Handling the logistics of transporting goods and raw materials through surface shipping can be a lucrative business model. Your company hires drivers and maintains a fleet, all while earning money for every mile those workers drive or every load that they deliver....
Month: January 2022
Will hiring make you responsible for mandatory annual training?
Business success and expansion is as much a danger as it is a goal. When there is more demand than you can reasonably meet for services or products, it can hurt your company's brand or market share. Consumers may turn to your competitors or may come to associate your...
The FMCSA extended Hours of Service waivers again into 2022
Operating a successful commercial transportation company is about much more than just getting commodities from point A to point B for your clients. You have to locate, hire and retain the right talent, maintain a fleet of roadworthy vehicles and comply with all...
What employee conduct can companies monitor after hours?
Many employers are concerned with what their employees do when they’re off the clock. This might be because the employees are known in the community and the employer is concerned about how their after-hours activities will look on the company. It may also occur if the...
3 times trucking companies could face crash-related lawsuits
The fault for a motor vehicle collision usually lies with one of the drivers involved. The police officers responding to the scene of a crash will look at the evidence and talk to the people involved, as well as other witnesses, to determine who caused the collision....
Proper training and clear rules make HR an asset, not a liability
When the number of employees at a business goes from a handful to dozens, the company may need to bring in professionals to support their employees. Human Resources (HR) professionals serve multiple purposes. They help employees navigate company systems to request...
What must someone prove to claim negligence against your company?
If a visitor to your business or an employee brings an injury claim against your company, they need to meet certain requirements. Generally, for a situation to be actionable, it needs to involve provable losses and either misconduct or noteworthy negligence. Perhaps...
