Hi-Way Hi-Lites from NTA Part II

Email Newsletter: July 15, 2019 Part II - Vol 127 No 128

Greetings!

NorthAmerican Transportation Association recognizes that our members need to prepare for potential risks and be aware of opportunities. Businesses of all sizes must stay informed regarding regulatory and legislative change at both the State and Federal level.

Since our membership consists mainly of small to medium motor carriers, this newsletter includes noteworthy developments that might affect transportation issues in your State with Federal rulings and/or state legislatures.

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Wayne Schooling

NorthAmerican Transportation Association

Featured Article

The U.S. Supreme Court Limits Use of Arbitration Agreements with Independent Contractor Drivers

On January 15, 2019, the United States Supreme Court ruled in New Prime, Inc. v. Oliveira that an interstate trucking company cannot force independent contractor drivers to arbitration based on arbitration clauses in independent contractor agreements. The case involved drivers who entered into agreements which required them to settle disputes with New Prime through arbitration. A driver filed a class action lawsuit against New Prime alleging it failed to pay minimum wages to its independent contractor drivers and sought to dispute the case in court, not arbitration.

The New Prime ruling acknowledged that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) generally requires ...

Bill of Lading vs. Transportation Contract

Several Short Hi Way Hi Lites Articles.

Headlines are below. Just click on the Read More Button to find your preferred article.

MCSA’s Hours-of-Service (HOS) Agricultural Rule Passes through the Office of Management & Budget (OMB):
Pennsylvania takes Initial Steps to Require Snow and Ice Removal from Vehicles:
DOT Examiner Sentenced for Fraudulent Exams:
Large Truck Crash Fatalities Rise Again:
The Number of Truckers is at an All-Time High:
CVSA’s Safe Driver Week set for July 14-20 with a Focus on Speeding:
US DOT Launches Program to help Veterans & Reservists find Jobs in the Trucking: