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U.S. DOT Proposes Rule to Ban Hand-Held Cell Phone Use for Commercial Truck and Bus Drivers

12.17.2010 - WASHINGTON -- As part of its campaign to put an end to the practice of distracted driving, the U.S. Department of Transportation today proposed a new safety regulation that would specifically prohibit interstate commercial truck and bus drivers from using hand-held cell phones while operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). Read More
Results on Motions to Dismiss ABF's Case
12.16.2010 - Following the December 16 hearing on motions to dismiss ABF’s case for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, Judge Wright has granted the motions to dismiss. We are disappointed in this outcome and continue to believe that our November 1 lawsuit is strong. We are reviewing the Court’s ruling and considering next steps including possibly an appeal of the decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. visit www.ABFLegalAction.com for updates as we proceed in our legal actions concerning the National Master Freight Agreement (NMFA).
YRC Change of Operations 
11.15.2010 - In a letter dated November 12th, 2010, addressed to Mr. James P. Hoffa, from YRC Vice President Lamar Beinhower requesting for a "Change of Operations" (COO). The purpose outlined in the COO request is "economic conditions  we are currently experiencing".  Follow this pdf link to read the full report, courtesy of TruckingBoards.Com.
No COLA For YRC Teamsters - How Members May be Affected
In the recent concessions made by Teamster employees at Yellow Roadway, the cost of living allowance was ruled out during negotiations between YRCW and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT).
If inflation or even worse, hyper inflation were to disrupt the US economy, this would be staggering to Teamster employees with no COLA built into the recent concessions. Union employees would be looking at an estimated $2,500.00 to $5,000.00 dollars a year in added living expenses if Bernanke's QE2 should fail and inflation were to kick in. Read More
Summary of ABF Lawsuit
On November 1, 2010, ABF Freight System, Inc. filed a lawsuit against the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) and various other parties, in the federal District Court for the Western District of Arkansas, where ABF has its home office. The lawsuit claims that the IBT and other parties violated the National Master Freight Agreement (NMFA). Read More
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