The Infamous 9th Circuit Court in California ruled that AB5 is NOT preempted. An appeals court panel has reversed a lower court’s preliminary injunction protecting California’s…
Author: Wayne Schooling
This year’s Roadcheck 2021 will be held May 4-6, and the main focus will be on hours-of-service compliance. Make sure your drivers are properly prepared for…
With a new administration now occupying the White House, the trucking industry could soon see changes in the regulatory landscape. From what I have seen so…
MEAL BREAKS IN CALIFORNIA. Well, as I have always said, what starts in California usually spreads across the United States like a virus. But in this…
By Wayne SchoolingNew details in the latest Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Report could accelerate calls for federal approval of other testing methods, such as hair and…
So, besides a new President, what does the transportation industry have to look forward to in 2021? Hair testing has been many years in the making,…
THE ELECTION. Well, I am at a loss for words at the outcome of the election. All I can say is that we can expect Biden…
Over the past year the trucking industry has seen many changes when it comes to the manner in which they operate and the kind of trucks…
With the passage, executive signature, and immediate enactment of Assembly Bill 2257 (AB 2257), businesses must once again adapt to another drastic shift in the employee…
After writing for 10-4 Magazine since June of 1994 (26 years) and after 31 years in business, I have decided to take advantage of the COVID-19…
Would you believe that two airline cases just might affect truck transportation in California? The following is just another reason not to have trucking employees in…
DETERMINIG WHO EXACTLY IS AT FAULT Truckers have been complaining for years about taking a bad rap on accidents. Well, there just might be a light…
FINAL RULE ON HOURS OF SERVICE ISSUED. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued its long-awaited final rule on changes to driver hours-of-service (HOS)…
FMCSA Extends Emergency Declaration. FMCSA has extended its Expanded Emergency Declaration through May 15, 2020, allowing carriers and drivers providing direct assistance to the COVID-19 emergency…
A motor carrier’s USDOT number is used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to track safety performance. All legal entities involved in interstate commerce…
