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Together for Safer Roads Honors Visionaries in Road Safety
New York, NY… Together for Safer Roads (TSR), a leading international NGO focused on building cross-sector partnerships to enhance fleet trucking safety, announced the distinguished recipients of the 2024 Annual Global Vision Zero Awards. These awards recognize outstanding individuals and organizations working to make our roads safer for all.
Robin Hutcheson, former Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will receive the Global Vision Zero Leadership Award. Jim Olson, former Vice President of Safety at Republic Services, will be honored with this year’s Lenin Fierro Vision Zero Fleet Advocacy Award. The honors were presented at Together for Safer Roads’ Member Reception in New York City on October 29, 2024. Following the event, on October 30, the annual Vision Zero Fleet Safety Forum took place in Queens, NY.
Robin Hutcheson served as the FMSCA Administrator between 2022 and 2024, leading research and regulatory administration of more than 1,200 employees. Previously, she was the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy for the U.S. DOT, where her work included spearheading the development of the National Roadway Safety Strategy and orchestrating the policy adoption of zero fatalities on the nation's roadways. She also developed key components of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. In addition to receiving the Global Vision Zero Leadership Award, Robin delivered the keynote address at the Vision Zero Fleet Safety Forum.
Jim Olson's career spans over 30 years in road safety and environmental excellence, including the last 24 as the Vice President of Safety at Republic Services. Throughout his career, he has exhibited authentic leadership, inspiring others to build dynamic cultures that prioritize honesty, dedication, and a passion for saving lives on our nation's roadways. Jim is a longtime chair of the Grand Canyon Chapter of the American Red Cross, the Safety Committee Chair Emeritus of the National Waste & Recycling Association, and served on the Board of Directors of Together for Safer Roads for almost a decade. Recently retired from Republic Services, he is embarking on his next chapter in safety, leadership, and community engagement. The award being presented to him is named in honor of the late Lenin Fierro, a former NYC DCAS employee and long-time safety advocate. It is given annually to an individual whose leadership, positivity, and personal dedication transforms organizations and helps them drive towards Vision Zero.
“We are thrilled to honor Robin Hutcheson and Jim Olson, whose important work has resulted in significant progress in road and fleet safety, reflecting our organization’s mission to create safer roads for all,” said Peter Goldwasser, Executive Director of Together for Safer Roads. “Their careers demonstrate the importance and impact of dedicated leadership as we strive to create safer fleets and save lives.”
Robin Hutcheson commented, “Receiving the Global Vision Zero Leadership Award is a great honor and I thank all my colleagues who share the commitment to road safety. I am excited to join Together for Safer Roads and all safety partners to increase momentum to save lives on our roads”.
Jim Olson reflected, “I’m very proud to receive the Lenin Fierro Vision Zero Fleet Advocacy Award and be part of this incredible group dedicated to Vision Zero. The impact we have demonstrates the exponential power of collaboration as we work to make roads safer for all.”
This year's annual Vision Zero Fleet Safety Forum, in partnership with New York City Department of Administrative Services (DCAS), took place on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024, from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm EDT, at the Queens Theater, 14 United Nations Avenue South, Queens, NY 11368. The forum brought together 500+ leading officials from across the fleet safety industry, including key stakeholders from the public and private sectors, government officials, innovative safety technology companies, policy experts, and road safety advocates. The event featured keynote speeches, panel discussions, breakout sessions, and opportunities for networking.
Nationwide Injunction Pauses Jan. 1 Corporate Transparency Act Compliance Deadline
By Rebecca Oyler, PMTA
Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Filings On Hold For Now
On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), citing concerns about its constitutionality and its significant burden on small businesses. The ruling, part of Texas Top Cop Shop v. Garland, highlighted the act’s potential overreach into areas traditionally regulated by states, posing broader questions about federal authority.
The CTA, enacted in 2021 to combat financial crimes, requires businesses to disclose beneficial ownership information (BOI) to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). However, compliance costs—estimated to exceed $22 billion in the first year—prompted legal challenges. The plaintiffs argued that the act violated First and Fourth Amendment rights by mandating extensive data disclosures from approximately 32.6 million business.
Judge Amos Mazzant’s decision blocks enforcement nationwide.
For businesses, this means the January 1, 2025, compliance deadline is on hold. Those business that have not filed their BOI reports are not currently required to do so, but this may change depending on future rulings or policy shifts. Uncertainty remains as the decision is likely to be appealed.
