In September, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule that would create an economic reality test to determine whether a worker was an employee or contractor, an issue that has moved to the forefront with the rising gig economy.

Vision Zero, the idea of eliminating highway fatalities and serious injuries, faces an uphill battle when it comes to heavy trucks operating on America’s streets and highways.

Truck drivers and brokers have lined up on opposite sides when it comes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) proposed broker transparency rule.

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) strongly supports a proposal by the U.S. Department of Labor that would clarify the definition of an employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act as it relates to independent contractors.

Two of the most influential trucking industry lobbying groups in the country, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) and the American Trucking Associations (ATA) are pushing Congress for a temporary suspension of two truck taxes: the Federal Excise Tax (FET) and the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) to boost the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.