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[SwampRatt]

NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD

29 CFR Part 102

RIN 3142-AA12

Representation-Case Procedures

AGENCY: National Labor Relations Board.

ACTION: Final rule.

https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2019-26920.pdf

"While retaining the essentials of existing representation case procedures, these amendments modify them to permit parties additional time..."

Long read, but basically the end of the "so called" quickie election...

 

[SwampRatt]

Amazon Blocks Sellers From Using FedEx Ground for Prime Shipments

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/a...round-for-prime-shipments-2019-12-16-15103614

“until the delivery performance of these ship methods improves,”

 

[SwampRatt]

FedEx driver kills man who shot him during robbery attempt

https://www.wtae.com/article/fedex-driver-kills-man-who-shot-him-during-robbery-attempt/30267825

 

[DOTFXF]

I always thought they should allow us drivers to carry. I hope that FedEx doesn't can him.

 

[mattbob]

I always thought they should allow us drivers to carry. I hope that FedEx doesn't can him.

but you know they will because he broke company policy. I for one am glad he was carrying and was able to go home to his family that night. Better to be Judged by 12 than carried by 6

 

[SwampRatt]

Amazon is its own biggest carrier

https://seekingalpha.com/news/35276...ium=email&utm_source=seeking_alpha#email_link

"Morgan Stanley estimates the Amazon delivery network will move 6.5B packages by 2022, more than UPS at 5B and FedEx at 3.4B."

 

[SwampRatt]

Trucking tops list of deadliest jobs in the U.S.

https://www.ccjdigital.com/trucking...tm_term=newsletter-2-daily-position-top-story

"Transportation incidents remained the most frequent type of fatal event at 2,080, accounting for 40% of all work-related fatalities.

Driver/sales workers and truck drivers accounted for the most fatalities of any broad occupation group at 966. Among all detailed occupations, heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers had the most fatalities at 831 – ten times more than drivers in “light truck or delivery services.”

 

[SwampRatt]

Trump’s Trade Deal ‘In the Bag,’ Adviser Peter Navarro Says

https://www.ttnews.com/articles/trumps-trade-deal-bag-adviser-peter-navarro-says

"The White House’s leading China hawk, trade adviser Peter Navarro, said Dec. 30 that a preliminary trade deal with Beijing is completed.

“That’s a done deal, put that one in the bag,” Navarro said on Fox News. He declined to confirm a report by the South China Morning Post that Chinese emissaries led by Vice Premier Liu He will travel to Washington this weekend to sign the accord."

 

[SwampRatt]

FMCSA Increases Random Drug Test Rate to 50% for 2020

https://www.ttnews.com/articles/fmcsa-increases-random-drug-test-rate-50-2020

"According to a document published in the Federal Register on Dec. 27, the agency is increasing the minimum annual percentage rate for random drug testing from 25% of the average number of driver positions to 50% of the average number of driver positions. This change will take effect Jan. 1, 2020."

 

[BIG R GUY]

FMCSA Increases Random Drug Test Rate to 50% for 2020

https://www.ttnews.com/articles/fmcsa-increases-random-drug-test-rate-50-2020

"According to a document published in the Federal Register on Dec. 27, the agency is increasing the minimum annual percentage rate for random drug testing from 25% of the average number of driver positions to 50% of the average number of driver positions. This change will take effect Jan. 1,

2020."

All the clinics, and testing labs are smiling too. $$$$$

 

[SwampRatt]

All the clinics, and testing labs are smiling too. $$$$$

Absolutely. They just doubled the employer cost associated with this.

Then there's this - Effective Jan 6, 2020. Not sure the COST for it, but I bet there is one...

Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/FAQ

"Employers, drivers, medical review officers (MROs), substance abuse professionals (SAPs), and consortia/third-party administrators (C/TPAs) must register in the Clearinghouse to access the Clearinghouse."

"Drivers are not required to register for the Clearinghouse. However, a driver will need to be registered to provide electronic consent in the Clearinghouse if a prospective or current employer needs to conduct a full query of the driver’s Clearinghouse record—this will include all pre-employment queries beginning on January 6, 2020."

 

[SwampRatt]

SECURE Act Brings About Significant Changes to IRAs

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/secure-act-brings-about-significant-changes-to-iras?utm_content=0ad35d3c75c3c6b14898d7f2fa8d30c1&utm_campaign=2020..1.2Whats Most Read on the National Law Review in Dec 2019&utm_source=Robly.com&utm_medium=email

"...most beneficiaries will be required to distribute the entirety of an inherited IRA over a 10-year period...
However, RMDs (required minimum distributions) payable to the following persons still qualify for the stretch:

• Surviving spouse of an account owner
• Person who is not more than 10 years younger than the account owner
• Minor child of the account owner
• Disabled person
• Chronically ill person"

Plus the following changes:

Removes Age Limitations on Traditional IRA Contributions
Adds Penalty-Free Distributions for Birth of Child or Adoption
Adds Qualified 529 Plan Expenditures
Enhances Small Employer Access to Retirement Plans

 

[SwampRatt]

Rising Product Returns Put Pressure on Retailers to Optimize Reverse Logistics

https://www.ttnews.com/articles/ris...pressure-retailers-optimize-reverse-logistics

Huge Market...

 

[SwampRatt]

Truck stops cater to growing number of immigrant drivers

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/...caters-to-growing-number-of-immigrant-drivers

Coop, not mentioned... Nor Moldova

 

[BIG R GUY]

Truck stops cater to growing number of immigrant drivers

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/...caters-to-growing-number-of-immigrant-drivers

Coop, not mentioned... Nor Moldova

All the Indian applicants have wanted to wear turbins with Coop logo on them. Donna says, no ball cap, no work...

 

[Big Dave]

Truck stops cater to growing number of immigrant drivers

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/...caters-to-growing-number-of-immigrant-drivers

Coop, not mentioned... Nor Moldova

Not many truck stop chefs can master turborscht. The turnip and beet soup popular with all Moldos....

 

[BIG R GUY]

Not many truck stop chefs can master turborscht. The turnip and beet soup popular with all Moldos....

 

[SMOKESTACK]

 

[SwampRatt]

J.B. Hunt acquires last mile carrier

https://www.ccjdigital.com/j-b-hunt...a3c973&utm_term=newsletter-2-daily-position-4

"...provides home delivery services of large and bulky products throughout the Northeastern United States, utilizing contract carriers for primarily furniture deliveries. The company generates annual revenues of about $35 million."

 

[SwampRatt]

FMCSA Drug Clearinghouse Goes Live, Experiences Connectivity Issues

https://www.ttnews.com/articles/fmcsa-drug-clearinghouse-goes-live-experiences-connectivity-issues

"FMCSA has placed a notice on the Clearinghouse website advising employers who are experiencing technical difficulties accessing the database to follow the procedures set forth in section 391.23(e) in title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This section details investigations employers must conduct for prospective drivers, including those that screen for drug and alcohol violations."

Unless you are are looking to start (or apply for) a NEW driving job, none of this should effect you...