The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released comprehensive research that confirms that large verdicts against trucking fleets are increasing dramatically, both in number and in size of awards. ATRI’s research is partially based on a newly created trucking litigation database that provides detailed information on 600 cases between 2006 and 2019. In the first five […]
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Non-fuel federal use taxes specific to the trucking industry cost companies over $6 billion a year. A large chunk of change in any year but given the significant cash flow crunches and uncertainty related to the Covid-19 pandemic, this year these taxes are rather onerous. Companies must ensure they are able to make payroll and […]
U.S. Department of Transportation Modernizes Hours of Service Rules to Improve Safety
Though wildly controversial the ELD Mandate has flashed a light on some major concerns that have been plaguing the trucking industry for some time now. One is the lack of available safe overnight parking, particularly in metro areas. Another is the issues with hours of service (HOS) regulations. Thousands of drivers across the nation implored […]