Tagged: Arbitration

For independent trucking operators, the largest chunk of their insurance costs is liability coverage, which pays for injuries and property damage from a wreck. For over-the-road drivers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires

New Laws And Rulings Leave Trucking In Limbo

A year of important court rulings and the adoption of new laws that challenge cornerstones of the trucking industry โ€“ such as its reliance on independent contractors and arbitration โ€“ย  have left businesses uncertain about labor relations…

New Prime Inc. v. Oliveira

Court Sides With Trucking Contractor

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that legal disputes between carriers and independent contractors cannot be forced into arbitration even if their contractor agreements include an arbitration clause.
In an 8-0 decision issued last monthโ€ฆ

Tank Transport