California Court Says Employers Must Offer 30-Minute Meal Breaks
California trucking companies will be required to give drivers a 30-minute meal period within the first five hours of driving, according to the California Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Brinker v. Superior Court.
Port Drivers for Toll Group Vote to Unionize
Toll Group in Southern California will now be one of the few U.S. harbor fleets with drivers that are unionized after a 46-15 vote last week to join the Teamsters union. The election was sanctioned by the National Labor Relations Board.
Kansas Eliminates Motor Carrier Property Tax
Kansas has repealed its motor carrier property tax, effective in 2014,
Industry Stays Focused on Efficiency as Fuel Costs Rise
With fuel costs rising and a driver shortage creeping up, fleets are still doing all they can to get the most miles out of their trucks, say truckstop executives.
Part of California’s Santa Ana Freeway/I-5 to Close on April 17
The northbound and southbound Santa Ana Freeway (Interstate 5) between Valley View Avenue and Carmenita Road will be fully closed the night of April 17 from 11:45 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Product Watch Newsletter
April 11, 2012 Vol. 8, No. 8 Three weeks after Mid-America, while I munch on very small, very rich chocolate eggs that were left on my desk by some generous rabbit, I find myself at the keyboard pondering a few things learned and heard in Louisville.
Part of California’s Santa Ana Freeway/I-5 to Close on April 17
The northbound and southbound Santa Ana Freeway between Valley View Avenue and Carmenita Road will be fully closed the night of April 17 from 11:45 p.m. to 4 a.m. On ramps will be closed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m, according to the California Department of T…
Ottawa unveils new plan to reduce heavy duty truck GHG emissions
BOUCHERVILLE, Que. – Canada’s Environment Minister, Peter Kent, announced proposed regulations Friday to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from new on-road heavy-duty vehicles.
Canada’s GHG emissions remained steady in 2010 despite economic growth, reports show
TORONTO, Ont. — Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions remained steady in 2010 while the economy grew, according to Canada’s Environment Minister Peter Kent.
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Drink More Scotch Not for the first time, I sit here at my keyboard, look down at the big black dog sleeping peacefull …more — OTTAWA – CTA says industry leaders need to show current and future drivers their commitment to solving labor issues.