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The landscape of decisions that effect employers and labor unions has changed in 2018 demonstrated by two cases as outlined below. This article will prove details of the two decisions and discuss how this could effect your business.

Winter is here and unfortunately, so are the weather related concerns which affect the transportation industry. Snow and ice on the roof of moving vehicles is a safety hazard that can lead to citations and fines. Many states have statutes or regulations related to snow and ice on moving vehicles. While not all laws are the same, many states take common approaches to protecting motorists and pedestrians from the possibility of injury or property damage caused by snow and ice that falls from mo...

It is inevitable that a school bus contractor will receive an inquiry from the media after a notable event. Or perhaps a school bus contractor would like to share a good news story with neighbors and the school community. In both instances, knowing how to present your company in the most postive light is critical.

The start of the new school year typically means motorists need to readjust to the big yellow bus back on the road. As a reminder, each year the thrid week in October is reserved for National School Bus Safety Week (NSBSW). This article will provide tools, resources and suggestions contractos can use to help spread the word about the safety benefits of riding a school bus during NSBSW and throughout the rest of the year.

The debate about seats belts on school buses has been shurning for decades. Despite years of debate there is currently no Federal requirment for seat belts on school buses. As a result, several states have elected to establish legislation requiring seat belts on school buses. But, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) currently stands b its commitment to compartmentalization, the current federal requirment, and maintains that is is the most effective method during the eve...

In January of this year Act 43 of 2017 created a new tax witholing obligation for Pennsylvania business. The new law aims to assure that non-residents of Pennsylvania pay their fair share of income tax owed on revenue generated from Pennsylvania based business. The new law aims to assure that non-residents of Pennsylvania pay their fair share of income tax owed on revenue generated from Pennsylvania based businesses.

Many contractors begin services by only providing intrastate operations within their home state. However, contractors are often presented with lucrative opportunities that include providing services outside of their home state. There are a number of additional requirements for a school bus contractor who wishes to provide transportation services across state lines. This article will discuss the requirements needed for a business to begin operations through interstate commerce.