House Bill Aims to Clarify Independent Contractor Status
A bill newly proposed in the House would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to change the classification of employers and employees. “Currently, it is difficult and overly complicated for businesses to use independent contractors, which limits companies’ growth and individuals’ work,” said Rep. Erik Paulsen, who introduced H.R. 3396.
Frito-Lay Participates in CNG Station Ribbon-Cutting
American Natural Gas (ANG) held a ribbon cutting ceremony in collaboration with Tennessee Clean Fuels to unveil its new public compressed natural gas (CNG) station in Fayetteville, Tenn. PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division will be a major customer with its fleet of CNG tractor-trailers.
Red Eye Radio bringing country music stars to GATS
Red Eye Radio will host live performances, meet and greets, prizes and more with country artists Tyler Farr, Jerrod Niemann, Janie Fricke, Tony Justice, Jayne Denham and Bill Weaver.
10 truckers named finalists in Trucking’s Top Rookie contest
Ten drivers moved a step closer to being named Trucking’s Top Rookie for 2017 and winning
$10,000 and a package of prizes in the contest presented by Truckers News. The winner will be named later this month at the Great American Trucking Show.
Trucking’s parody specialist: Trucker Talent finalist Terrance Mathis on an ‘indescribable love’ for the job
“When I was 10 years old and tall enough to reach the gas pedal, my father put me in an old ’67 International dually with no power steering, no AC and a cracked windshield,” he says. He’ll compete live next month in a sing-off competition against the other two finalists to determine the 2017 Trucker Talent Search winner.
ATRI Announces New Focus on Web
The American Transportation Research Institute has a new web address, www.truckingresearch.org, and says it will focus on improving its online presence and promotion of its research efforts.
Trump meets with 100-truck fleet owner to talk small business challenges
The second-generation owner of a 100-truck carrier had the ear of both President Trump and one of his closest advisors, daughter Ivanka Trump, this week at the White House.
Edmonton company to maintain Alberta’s road weather information system
EDMONTON, Alta. – Edmonton’s Campbell Scientific Canada has signed a multi-year contract to take over the maintenance of Alberta’s 152 road weather information, camera, and digital messaging systems. As part of the Road Weather Information System (RWIS) contract between Amec…
Capitol Hill Aide to Lead Intermodal Motor Carrier Conference
American Trucking Associations has named Tyler Rushforth as executive director of the Intermodal Motor Carrier Conference.
Bayview Kenworth opens new dealership in New Brunswick
JACKSONVILLE, N.B. – Bayview Kenworth has opened a newly renovated Kenworth parts and service dealership in Jacksonville, New Brunswick. The new facility is 19,000 sq.-ft. and feature eight service bays. There’s also a 2,500 sq.-ft. parts department. The dealership also offers…