Google PlusExec Ordered To Pay Truckers Millions For Misclassifying Them As Contractors
A trucking company has been ordered to pay 14 of its current and former drivers a total of $3.7 million. The company’s general manager is also being held…
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About Samuel Barradas
Truck drivers do a difficult, necessary job in a work environment that is indifferent or even hostile to their needs. My goal at TruckersReport is to give drivers a voice and place to share vital information about surviving in the trucking industry.
Trucker Held Hostage By Woman He Was Trying To Help
A trucker pulled over to help when he saw a car in a ditch off to the side of the road. But instead of being a rescuer, he…
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Lawsuits Incoming! Supreme Court Says O-Os Can’t Be Victims Of Forced Arbitration
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that owner-operators who work for larger carriers cannot be forced to settle disputes through arbitration. This will allow more drivers the leverage…
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“Truckers Are Not Rolling Piggy Banks” OOIDA Sues Indiana Over “Unconstitutional” Tolls
Late last year, Indiana’s infamous toll road raised its tolls by 35% for trucks only. Now the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is challenging the increase in court.…
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Way More Truckers Are Dying In Crashes
According to new data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the roads are becoming a more dangerous place for truck drivers. In 2017, the number of truck…
262 commentsWill HOS Reform Delayed By Gov’t Shutdown?
As recently as last month, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reiterated their commitment to getting Hours of Service reform passed on a “fast track” process. But now…
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