Hable con un agente al (888) 572-7520 
Enviar mensaje a un agente
The US Department of Labor asserts that the aim of the new rule is to preserve workers' fundamental rights
On January 9, 2024, the US Department of Labor announced a new rule amending guidelines to determine employee or independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The new rule took effect today, March 11. However, efforts are underway to overturn it.
Last week, lawmakers in the House of Representatives and the Senate introduced resolutions aimed at halting the rule and reverting to previous regulations. However, the resolution must be approved to enact the change, so for now, the new rule stands.
The new Department of Labor rule considers six factors for worker classification:
- Opportunity for profit or loss based on management.
- Worker and employer investments.
- Permanence of the work relationship.
- Nature and degree of control.
- Integration of the work into the employer’s activity.
- Worker’s capacity and initiative.
Understanding the new rule
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) sent an update to its members to clarify the effects of the new rule. OOIDA emphasized that the new rule does not adopt the ABC Test or California’s AB5, simplifying contractor classification for truckers. The rule underscores that no single factor is decisive, and classifications are made on a case-by-case basis.
The US Department of Labor asserts that the aim of the new rule is to preserve workers’ fundamental rights and provide consistency to entities regulated by the Fair Labor Standards Act. It stresses that misclassifying employees as independent contractors can lead to denial of fundamental rights such as minimum wage, overtime pay, and other labor protections, supporting the implementation of the new rule. Therefore, it established a FAQ page to help explain the new rule, preventing further misunderstandings.
U.S. Trucking Laws Congress Is Debating
Congress is debating laws that could directly affect truck drivers and fleet owners, from truck parking, ELDs and CDLs to speed limiters, freight fraud and autonomous trucks. Here’s what’s being discussed — and where truckers can track these proposals themselves.
Airlines Cut Flights as Surging Fuel Prices Put Trucking Fleets on Alert
Higher fuel prices are already forcing airlines to cut flights. With diesel above $6 a gallon, trucking fleets are also taking a harder look at routes, loads and operating costs to protect their margins.
Trucking Influencers: Fashion, Glamour and Millions of Followers
Influencers driving big rigs, showing off custom trucks and bringing the trucking lifestyle to TikTok, Instagram and YouTube
Fall Harvest Pushes Reefer Rates Higher Across Northern Freight Lanes
Washington’s fall harvest is tightening reefer capacity as fresh produce volumes increase, pushing reefer rates higher across key northern U.S. lanes.
Being a Parent From the Cab: The Other Life of a Truck Driver
Behind every truck driver, there is also a story that rarely appears on navigation maps: being a parent on the road.
Diesel Prices Hit Record High in the U.S. Prompting HOS exemption
The price of diesel reached a new record averaging nearly $6.45 per gallon in the United States.
Business hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. California time