1. A Lawyer for Trucking Companies expresses his opinions on "nuclear verdicts" which are driving insurance rates up dramatically. (See Attached) 2. Driver/Owner-Operator Feedback gives list of concerns experienced in 2019. (See Attached) 3. A commentary which states that AB-5…
1. LOVES Truck Stops announced they will be opening 40 new Truck Stops with 3000 parking spots during 2020. (See Attached) 2. Here is an estimate of the trucking futures. (See Attached) 3. MSC has announced that they will use…
1. The Trump Administration has proposed slashing the timelines for much needed infrastructure projects. (See Attached) 2. See attached article for a nostalgic look back on McLean Trucking, which was disbanded when Malcolm McLean founded Sea-Land Service Inc. in the…
1. A large number of Drivers and Owner-Operators have reported they are having major issues with their PeopleNet ELDs. (See Attached) 2. Carriers are advised to update drug-test practices following rule change. (See Attached)
1. Owner-Operators now have ELDs but, how is the data created being handled? (See Attached) 2. 2020 brings hope for the trucking industry. (See Attached)
The following "Transportation Happenings" occurred during the past week that you may find of interest. 1. The largest containership ever called at the Port of Miami this past Wednesday. (See Attached) 2. 16 year old green enthusiast has been named…
1. Fake IDs are now being manufactured in China. (See Attached) 2. President Trump has restored 7.6 Billion Dollars to the State Highway Projects. (See Attached)
1. PRIME INC and LANDSTAR, two of the largest Contractors of Owner-Operators have told their California domiciled O/O’s they can no longer contract with them unless they move out of California. (In response to California’s passage of AB-5 bill which…
1. The Port of Los Angeles has seen the largest drop in container volume in the last 24 Years. While this is mainly due to the tariff battles going on between the U. S. and China, it is also influence…
The National Transportation Safety Board's comments on Safety. (See Attached)