Judge Sides With California Trucking Association, Issues Preliminary Injunction in AB 5 Fight
A federal judge in San Diego on Jan. 16 issued a preliminary injunction against the trucking component of a California law that would restrict how independent workers can be classified by companies. The judge’s ruling means the state of California cannot implement the law as it pertains to the trucking industry.
January 16, 2020TA Express Truck Stop Opens in Kilgore, Texas
TravelCenters of America announced Jan. 15 it has opened a new TA Express truck stop in Kilgore, Texas.
January 16, 2020Perspective: California’s AB 5 Threatens Future of ‘Gig’ Economy
California’s effort to reshape the “gig” economy hit a significant roadblock earlier this month when a federal court issued a temporary injunction prohibiting the application of the state’s new rules to truck drivers, citing a conflict with federal law. The roadblock is by no means fatal, but it’s not insignificant — not when there are so many lawsuits left to be decided.
January 15, 2020DOT’s Elaine Chao Announces ADAS, Connected Technology Programs
WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced several initiatives relating to connected vehicle technologies and advanced driver assistance systems before a crowd of industry representatives Jan. 15.
January 15, 2020FHWA to Release Updated Jason’s Law Truck Parking Survey
WASHINGTON — Results of a comprehensive national federal survey of truck parking availability will be made public in the next few months, according to a Jan. 15 presentation at the Transportation Research Board annual meeting.
January 15, 2020State DOT Directors: Work With Us on Safety
WASHINGTON — The leaders of several state departments of transportation urged automobile drivers and trucking companies to work together on safety improvements to help reduce traffic fatalities to zero or near zero, during a panel at the Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting Jan. 14.
January 15, 2020USDOT Announces $900 Million for Freight, Highway Grants
Transportation officials nationwide who are seeking a federal boost to help advance major freight or highway projects may find it in the form of a federal grant.
January 14, 2020FMCSA Representatives Provide Updates on Datasets, Projects
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is preparing to make trucking industry registration data available through its Analysis & Information Online repository.
January 14, 2020FMCSA’s Top Priority in 2020: Reducing Large-Truck Fatalities
WASHINGTON — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Acting Administrator Jim Mullen has tasked his entire agency with finding ways in 2020 to turn around an increase in large-truck fatalities over the past four years.
January 14, 2020ATRI Calls on Feds to Step Up AV Policy Efforts
The federal government needs to do more to establish a comprehensive policy regarding autonomous vehicle technology in the trucking industry, according to the latest research from the American Transportation Research Institute.
January 14, 2020