I have read all of your comments and I think we are all missing something, If your vehicle is a tool required for you to do your job and there is no way to complete your job with out it than it is my understanding of federal regulations that your employer is required to pay all of your travel time.
If Dan stated that this company is in a dispute with the state, that must mean the state recognizes their is a definite problem that must be addressed. Dan I am curious about what the outcome of events will be please keep us posted.