Late on a Saturday night in March 2010, as a powerful Nor’easter lashed the Northeast with high winds and heavy rain, a trailer was backed up to an out-of-the-way warehouse in the northern Connecticut town of Enfield. Before dawn on…
The IRS has released the inflation-adjusted limits for HSAs and HDHPs for 2018. These limits include: (1) the maximum HSA contribution limit; (2) the minimum deductible amount for HDHPs; and (3) the maximum out-of-pocket expense limit for HDHPs. The IRS…
This is a joint product with the Department of Homeland Security. In furtherance of public-private partnerships, the FBI routinely advises private industry of various cyber threat indicators observed during the course of our investigations. This data is provided in order…
By Robert C. Pitcher American Trucking Associations When California raised its fuel taxes by legislation last month, it was the only state to have done so this year. No longer: In short order, Indiana, Montana, and Tennessee have raised their…
Phoenix, AZ – On April 22, 2017, the Arizona Trucking Association held its annual Truck Driving Championship (TDC) at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Over 185 drivers participated in this year‘s event. Many of which have millions of miles of accident free…
ENID, Okla. (April 10, 2017) — Groendyke Transport, Inc., made history by becoming the first and only seven-time winner of National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) Outstanding Safety Performance Award, the NTTC announced today. Awarded to two carriers annually and sponsored…
Written and edited by Robert C. Pitcher, American Trucking Associations IRP Amendments Proposed – This year’s crop of proposals to amend the International Registration Plan are out, and there are three of them, one good, one bad, one indifferent. All…
Major victory for specialized carriers On March 22, 2017, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed HB231: Oversized Commercial Vehicles; Local Authority. Sponsored by Representative Drew John, HB2371 establishes and ensures consistent and uniform regulation throughout Arizona for special permit loads while…
Written and edited by Robert C. Pitcher, American Trucking Associations Federal Court Rules on Minimum Wage & Per Diems -- The U.S. District Court for Nebraska has held that per diems paid by an interstate motor carrier to its drivers…
When: Saturday, June 24, 2017 Where: Universal Technical Institute, Avondale Campus Arizona State 6th Annual SuperTech Competition registration is now open. Click here for registration application Click here for 2017 Instructions Who: Commercial Vehicle Technician - must be employed by…