Spencer Patton’s company is one of the largest FedEx Ground contractors in the United States — or it was, until his outspoken criticism led him to cancellation of his contract and a lawsuit against his consulting company.
"Death by 1,000 cuts," is how two attorneys characterized the impact small verdicts can have on trucking companies. Here's what fleets need to know about today's litigious environment.
A court ruling was good news for fleets that don't operate in Washington State but do employ drivers who live there. However, part of the case regarding federal rules about sleeper pay was not dismissed.
Carriers in Illinois should supplement their existing driver policies with disclosures for collecting biometric information, including facial recognition scans via in-cab cameras.
Read how a new report on the impact of smaller verdicts and settlements can help trucking companies counter plaintiffs' attorneys who believe in, "hit a truck, get a check."
Retailers and trucking groups have said they are especially concerned about the potential impact of the federal COVID-19 vaccine/testing mandate on an already-stressed supply chain.
Leveraging fleet telematics and data to boost safety performance will be covered in the third and final installment of the Safety First webinar series from the editors of Heavy Duty Trucking.
What does a record $1 billion verdict against two trucking companies involved in a fatal crash mean for the industry? HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge shares some takeaways.
Addressing trucking company reputations, leveling the scales of justice, and watching for what's next when it comes to nuclear verdicts, in the All That's Trucking blog.
A new safety webinar series from the editors of Heavy Duty Trucking kicks off June 30 with a look how a strong safety culture can help fleets deal with industry issues such as high insurance costs and nuclear verdicts.
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