TDLR Alert

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TDLR has published proposed rule changes for Chapter 85, Vehicle Storage Facilities and for Chapter 86, Vehicle Towing and Booting. Both of these proposed rule changes have to do with FEES. It is very important that you read them carefully and submit any comments to TDLR in WRITING before November 17. Comments can be emailed to erule.comments@tdlr.texas.gov. Southwest Tow Operators will be sending you our comments on the proposed changes in the next week. Your input is very important to us and to TDLR. Please take the time to comment in writing. Read more

Alleged Drug Testing Case – Employers X-Mods Could Be Affected

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The Alameda County District Attorney’s office is pursuing fraud charges against an orthopedic surgeon and his office manager for billing six workers’ comp carriers for medical services that it alleges were never provided. Investigators allege that they discovered at least 30,000 fraudulent bills filed for bogus supplemental reports related to drug screenings. Read more

Muchos Cambios Que se Avecinan Para Los de la Industria del Transporte

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El año 2014 es en nuestro espejo retrovisor, hay menos de tres meses que quedan y comenzaremos 2015.

Desafortunadamente, debido principalmente al reglamento de motores diésel de CARB, tenemos muchos clientes de largo plazo que están tomando la decisión de cerrar sus cuentas y retirarse. Sin duda, las regulaciones de CARB han tenido poco o ningún efecto sobre la industria del autotransporte y nuestros miembros – correcto! Read more

Many Changes Ahead for Those in the Trucking Industry

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The 2014 year is in our rear-view mirror, there’s less than three more months left and we will be starting 2015.

Unfortunately, due mostly to CARB diesel engine regulations, we are seeing many long-time clients making the decision to close their accounts and retire. Surely, CARB regulations have had no or little effect on our motor carrier industry and members – right! Read more