Transport Topics
Court Upholds Independent Contractor Status in Massachusetts Case
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A federal court ruled that Massachusetts courier drivers are independent contractors, turning away a bid by the state to classify the workers as employees.
Record Job Openings Bolster Optimism About Economy
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The U.S. labor market has tilted sharply toward job hunters as unfilled openings hit a record high in May, reinforcing signs of corporate optimism about the economy's prospects.
Permits for Drones Soar Even as FAA Develops Rules
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The Federal Aviation Administration is issuing permits for the commercial use of drones at a rate of about 250 a month as it tries to meet the growing demand for unmanned aircraft while it develops rules for their use.
International WorkStar With Cummins Engine Now in Production
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International Trucks has begun production of the WorkStar vocational truck available with a Cummins ISB6.7 engine as an option.
Coming July 15: LiveOnWeb Focus on 2015 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers, Capacity Issue
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Our July 15 LiveOnWeb program will be dedicated to an analysis of the 2015 Transport Topics Top 100 For-Hire Carriers rankings and a discussion of capacity issues. Watch a video preview.
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