Truckers and trucking companies do business under many different contractual arrangements. Some truckers drive as employees of a single trucking company. Those drivers operate the company’s truck and pull the company’s trailers. However, a common business model involves a person who owns and operates his or her own truck (known as an owner-operator). These owner-operators […]
Motor Carrier Beats Driver’s Claim For Overtime Pay, AGAIN
January 30, 2019 by
They may not know the name of the law or the details, but employees that qualify are almost universally aware of their right to overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 29 USCS §206, 207. The incentive of earning one-and-one-half hour’s pay for one hour of work keeps all such employees’ eyes on the […]
Nevada’s Auto Liability Compulsory Insurance Minimums Have Risen
October 10, 2018 by
I have been practicing law in Nevada for nearly 30 years. For as long as I can remember, Nevada has required autos registered in this state to have bodily injury automobile liability insurance of at least $15,000 per person / $30,000 per occurrence. The minimum automobile liability limit for property damages has been set at […]
Negligent Entrustment Of Motorcycle Not Covered By Homeowner’s Policy
July 23, 2018 by
Mr. Gregory had a motorcycle. It was a piece of work. The tires were bald. The front tire was underinflated. The rear tire was overinflated. Mr. Gregory loaned the motorcycle to his son Jimmey. But to be safe, Mr. Gregory gave his son a couple of modified helmets. Jimmey was taking Phillip Senteney on a […]
How To Challenge An FMCSA Notice of Claim.
March 7, 2018 by
When a motor carrier is faces a Notice of Claim issued by the FMCSA for violations of the regulations, what are its options? An explanation of the choices is found at 49 CFR 386.14. Those choices are three . . .
