The Port of Long Beach is working closely with the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services to protect the well-being of the Port and industry workforce, according to this article on…
In an article written by James Jaillet on CCJ Magazine, he talks about the challenges facing the trucking industry with the “ABC test” and A.B. 5 laws. With the current injunction in place,…
According to an article by The New York Times, written by Sui-Lee Wee, Donald G. McNeil, Jr. and Javier C. Hernandez, the World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency for the…
Beginning January 2020, the California Department of Motor Vehicles is enforcing the Truck & Bus rule that states, “This regulation requires heavy-duty diesel vehicles that operate in California to reduce toxic air contaminants…
Todd Maiden, a finance editor from Freight Waves, reports that trucking rates could climb according to a report released by Morgan Stanley that examines potential reasons such as ELDs, insurance costs, Drug &…
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 5 also known as AB5 on Septemeber 18, 2019. The bill is intended to help reduce worker misclassification. Download the “AB5 Signing Statement” document for more information.
An article by John Gallagher, Washington Correspondent, states that legislators in the California Senate have approved a bill that is supposed to protect workers in the “gig” economy, but will make it virtually…
According to JOC.com, legislation is before the California state legislature that will change the relationship between shippers, trucking companies and port drivers. This is currently a bill and the governor intends to sign…
According to the California Trucking Association the purpose of Senate Bill 45 is to put protections in place for motor carriers by preventing imposing charges during work stoppages and congested conditions. Download the…
Matt Wimberly, a Freight Markets Reporter from Freight Waves, states that the trucking industry is massive in California employing over 870,170. He found however in the past few months California’s political regime is…