PMTA will continue monitoring developments and provide members with updates on potential implications.
Sen. Rosemary Brown introduces Near Zero Emission Truck Incentive Program
By Rebecca Oyler, PMTA
A practical solution to reduce emissions quickly, effectively, and practically
On Friday, November 15, Pennsylvania state Senator Rosemary Brown (R-40) introduced Senate Bill 1348, offering a practical and cost-effective strategy to reduce truck emissions without imposing costly mandates. Implementing a solution proposed by the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (PMTA), the bill provides a means to incentivize the replacement of older diesel trucks with "near-zero emission" models manufactured after 2010.
The bill creates the Near Zero Emission Truck Incentive Program, providing state grants funded through federal pollution reduction allocations. These grants would help trucking companies offset the cost of purchasing new or newer diesel trucks.
Diesel trucks manufactured after 2010 qualify as “near zero” because they are significantly cleaner than their older counterparts. This is due to their compliance with EPA's stringent diesel emissions standards and advanced emission-control technologies like diesel particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction systems. Compared to pre-2010 models, these trucks reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by approximately 90% and particulate matter (PM) emissions by about 95%.
Grants would be available for 12% of the purchase price for new trucks and up to $5,000 for used trucks.
Key Highlights:
Immediate Emissions Reductions: By retiring pre-2010 trucks, the program delivers tangible environmental benefits.
Economic Feasibility: The plan avoids unrealistic electric mandates, making upgrades attainable for businesses of all sizes.
Broad Legislative Support: Sponsored by Sen. Brown and backed by bipartisan co-sponsors, the bill prioritizes both environmental and economic sustainability.
Industry-Driven Advocacy: PMTA advocates for practical solutions that align environmental goals with the realities of Pennsylvania’s trucking industry.
Alongside emissions reductions, the safety advantages of newer trucks are also a significant benefit of encouraging the replacement of older trucks. Trucks manufactured after 2010 are required to meet stricter federal safety regulations and often include enhanced safety systems and advanced designs, leading to immediate safety improvements.
Though the 2023-24 legislative session expires at the end of the year, SB 1348 is expected to be reintroduced in the new legislative session in the new year. It represents a win-win for emissions reduction and operational viability for Pennsylvania trucking companies, leveraging federal resources to modernize fleets and leads the way to lower emissions in the trucking industry in a way that’s economical, effective, and practical.
Human Trafficking Awareness Month
By The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, an annual observance aimed at educating the public on this form of modern-day slavery. An $150 billion enterprise, it occurs in every region of the world, including Pennsylvania.
According to the United Nations, human trafficking is when people are forced, tricked, or deceived into being moved, transferred, or hidden in order to be exploited for profit.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's goal is to operate a roadway that gets customers safely to their destinations. With more than 550,000 daily travelers moving across our 565+ mile system, our role in interstate transportation means we not only have a responsibility to act, but the ability to make a significant impact through education. Commercial drivers are a critical part of that connection.
Since 2019, commercial traffic on the PA Turnpike has grown 15%. More drivers mean additional opportunities to help stop this reprehensible crime in its tracks. Truckers Against Trafficking, one of our intra-agency and statewide partners, provides training and shares vital information in the industry. According to its 2022 Impact Survey, 992 of 13,600 professional truck drivers surveyed said they’ve seen at least 3,044 incidents of sex trafficking within the last three years.
One of the biggest myths surrounding human trafficking is that it happens to poorly educated people living in other countries.
The Pennsylvania Alliance Against Trafficking in Humans, Route 15 (PAATH 15), another intra-agency partner, noted 85% of trafficking survivors are U.S. citizens, with 25% under 18.
Men, women and children of all ages, from all backgrounds, can be exploited for sexual activity, forced labor or situations involving multiple forms of abuse.
So, what should drivers watch for as they travel the PA Turnpike, and other roads?
Signs can include:
* An individual accompanied by someone who appears unrelated yet controlling. Interactions may not appear consensual or use force (shoving, pulling, pinching.)
* Limited eye contact or deferring to another person to speak for them.
* Visible injuries, bald patches or bruises.
* Appearing disoriented, ill, or with poor hygiene (physical, dental, etc.)
* Looking younger than their stated age; they may be tattooed or branded, particularly on the neck, arms and hands.
