Podcast: Action by bigger carriers offers a look at freight future
Seasonal factors continue to impact the spot market. Brent Hutto of Truckstop says a closer look at the data – and at how bigger carriers are operating – tells us something about the future. Also, a lawyer representing a New Mexico trucking company explains why it’s taking the feds to court over the new independent contractor rule.
10:22 – Lawsuits target new independent contractor rule
40:08 – Action by bigger carriers offers a look at freight future
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- It’s now even easier to contact your elected officials and stay up to date on current trucking issues. Visit OOIDA’s Fighting For Truckers website.
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Lawsuits target new independent contractor rule
Earlier this year, the Department of Labor instituted a new rule that defines when a worker can be considered an independent contractor. It’s raised a number of questions and concerns among trucking companies who depend on contractors to do business. It’s also spurred a number of lawsuits. Sheng Li of the New Civil Liberties Alliance is representing a New Mexico-based trucking company that just filed a legal challenge. He explains why it’s taking the new rule to court.
Action by bigger carriers offers a look at freight future
Seasonal factors continue to impact the spot market. And while load post volume and rates were mostly down last week, Brent Hutto of Truckstop says a closer look at the data – and a look at how bigger carriers are operating – tells us something about the future.