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Section: Business
Business
Injunction blocking California's AB 5 for trucking lifted, for now
Following the Supreme Court's decision to not hear trucking's challenge to AB 5, a California district judge lifted an injunction blocking the law from applying to trucking. A motion for another injunction is in the works, however, as challenges reemerge.
August 30, 2022
Regulations
In another AB 5 setback for trucking, court denies request for rehearing
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday denied a petition from the California Trucking Association to rehear its case on the application of the AB 5 law and its ABC test to trucking. The law effectively bans the leased owner-operator model in Calif.
June 21, 2021
Mergers & Acquisitions
SCOTUS asks government to weigh in on AB 5 | Biden signs infrastructure plan
The Supreme Court asked the Solicitor General for the government's views on the AB 5 case. Also: President Joe Biden signed his $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan; Uber Freight completes acquisition of Transplace; Mack, Great Dane issue recalls.
November 16, 2021
Autonomous
AB 5 injunction remains in effect as case heads to Supreme Court
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has granted a motion to temporarily keep the preliminary injunction. Also: Autonomous trucking software firm Embark will merge into Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp. II; Shippers Conditions still poor but improving
June 24, 2021
Business
California’s A.B. 5 law fuels demand for driver leasing services
Contracted Driver Services, based in Goodyear, Ariz., has seen business demand increase significantly in California and nationwide since launching a new technology platform that makes it possible to provide customers with drivers on demand.
December 1, 2019
Business
Though trucking remains exempt, another court favors A.B. 5 applying to trucking
A second state court in California has ruled that federal law does not preempt that law that would effectively outlaw the leased owner-operator model in the state. Also: ATA, insurance groups join to fight towing, staged-accident fraud.
April 6, 2021
Business
Fleets can take a few protective steps while California’s A.B. 5 simmers
Ryan Kelley shares how fleets can protect against legal action from owner-operator misclassifications while California and other states press for ABC tests.
March 4, 2020
Regulations
California's AB 5: Trucking association calls for Ninth Circuit to rehear case
Also: The Alabama Trucking Association is asking local leaders in Mobile to reconsider its funding source for the bridge, which would only be used by trucks. Also: Legislation introduced in Massachusetts to protect non-OEM aftermarket parts buyers.
May 28, 2021
Business
Federal court says California's AB 5 applies to trucking
A three-judge panel voted Wednesday to overturn an injunction that exempted the trucking industry from the ABC independent contractor test. The California Trucking Association is vowing to continue the fight, which requires an appeal to SCOTUS.
April 28, 2021
Business
5 new things to worry about
Technology is great … until it turns on you. Here are some risks that truckers should be aware of.
July 30, 2013
Business
TA to install about 50 on-island DEF dispensers
TravelCenters of America LLC confirmed its plans to install about 50 on-island diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) dispensers during 2011. Sites will feature dedicated DEF dispensers at the fueling islands, while large storage tanks will be installed away from the fuel island. “The technology we will employ integrates the DEF dispenser with our point of sale […]
January 3, 2011
Business
Nationalized ABC test would ice trucking’s independent contractor model
A bill making its way through the U.S. House would follow in the footsteps of California’s A.B. 5 law passed in late 2019 by severely curtailing the ability of owner-operators to haul freight for larger motor carriers.
March 8, 2021
Business
Court weighs whether carriers can continue to work with owner-operators in California
A federal appeals court on Tuesday heard arguments from the California Trucking Association, the state and the Teamsters in the case against Calif.'s A.B. 5 law.
September 2, 2020
Business
California law that blocks fleets from using owner-operators paused at least through late 2020
A temporary court-ordered hold on California's AB5 law, which impacts fleets contracting with owner-operators, will remain in effect through late 2020.
June 19, 2020
Business
While lawsuit unfolds, federal court exempts carriers from California law that barred owner-operators
A federal district court on Thursday issued a ruling that prevents California from enforcing its new A.B. 5 law on motor carriers and owner-operators, meaning that the trucking industry is exempt from the law until a lawsuit brought by the California Trucking Association (CTA) can be tried.
January 16, 2020
Business
Bill that threatens owner-operator model in California faces critical deadline
The California legislature has a little more than a week — until Sept. 13 — to pass A.B. 5 — a bill that trucking groups say would likely kill the leased owner-operator model in the state.
September 5, 2019
Business
CCJ Daily Dispatch, May 20: More trucking groups join legal battle against Calif. contractor law
A group of trucking organizations have joined the California Trucking Association’s lawsuit against California’s A.B. 5 contractor law. Lytx received a waiver allowing its driver assistance system to be mounted lower on windshields than is allowed by regulations.
May 20, 2020
Business
For at least two weeks, trucking companies are exempt from California’s contractor law
Granting a request filed by the California Trucking Association the week prior, U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez issued a restraining order Dec. 31 blocking the state from enforcing its A.B. 5 law for motor carriers until at least Jan. 13, when the court will consider a longer stay of enforcement for motor carriers.
January 2, 2020
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