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(7 articles)2026 Elections Threaten Trucking Contractor Rules from Both Parties
The trucking industry faces unprecedented political uncertainty as both Republican and Democratic parties shift toward stricter workforce classification rules, eliminating the traditional partisan div
How Labor Policy and Geopolitics Are Reshaping Parcel Delivery
Political and policy dynamics are increasingly determining competitive outcomes in parcel delivery, overshadowing traditional operational metrics like speed and cost. Labor regulation through initiati
New Jersey ABC Test for Contractors Now Live: What Truckers Need to Know
New Jersey's independent contractor regulation, which codifies the ABC test for determining worker classification, became effective this week after last-minute concerns about delays were resolved. The
Supreme Court Jolts Chicago Logistics With Labor Ruling
A significant Supreme Court ruling has created immediate uncertainty for Chicago's logistics and transportation sector, one of the nation's largest hubs for warehousing, last-mile delivery, and freigh
New Jersey Sues Amazon Over DSP Monopsony Practices
New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has filed a groundbreaking antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, challenging the structural dynamics of its Delivery Service Partner (DSP) program. The suit
NYC Delivery Protection Act: Amazon DSP Battle Enters Amendment Phase
New York City's Delivery Protection Act (Intro 518) has entered a critical behind-the-scenes amendment phase following April public hearings, despite appearing dormant on the City Council calendar. Th
Walmart Pays $13M Settlement Over Spark Driver Pay Violations
Walmart has agreed to a $13.3 million settlement with Texas authorities resolving allegations that the company systematically misled Spark Driver independent contractors about compensation. The settle