LEGAL SERVICES

TRM provides general transportation legal services by an in-house counsel who specializes in Trucking and Transportation laws. The laws governing transportation are quite complex and transportation companies require competent advice when it comes to compliance and implementation of legal business practices. Transportation litigation presents unique legal and social scenarios beyond the more simplistic case. When legal counsel is presented with a trucking case, it is imperative that such counsel immediately adjust any "common" litigation strategy to take into account specialized regulations and social risks. 

Regulatory matters including litigation and claims with the U.S. Department Of Transportation (USDOT) and other regulatory agencies;  

• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) 

• Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) 

• California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) 

• California Department of Labor (DOL) 

• Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) 

• Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) 

• Workers' Compensation Appeals Board 

• Economic Development Department (EDD) 

• California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

We  also help out transportation clients' work with the day-to-day legal, business and strategic issues involved in this complex and highly competitive field to ensure that our clients effectively deal with both federal and state issues related to:

• Procedures and policies 

• Regulatory compliance 

• Negotiations and transactions with other companies 

• Drafting form contracts and sales agreements 

• Independent contractor contracts 

• Vehicle lease agreements 

• Alliances, mergers, and asset transfers 

• Corporate paperwork 

• Addressing bylaw issues 

• Litigation 

• Department of Labor issues 

• Independent contractor worker classification 

• Contract disputes

We have worked for many clients for years to address issues as they arise in the best possible way; in every case, we seek to address the immediate and long-term business operational needs at hand. This long-view approach has helped hundreds of clients, and we are ready to apply it to your needs.