On January 10, 2024, the Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) released a final rule (the “Final Rule”) addressing how workers are classified under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”).

This article clears up any misconceptions regarding the Department of Labor Rule and its effect on the economy and independent workers.

On behalf of our coalition, Truckers Integral to Our Economy, I ask you to nominate someone who can be confirmed by the US Senate to serve as your next Secretary of Labor.

There’s a new trucking-focused trade group in Washington and it is interested in one issue: independent contractor status.

Last week, representatives of the trade association Truckers Integral to Our Economy (TIE) traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with members of Congress and discuss...

One thing is clear though- truckers are an integral cog in the incredible machine that is the US economy, and part of that is due to the flexibility drivers have to adjust scheduling and other factors according to the demand of the markets they serve.