CA trucking industry asked asking Gov. Newsom for further delay in AB5 compliance
The CTA points out that more than 70,000 drivers in the state will be sidelined by AB5, causing a huge strain on the already feathered supply chain issue in the state.
AB5 implementation in California has fleets scrambling
The California Trucking Association has compared the SCOTUS decision to “pouring gasoline on a fire, which is the ongoing supply chain crisis.”
Owner-operators place high value of ability to take their pets with them on the road
In a Truckstop.com survey conducted in light of National Take Your Pet to Work Week, independent owner-operators conveyed that taking their pet on the road with them was a key benefit in their chosen profession.
The Department of Labor wants your feedback on worker classification
Defining “employee” and “independent contractor” has been a hot-button issue that the U.S. Department of Labor has been attempting to tackle.
Despite consistent obstacles, carriers are optimistic
Owner operators polled by Bloomberg have stated that they are feeling optimistic for the future, despite rising fuel costs and supply chain hiccups.
Hours-of-service lawsuit reaches the D.C. Circuit
The FMCSA’s adjustment to its 30-minute rest break rule conflicts with two safety issues that are caused by the previous regulation.
Convoy freight platform offers solution to owner-ops negotiations tactics
Convoy, a digital brokerage system, particularly appeals to owner-operators.
Owner ops should consider factoring to increase cash flow
Factoring is a viable option for owner-operators in order to focus on driving, and less on collecting.