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Highway Bill House-Senate Conference Committee May Resolve Issues as Early as Today– Key Issues For The Trucking Industry
The multi-year highway bill is in the last stretch of negotiations before being sent to the president. The six-year transportation bill passed the House earlier this month authorizing $325 billion in transportation through the 2021 federal budget year for the … Continue reading
In Praise of ATRI’s Non-Preventable Crash Study
Imagine this scenario: You are sitting in your car at a red light waiting for the light to turn green. You glance in your rearview mirror and see another car in your lane barreling towards you, not a split second … Continue reading
As Demand for Commercial Transportation Rises, Freight Rates Increase
According to transportation analysts across the country, the demand for all modes of commercial transportation is on the rise. This is good news for truckers, considering that trucking transports the majority of goods in the United States. It is reported … Continue reading
Nine CDL Programs in Eight States Receive DOL Grant to Subsidize Student Enrollments
Consistently ranked as one of the top five issues in the trucking industry (ATRI study 2014, #2), the truck driver shortage has hit epic proportions with no end in sight. At Roberts Perryman, at least weekly, we hear concerns about … Continue reading
The Department of Labor’s Continued Push to Limit Workers Classified as Independent Contractors
On Wednesday, July 15, 2015 the U.S. Department of Labor (the “DOL”) issued Administrator’s Interpretation No. 2015-1 (the “AI”) to provide guidance on how to determine whether a worker is an independent contractor or employee under the Fair Labor Standards … Continue reading
The Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015: Meeting Today
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, announced on July 9, 2015 that the committee will convene today, July 15, 2015, to consider and vote on S. 1732, the Comprehensive Transportation and … Continue reading
The Trucking Moves America Forward Movement Creates a Positive Image for the Trucking Industry
Without trucking, where would we be? For starters, Americans would not have food, clothing, or goods. • Trucking is essential. • Trucking is vital to the U.S. economy. • Trucking is a great career option. • Truckers are always there … Continue reading
Roberts Perryman PC Welcomes New Associate, Anna Newell
ST. LOUIS, MO — 6/29/15 –Roberts Perryman PC is pleased to announce a new hire, Anna Newell. Anna will be working in the St. Louis office on 1034 South Brentwood, Suite 2100. Anna’s practice will focus on transportation, insurance coverage … Continue reading
Operation Safe Driver Week: Implications?
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) released the results from its Operation Safe Driver Week and found that non-commercial motor vehicle drivers speed significantly more so than commercial motor vehicle drivers. Non-CMV drivers were issued a warning or citation for … Continue reading
2015 Trucking Leadership Symposium, June 4th, Ballpark Village Busch Stadium, SAVE THE DATE!!
Roberts Perryman will be hosting the Trucking Leadership Symposium at Busch Stadium’s Ballpark Village in the Fox Sports Midwest Live!! The speaker and presentation line-up will be released shortly. If you have any requests for topics to be covered please … Continue reading
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