ABS ECU. This is exactly how it was determined that the root cause of the problem was too large of a voltage drop going to the rear trailer’s ECU. Simply minimizing cable lengths and ensuring all contact points are free of corrosion will solve the problem. Call Lite-Check at 1-800-343-8579
if we can help you out with your advanced diagnostic testing needs.
CGWG DEFENDS EMPLOYERS IN WAGE AND HOUR LITIGATION
experience in defending employers in wage and hour lawsuits. Please contact the labor and employment attorneys at Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon & Galchus, P.C. with questions. Call 501-371-9999 or visit
www.CGWG.com for more information.
RMS HIRES EVAN LONG AS TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS MANAGER
contagious. It’s easy to see the down- side of trucking right now. However, without forgetting the fundamentals of the industry, Evan is committed to equipping companies to thrive and progress through these ever-changing regulations.” RMS is the Claims and Risk
Management division of Burnett Insurance Corporation.
PIVOTAL LNG EXPANDS NETWORK
As an economic and environmen- Misclassification of employees as
independent contractors and misappli- cation of employee exemption can result in expensive litigation and significant liability for employers. The number of lawsuits filed in federal court alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has increased more than 300 percent since 2000. The ongoing proliferation of wage and hour litigation means that employers must take steps now to avoid liability, including the implementation of compliant policies and practices. In addition to employee misclas-
sification, other FLSA issues that land employers in hot water include over- time pay, training time, meal breaks and off-the-clock work. Of growing concern is the phenomenon of non- exempt employees who have the ability to remotely access their work, or receive or send work-related emails or com- munications on mobile devices outside of regular working hours. Is this time compensable? Most likely. Now is the time to consult with
legal counsel regarding preventive measures to avoid wage and hour litigation and liability. Hopefully, any problems can be resolved prior to litigation. In the unfortunate event that litigation or threatened litigation exists, CGWG attorneys have extensive
ARKANSAS TRUCKING REPORT | Issue 1 2015 Retention Management Services
is pleased to announce the addition of Evan Long as their Transportation Solutions Manager. Long will head up the implementation and promotion of RoadWorthy, Infinit-i, Tenstreet, and other Risk Management tools, to help carriers build a strong foundation of three essential components: Screening - Training - Compliance. Utilizing these web-based pro-
grams, along with Drug & Alcohol Screening Solutions, Progressive Log Audit programs, and Monthly Driver Report Cards, Long says, “I hope to be a driving force in helping carriers create a positive culture. With all the changes we’ve seen in FMCSA initiatives, ‘busi- ness as usual’ is no longer an option. I’m excited to partner with trucking companies of all sizes, to successfully navigate the ups and downs of hiring and keeping qualified drivers, all while maintaining the day-to-day responsi- bilities that come with building a suc- cessful business.” President Terry Burnett says,
“Evan’s passion for methodically and effectively equipping our customers is
tally friendly fueling alternative, natural gas is transforming the nation’s energy landscape and Pivotal LNG is leading the way by supplying liquefied natural gas (LNG) to its customers. A wholly owned subsidiary of AGL Resources Inc. (NYSE: GAS), Pivotal LNG provides flexible, cost-effective LNG solutions, including firm and interruptible LNG supply, flexible contract structures and pricing alternatives. Pivotal LNG is committed to pro-
viding LNG 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. With our fleet of cryogenic tank- ers, we have the capability to deliver LNG directly to your specific fuel- ing location. Pivotal LNG and AGL Resources, Inc. operate a network of LNG production facilities in the south- eastern United States. These facilities have the capacity to produce 540,000 LNG-gallons per day and the ability to store more than 94 million LNG- gallons. Recently, we announced the expansion of our network of LNG pro- duction facilities with the construction of a new facility in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville facility is expected to be operational in 2016, enabling Pivotal LNG to more efficiently serve the truck- ing, marine and other high-horsepower markets in Florida. Please contact us at 713-300-5116 or
info@PivotalLNG.com to customize a LNG solution that meets your specific needs. ATR
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