* Dressing inappropriately for the weather (no coat in snowy weather, baggy, long-sleeved clothes on hot days.)
* Giving evasive answers when asked where they are going or where they are from.
It’s important to note some victims don’t display these signs. If something seems “off” about the interactions between an individual and those with them, don’t ignore those feelings. Report suspected trafficking and abuse by dialing 911, *11 on the PA Turnpike, or the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.
Our employees, leaders, maintenance, and Traffic Operations Center (TOC) staff receive Pennsylvania State Police-led training to recognize and appropriately respond to human trafficking reports. Quarterly information sessions from organizations directly involved with victim rescue – including the YWCA Greater Harrisburg and PAATH 15 – are available to our more than 1,400 employees statewide.
Beyond making the call, PA Turnpike travelers can also pay attention to educational resources along the system. Each PA Turnpike service plaza has rack cards in English and Spanish offering resources and tips, including the universal hand signal trafficking victims can use to signal for help (see box.) In service plaza bathrooms, stickers on each mirror provide information that can make reporting suspected trafficking easier.
A series of 85 road signs in emergency pull-off areas and service plaza entrances urge motorists to “call *11 to report human trafficking.”
The hotline, staffed around the clock by our duty officers, can help in a variety of emergencies, including immediately relaying suspected trafficking reports to state police.
As a result, change is taking root. Pennsylvania courts recently announced a 41% decrease in human trafficking offenses statewide from 2021 to 2022, with 809 offenses charged statewide over the last five years.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is committed to raising awareness, enhancing statewide partnerships and providing information that helps survivors find a way home. By acting together, we can offer help – and hope – to those still in trafficking’s grasp.
OOIDA Statement on USDOT Nominee
Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) President Todd Spencer issued the following statement regarding the nomination of former Representative Sean Duffy (R-WI) to be U.S. Secretary of Transportation.
“OOIDA and the 150,000 small business truckers we represent congratulate Representative Sean Duffy on his nomination as Secretary of Transportation. We look forward to working with him in advancing the priorities of small business truckers across America, including expanding truck parking, fighting freight fraud, and rolling back unnecessary regulations. We encourage a swift confirmation in the Senate and look forward to working with the new administration.” - OOIDA President Todd Spencer
NOTE: When in Congress, Representative Duffy supported an effort by OOIDA <https://usw2.nyl.as/t1/36/1f3r2312yxsme4lapxn1xqjo9/0/99bf619e5139b9fb37301684cc1fa9f625e820199384a91543f635f3c8c546ad> to allow small business truckers with a strong safety record an exemption from the onerous Electronic Logging Device mandate issued by the USDOT.
More Resources
* OOIDA on truck parking https://usw2.nyl.as/t1/36/1f3r2312yxsme4lapxn1xqjo9/1/aebf8c42935042f212bffb1cbeb1e80e5e58b1809d679f855491cbc57dc105c8
* OOIDA on freight fraud<https://usw2.nyl.as/t1/36/1f3r2312yxsme4lapxn1xqjo9/2/92b2fff96c703ff23962a4896414517212d1d3c236d078bf93624fcaa2456612>
*OOIDA on unnecessary regulations<https://usw2.nyl.as/t1/36/1f3r2312yxsme4lapxn1xqjo9/3/549061692f79ff544fd7e0a992edbec27e8bf62b8b50550f722b7d7fd8b44115>
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association<https://usw2.nyl.as/t1/36/1f3r2312yxsme4lapxn1xqjo9/4/3274be038f5dd6a9395362bf8bd4c0c05b3f1b6cbdc32325971f38f4dce51748> is the largest national trade association representing the interests of small-business trucking professionals and professional truck drivers. The Association currently has more than 150,000 members nationwide in all fifty states that collectively own and operate more than 240,000 individual heavy-duty trucks. OOIDA’s mission is to promote and protect the interests of its members on any issues that might impact their economic well-being, working conditions, and the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles on our nation’s highways. OOIDA was established in 1973 and is headquartered in the greater Kansas City, Mo. area
DOE Grant Supports Bridgestone Innovation for Non-fossil-based Synthetic Rubber
NASHVILLE, TN… Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) announced that it received a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office. Bridgestone will design, build and operate a pilot plant that will advance an innovative, potentially more sustainable and cost-effective approach to obtaining butadiene from ethanol. The project will evaluate the economic and commercial viability, as well as the carbon footprint, of converting ethanol to butadiene.
