iLevel Logistics’ Road Scholar
Meet our distinguished Road Scholar, a figure of unparalleled expertise. At iLevel Logistics, we take pride in offering unique perspectives from a seasoned industry veteran with decades of hands-on experience. The Road Scholar's journey through the intricacies of transportation logistics spans from thriving as an employee to flourishing as a small business owner. Their meticulously curated insights are presented with unyielding objectivity, designed to serve as invaluable assets for supply chain professionals.
Delve into the wealth of knowledge laced within the Road Scholar's articles below for comprehensive updates on the ever-evolving realms of supply chain and freight.
Indirect Source Rule – Tipping the Scales
Explore the South Coast Air Quality Management District's (AQMD) groundbreaking Indirect Source Rule (ISR) mandate, targeting air quality concerns in Southern California's warehouses. Discover the multifaceted impact on the supply chain industry, as we delve into the advantages and drawbacks of the AQMD ISR mandate.
Examining the Costs and Challenges of the Electric Vehicle Revolution
The Biden administration is now proposing rules to ensure that 2/3 of new cars and 1/4 of heavy trucks sold in the U.S. by 2032 are electric. Given these extraordinary changes, the absence of strong and vocal opposition – political and within the transportation industry – is unusual and troubling. Let’s examine four concerns typically ignored by electrification advocates.
The Supreme Court targets the regulatory state – expect it to grow anyway
Recently, the Supreme Court limited the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
The Next Step: Speed Limiters
Following DOT's Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s National Roadway Safety Strategy, the FMCSA announced that it was reviving a proposal to mandate speed limiters on commercial motor vehicles.
AB5 – Prop 22 Wins in California
As a federal appeals court considers yet another challenge to California law AB5, a new iLevel poll released today sheds light on the logistics industry’s view of government regulating independent contractors.
The ABCs of AB5
AB5 is a condensed yet strengthened version of the Borello Test used since 1989 – a way to determine whether someone should be legally viewed as an IC or a full-time employee.
The Chris Joslyn Show is here… and it's free!
In this episode of "The Chris Joslyn Show," host Chris Joslyn delves into the cutting-edge world of transportation logistics with special guest Justin Lu, co-founder and CEO of Truckpedia.