- 3PL Liability on the Rise
- The Estate Tax Rests In Peace (Temporarily)
- Will Your Company Outlive You?
- Timing Matters In Distressed Company Acquisitions
- The Michigan Legislature is Considering Partial Relief for Trucking Companies
- Michigan Has Amended Its Overweight Statute
- A Temporary Moratorium on Enforcement of the UCR Has Been Issued for the 2010 Registration Year
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Autumn 2009 Vol. 16 No. 4
- An Early Review of CSA 2010 Signals An Advance Warning
- Prevailing Upon Owner-Operators to Form Business Entities May Be Counterproductive
- Ohio Workers’ Compensation Law Reduces Interstate Exposure
- Illinois Joins 15 Other States With Anti-indemnification Statute
- Legislative and Regulatory Activity Continues to Target Alleged Misclassification of Employees
- Fees Under the Unified Carrier Registration System May More Than Double
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Summer 2009 Vol. 16 No. 3
- Electronic Logging - The Future May Be Now
- Combating Whistleblower Claims Starts With Proper Maintenance, Recordkeeping, and Communication
- What Does Your Certificate of Insurance Really Cover?
- Commercial Lease Tenants May Have Advantage
- Speed Cameras in Illinois Mean Steep Fines
- U.S. Supreme Court Set to Decide What Constitutes "Principal Place of Business"
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Spring 2009 Vol. 16 No. 2
- Industry Continues to Measure Potential Impact of the Obama Administration
- Million Dollar Personal Injury Verdict Against Broker
- New Enforcement Efforts Create Exposure in Medicare Set Aside Cases
- Unclaimed Property Audits on the Rise
- Alabama Law Requires Certification for Metal Coil Haulers
- FMCSA's Two Strike Policy
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Winter 2009 Vol.16 No.1
- Class Action Lawsuits Call for Quick and Organized Response
- Lightweight Vehicles Subject to Operating Authority/Overtime Laws
- New FMLA Regulations Address Intermittent Leave Issues
- Retention of Work Hour Records is Important to FLSA Litigation
- ADA Amendments Act of 2008
- E-Verify System Update
- Midwest Frost Laws
- Illinois DOT changes
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Autumn 2008 Vol.15 No.3
- Los Angeles/Long Beach Ports Programs Affect Owner-Operator Fleets
- Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach Update
- Conventional Auto Liability Insurance May Leave Brokers Exposed
- IRS on the Offensive
- Negotiation And Resolution Counsel Share Fundamental Goals
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Spring 2008 Vol. 15 No. 2
- Union Organizing Efforts on the Rise
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Indiana UM/UMI Coverage Exposure Multiplies
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Cargo Insurance Coverage Requires Close Scrutiny
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2008 UCR Issues Impact Equipment Leasing Companies
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FMLA Policies Should Be Updated
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Winter 2008 Vol. 15 No. 1
- Undue Reliance On the MCS-90 Can Produce Unanticipated Auto Liability for Motor Carriers
- Buying? Asset Sales Offer Advantages
- The IRS is on the Move
- Timely Employment Practices Audits Are an Effective Maintenance Tool
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Autumn 2007 Vol. 14 No. 4
- Recent Agency Action Confirms a Reduction in DOT Jurisdiction Over Small Freight Carriers
- Proposed Regulations May Increase Overall Tax Liability for Carriers with Captive Insurers
- Hours of Service Developments Roll On
- Selling? Stock Sales Offer Advantages
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Summer 2007 - Vol. 14 No. 3
- Changes in the Owner-Operator Climate Demand Motor Carrier’s Attention
- Consultant Reports Pose Risk of Discovery in Litigation
- Federal Court Overturns New Hours of Service Regulations
- New North American Border-Crossing Requirements Anticipated
- Effective Communication is Key to Defending Whistle-Blower Claims
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Spring 2007 - Vol. 14 No. 2
- Indiana Decisions Trend Positive For Motor Carriers In Personal Injury Accidents
- Ruling Issued In OOIDA v. Landstar Case
- Negotiation Counsel Offers Alternative Response To Catastrophic Accidents
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Winter 2007 - Vol. 14 No. 1
- Homeland Security Steps Up Border-Crossing Regulations
- Canada Adopts New Hours Of Service Rules
- Transportation Service Providers Beware Of Multi-Modal Liability Limitations
- Cross-Border Insurance: Proposed FMCSA Rulemaking
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Autumn 2006 - Vol. 13 No. 3
- Unanticipated Risks May Arise From 3PL Operations
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Contingent Coverage Caveats
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Freight Forwarding/Brokerage Update
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Clearly Communicate Your Role When Offering Transportation Services
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Summer 2006 - Vol. 13 No. 2
- Preparation and Participation are Key to an IFTA/IRP Audit
- Beware of IFTA's Punitive Interest Calculation
- C-TPAT Imposes Minimum Security Criteria for Highway Carriers
- State Anti-Indemnity Laws Emerge to Benefit Carriers
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- Attacks on the Trucking Industry’s Use of Owner-Operators Pose Multi-Level Threat
- LTL Carriers Seeking Secure Trade Status Face Rigorous Security Requirements
- Motor Carriers Should Beware of State Overtime Pay Requirements
- Ohio Commercial Activity Tax Exemption May Reduce Liability
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Autumn 2005 - Vol. 12 No. 4
