If you’ve been driving for any length of time, you know the rules around independent contractors seem to change every time the wind blows. Just when the dust settled on the 2024 standards, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a newly proposed rule.
On February… Read This Article
The short answer? Unfortunately, yes.
But it is important to note that there are legal nuances regarding when and how that truck inspection takes place, especially during a mandated rest period, which is governed by a combination of federal regulations and operational policies.
As a driver, you… Read This Article
As I mentioned last month, I am, and always have been, a big fan of surprises.
The good surprises I mean. Things liking finding an extra $20 in your jean pocket, or having a friend say, “drinks are on me.” These always bring a smile to… Read This Article
For this month’s article, I thought I would discuss something that nobody in the industry has addressed (place tongue firmly in cheek here). That is right! Marijuana and the Trucking industry.
Now before you all start jumping to conclusions about me, there are a few things… Read This Article
I am, and always have been, a big fan of surprises.
The good surprises I mean. Things liking finding an extra $20 in your jean pocket, or having a friend say, “drinks are on me.” These always bring a smile to my face … even though… Read This Article
An AI program, a traffic camera and a truck driver walk into a bar….
Ok, so maybe I don’t know a joke about these things; however, I do know that they are more closely related than most folks are aware. How is that? Well, I am… Read This Article
Those of you who actually read my articles are likely aware that I am fundamentally lazy. I mean deep down, at the core of my being, I am totally happy to sit with my feet propped up, sipping a cocktail, and watching the world go… Read This Article
One of the fun things (read “challenges”) about writing these articles is trying to figure out something that is timely and that is of interest to you all. As well as myself. Let’s face it, nobody likes writing/reading about things that are boring. To that… Read This Article
I know you may find this surprising, but as a lawyer who defends drivers on traffic citations, one of the most frequently asked questions I receive is “what should I do during a traffic stop?” With that in mind, I thought I would do my… Read This Article
On rare occasions, I am right about things. By rare, I mean about as often as I win the argument at home, rare.
With that being said, I was actually right about something recently. What in the world could that possibly be you may ask. Simple….… Read This Article
