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A COVID-19 Update from Questco – How to Manage PPP Loan Proceeds
For those of you who have recently received funds through the SBA-sponsored Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), you may be asking yourself, “Now what?” As many companies manage through these economically challenging times, Questco has shared a few things to consider over the next few weeks. For valuable information and insight […]
Read MoreHelpful Information Regarding SBA Disaster Relief Programs
SBA is offering small businesses across the country disaster assistance in response to COVID-19. All small businesses, sole proprietorships, and independent contractor should take advantage of the programs that are available. There are two avenues, in particular, we are encouraging small business leaders seeking relief to pursue, both of which […]
Read MoreUCR Fee Reductions Finalized for 2019 and Beyond
FMCSA has issued a final rule reducing the annual Unified Carrier Registration fees to be collected in 2019 and thereafter from carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies. For the 2019 registration year, the fees will be reduced below the 2017 registration fee level that was in effect by 18.62 […]
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FMCSA rejects Ohio DPS request to modify skills test rules for veterans
FMCSA had denied an exemption application from the Ohio Department of Public Safety's (DPS) to modify the mandatory skills test requirements for qualified military veterans. Ohio DPS had proposed to allow the waiver for applicants who held a military position that required operation of a CMV for at least two years sometime during his or her career instead of the requirement that such operation be immediately prior to discharge from the military. FMCSA determined that the state agency did not provide an alternative to ensure that an equivalent level of safety would be achieved under the exemption. It also noted that although a majority of comments favored the exemption, none provided supporting data. For the Federal Register notice, visit www.federalregister.gov/d/2020-21325.
AEMCA Thanks Valued Member J&P Hall Express.
As one of the largest expediting trucking companies in the Southeast, we are very thankful to our loyal customer base for the support we have received over the past 30 years. We believe our success can be attributed to our sense of urgency to each and every customer and treating each shipment as if it was our very own. Our goal is to make doing business with J&P Hall Express as easy as possible! With no hassle and no stress!
With over 130 employees located throughout the state of Georgia, we are well positioned to be your ‘one-stop’ carrier when it comes to your expedited trucking needs. Chances are that you’re not going to find an expedited trucking company with more service options than J&P Hall Express. Our ‘can do’ attitude is something that we are very proud of! We truly have some of the best professionals in the business!
Thanks to you, we continue to grow and expand our coverage area, which now includes regular pickup and delivery service in all or part of GA, TN, AL, FL, NC & SC. And our technology and security products are among the best! Again, we appreciate your support and we hope you consider J&P Hall Express for any of your expedited or LTL trucking transportation needs in the future! jphallexpress.co/
DOL proposes new independent contractor status criteria. Comments are due on October 26. See www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/09/25/2020-21018/independent-contractor-status-under-the-f....
Under the proposed rule there is no carve-out for owner operators or recognition of the historical small business treatment given to contractors who own or lease equipment under the truth in leasing regulations. For over 50 years, federal statutes and regulations have afforded special treatment to owner operators to encourage blue collar entrepreneurship.
The future of the independent contractor model cannot be left to Washington politics or the premise that some “new deal” is necessary to protect blue collar entrepreneurs who choose to operate their own businesses and form the back bone of many segments of the trucking industry.
Independent contractors, small and large carriers, and the shipping industry who use them should make comments and speak out in support of continuation of the independent contractor model under federal rules and regulations across federal agencies.
#Smallbusiness #AEMCA
Now here is a day that gives you a chance to both tell and show the boss what you really think of him or her. And, it is an opportunity to give your boss the appreciation that he or she truly deserves. #aemcaboss #LogisticsBoss
TIA seeks rulemaking to end transaction reporting mandate
The Transportation Intermediaries Association has filed a petition for rulemaking with FMCSA to eliminate the requirements of 49 CFR §371.3(c), which obligates brokers to maintain detailed records on transactions and to make those details available to parties to the transaction upon request. TIA said the proposed modifications and clarifications “would eliminate an outdated regulation that dates back to 1980 that is not applicable to the current marketplace.” FMCSA currently is inviting comments on separate petitions for rulemaking that would require brokers to distribute routinely the records required by 371.3. See Regulatory Update, September 2020.
TIA also is asking FMCSA to develop guidance “on what constitutes a legitimate ‘dispatch service’ and remove unethical and unscrupulous actors from the marketplace.” TIA said it believed that there are many illegal dispatch services that are operating illegally as unlicensed brokers and that FMCSA should prohibit these companies from offering such a service without a license.
FMCSA has yet to publish TIA’s August 4 petition for comment. The petition has been posted in the federal docketing system and is available at www.regulations.gov/docket?D=FMCSA-2020-0194.
FMCSA had denied an exemption application from the OH Dept of Public Safety to modify the skills test requirements for qualified military vets. FMCSA said they didn't provide an alternative to ensure that an equivalent level of safety would be achieved. https://t.co/1nzY1vvye3.
AEMCA Thanks Valued Member J&P Hall Express, as one of the largest expediting trucking companies in the Southeast, we are very thankful to our loyal customer base for the support. Our goal is to make doing business with J&P Hall as easy as possible! https://t.co/H33gVHI4zH
DOL proposes new independent contractor status criteria. Comments are due on October 26. See https://t.co/3fjVsqwnEX.
ICs, all carriers, and the shipping industry who use them should make comments and speak out in support of continuation of the IC model. #Smallbusiness #AEMCA
Now here is a day that gives you a chance to both tell and show the boss what you really think of him or her. And, it is an opportunity to give your boss the appreciation that he or she truly deserves. #AEMCAboss #Logisticsboss
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