The EEOC has sued Texas trucking company Trancasa USA, alleging the carrier refused to hire older truck drivers because its liability insurance policy excluded drivers over 65 and imposed tougher driving-record requirements on applicants over 60. The federal lawsuit could have implications for motor carriers relying on insurer age restrictions when hiring drivers.
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Bill Would Make Staged Semi-Truck Crashes a Federal Crime, Carrying Up to 20 Years in Prison
A federal proposal would make deliberately staging a crash with a semi truck or other commercial vehicle a federal crime, carrying penalties of up to 20 years in prison.
Dashcam Exposes Driver Who Brake-Checked Semi, Blamed Trucker and Filed Insurance Claim
SAN JOSE, Calif| A California driver’s decision to repeatedly brake-check a semi-truck ultimately resulted in criminal convictions, jail time and thousands of dollars in restitution after dashcam footage helped investigators determine what actually happened. The case comes as lawmakers in Washington are considering legislation that would create specific federal criminal penalties for intentionally staging crashesContinueContinue reading “Dashcam Exposes Driver Who Brake-Checked Semi, Blamed Trucker and Filed Insurance Claim”