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May get lucky and spring a leak, this goo will seal asphalt!
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Man, all I know is only one of these soft drinks is available Up North. So I can't really objectively compare. I know I've only drank Dew.
And I prefer Barq's Root Beer, personally.
And I prefer Barq's Root Beer, personally.
Immigrant truck drivers: Shhhh. We don’t talk about it.
http://fleetowner.com/driver-manage...m=email&elq2=a25ae45d33cf47d89da05adcec80df7a
"Yet recruiting immigrants to be drivers appears to be a successful tactic, despite trucking's reluctance to discuss it."
"Where do the immigrant drivers come from? "The top five are Mexico, El Salvador, Cuba, India, and Guatemala," Lowry noted. "Eastern European countries like Poland and Ukraine are next and then it drops off quickly: Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Bosnia, Honduras, Columbia, Russia, and China."
The largest group -- representing 32% of immigrant truck drivers – is from Mexico."
http://fleetowner.com/driver-manage...m=email&elq2=a25ae45d33cf47d89da05adcec80df7a
"Yet recruiting immigrants to be drivers appears to be a successful tactic, despite trucking's reluctance to discuss it."
"Where do the immigrant drivers come from? "The top five are Mexico, El Salvador, Cuba, India, and Guatemala," Lowry noted. "Eastern European countries like Poland and Ukraine are next and then it drops off quickly: Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Bosnia, Honduras, Columbia, Russia, and China."
The largest group -- representing 32% of immigrant truck drivers – is from Mexico."
Labor secretary says change to overtime rule is needed
http://fleetowner.com/blog/labor-se...m=email&elq2=a25ae45d33cf47d89da05adcec80df7a
"...Acosta telling a House subcommittee the overtime threshold for salaried employees needs adjusting.
That change will affect some dispatchers and other back-office personnel at trucking companies, though drivers and technicians are generally exempt from the rule.
At issue is a proposal from the Obama administration that would have raised the threshold for overtime-exempt employees to $47,476 annually for full-time employees from $23,660.
"...He previously suggested a threshold around the $33,000 level, a figure likely to make both business and labor groups unhappy."
http://fleetowner.com/blog/labor-se...m=email&elq2=a25ae45d33cf47d89da05adcec80df7a
"...Acosta telling a House subcommittee the overtime threshold for salaried employees needs adjusting.
That change will affect some dispatchers and other back-office personnel at trucking companies, though drivers and technicians are generally exempt from the rule.
At issue is a proposal from the Obama administration that would have raised the threshold for overtime-exempt employees to $47,476 annually for full-time employees from $23,660.
"...He previously suggested a threshold around the $33,000 level, a figure likely to make both business and labor groups unhappy."
And I wonder how many of the 224,000 immigrants actually took a CDL test themselves, and not had someone else sit in for them, and how many bought theirs????
Navistar Defense gets $18 million U.S. Army contract
http://fleetowner.com/equipment/nav...m=email&elq2=ef04c6b5ac534fe7b5d077bc6b1806a3
"Navistar said these vehicles are based on the International WorkStar severe-duty platform designed for both off and on-road operation and is the backbone for MaxxPro Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle."
Not the most reliable vendor...
http://fleetowner.com/equipment/nav...m=email&elq2=ef04c6b5ac534fe7b5d077bc6b1806a3
"Navistar said these vehicles are based on the International WorkStar severe-duty platform designed for both off and on-road operation and is the backbone for MaxxPro Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle."
Not the most reliable vendor...
Ordered to Cut Regulations, FMCSA Panel Identifies 12 'Nothing Burger' Rules
Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=46345&page=1
"The 12 regulations the agency is considering eliminating include three Interstate Commerce Commission “remnant” regulations, related to carrier routing requirements, loss and damage cargo claims and a preservation requirement for certain records.
Other regulations under consideration include a noise emissions standard; a requirement for roughly 300 carriers to provide financial statements to the agency; some cooperating agreements with states; a driver qualification reg that has become outdated since commercial driver licenses and medical certificates can now be accessed electronically; and a time card exception for changing workdays from 12 to 14 hours for certain drivers."
Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=46345&page=1
"The 12 regulations the agency is considering eliminating include three Interstate Commerce Commission “remnant” regulations, related to carrier routing requirements, loss and damage cargo claims and a preservation requirement for certain records.
