CVSA International Roadcheck 2019

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck will take place June 4-6 across North America.

 This year’s focus will be steering and suspension systems. The organization stresses that these components “help maintain stability and control under acceleration and braking, …

FMCSA Unveils CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on March 20, 2019, unveiled its Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) website. Registration by Motor Carriers will begin in the fall and will be required by January 2020.

Information …

Crisis Considerations For Your Business

Is Your Business Ready For A Crisis?

Crisis situations often have unforeseen results that could jeopardize the critical assets, reputation and financial standing of a business enterprise. Crisis management is defined as a series of steps performed by an organization …

Frank Botta Featured Speaker at TLA Chicago Regional Seminar

Frank Botta, Chair of The Lynch Law Group Transportation Practice, joined a distinguished panel of speakers from across the country to address a variety of topics of interest to transportation attorneys at the  Alternative Dispute Resolution Boot Camp, offered by …

Supreme Court Limits Use Of Arbitration In Transportation Industry

Court’s Ruling Is Disappointing Blow For Transportation Companies

On Tuesday, January 15, 2019, the Supreme Court unanimously decided a significant case which will have tremendous impact on transportation companies that attempt to utilize arbitration agreements with their independent contractors. In …

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 …