The Staged Accident Schemes in New Orleans
The recent sentencing of two individuals in New Orleans for their involvement in staged accidents with tractor-trailers highlights a disturbing trend of fraud and deception targeting innocent truckers. Joseph Brewton and Roderick Hickman, both found guilty of conspiracy to commit mail fraud, were part of a larger network that orchestrated fraudulent lawsuits against trucking companies, […]
Navigating the Turbulence: Learning from Recent Brokerage Failures in the Freight Industry
The freight industry is currently undergoing a significant shake-up, with a recent spate of brokerage bankruptcies shedding light on the vulnerabilities and complexities of this sector. This trend, as discussed by industry experts Rachel Premack and Clayton Griffin at FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival, is not only disrupting the market but also offering crucial […]
Bipartisan Push for Overtime Pay Rights for Truck Drivers
In a significant development for the American freight industry, bipartisan lawmakers have introduced a bill that aims to secure overtime pay for the nation’s 2.19 million truck drivers. This move seeks to amend a longstanding exemption dating back to 1938, which has left truck drivers without time-and-a-half pay for over 40 hours of work per […]
Old Dominion Announces Second Rate Hike in 2023 Amid Rising Operational Costs
Old Dominion Freight Line, a prominent player in the freight industry, has recently declared a significant rate increase for the second time this year. The company, headquartered in Thomasville, North Carolina, announced a 4.9% hike in its rates, effective from December 4. This move comes almost a month earlier than its usual year-end rate increase […]
