WEB ADDRESS DESCRIPTION http://USA.gov The official U.S. gateway to all government information http://www.regulations.gov The U.S. Government web site that makes it easier for you to participate in Federal rulemaking http://business.usa.gov/ Legal and regulatory information for small businesses http://www.factoring.net Business Factoring www.sba.gov U.S. Small Business Administration http://www.epa.gov/sbo/ EPA’s Small Business Ombudsman http://www.smallbiz-enviroweb.org This site can help … Continued
Here’s a list of questions that company drivers will want to ask recruiters before they decide to accept the job: 1. Will I be: Hired employee___ Contract driver___ (A contract driver is usually paid on a percentage basis and taxes are the responsibility of the contract driver. There also must be a contract between the … Continued
How to turn the tables so you can get the information you need before you sign on Turn the tables and interview the interviewer when searching for a carrier to lease with. Here are some questions that may assist with your search: 1. Will you fax me a copy of your lease? Yes or no…it’s … Continued
Consumer Reports, in its October 2003 cover story, offers consumers suggestions for what they can do to prevent identity theft, in addition to information on how thieves zap your ID and what businesses and government could do better to protect your financial information. Identity theft, the fraudulent use of your name and identifying data by … Continued
Road Law attorneys, Jeff McConnell and James Mennella answer questions that will help keep you informed about important legal issues that affect your business. Send questions or comments regarding transportation law to ROAD LAW, 3441 W. Memorial Rd, Suite 4, Oklahoma City, OK, 73134; fax to (888) 588-8983 or contact them through their web site … Continued
“Weekly Tax Tip” is a feature of the OOIDA Web site, designed to help you make decisions critical to the survival of your trucking business. Through April 15, we’ll post frequently asked questions and up-to-date answers, provided by PBS Tax & Bookkeeping Service. If you need additional information, please contact Howard at 1-800-697-5153 or visit … Continued
Lumping Regulations
LOADING AND UNLOADING MOTOR VEHICLES TITLE 49 UNITED STATES CODE (49 U.S.C. §§ 14103 (a) and 14103 (b) Effective July 1, 1980 The Motor Carrier Act of 1980, Section 15, “addresses the problem that some motor carriers and owner-operators have had with being coerced by so-called ‘lumpers’ into paying to have their trucks loaded and … Continued
Owner Operators-A Guide for Working with Brokers
Helpful tools to assist you in your day-to-day business dealings with Brokers! It is important to always remember that there are valuable resources available to assist you in choosing legitimate brokers to do business with. For instance you can check the status of a broker’s authority on the FMCSA website http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov . If you do … Continued
Marking the final phase of the process, residents of 14 states and the District of Columbia can now obtain free copies of their credit reports in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Staff in the OOIDA Business Services Department recommend that truckers check their credit reports every year to make sure all of the … Continued