In brief: border changes, independent contractor rule and fuel shortages

From the elimination of commercial vehicle traffic in El Paso to Nebraska’s fuel shortage, read some of today’s top industry news. Commercial vehicle traffic to be eliminated on the Bridge of the Americas, Texas Authorities in Texas and the U.S. General Services Administration have decided to move forward with a plan to eliminate commercial vehicle […]
US Department of Labor introduces new labor classification regulation

Controversies surrounding the determination of employee or independent contractor status. On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a new regulation modifying guidelines for determining the classification of employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This regulation, effective from March 11, 2024, aims to establish a more consistent analysis […]