THE FIGHT FOR INDEPENDENCE
The US Supreme Court has requested input from the US Solicitor General on the California Trucking Association’s (CTA) legal battle with the State of California over AB5.
It is common for the Supreme Court to seek the views of the Solicitor General, who is the federal government’s representative to the court.
As a reminder, AB5, for all intents and purposes, bans independent truck drivers from doing business in the state.
The International Longshoremen's Association's (ILA) strike was suspended on October 3rd after immense pressure by the Biden Administration on the members of United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) to sweeten the wage offer. The employer group originally offered a 32%...
We like to have fun on Halloween. We had smaller numbers dress up this year, but have no fear, we exerted enough peer pressure to ensure we have more next year. We had a scary clown, Carmen San Diego, a vampire, a zombie, an Oompa Loompa and an 80's tribute. Good...
The Extended Hour Gate Fee at SSA's terminal in Oakland will increase from $40 to $45 effective today, November 1, 2025. The fee is assessed on every container regardless of the time of day it is transacted. While this increase is specific to SSA, be prepared for the...
Our hats are off to Dee Sova for being awarded the American Trucking Associations' John Lex Premier Achievement Award. Dee has been an outspoken supporter of the independent contractor model as well as for women in trucking. While we do not have the good fortune of...
The American Truck Research Institute (ATRI) surveys drivers and trucking companies annually to determine the top industry issues. This year, the respondents from California diverged rather sharply from the rest of the nation. Nationwide, the top three issues are: The...