Impact of Adverse Driving Conditions on Hours of Service

With the winter season challenges fast approaching, it is wise to revisit how severe weather and adverse driving conditions may impact motor carrier operators and Hours-of-Service (HOS) rules set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Extreme weather and …

Results of 2018 CVSA Brake Safety Week Inspections Released

In an effort to address brake system violations, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) certified inspectors conducted 35,080 inspections on commercial motor vehicles during the week of September 16-22, 2018.

During CVSA’s Annual Brake Safety Week, inspections on commercial motor vehicles …

Real Operational and Legal Issues Facing The Digital Supply Chain

The Lynch Law Group has released Frank Botta’s white paper focused on the business and legal issues facing the digital supply chain. The paper explains the practical operational benefits of the implementation of digital supply, as well as the impact …

Frank Botta To Speak at Philadelphia Transportation Summit

On October 24-25, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Mobility21 U.S. DOT National University Transportation Center, in partnership with the PRECISE Center, at the University of Pennsylvania will be hosting a two-day conference entitled “Moving America Forward: Next Generation of Truck …

Frank Botta Speaks About PA Turnpike Court Battle

Frank Botta, Chair of The Lynch Law Group Transportation Practice and Immediate Past President of the Transportation Lawyers Association, spoke with Larry Kaspar, host of PCN, On The Issues, about a law suit involving the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The dispute involves …

Frank Botta Completes Term As President of the Transportation Lawyers Association

Frank Botta, Chair of The Lynch Law Group Transportation Practice, officially completed his term as President of the Transportation Lawyers Association (TLA) at the 2018 Annual Conference, which took place May 2–5, at the Waldorf Astoria in Orlando, Fla.  Mr. …

PA Turnpike Commission Sued Over Use of Toll Revenue

Could $6B Court Battle Over PA Turnpike Tolls End With A Compromise?

Two independent trucking associations have filed a federal law suit against the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, alleging misuse of toll revenue. The groups are demanding $6 billion in toll …

Some FMCSA Rules Don’t Apply When Transporting Agricultural

Are You Exempt From FMCSA Rules When Transporting Agriculture?

On March 13, 2018 the U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced an additional 90-day temporary waiver from the electronic logging device (ELD) rule for agriculture …

Frank Botta Featured in PennTrux Magazine

PMTA Members Will Find Botta’s Experience and Position Bring Value to the Trucking Industry

Frank Botta, who leads The Lynch Law Group’s Transportation Practice, was featured in the January 2018 issue of PennTrux, the official magazine of The Pennsylvania Motor …

Frank Botta Welcomes TLA members to the 2018 Regional Seminar in Chicago

The Transportation Lawyers Association (TLA) on January 18-19, 2018, held its Labor and Employment Boot Camp and Annual Regional Seminar at the Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park in Chicago, Illinois. As part of its mission, the TLA strives to provide educational …