Other regulations under consideration include a noise emissions standard; a requirement for roughly 300 carriers to provide financial statements to the agency; some cooperating agreements with states; a driver qualification reg that has become outdated since commercial driver licenses and medical certificates can now be accessed electronically; and a time card exception for changing workdays from 12 to 14 hours for certain drivers."
Experts: take caution before using ELDs to capture fuel-tax data
See more at: http://www.ccjdigital.com/experts-take-caution-before-using-elds-to-capture-fuel-tax-data/?utm_source=daily&utm_medium=email&utm_content=06-20-2017&utm_campaign=Commercial Carrier Journal&ust_id=124f9551466b2c5785e539d1cda3c973&utm_term=newsletter-big-headline-daily-position-top-story#sthash.nu9Nbq9N.dpuf
Interesting comparison of the data collection REQUIRED for each, under the regulations. Good info...
See more at: http://www.ccjdigital.com/experts-take-caution-before-using-elds-to-capture-fuel-tax-data/?utm_source=daily&utm_medium=email&utm_content=06-20-2017&utm_campaign=Commercial Carrier Journal&ust_id=124f9551466b2c5785e539d1cda3c973&utm_term=newsletter-big-headline-daily-position-top-story#sthash.nu9Nbq9N.dpuf
Interesting comparison of the data collection REQUIRED for each, under the regulations. Good info...
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XPO port, rail drivers strike over job classification
http://fleetowner.com/driver-manage...m=email&elq2=e11bfd79c3154681b97460bffa214bfa
Jun 20, 2017
"Today, port and rail drivers who claim they have been misclassified as independent contractors at XPO Cartage, part of XPO Logistics Inc., began an “Unfair Labor Practice” strike to protest job classification."
http://fleetowner.com/driver-manage...m=email&elq2=e11bfd79c3154681b97460bffa214bfa
Jun 20, 2017
"Today, port and rail drivers who claim they have been misclassified as independent contractors at XPO Cartage, part of XPO Logistics Inc., began an “Unfair Labor Practice” strike to protest job classification."
UPS to Charge More During Black Friday, Christmas Delivery Surge
Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/base...utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter
"A fee of 27 cents a package will be levied on deliveries by the residential ground network on certain weeks in November and December, UPS said in a statement June 19. Parcels sent to homes using next-day air will see an additional charge of 81 cents in the week ending Dec. 23, while shipments through the deferred network will incur a per-package fee of 97 cents."
' “It’s about having the customers who generate those extra costs pay for it,” said Satish Jindel, founder of SJ Consulting Group in Sewickley, Pa. He said FedEx Corp. is likely to follow suit on peak-season fees.'
"..."The biggest shippers make their own contracts with Atlanta-based UPS and wouldn’t necessarily pay the peak surcharge, but everyone else can get around it by avoiding the busiest period, Jindel said."
Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/base...utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter
"A fee of 27 cents a package will be levied on deliveries by the residential ground network on certain weeks in November and December, UPS said in a statement June 19. Parcels sent to homes using next-day air will see an additional charge of 81 cents in the week ending Dec. 23, while shipments through the deferred network will incur a per-package fee of 97 cents."
' “It’s about having the customers who generate those extra costs pay for it,” said Satish Jindel, founder of SJ Consulting Group in Sewickley, Pa. He said FedEx Corp. is likely to follow suit on peak-season fees.'
"..."The biggest shippers make their own contracts with Atlanta-based UPS and wouldn’t necessarily pay the peak surcharge, but everyone else can get around it by avoiding the busiest period, Jindel said."
Pfft. How would he know??? BD-Singh is consulting with FedEx...
https://www.nlrb.gov/case/10-RD-200831
FedEx Freight Inc.
Case Number: 10-RD-200831
Location: Charlotte, NC
Date Filed: 06/19/2017
Region Assigned: Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia
Status: Open
Docket Activity
Date
DocumentIssued/Filed By
06/19/2017 Signed RD Petition* Petitioner
06/19/2017 Initial Letter to Union in R case* NLRB - GC
06/19/2017 Initial Letter to Petitioner in R case* NLRB - GC
06/19/2017 Initial Letter to Employer in R case* NLRB - GC
The Docket Activity list does not reflect all actions in this case.
* This document may require redactions before it can be viewed. To obtain a copy, please file a request through our FOIA Branch.
Participants
ParticipantAddressPhone
Petitioner
Individual
Employer
Employer
FedEx Freight Inc.
