revenue through fines and fees, twelve of which receive 20 percent of their revenue that way. Such a policy perpetuates cycles of racial and economic injustice. In New York, nonpayment of fines and fees related to traffic violations, many of which are excessive […]

Filed Under: New York State Tagged With: Drivers License, New York State

Wage Theft Prevention Act: Refresher

July 20, 2020 By New York Truckstop Leave a Comment

Wage Theft

Way back in 2011, the Wage Theft Prevention Act became law in New York State. The law requires employers to give written notice of wage rates to each new hire and must include: Rate or rates of pay, including overtime rate of pay (if it applies) How the employee is paid: by the hour, shift, […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: New York State, Wage Theft Prevention

New York State Workers Compensation COVID-19 Q&A

June 15, 2020 By New York Truckstop Leave a Comment

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The New York State Workers Compensation Board published a brief Q&A about claims related to COVID-19.  The highlights: Q: Can I receive workers’ compensation benefits if I get COVID-19 while working? A: Yes. Depending on the facts, you may receive workers’ compensation benefits in New York State due to COVID-19 exposure. Employers must carry workers’ […]

Filed Under: COVID-19 Tagged With: COVID-19, New York State, Workers Benefits

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