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AB 5 restrictions imminent for trucking sector; industry leaders, lawmakers urge action to blunt inflation, supply chain
The state of California is expected to reinstate enforcement of AB5 on independent truck drivers after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to grant certiorari in California Trucking Association v. Bonta, raising concerns about impacts on the supply chain and rising costs here and nationwide. -
U.S. Supreme Court invites Solicitor General briefing in CA Trucking Association AB 5 litigation
In a new development in the California Trucking Association (CTA) case seeking review by the U.S. Supreme Court, the court has asked the Solicitor General to provide input, to help determine whether the high court will hear the CTA’s case. -
California legislators convene supply chain hearing to address port congestion
Amid the continuing supply chain crisis in California, industry stakeholders joined lawmakers at a special meeting of the Ports and Goods Movement committee Wednesday to figure out practical ways to address regulations and investment to help accelerate operations. -
Driver shortage, state regulations add to California supply chain crisis
With more than 100 cargo ships idle off the coast of California, concerns persist about the immediate impact on families and businesses and how AB 5 and other state-specific regulations have exacerbated the situation. -
AB 5 case may be acted on by U.S. Supreme Court; Truckers argue for exemption
In what could be the first U.S. Supreme Court decision on AB 5, the California Trucking Association (CTA) has asked the high court to review its case to exempt interstate motor carriers, arguing federal preemption supersedes the state law, from which dozens of professions have received exemptions. -
Ninth Circuit declines to review earlier ruling on AB 5 application to interstate trucking
A recent federal appeals court decision that found interstate motor carriers are not exempt from AB 5 has prompted questions about what other professions could now receive exemptions from the controversial mandate. -
California Trucking Association seeks new hearing in AB 5 case
The California Trucking Association plans to ask for a rehearing before the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, to challenge its recent ruling that the AB 5 law applies to interstate motor carriers. -
Ninth Circuit denies California legal challenge to federal preemption on meal and rest break rules
Finding no viable safety benefit in California’s meal and rest break (MRB) laws for truck drivers, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld that federal laws preempt state rules in denying a petition brought by labor unions and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra. -
Judge extends preliminary injunction for California truckers against gig economy bill
SAN DIEGO – A federal judge has extended last month’s ruling that California’s independent truckers are exempt from the state’s new Assembly Bill 5 gig economy law as permanent injunction is being weighed. -
California truckers temporarily exempt from AB5 gig law: Hearing on permanent injunction Jan. 13
SAN DIEGO – A federal judge last week ruled that California’s freelance truckers are exempt from the state’s new Assembly Bill 5 gig economy law – for now. -
Appellate court grants attorney fees over California Truck and Bus Regulation battle
A California appellate court will award attorney fees in litigation involving new regulations for trucks and buses in the state.