The company plans to utilize the butadiene produced to further study and confirm the potential use as a feedstock for raw materials in Bridgestone tires.
“Projects like this will help advance the science and technologies necessary to make the industry more sustainable, placing our engineers and scientists at the forefront of potentially revolutionizing how tire makers obtain butadiene in a more nature-positive way,” said Dr. Mark Smale, Bridgestone Executive Director of Core Polymer Science. “We are very excited about this project and the innovative new process, and very appreciative of the DOE’s support.”
The DOE grant was awarded due to the project’s aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and moving the nation closer to a net-zero economy.
Bridgestone has partnered with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, or PNNL, for this project. The process will utilize and scale an innovative and proprietary catalyst system originally developed by PNNL and further co-developed through research activities with Bridgestone. It is this unique catalyst combined with Bridgestone’s innovative process engineering that holds the promise of establishing a commercially viable new way of thermochemically converting ethanol to butadiene.
Butadiene is a key ingredient in tires today and typically represents the No. 1 ingredient (by volume) in synthetic rubber that is derived from fossil fuels. The goal of this project is to assess, and hopefully prove, the economic viability of deriving butadiene from ethanol conversion versus fossil fuel conversion. If the economics prove viable, then low carbon intensity ethanol (or ethanol derived from bio-based or recycled materials) could replace the use of fossil fuels in the process to obtain butadiene.
The project officially starts this month and will span at least three years:
* Year 1 – Design of the pilot plant
* Year 2 – Build the pilot plant (Akron, Ohio)
* Year 3 – Staff and operate the pilot plant
This project is the latest example and tangible proof of Bridgestone efforts to pioneer sustainable solutions and live out its E8 Commitment in the areas of “Ecology,” “Energy” and “Efficiency.”
This innovative new process could represent a major step forward for Bridgestone as it progresses along its sustainability journey, advancing toward Bridgestone’s goal of using 100% sustainable raw materials in its tires globally by 2050.
ABF, Ruan, Rush, and Thermo King Shine as 2024 Inductees of the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame
KANSAS CITY, MO… The American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) welcomed four trailblazing pioneers into the 2024 American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame on Oct. 23 at ATHS headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri.
The new Hall of Fame inductees include:
1. Robert A. Young Jr., ABF (acceptance by Judy McReynolds, President and CEO of ArcBest)
2. John Ruan, Ruan Transportation (acceptance by Chief Operating Officer Jeff Harpole and team)
3. Marvin Rush, Rush Enterprises (acceptance by CEO Rusty Rush, family, and team)
4. Frederick McKinley Jones, Thermo King (acceptance by CEO Mike Kahn and team)
Tom Mullen, Chair of the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame, was moved by the stories shared by each honoree. “This is our fourth class of inductees, and it was a huge success,” said Mullen. “Today’s induction set a new level for the importance and significance of the Hall of Fame. We had a wonderful cross-section of inductees, from a true inventor in Thermo King’s Fred Jones and ABF founder Robert Young, to the rags-to-riches journey of John Ruan, who grew from one dump truck to a 6,000-employee enterprise. Then we have Rush Enterprises, which began with a single small pickup dealership in 1965 and has grown into an international distribution system, led by the ‘larger-than-life’ Marvin Rush,” added Senior Hall of Fame Advisor Stu MacKay.
“We wish to thank everyone who joined us, those who brought trucks to share, and our supporters who all made this experience memorable,” said ATHS Executive Director John Gravley. “In addition to our inductees, ATHS honored its own award recipients, including the 75-Year Company Achievement Award winners: Kenworth Sales, Ruan Transportation Systems, and Thermo King. Rush Enterprises received the 50-Year Company Achievement Award, and ATHS’s own Stuart MacKay was recognized with the Golden Achievement Award.”
Mullen concluded, “Every year adds another layer of accomplishments that strengthens our mission: ‘To preserve the history of trucks, the trucking industry, and its pioneers.’ That’s what we’re truly achieving.”
Thank you to event sponsors: Hagerty and Women in Trucking.
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 1.2% in October
Washington , DC… Trucking activity in the United States rose modestly in October, according to the American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index, the third increase since July.
