As if we needed another example of how bad California’s business climate is, a new survey taken last month concluded that the Golden State is the…
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Last month, notice was given by the FMCSA in the Federal Register as to the changes to the definition of a “HIGH RISK” motor carrier. The…
I have been warning everyone about the possible dangers of misclassifying drivers for some time now and, obviously, based on the current amount of new and…
A frequent question that often arises this time of year is whether legal expenses are deductible or not. And, if so, which ones? The answer to…
Every year thousands of entrepreneurs across the nation launch their own new business. If you’re ready to start your own business, here’s a step-by-step overview of…
Well, it’s a New Year and you should start thinking about how you are going to improve your business. For some that means seeking out ways…
As a truck driver, part of the perk of your job is you get to travel to and from cities across the U.S. on a regular…
DEFENDING YOURSELF AGAINST A WORKER’S COMP CLAIM Here at the NorthAmerican Transportation Association (NTA), we regularly get calls from trucking companies who are being sued in…
It will come as no surprise to anyone that during the last few years the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has increased substantially the dollar…
The U.S. Department of Labor, the IRS and state work agencies have been cracking down on businesses they believe are misclassifying their employees as independent contractors.…
You know the old weather saying about June gloom? Well, last June was a very gloomy month for two of the largest mega transportation companies out…
With a bevy of new and proposed rules on the horizon, I thought it would be a good idea to go over some of them. Following…
Lenny Pelullo got control of a failing firm with millions in assets for $12 in cash – 19 days later, it was out of business. At…
I cannot stress the importance of this enough – whenever you are making or planning decisions that involve your livelihood, stop and think twice. You should…
“MISCLASSIFICATION”MAYHEM CONTINUES As the U.S. Department of Labor continues to “persuade” the states into participating in their Employee Misclassification Initiative, by offering money to states that…