Factoring company back, but some problems remain
We reported recently on problems that some truckers were having with a factoring company that had some carriers essentially shutting down. Now, the situation has changed. But understanding what happened here might help some truckers avoid similar problems.
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We reported recently on problems that some truckers were having with a factoring company that had some carriers essentially shutting down. Now, the situation has changed. But understanding what happened here might help some truckers avoid similar problems. Also, later this month, CVSA will conduct its annual Brake Safety Week. In addition, the expiration date on an important pandemic related exemption is coming up as well. So what do you need to know? And Indiana lawmakers are moving on plans to provide relief from higher costs – including fuel tax relief. Meanwhile, an effort to provide tax relief for some Massachusetts residents has been derailed.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
The average price for a gallon of diesel keep on going down. A new law should help spur growth in the U.S. semiconductor industry. And it’s back to court for Schneider as it fights a wage misclassification lawsuit.
Brake Safety Week coming up soon
Later this month, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, or CVSA, will conduct its annual Brake Safety Week. In addition, the expiration date on an important pandemic related exemption is coming up as well. So what do you need to know?
States wrangle with tax relief
Indiana state lawmakers are moving forward with multiple plans to provide relief from higher costs for goods and services – including fuel tax relief. Meanwhile, an effort to provide tax relief for some Massachusetts residents has been derailed.
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- The I-81 Corridor Coalition is inviting you to check out the roundtable discussion about truck parking that they held back in June.
- A wage misclassification lawsuit against Schneider has been given new life. Read the story from Land Line.
- Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s Tour Truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, are at the TA in Tooele, Utah. That’s at Exit 99 off Interstate 80. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Learn more about the services offered by CDL Legal on their website or call them at 913-738-4836.
- View the most recent notices on the Bulletin Board.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers. You can do that via the Fighting for Truckers website or by calling 202-224-3121.
- Find out how to listen to Land Line Now on TNC Radio.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
- OOIDA has an online resource to provide access to information needed to operate in the coronavirus pandemic. Click on the COVID-19 menu at the top of the page on the Land Line Media website.