Flashback: AV laws grow with tech around the corner

As companies prepare to commercialize autonomous trucking, state and federal governments step up regulation. 

By Kate Magill • Aug. 8, 2022

US appeals court sides with FMCSA over hours of service changes

A legal challenge has failed to reverse changes from 2020 that eased hours of service reporting requirements.

By David Taube • Aug. 3, 2022

Port of Oakland sues AB5 protesters with aim of stopping future disruptions

The lawsuit also reveals new details on the events surrounding the protests, including a mention that some trucking companies were pushing for the protests to end.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 3, 2022

AB5 protests intensified container backlog at Port of Oakland: report

Container dwell times stretched to more than two weeks after the mid-July protests, project44 said.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 2, 2022

Nearly 20 states push ahead with truck electrification plan

Participating jurisdictions will strive to make 30% of truck sales electric by 2030 under the plan.

By Kate Magill • July 28, 2022

AB5 protests quelled as Port of Oakland resumes operations

The remaining protesters, under threat of a citation, have moved to "free speech zones" away from terminal gates.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 26, 2022

Landstar advises California owner-operators move out of state due to AB5

The company is also preparing for a scenario in which states outside California could enact similar laws.

By David Taube • July 26, 2022

Flashback: Notes from a week of protests in Oakland

Conversations with owner-operators revealed AB5 was not the only thing threatening to drive them out of business: emissions rules and rising costs loom large as well.

July 25, 2022

Before Oakland, AB5 protests disrupted Los Angeles, Long Beach ports

Picketing drivers prompted the mid-afternoon closure of one Port of Long Beach terminal on July 13, and drivers slowed traffic at other terminals’ truck gates.

By Colin Campbell • July 25, 2022

Port of Oakland, California respond to AB5 protests in open letter

Protesters were directed to expect compliance with AB5 and stop blocking terminal access, or face citations.

By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • July 22, 2022

Oakland AB5 protests may persist for weeks

Protesters said they would continue to take action until they saw proof the governor's office would consider changing California's landmark labor law.

By Edwin Lopez • July 21, 2022

California poised to enforce AB5 despite driver concerns

“It’s time to move forward, comply with the law and work together to create a fairer and more sustainable industry for all,” said the state’s economic development director in a statement.

By Colin Campbell • July 20, 2022

'No trucks today at all:' Day 2 of Oakland protests leads to port-wide effects

Longshore workers declined to cross owner-operators’ protest line at one terminal, leading to an all-day closure. Now, the protesters seek an audience with people in power.

By Edwin Lopez • July 20, 2022

Port of Oakland night gates close due to AB5 protests

Protests at the port against California's landmark labor law are set to continue until at least Wednesday.

By Edwin Lopez • July 19, 2022

California governor's office to explore trucking concerns on AB5

The office noted, however, that the industry has had more than two years to prepare for compliance with the law.

By Colin Campbell • July 14, 2022

Carriers could seek contract alternatives as regulators target noncompete agreements

The clauses, long both a staple and headache of the trucking industry, have come under fire for stymieing job opportunities for U.S. workers.

By Ryan Golden • July 12, 2022

Trucking groups to request stay of enforcement for California's AB5 law

A coalition of more than 70 industry groups will express concerns with enforcement of the landmark labor law in a letter to the governor this week, according to a California Trucking Association official.

By Colin Campbell • July 11, 2022

NHTSA strengthens standards for rear impact guards

The safety standards will require new trailers and semitrailer to better protect against underride crashes.

By David Taube • July 6, 2022

As brands eye autonomous trucks, more states allow the tech

A recent Kansas law highlights the increased push for laws that allow autonomous vehicles to fill gaps in the supply chain.

By Amanda Loudin • July 6, 2022

Trucking groups blast SCOTUS refusal to hear arguments in landmark California labor law

“Gasoline has been poured on the fire that is our ongoing supply chain crisis,” the California Trucking Association said in a statement.

By Colin Campbell , David Taube • July 1, 2022

Laws governing autonomous trucks complicate widespread adoption

Companies and regulators are navigating a patchwork of state and federal laws as fleets push for road-ready technology.

By Kate Magill • June 27, 2022

New York regulators urged to create policies around electric trucks

Customer and conservation groups say more incentives are needed to encourage the transition to clean energy in transportation.

By Robert Walton • June 22, 2022

Biden calls for three-month federal gas tax holiday

Lifting the federal 18-cent tax per gallon of gas and 24-cent tax per gallon of diesel for three months would “give Americans a little extra breathing room.”

By Colin Campbell • Updated June 22, 2022

FMCSA seeks comment on definitions of broker, bona fide agent

Stakeholders have until July 11 to submit comments for the review, which was required by the federal infrastructure law.

By Colin Campbell • June 15, 2022

'A step in the right direction': Trucking groups react to ocean shipping bill's passage

The Ocean Shipping Reform Act provides tools to combat fees carriers collect from truckers, said ATA's Chris Spear.

By David Taube • June 14, 2022