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Labor Department Proposes New Independent Contractor Definition – Drivers
Owner-operator or employee driver? The Department of Labor has proposed a new definition of independent contractor.Photo: Paul Hartley The U.S. Department of Labor released a proposed rule to revise how…
MPV/HL charter rates falling faster than expected: analysts
Despite softening daily charter rates, the multipurpose and heavy-lift (MPV/HL) sector remains optimistic thanks to a growing renewable energy market and near-static fleet capacity. Source link
Help – Reefer not cooling after first cycle (start/stop) | TruckersReport.com Trucking Forum
Hello guys,just wanted to follow this up. The 3 way valve was replaced and seems like it is working now. Thank you so much!Also, another question came up, is there a way to adjust the setpoint tolerances? The following is…
Toyota Material Handling Releases Upgraded 3-Wheel Electric Forklift
Toyota Material Handling (TMH), North America’s leading manufacturer of forklifts and warehousing solutions, has launched an updated version of Toyota 3-Wheel Electric Forklift. The update adds new features and technology to…
California Achieves Carbon-Negativity for Fleets Fueled with Bio-CNG
California fleets fueled with bio-CNG achieved carbon-negativity last calendar year for the second straight year, Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVAmerica) and Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) report.…
Canada Cartage buys Seaway Express
Canada Cartage has announced its acquisition of Cornwall, Ont.-based LTL and truckload fleet Seaway Express. The company has more than 65 tractors, trailers and straight trucks and focuses on the Eastern Ontario market. It…
California Strengthens Alliances for Transportation Electrification
The governor of California is strengthening a clear energy partnership with two neighboring states and British Columbia.“The West will continue to lead the way toward a carbon-free future that supports our economy, our…
Congestion easing at BNSF St. Louis, Fort Worth terminals
BNSF Railway has lowered container backlogs at two inland rail ramps as regional chassis shortages ease, allowing shippers to pick up freight more quickly. Source link
Hair-Testing Supporters Cite New Numbers in Push for Drug Testing Change – Fleet Management
New study of hair testing methods to detect drug use by truck drivers may push DOT acceptance.Photo: J.B. Hunt Urinalysis is the primary, federally accepted method for administering mandated…
NMFTA Opens Free Cybersecurity to Entire Trucking Industry
National Motor Freight Traffic Association Opens Digital Solutions Conference on Cybersecurity To Entire Trucking Industry Set for November 13-15 in Alexandria, Conference Was Previously Limited to LTL Industry Alexandria,…
