Understanding California Bill AB5: Employee and Independent Contractor Worker Status
California Assembly Bill 5 (AB-5) was enacted effective January 1, 2020. This new law expands on the Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v Superior Court of Los Angeles ...
01/06/20
Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
After more than three years in the works, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is now live. The Clearinghouse ...
01/06/20
Improve Communication by Asking Better Questions
Have you ever run a report and questioned the results? You may have looked at the report, noted something about the data didn’t look right, researched further, ...
12/19/19
Reduce Tire-Related Accidents
Safety is critical to everyone on the road. Tires are one of the most important vehicle safety features. In 2017, the National Highway Traffic Safety ...
12/17/19
How Do I Increase My Bonding Capacity?
We are often asked by agents and contractors about how they would go about increasing their bond capacity. The amount of things a contractor can do to accomplish ...
12/12/19
The Difference Between Fault and Preventability in a Crash
Fault and preventability are two terms motor carriers often confuse. The process of determining who was at fault in a collision is typically based on applicable ...
12/10/19
What to Do if a Load is Rejected
A load can be rightfully rejected for several reasons, such as the goods were not delivered at the agreed-upon time or shifted in transit and were damaged. When a ...
12/09/19
Consider These 4 Questions When Hiring a Subcontractor
If you’re a general contractor, you know the right subcontractors can mean the difference between a smooth job and a million headaches. While a surety company ...
12/06/19
Set Positive Practices to Guard Your Vehicles
Whether it’s utility trucks, construction vehicles or even pick-ups, each vehicle in your fleet is critical to your business’ success. When one is damaged – or ...
12/03/19
3M Half Facepiece Disposable Respirators 5000 Series Recall
3M has identified a certain model of their Series 5000 disposable respirators not working properly and causing air leaks due to a pinhole that may be found in the ...
11/27/19