If by some chance you have not heard the deafening buzz surrounding the Federal Motor Carrier Authority’s Hours of Service revisions, let us provide you with the Reader’s Digest version. On December 27,2011, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety … [Continue reading]
FMCSA Issues Final RUle Restricting Cell Phone Use By Commercial Drivers
February 7, 2012 by
As a part of the U.S.DOT's ongoing efforts to stop distracted driving, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a final rule that restricts the use of hand-held mobile devices by the drivers of commercial motor vehicles. As of January … [Continue reading]
Responding To The Anticipated Fallout Of The Haygood And Howell Opinions
December 20, 2011 by
No one is surprised when people who are hurt in accidents go to the doctor’s office for care. In the past, many went to doctors who provided them care through their group health insurance programs. These group healthcare providers usually have … [Continue reading]
Freight Brokers Beware: You May Be On The Slippery Slope Toward Vicarious Liability For The Acts Of Your Independent Contractors
December 13, 2011 by
Freight brokers have what many insiders consider the gravy job of the transportation industry: Matchmaker. Many brokers have no trucks to maintain and no drivers to qualify. The freight broker’s main duty is to find a trucking company that needs … [Continue reading]
Will The Wider Availability Of Driver Qualification Data Encourage More Claims Of Negligent Hiring?
December 2, 2011 by
The new CSA 2010 systems will gather and store more data on drivers than ever before. Even though the regulations themselves suggest that such data should not be admissible, plaintiff’s attorneys will never overlook the chance to try and stir the … [Continue reading]