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“The slow, and choppy, climb off of the bottom continued in October,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. “Since hitting a low in January of this year, tonnage is up a total of 3%, plus the index is up sequentially in three of the last four months. No doubt the freight market has improved – albeit slowly – over the course of the year.”
In October, the ATA advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index equaled 114.6 compared with 113.3 in September. The index, which is based on 2015 as 100, equaled the reading from the same month last year.
The not seasonally adjusted index, which calculates raw changes in tonnage hauled equaled 121.3 in October, 8.6% above September.
The seasonally adjusted increase follows a decline in September, which was revised up slightly from the October 22 press release.
Trucking serves as a barometer of the U.S. economy, representing 72.6% of tonnage carried by all modes of domestic freight transportation, including manufactured and retail goods. Trucks hauled 11.46 billion tons of freight in 2022. Motor carriers collected $940.8 billion, or 80.7% of total revenue earned by all transport modes.
Both indices are dominated by contract freight, as opposed to traditional spot market freight. The tonnage index is calculated on surveys from its membership and has been doing so since the 1970s. This is a preliminary figure and subject to change in the final report issued around the 5th day of each month. The report includes month-to-month and year-over-year results, relevant economic comparisons, and key financial indicators.
ATA Comments on Labor Nominee Chavez-DeRemer
Washington , DC… American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear released the following statement on the nomination of Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to be U.S. Labor Secretary:
“We look forward to a thorough vetting and confirmation process for Lori Chavez-DeRemer, particularly on her past positions in Congress on the PRO Act and independent contractors. These anti-trucking policies undermine our essential workforce, threaten the right of independent truckers to choose their own career path, and impede the efficiency of the supply chain. The 8.5 million men and women who work in our industry are the heartbeat of the nation, and we reserve our support for Chavez-DeRemer's nomination until we receive greater clarity from her on these issues that are so vital to our workforce."
Announcement of Liability Reform Package in Pennsylvania House of Representatives
By Rebecca Oyler, PMTA
These bills are an important step toward stopping lawsuit abuse against trucking companies
The Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (PMTA) applauded today’s announcement of a liability reform package announced by Representative Torren Ecker and other members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. With today’s announcement, Pennsylvania joins the list of states where similar common-sense reform bills have been introduced to address abusive litigation practices that target the trucking industry.
“Trucking companies are often the target of unfair and abusive litigation practices that threaten truckers’ livelihoods, put small businesses at risk, and threaten our supply chain,” said Rebecca Oyler, PMTA’s President & CEO. “We commend the sponsors of these bills for recognizing the harm that lawsuit abuse does to Pennsylvania’s economy and to residents who pay higher costs for the goods they buy every day. Now’s the time to ensure that balance and fairness drive litigation outcomes, not profits.”
Pennsylvania’s economy depends on the trucking industry to transport goods from farm to factory, warehouse to store, and producer to consumer. There are almost 70,000 trucking companies located in the Commonwealth. These companies, which are primarily small, locally owned businesses, hire 341,000 workers in Pennsylvania, or one in every 15 employees.
These companies operate against the backdrop of one of the worst judicial hellholes in the nation, according to the American Tort Reform Foundation. Pennsylvania’s reputation as a center for lawsuit abuse and excessive jury awards makes the state unfriendly for business, resulting in lost economic activity and increased costs for businesses. In the trucking sector, a single lawsuit could mean bankruptcy for a small trucking company. And abusive legal practices increase costs across the supply chain for producers and consumers.
The legislative package includes:
Introduction of seatbelt evidence – Even though seatbelts are legally required for front seat occupants and children in Pennsylvania, the Commonwealth’s law is inconsistent in that it prohibits motor carriers from defending themselves in court with evidence that a plaintiff was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. A plaintiff’s own negligence in choosing not to wear a safety belt should be and is probative evidence to present the full facts of a particular incident – including how injuries occurred. This legislation makes Pennsylvania’s law consistent by allowing for the introduction into evidence of a lack of seat belt use in an automobile personal injury lawsuit.
