How does the Surface Transportation Assistance Act protect professional drivers? An employer may not fire, demote or discriminate against a driver who: Refuses to operate a vehicle which doesn’t meet federal, state or local safety regulations Reports a vehicle safety violation to an employer, the DOT or local or state police Reports exposure to significant …
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How does the OSHA law protect truck drivers? A driver may file a complaint to OSH Administration (OSHA) if he/she has been discriminated against by an employer as a result of refusing to perform a job that he/she believes in good faith would expose him/her to an “imminent danger” that could cause serious injury or …
Does a truck driver have the right to refuse an improper load or drive a vehicle that doesn’t meet safety standards? It is the driver’s responsibility to determine whether a truck and a load meet safety standards. Unfortunately, some employers or shippers may not follow the law, and want drivers to drive a truck when …
How does the Surface Transportation Assistance Act protect professional drivers? An employer may not fire, demote or discriminate against a driver who: Refuses to operate a vehicle which doesn’t meet federal, state or local safety regulations Reports a vehicle safety violation to an employer, the DOT or local or state police Reports exposure to significant …
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How does the OSHA law protect truck drivers? A driver may file a complaint to OSH Administration (OSHA) if he/she has been discriminated against by an employer as a result of refusing to perform a job that he/she believes in good faith would expose him/her to an “imminent danger” that could cause serious injury or …
Does a truck driver have the right to refuse an improper load or drive a vehicle that doesn’t meet safety standards? It is the driver’s responsibility to determine whether a truck and a load meet safety standards. Unfortunately, some employers or shippers may not follow the law, and want drivers to drive a truck when …
How does the Surface Transportation Assistance Act protect professional drivers? An employer may not fire, demote or discriminate against a driver who: Refuses to operate a vehicle which doesn’t meet federal, state or local safety regulations Reports a vehicle safety violation to an employer, the DOT or local or state police Reports exposure to significant …
The Surface Transportation Assistance Act (STAA) Read More »
How does the OSHA law protect truck drivers? A driver may file a complaint to OSH Administration (OSHA) if he/she has been discriminated against by an employer as a result of refusing to perform a job that he/she believes in good faith would expose him/her to an “imminent danger” that could cause serious injury or …
Does a truck driver have the right to refuse an improper load or drive a vehicle that doesn’t meet safety standards? It is the driver’s responsibility to determine whether a truck and a load meet safety standards. Unfortunately, some employers or shippers may not follow the law, and want drivers to drive a truck when …
