In McDonald v. Symphony Brozevill Park, LLC, the Illinois Supreme Court recently held that the state’s exclusivity provision in the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act does not bar civil claims under the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act (the “Privacy Act”).

Within a year of beginning operations, a new carrier will be subject to a Safety Audit conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”).

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMSCA”) of the U.S. Department of Transportation sets forth the rules and regulations that motor vehicle carriers must follow when hiring and monitoring all new applicants and employed truckers.

While the trucking industry has suffered drawbacks relating to the COVID-19 Pandemic, another source of uncertainty has presented itself to the global supply chain—Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

On December 22, 2021, the world’s first fully autonomous semi-truck traveled over 80 miles from Tucson, Arizona to Phoenix, Arizona.

New Proposed State Bills Classifying Gig Workers as Employees Can Affect the Way Independent Contracting Works in the Trucking Industry

Generally, hirers of independent contractors, called principals, are not liable for the negligent actions of those contractors.

The United States District Court for the District of Connecticut recently found in favor of Palumbo Trucking (“Palumbo”) on a Motion for Summary Judgment resulting in the dismissal of a three-count wrongful termination lawsuit brought by former employee Ronald Pakutka.  

Beginning on January 28, 2022, protestors convened in Ottawa to protest Canada’s most recent COVID-19 vaccination mandate.

In an effort to combat lengthy and disruptive supply chain issues, the federal government has approved an apprenticeship program that now makes it permissible for 18 to 20 year-old truck drivers to cross state lines.

On January 13, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court stayed the Biden Administration’s vaccine and masking emergency rule for large employers.

Owner-operators, legally classified as independent contractors, play a significant role in the American transportation and logistics network.

Recently, some states have enacted “truck-only” tolls, with the goal of raising funds to improve road infrastructure by tolling the trucking industry exclusively.

On December 7, 2021, House Representatives Garret Graves (R-LA) and Henry Cuellar (D-TX) introduced the “Highway Accident Fairness Act of 2021.”