Charlotte, NC
28214-3011
(704)398-1766
Involved Party
Union
International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local Union 71
Charlotte, NC
28214-8130
FedEx Freight Inc.
Case Number: 10-RD-200831
Location: Charlotte, NC
Date Filed: 06/19/2017
Region Assigned: Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia
Status: Open
Docket Activity
Date
DocumentIssued/Filed By06/19/2017 Signed RD Petition* Petitioner
06/19/2017 Initial Letter to Union in R case* NLRB - GC
06/19/2017 Initial Letter to Petitioner in R case* NLRB - GC
06/19/2017 Initial Letter to Employer in R case* NLRB - GC
The Docket Activity list does not reflect all actions in this case.
* This document may require redactions before it can be viewed. To obtain a copy, please file a request through our FOIA Branch.
Participants
ParticipantAddressPhone
Petitioner
Individual
Employer
Employer
FedEx Freight Inc.
Charlotte, NC
28214-3011
(704)398-1766
Involved Party
Union
International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local Union 71
Charlotte, NC
28214-8130
New legislation aims to repeal federal excise tax on trucks
http://fleetowner.com/regulations/new-legislation-aims-repeal-federal-excise-tax-trucks
"Originally introduced in 1917 to help defray the costs of World War I, the FET now stands at 12%."
"...can add anywhere from $12,000 to $22,000 to the sticker prices for such equipment."
http://fleetowner.com/regulations/new-legislation-aims-repeal-federal-excise-tax-trucks
"Originally introduced in 1917 to help defray the costs of World War I, the FET now stands at 12%."
"...can add anywhere from $12,000 to $22,000 to the sticker prices for such equipment."
BRG-Patel Consulting does not endorse, or decline comments made by SJ Consulting that may, or may not be accurate, or possible speculation of this news article, which may, or may not be true...
Ex-Trooper Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribes From Trucking Company for Favorable Inspections
Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/base...utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter
"Cauley indicated in reports that he inspected some of the trucks with another trooper when he actually inspected them alone, court records show. He also claimed in reports that some of the inspections were done roadside when they actually occurred at one of the trucking businesses, according to court records.
Court records did not name the two trucking companies involved but they included the addresses. Both businesses are on the 4000 block of Duncanville Road. The owner was mentioned by his initials, O.C. He has not been charged with a crime, according to available records."
Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/base...utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter
"Cauley indicated in reports that he inspected some of the trucks with another trooper when he actually inspected them alone, court records show. He also claimed in reports that some of the inspections were done roadside when they actually occurred at one of the trucking businesses, according to court records.
Court records did not name the two trucking companies involved but they included the addresses. Both businesses are on the 4000 block of Duncanville Road. The owner was mentioned by his initials, O.C. He has not been charged with a crime, according to available records."
Search Is On: Federal Court Upholds NLRB’s Imposition of Job-Search Costs on Employer
http://www.natlawreview.com/article...s-nlrb-s-imposition-job-search-costs-employer
"...ruled it now generally will permit employees who were improperly discharged to seek and receive subsequent job-search costs."
http://www.natlawreview.com/article...s-nlrb-s-imposition-job-search-costs-employer
"...ruled it now generally will permit employees who were improperly discharged to seek and receive subsequent job-search costs."
Citizen Driver Award nomination period open
http://www.ccjdigital.com/citizen-d...term=newsletter-big-headline-daily-position-5
"The Citizen Driver Awards recognize drivers who exhibit good citizenship, safety, community involvement, health and wellness and leadership. Anyone can nominate a driver for the honor. Nomination forms, rules and other information can be found here, and nominations will be accepted until Sept. 30."
http://www.ccjdigital.com/citizen-d...term=newsletter-big-headline-daily-position-5
"The Citizen Driver Awards recognize drivers who exhibit good citizenship, safety, community involvement, health and wellness and leadership. Anyone can nominate a driver for the honor. Nomination forms, rules and other information can be found here, and nominations will be accepted until Sept. 30."
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Until Trump replaces the majority of the board in Nov, then a lot will probably change with the NLRB.
I nominate Big Dave, for providing shade while on his breaks,for travelers with his hat at rest areas on I-5 that have no shelters.
And I also nominate BillyLo, for using his break time on his route stopping at truck stops and showing fellow drivers how to properly text while driving, while eating KFC....
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