Owner-Operator Ruled 'Employee' Under Nevada Law

The Nevada Supreme Court ruled that an individual contractor was eligible for worker compensation as an employee of the company he contracted with.

Alison Laurio | Staff Reporter
October 31, 2001

Trucking Could Lose $17 Million to Md. Toll Hikes, Smaller Discounts

Combining an increase in tolls at three of Maryland’s toll facilities with a change in the discounts offered for large trucks at all seven toll facilities could cost the industry an extra $17 million, according to the Maryland Motor Truck Association.

Alison Laurio | Staff Reporter
October 19, 2001

Biodiesel Opponents Seeks Compromise in Minnesota

Four months after the defeat of a Minnesota state bill that would have mandated the addition of soybean-based biodiesel to all diesel fuel sold in the state, both sides were looking toward working together to prevent a second fight when the Legislature returns next year.

Alison Laurio | Staff Reporter
September 21, 2001

DOT Warns That GPS Is Subject to Vulnerabilities

A new report by the Department of Transportation concludes that the Global Positioning System is vulnerable to both intentional and unintentional interference, so it recommends that alternative backup systems be put in place.

Alison Laurio | Staff Reporter
September 19, 2001

Fuel Tax Hikes, Cuts in Road Projects Seen as Cure for States' Budgets

A growing number of states are considering raising their fuel taxes or cutting road projects as the floundering economy eats into revenues.

Alison Laurio | Staff Reporter
January 15, 2001

New Mexico to Crack Down on CDL Fraud

New Mexico is targeting unqualified commercial drivers with a program that includes an undercover sting operation.

Alison Laurio | Staff Reporter
November 29, 1999