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Summer 2005 - Vol. 12 No. 3
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- Traditional Contract/Common Carrier Distinctions No Longer Define Cargo Claim Liability
- Beware of Limitations on Additional Insured Endorsements
- Indiana Indemnity Statute Assists Carrier
- Logistics Trend Calls for Careful Contract Review
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Special News Update
U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Case Brought by the Scopelitis Firm
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- Broker-Carriers May Encounter Unanticipated Liability
- U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Validity Of Himalaya Clause For Inland Carrier
- Recent Americans With Disability Act Ruling On Hiring Practices Raises Possible Conflict
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- Failure to Pre-Plan Can Undo Arbitration Efficiencies
- Consider Privacy Laws Before Divulging Subpoenaed Personal Health Information
- Owner-Operators Continue to Sue
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- Changes Lead to Regulatory Minefield for Motor Carriers
- DOT Amends Driver Qualification Requirements
- Hours of Service Rule in Flux After Court Decision
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- Improper Wage Deductions Can Make Employers An Easy Target
- Make Owner-Operator Leases Precise To Avoid Litigation
- Motor Carrier Self-Insurance Applications are on the Rise
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- Warning To Employers - Beware of Pension Fund Withdrawal Liability
- Ohio Corrects Inadvertent UM/UIM Coverage for Employees
- Clarification on “Opt Outs” Under Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law
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- Steps Taken Following Highway Accidents May Improve Motor Carrier's Outcome
- DOT 14-Hour Rule Causes Concern
- Bills of Lading - Is Yours Sufficient?
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- Illinois Imposes New Workers' Compensation Tax on Insurers and Self-Insureds
- New Jersey Seizes Trucks to Compel Payment of Corporate Taxes
- Court Says "Carriers Take Heed"
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- Bankrupt Trucking Insurers - Issues Raised and Lessons Learned
- New Hours of Service Rules Effective January 4, 2004
- Accident Response Shapes Carriers' Future Defense
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- Shippers As Additional Insureds Can Create Legal Issues For Carriers
- Illinois Workers' Compensation Premium Assessment Overturned
- Insurance Coverage Tightened Through Independent Review And Audit
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- Illinois Court Rulings Chill The For-Hire Broker Industry
- SGL&H Helps Carriers Protect Leasing Programs
- New Cargo Security Requirements Planned
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- Transportation Insurance - Coping With The Hard Market
- FMCSA May Use Your Satellite Data Against You
- SGL&H Broadens National Scope
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Fall 2001 - Volume 8 No. 3
Overtime Exemption Warrants Scrutiny by Trucking Employers
Recent Case Raises Interest in Arbitration Agreements
U.S. - Mexico Border Opening May Be Delayed Beyond January 2002
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Summer 2001 - Volume 8 No. 2
Shipper Bankruptcies Call For Precautionary Steps By Carriers
DOT Targets 2002 For Cross-Border Traffic
Punitive Damages in Wrongful Death Cases: Indiana Update
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Spring 2001 - Volume 8 No. 1
Owner-Operator Lease Agreements: The Litigation Continues
NAFTA Cross-Border Transportation May Soon Begin
Blanket Qualification Standards Must Be Tested
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Winter 2001 - Volume 8 No. 4
"The Perfect Storm" - Restructuring May Be Your Life Preserver
Events of September 11th Continue to Affect Trucking
Carriers May Be Liable for Improper Loading and Load-Shifting
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Fall 2000 - Volume 7 No. 4
Employee vs. Independent Contractor - Are Your Drivers Subject to Reclassification?
Electronic Signature Act Takes Effect
Carriers Should Review Pay Practices
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Summer 2000 - Volume 7 No. 3
Trucking Industry May See Flurry of New Federal Safety Regulations by Year's End
SafeStat Used to Select Carriers for DOT Audit
Vehicle Marking Rules Revised
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Spring 2000 - Volume 7 No. 2
The Growing Role of e-Commerce
Punitive Damages in Wrongful Death Cases
Avoid Inadvertent UM/UIM Coverage for Employees
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Winter 2000 - Volume 7 No. 1
Is a Captive Insurance Subsidiary an Option?
New Federal Safety Agency Created
Baulig to Testify on Ergonomics
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Fall 1999 - Volume 6 No. 4
FHWA Cracks Down on Compliance Reviews
Do You Have a Highway Accident Response Plan?
Scopelitis, Garvin Expands to the Nation's Capital
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- A Second Look at Driver Leasing
- Plan Ahead to Reduce Permit Costs
- U.S. Supreme Court Limits Liability Under the ADA
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Spring 1999 - Volume 6 No. 2
Current Business Practices Drive Future Acquisition Value
New OSHA Forklift Training Standards Take Effect
Bill Places Premium on DOT Safety & Compliance
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- Avoid the Owner Operator Dispute
- Supreme Court Rulings Clarify Sexual Harassment Liability
- Scopelitis, Garvin Opens Chicago Office
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