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Rise of Transportation Contractors Leading to Complex Coverage Litigation

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The post-Covid influence over the “gig economy” has led to an expansion of self-employed or by-the-job employed individuals in the delivery and transportation industry. CDL jobs have proven they are not immune to this...more

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The State AG Report – 09.05.2024

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •FTC and Florida AG Put the Brakes on Alleged “Trucking...more

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The Jenga Effect: Avoiding Traps in Policy Limit Demands & Balancing Liability Excess Insurance Towers

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In the intricate landscape of catastrophic trucking cases and the interplay of multiple layers of liability insurance can resemble a precarious game of Jenga. Each move carries the potential to destabilize the structure,...more

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The State AG Report – 7.25.2024

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Republican AGs Submit Comments Opposing Rescheduling...more

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Hazardous Materials Regulations: A Regulatory Primer

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Over one million shipments of hazardous materials reportedly travel in U.S. commerce every single day.  A common misunderstanding is the nature of hazardous materials—they are more commonplace than you think!...more

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Driving Change: Emissions Regulation Impact and Adaptation

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Environmental regulations, including those under the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB’s) jurisdiction, present a complex compliance challenge for vehicle fleet managers and operations departments across the country....more

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California Regulators Roll Out Aggressive Framework To Further Freeze Out Carbon Emissions in Refrigerated Transportation

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On May 22, 2024, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) unveiled a high-level framework for what is known as “TRU Part 2” to eliminate carbon emissions created by refrigerated equipment utilized in the transportation of...more

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A Broker Nuclear Verdict Reversal! (And a Very Good Year [In the Courts] for Brokers)

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Suffice it to say that the past year has been a very good year for brokers; in the courts, that is! While there have been several very favorable preemption decisions across the country, the preemption doctrine is not...more

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InterConnect Newsletter - Q2 2024

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The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking input from industry stakeholders on the role of artificial intelligence in the supply chain. The DOT’s Advanced Research Projects Agency – Infrastructure is one of many federal...more

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Motor Carrier Safety Department - Why You Need One and How To Improve Yours

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For-hire and private motor carriers face unique compliance and operations challenges that many other business or company functions do not encounter. Operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) for your business, or as your...more

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Staying in Your Lane on Vehicular Accident Liability

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Accidents on the roadways are an unfortunate reality in the transportation business.  Any carrier that has been in the business long enough, or that has reached a sizeable scale, experiences accidents despite a zealous...more

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5th Circuit: Motor Carrier Act Applies to Intrastate Transport of Goods in the Flow of Interstate Commerce

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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that employers pay certain employees one-and-a-half times their regular rate of pay for any hours they work over 40 in a workweek. There are, however, several exemptions from the...more

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California’s Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation Under Attack

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California’s ambitious zero-emission, heavy-duty truck regulations face new legal challenges. Our Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group outlines the status of California’s Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) Regulation,...more

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Who Can You Sue for a Trucking Accident?

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Trucking accidents can have devastating consequences, often resulting in catastrophic injuries and significant property damage due to the sheer size and weight of the vehicles involved. If you or a loved one has been involved...more

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Autonomous Semi-Trucks Are Shaping the Industry for the Long Haul

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Autonomous, or self-driving, vehicles are not a new concept. Companies such as Mercedes Benz, BMW, and Tesla have reshaped the automobile industry by producing and selling autonomous vehicles equipped with the newest AI...more

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EPA Greenlights Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Heavy-Duty Vehicles, But States File Lawsuit

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Less than a month after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published environmental operational standards and greenhouse gas emission regulations for owners and operators of heavy-duty vehicles, including major freight...more

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Nebraska Attorney General Leads Multi-State Coalitions to Challenge Electric Truck Mandates

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Nebraska Attorney General (AG) Mike Hilgers is leading multi-state coalitions in two lawsuits aimed at challenging the Biden Administration and the State of California’s electric vehicle mandates on truck owners and operators...more

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Motor Carriers Beware: Department of Labor Revises Classification of Independent Contractors Under Fair Labor Standards Act

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On January 10, 2024 the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule (29 CFR 795) revising the DOL’s guidance on how to analyze who is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)....more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update 5.17.24

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A coalition of 17 states led by Nebraska is suing California for creating ZEV standards for trucking fleets, saying the state’s rule violates the Constitution’s Commerce Clause. California’s Advanced Clean Fleets regulation,...more

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The On-Ramp: An Autonomous, Connected, and Electric Mobility Newsletter - May 2024

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Welcome to The On-Ramp, the newsletter published by Venable's Autonomous and Connected Mobility Team. The On-Ramp explores legal and policy developments in the world of autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure, emerging...more

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International Roadcheck Is Coming Soon

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The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck (Roadcheck) is scheduled for May 14-16, 2024. Roadcheck is an annual high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection and regulatory...more

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Document Retention for Motor Carriers and Transportation Brokers

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Transportation services providers are increasingly facing new technology-oriented threats in day-to-day business. Recent cyberattacks and the potential for serious disruption from threat actors have drawn the attention of the...more

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Driving Change: CARB’s Impacts and Adaptations by Fleet Managers

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Environmental regulations, including those under the California Air Resources Board’s (“CARB”) jurisdiction, present a complex compliance challenge for vehicle fleet managers and operations departments across the country....more

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Enforcing Policy to Keep Vehicle Dashcam On At All Times Does Not Violate NLRA, According to D.C. Circuit

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A manager texting one of his drivers who covered the truck’s inward facing camera while stopping for lunch – “you can’t cover the camera it’s against company rules” – is not unlawful under the National Labor Relations Act...more

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Holding CMV Drivers Accountable

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Big changes are in store for commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders who test positive for drugs or alcohol. In October 2021, FMCSA issued a final rule aimed to improve highway safety. Under the rule, CDL holders with drug...more

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