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Citing FMCSA policy change, court dismisses suit against U.S. Xpress over California break laws
A federal court in California has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a group of drivers against U.S. Xpress concerning the state’s meal and rest break laws, signaling a potential tide change in the lingering legal issue in the state.
May 6, 2019
Business
FMCSA’s decision to exempt carriers from Calif. break laws challenged by the Teamsters
FMCSA asserted on Dec. 21 that carriers do not have to provide drivers with the meal and rest breaks dictated by California’s labor code. The Teamsters Union filed a petition days later asking a federal appellate court to reverse FMCSA’s decision.
January 3, 2019
Business
Denham, top recipient of trucking campaign dollars and ATA ally, loses re-election bid
Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Calif.), the top beneficiary of trucking industry political campaign contributions for the 2018 midterms, has lost his seat in the U.S. House. Denham had been a strong ally of ATA’s in the fight against California’s meal and rest break requirements.
November 14, 2018
Business
Dem lawmakers ask DOT to reject ATA’s petition for reprieve from Calif. break laws
ATA in early October petitioned the DOT to intervene into the ongoing conflict over the state’s stringent laws, which a federal court in 2014 ruled apply to trucking companies and their drivers. A group of 19 Democrats in the House and Senate, however, asked the DOT to reject the petition, saying it requires a Congressional statute.
November 8, 2018
Business
Congress’ FAA deal skips measure addressing Calif. driver break laws
The meal and rest breaks provision has been sought by the ATA and the Western States Trucking Association for years. Details on reauthorization and more here.
September 25, 2018
Business
DOT wades into California break requirements, exempts hazmat carriers
The U.S. DOT announces federal laws outweigh California's state laws regarding periodic meal and rest breaks for hazardous materials truck drivers.
September 20, 2018
Business
Western States Trucking Association challenges California trucking laws with petition, lawsuit
The Western States Trucking Association's petition is challenging a recent California Supreme Court ruling regarding owner-operator status. Details here.
July 20, 2018
Business
J.B. Hunt the latest carrier entangled in suit over California break laws, Supreme Court rejects appeal
After being denied an appeal by the U.S. Supreme Court, J.B. Hunt faces a class-action lawsuit from drivers seeking back pay for state-required breaks.
June 13, 2018
Business
House committee clears bill with ELD waiver for livestock haulers, dismissal of state-mandated driver breaks
In addition to delaying ELDs for livestock and bee haulers until Sept. 2019, the bill will block state-enforced carrier paid breaks for truck drivers.
May 25, 2018
Business
Frito-Lay’s private fleet ordered to pay drivers $6.5 million in back wages for non-driving time
Carriers must provide California-required meal breaks and paid rest breaks for drivers. Frito-Lay Inc. has been ordered to pay back over 250 drivers. More here.
May 16, 2018
Business
Small California carriers eye relief from costly lawsuits with Congress’ ‘Denham Amendment’
Congress' Denham Amendment, if passed, would allow the federal government to nullify state laws regarding employee paid-meal-and-rest-breaks.
May 9, 2018
Business
House passes bill with directives on driver breaks, criteria for brokers/shippers selecting a carrier
Two trucking policy riders made their way into a House bill passed Friday: One to protect carriers from litigation from drivers seeking wages for state-mandated meal and rest breaks, mostly isolated to California currently. The other is a policy provision that would protect brokers and shippers from liability when selecting a carrier to move their loads.
April 30, 2018
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