Democrats Press McConnell to Fix Pensions
Senate Democrats are pressuring Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to take up pension legislation for truckers and miners before the summer recess that begins in six weeks.
June 6, 2016Increases in Driver Pay Grind to Halt on Lower Freight Rates, Demand
Downward pressure on truckload rates and a weak freight market this year have almost eliminated driver pay increases that were widespread as recently as early 2015, according to an industry official who tracks compensation trends.
June 6, 2016House Bill Allows TWICs to Access Military Bases
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a measure that would pressure the Department of Defense to let truck drivers use Transportation Worker Identification Credential cards to validate their identity for unescorted access at all of the nation’s 700 military installations.
June 6, 2016Prime Agrees to Pay $3.11 Million to Settle EEOC Case
Truckload carrier Prime Inc. concluded its 15-year legal battle with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by agreeing to pay more than $3.11 million in compensatory damages and back pay in a civil case concerning driver training and allegations of sexual harassment.
June 6, 2016Wal-Mart Plans to Test Grocery Delivery Through Uber, Lyft
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will begin testing the delivery of groceries using Uber and Lyft drivers, aiming to match the convenience of services offered by Amazon.com Inc. and other e-commerce companies.
June 3, 2016DOT Drug Testing Shows Marijuana Most Common, But Amphetamine Use Rising Fastest
While more commercial motor vehicle drivers tested positive for marijuana in 2015 than any other drug screened in mandated pre-employment and random tests given by motor carriers, the rate of positive tests for amphetamines continues to climb at a rapid rate.
June 2, 2016Ready for Roadcheck 2016? Online Tool From Stay Metrics Will Test You
With Roadcheck 2016 set for June 7-9, Stay Metrics and Luma have released a free online tire safety training module to help drivers prepare for the event.
June 1, 2016Bendix Parent to Acquire Steering Supplier, Expand Autonomous Driving Capabilities
Knorr-Bremse Group, a global manufacturer of braking systems and parent company of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, has agreed to acquire a steering technology company that will expand its capabilities in the field of autonomous driving in commercial vehicles.
June 1, 2016Commenters Slam Safety Fitness Proposal
Comments filed with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on its proposed safety fitness scores were mostly negative.
May 30, 2016House Committee Keeps Provisions on HOS, Safety Fitness, Meal Breaks
A provision that would allow truck drivers to avoid a rest requirement of 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. on consecutive days was kept in a fiscal 2017 transportation funding bill a House committee approved May 24.
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