Regulating third-party litigation funding to protect consumers – Also known as “lawsuit lending,” third-party litigation funding occurs when disinterested, third-party lenders– often out-of-state investment firms with billion-dollar portfolios – front the cost of lawsuits with an agreement that the plaintiff will repay the lender with interest on the verdict or settlement. This form of “jackpot justice” takes advantage of a plaintiff’s suffering as an investment vehicle they hope will bring windfall profits. It also incentivizes plaintiffs to pursue outsized verdicts in order to repay their loan, making it harder to reach reasonable settlements. Third-party funder information is not required to be provided to the defense. This bill requires third-party litigation funders to register with the Department of Insurance in order to do business in Pennsylvania and provide disclosure to all parties in order to protect injured plaintiffs from unfair business practices.
Amend the personal jurisdiction consent statute for out-of-state corporations – Under state law, an out-of-state corporation is subject to personal jurisdiction in Pennsylvania for cause of action that arises completely in another state, simply by registering to do business in the Commonwealth. Pennsylvania is the only state in the nation that has this onerous requirement as a condition of doing business. This legislation amends the statute to omit consent to jurisdiction or, in the alternative, to limit jurisdiction to those causes of action arising within Pennsylvania as a result of the actions of the business within the Commonwealth.
Cap Contingency Fees - Limiting exorbitant profiteering by plaintiff’s attorneys will maximize recoveries for truly injured plaintiffs while discouraging frivolous lawsuit filings by less scrupulous attorneys. This proposal would implement a sliding scale of continency fees: 33.3% of the first $100,000 in verdict; 25% of the subsequent $500,000; 15% of the remainder of verdict awards (i.e., above $600,000).
Fair Share Repair Act (HB 2390) – Over the years, activist judges have chipped away at the tenants of the Fair Share Act, limiting its scope and expanding liability in the Commonwealth. This bill will restore the Fair Share Act to its original, equitable, and carefully balanced original meaning, ensuring that trucking companies are not unfairly and disproportionately targeted.
Constitutional Amendment to remove exclusive jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court over the practice of law and related areas (HB 1124) – The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has exercised its vast control over litigation through its assertion of exclusive constitutional authority of all judicial proceedings. This has effectively blocked the policymaking branches of government from establishing policy in many important areas such as venue. This proposed Constitutional Amendment would remove from Article V the exclusive authority of the Supreme Court over power to prescribe general rules governing practices, procedure, and the conduct of all courts and the practice of law. While the Supreme Court would retain their powers in the absence of legislation, the General Assembly would gain power to pass laws governing any of these subjects.
Other bills in the package address the following issues:
* Restoring fairness to medical malpractice by restoring venue to the county where the alleged injury occurred
* Strengthening statutory confidentiality protections for peer review to provide healthcare providers and facilities with clear guidance regarding confidentiality
* Limiting website accessibility litigation by requiring a 60-day safe harbor for website owners to cure an accessibility issue before a lawsuit can be filed
“We look forward to discussing with the General Assembly the many benefits to the trucking industry and to the Commonwealth of restoring fairness, balance, and transparency to our judicial system,” said Oyler. “This package of bills gives us the opportunity to do just that.”
Introducing Truckstop’s Risk Factors Advanced
In recognition of International Fraud Awareness Week (Nov. 17-23), Truckstop introduced Risk Factors Advanced, the ideal carrier vetting solution that serves as the first line of defense for a growing enterprise business that requires more automation and sophistication.
Previously announced Risk Factors Essentials, combines Truckstop’s vast proprietary, licensed, and public data to equip brokers with information to help combat fraud and mitigate risk—right into their workflow. Brokers may now go from spending precious time checking a myriad of different tools and screens to a single click that quickly helps inform high-quality carrier decisions.
In addition to the benefits of Risk Factors Essentials, Risk Factors Advanced is designed to help brokers:
Reduce inbox risk with sender email address verification using Truckstop’s ID Verification
Know if a carrier meets their RMIS certification requirements in seconds with Truckstop’s RMIS™ (the freight industry leader in carrier onboarding and monitoring) certification status in Risk Factors
Get enhanced protection within their monitored network by tapping into Risk Factors data to detect risk across the entire network of RMIS monitored carriers
Improve sales and compliance collaboration by sending a carrier profile to their compliance team for additional review with a single click
“We continue to support brokers with new innovations in their high-stakes environment—from pre-vetting and onboarding to continuous monitoring,” said Lisa Haubenstock, vice president of product, risk & compliance solutions, Truckstop. “Risk Factors Advanced is a comprehensive, fast, and easy-to-use solution designed to help take the guesswork out of spotting potential risks and mitigating fraud to allow brokers to better protect their businesses.”
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