Tag Archives: Detention Time

Just When I think the ATA might be Helping Trucking – They go and do this

Posted on May 19, 2011 by

The American Trucking Associations Board of Directors today called on policymakers to respect contracts between carriers and shippers and abandon proposals to interfere in those arrangements. Specifically, the Board voted to oppose efforts at regulating detention time – the time … Continue reading →

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Attention Truckers – Contact Congress to Support Defazio’s Detention Bill

Posted on May 9, 2011 by

Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) introduced a bill, H.R. 756, in the House of Representatives to address the problem of excessive wait times for trucks at shipping and receiving facilities. Otherwise known as “detention time,” this is an issue truckers have continually … Continue reading →

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Bill Introduced Today For Detention Time for Truckers

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Representative Peter DeFazio (OR-4) responded to the concerns of independent truck drivers by introducing legislation to protect drivers and improve the productivity and safety of moving goods by truck. H.R. 756 directs the U.S. Department of Transportation … Continue reading →

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