Transportation

Supreme Court Limits Use Of Arbitration In Transportation Industry

Jan 18 2019

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 most instances, trucking companies that use owner-operator independent … →

Posted in Labor and Employment, Legal Watch, Transportation

Drivers Hauling Sand for Fracking Operations May Qualify For HOS Exemption

Dec 20 2018

Drivers hauling sand used for hydraulic fracturing (frack sand) are now eligible to use an hours-of-service (HOS) exception that extends the workday if their equipment meets specific criteria, according to the The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The U. … →

Posted in Legal Watch, Transportation

Impact of Adverse Driving Conditions on Hours of Service

Dec 10 2018

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 … →

Posted in Legal Watch, Transportation

Results of 2018 CVSA Brake Safety Week Inspections Released

Dec 06 2018

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 … →

Posted in Legal Watch, Transportation

Real Operational and Legal Issues Facing The Digital Supply Chain

Nov 08 2018

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 … →

Posted in Legal Watch, Transportation

Frank Botta Speaks About PA Turnpike Court Battle

Aug 08 2018

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 … →

Posted in Legal Watch, Transportation

Frank Botta Completes Term As President of the Transportation Lawyers Association

May 11 2018

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. … →

Posted in Announcements, Legal Watch, Transportation

PA Turnpike Commission Sued Over Use of Toll Revenue

Apr 12 2018

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 … →

Posted in Legal Watch, Litigation, Transportation

Some FMCSA Rules Don’t Apply When Transporting Agricultural

Mar 13 2018

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 … →

Posted in Legal Watch, Transportation

Frank Botta Featured in PennTrux Magazine

Feb 28 2018

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 Truck … →

Posted in Legal Watch, Transportation