A Legal Battle Over Owner-Operator Model in California
The ongoing legal challenge against California’s AB 5 law, which threatens the traditional owner-operator/carrier leasing models in trucking, took a significant turn last week. After numerous delays, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California finally heard arguments from both sides of this contentious issue on November 13. The Core of the Controversy […]
Inside the Revolving Door: Exploring Trucking’s High Turnover and the Quest for Solutions
The trucking industry, the backbone of America’s supply chain, faces a paradoxical challenge: alarmingly high turnover rates amidst debates over a driver shortage. This November, I found myself immersed in these discussions at the National Association of Publicly-Funded Truck Driving Schools (NAPFTDS) Region Four meeting in Corpus Christi, Texas, a gathering that brought to light […]
Darien Student’s Audacious $3.5M Shipping Fraud: A Tale Worthy of a Netflix Docuseries
In a plot that seems ripped straight from a Netflix thriller, 21-year-old Matthew Frederic Bergwall, hailing from Darien, CT, and a student at the University of Miami, found himself swapping textbooks for a life of crime. Bergwall’s audacious venture into a $3.5 million shipping fraud scheme is as astonishing as it is cautionary, potentially landing […]
Tennessee’s Interstate Challenge Promotes Highway Safety This Thanksgiving
As we approach Thanksgiving, a time renowned for gratitude and family gatherings, Tennessee’s roads will witness an influx of travelers. To ensure the safety of these journeys, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has initiated a remarkable law enforcement initiative, the Tennessee Interstate Challenge. Jeff Long, the Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland […]
