Judge Extends Restraining Order Keeping California from Enforcing AB5 in Trucking
Trucking companies using owner-operators in California can breathe a sigh of relief for now, as a judge has extended a temporary restraining order keeping officials from enforcing the onerous terms of its AB5 independent contractor law against motor ca…
News roundup, Jan. 13: Fleetcor, Comdata parent company, named in FTC complaint; NFI acquires G&P Trucking
The FTC alleges that FleetCor falsely told customers they would save money by using their fuel cards, be protected from unauthorized charges, and have no set-up, transaction or membership fees. G&P Trucking’s broker and motor carrier arms both are …
For now, trucking remains exempt from Calif.’s restrictive contractor law
A federal judge on Monday extended an injunction against California’s restrictive, anti-owner-operator law, allowing trucking to remain exempt until further notice.
Phillips Tapped to Head Universal Logistics Holdings
Universal Logistics Holdings appointed Tim Phillips CEO, president, and member of the board, effective Jan. 10.
Hendrickson Names New COO to Oversee All Divisions
Hendrickson has promoted Matt Joy to chief operating officer from president and general manager of its Truck group, naming Richard Mudd VP and general manager of Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems and Matt Van Meter VP and general manager of the Specialt…
TPM: The largest shipping conference in the world
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U.S. Commits to Lead in Autonomous Vehicle R&D
A new report issued by the U.S. National Science and Technology Council and the U.S. Department of Transportation laid out the Trump administration’s plans to stake out a leadership role for the country in the global race to develop autonomous vehicle …
New record due Jan. 20 from Jason Lee Wilson & James County: Pre-order proceeds to benefit Australian firefighting, recovery efforts
Scenes from the Friday evening packed house in Monteagle, Tenn., for former Trucker Talent Search winner (2016) Jason Lee Wilson’s performance with his James County group. Wilson and company are donating preorder proceeds from a new record to benefit A…
Trimble Joins Geotab Marketplace
Trimble Video Intelligence integrates directly with the MyGeotab fleet management software, creating a unified user experience for light- and medium-duty fleets.
POLL: What’s your credit score?
Have you checked your credit score recently? If so or if not, you’re probably well aware it’s a prime component in any truck purchase or lease, not to mention borrowing of all stripes. Share yours to compare to your peers’ in this poll.