California Trucking Association

Government, Business

Federal Judge Issues TRO Against Enforcement of California AB 5

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A federal judge in the Southern District Court of California on Dec. 31 issued a temporary restraining order against the implementation of California’s Assembly Bill 5, as it pertains to the trucking industry.

Dan Ronan | Associate News Editor

January 1, 2020

Government, Business

Two Trucking Associations Challenging ‘ABC’ Contractor Test in Federal Court

Western States Trucking Association challenges "ABC test"

The Western States Trucking Association argues the so-called "ABC test" makes it almost impossible for motor carriers to utilize independent contractors. (Getty Images)

An association of small to medium-sized motor carriers has asked the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reject a decision last month by a federal district judge in California to dismiss a challenge to the so-called “ABC test,” which is used to decide if a contractor should be classified as an employee in California.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter

April 25, 2019

Government, Business

US Supreme Court Rejects California Trucking Association Appeal Over Driver Classification

Terrence Antonio James/Tribune Content Agency

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal by the California Trucking Association over the employment classification of truck drivers contracted by motor carriers.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter

March 19, 2019

Government, Business, Logistics

Trucking Crews Begin Assistance Effort for California Residents Affected by Wildfires

Nick Ut/Associated Press

With donations to help those affected by the recent California wildfires arriving from around the country, trucking fleets are bracing to help deliver supplies for relief efforts.

Dan Ronan | Associate News Editor

November 20, 2018

Business

California Truckers Ask IANA to Intervene in Delay Fee Dispute

Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg News

California truckers, stung by millions of dollars in delay-related costs, have asked the Intermodal Association of North America to rule that port carriers should not be required to pay those fees accumulated since November.

Transport Topics

February 9, 2015

Business, Government