In 1887, Congress passed the Interstate Commerce Act, making the railroads the first industry subject to federal regulation. Legislators designed the law, which established a five-member enforcement ...
Beginning today, FreightWaves will publish articles under the "Flashback Friday" banner. The articles will look back at various aspects of the transportation industry's history. If there are topics ...
The Motor Carrier Act (MCA) exempts drivers of large vehicles and their helpers as well as loaders and mechanics from federal overtime compensation requirements if such employees fall under the ...
A contentious farm bill debate is happening over the balance between state sovereignty and the need for a unified national policy. While Sid Miller champions the cause of state autonomy in a recent op ...
On May 28, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Flower Foods, Inc. v. Brock, clarifying the scope of ...
In 1887, Congress passed the Interstate Commerce Act, making the railroads the first industry subject to federal regulation. Legislators designed the law, which established a five-member enforcement ...