Uber/Postmates driver loses court challenge to California’s AB5 law
Dismissal of a lawsuit is the latest decision that backs the supporters of the law governing employer-contractor job definitions
Dismissal of a lawsuit is the latest decision that backs the supporters of the law governing employer-contractor job definitions
Scopelitis take: Signs of skepticism about the earlier injunction were heard from two out of three judges
Uber and Lyft lose court case
Central to Edwards v. Cardinal Trucking, Inc. was whether the trucking company had power of control over a co-defendant.
State, Teamsters have appealed to higher court over exempting trucking from independent contractor restrictions
A new front has opened up in the battle over AB5 as both sides use the COVID-19 pandemic to bolster their positions on the controversial labor law
Attorney general argues federal rule does not preempt law impacting independent contractors.
CarrierHQ introduces a new portal that helps owner-operators and small fleets gain authority in the market by providing them services to get started and run successful businesses.
On this week’s “Drilling Deep” podcast, we talk to the attorney who led the legal fight that has kept the law at bay in California.
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On this weekday’s supply of What The Truck?!?, Dooner and Prevost have your loadboard covered. Why are 90% of drivers failing to register in Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse? Despite calls urging truck drivers to register in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse database, the vast majority applying for jobs still […]
On this post-Oscar’s edition of What The Truck?!?, Dooner and Chad look into why 90% of drivers seeking jobs fail to register in Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, more
Despite AB5 pause, California team drivers Jeff and Elyse Fink continue search for ‘truck-friendly’ state.
California owner-operators argue their livelihoods are at stake under new labor law.
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‘No regrets’ as truck driver leaves California, citing hostile business climate
FedEx Freight levies $7 `California compliance’ surcharge on all LTL shipments in, out and within the state
The order will stay in place until the CTA case action is concluded.
Zach and Anthony discuss the characteristics of the California freight market, the unintended consequences from regulations and the economic impacts from them.
It isn’t clear how long the temporary order will be in effect but plaintiffs seem happy that it will be replaced with something longer-lasting.