California’s AB5 law severely restricting the use of independent contractors will soon be enforced against the trucking industry after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the California Trucking Association’s appeal. In an end-of-term orders list released June 30, the Supreme Court denied review of the 9th Circuit’s reversal of the injunction against enforcement of […]
2021 SECTION 179 TAX DEDUCTION. Now through December 31, 2021, eligible business owners can write off up to $1,050,000 when you purchase, finance or lease new or used equipment. A $2,620,000 maximum can be spent on eligible equipment before the available tax deduction is reduced. Also, a 100% bonus depreciation is available for new and […]
1. Most motor carriers and drivers who use logbooks are now required to use ELDs The ELD rule applies to most motor carriers and drivers currently required to maintain records of duty status (RODS) per Part 395, 49 CFR 395.8(a). The rule allows limited exceptions, however, including: Drivers who operate under the short-haul exceptions may […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published in the Federal Register the waiver the Truck Renting and Leasing Association requested for short-term rental trucks. This 90-day waiver from the electronic logging device mandate runs from Jan. 19, 2018, until April 19, 2018. While TRALA was told by the agency Dec. 12 that this waiver was […]
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Petya Cyber Attack Shipping giant Maersk (the largest Container Shipping Line in the World) was hit by a major cyber-attack last Tuesday, June 27th, 2017. This has been coined as the Petya Cyber Attack and has caused major repercussions in the shipping industry. Maersk was forced to suspend its main platforms. This included email, […]
With the official launch of Uber Freight, an app that matches trucking companies with loads to haul, Uber is looking to transform the world of freight transport much as it has changed the world of taxis with its ride-sharing app. After years of other companies trying to offer what are often nicknamed “Uber for trucking” […]