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Channel 19
Rumblings of protest out West in wake of California contractor law
A look at one of several flyers going around the Oakland port calling for protest November 4. One watcher believes theyâre coming from owner-ops there and elsewhere in the state frustrated with what theyâre being told in consultation with companies they contract with for freight about changes in the wake of Californiaâs independent contractor classification law.
October 25, 2019
Business
Next emissions deadline will ban more trucks
For port-truck owner-operators and those running elsewhere in California, Jan. 1, 2023, is the day by which trucks must be emissions-compliant with a 2010 or newer emissions-specification engine.
February 11, 2019
Business
A small fleet v. the Teamsters
AB Trucking owner Bill Aboudiâs more than decade-long battle with union-inspired litigation and other efforts targeting his small fleet at the Port of Oakland: âI told the union, âI disagree with your assessment that all these guys actually want to be employees.'â
February 8, 2019
Overdrive Extra
ATTN Charleston port haulers: boosted cash incentive
The folks at Cascade Sierra Solutions, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting operators with opportunities to boost environmental friendliness and operational profitability, sent a notice today any Charleston, S.C., port haulers will want to take notice of, particularly if youâve been waiting for the right opportunity to get rid of that pre-1994 model truck you canât [âŚ]
April 17, 2012
Channel 19
Some L.A. port truckers voting for union representation
Employee unions can be tools toward giving workers a stronger basis in decisions regarding their collective interests, just as small-business associations can help to give collective voice to small business interests. Where the line between the two is blurred, however, there may well be unintended consequences of legal moves in either or the other direction. [âŚ]
April 9, 2012
Channel 19
Port haulers on Occupy actions
The Occupy Wall Street movement claimed solidarity with West Coast port haulers yesterday in efforts with varying success to shut down ports in Southern and Northern California as well as farther north in the Pacific Northwest. Some port haulers reciprocated the gesture. This âOpen Letter From Americaâs Port Truck Drivers,â for instance, originating from the [âŚ]
December 13, 2011
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