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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Mexico to Crack Down on CDL Fraud
New Mexico is targeting unqualified commercial drivers with a program that includes an undercover sting operation.