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A lawsuit now before an appeals court is challenging California's AB5 independent contractor law – and OOIDA is throwing its support behind the effort. Also, some truckers are expressing confusion and concerns about standard drug testing required in the industry. We'll clear that up with some help from CMCI, OOIDA's drug testing consortium. And a new bill in Wisconsin would tackle so-called “nuclear verdicts” in the trucking industry, while bills in two states deal with speed limiters and underride guards. 0:00 – Newscast  09:58 – OOIDA lends support to challenge to AB5 24:36 – Confusion about drug testing cleared up 39:21 – Wisconsin effort targets ‘nuclear verdicts'

In this episode, Liya Palagashvili, an economist and Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, returns to Labor Relations Radio to discuss the Mercatus Center's new study on California's War on Independent Contractors through AB5 and its ABC Test, and how the U.S. Department of Labor's six-factor final rule may impact America's workforce.Be sure to subscribe to Liya Palagashvili's Substack Labor Market Matters.Related:* Labor Market Matters: New Study on California AB5 and Implications for the Department of Labor's Independent Contractor Rule* Labor Market Matters: A Deep Dive into our Study on California's AB5* Mercatus Center: Assessing the Impact of Worker Reclassification: Employment Outcomes Post–California AB5* Labor Relations Radio, E109—The War on Independent Contractors, Part I: Rep. Kevin Kiley* Labor Relations Radio, E110—The War on Independent Contractors, Part II: Freelancer Kim Kavin & Attorney Wilson Freeman* Explainer: Top 10 Facts About the War on Independent Contractors in the U.S.* To listen to all other episodes of Labor Relations Radio, go here.LaborUnionNews.com and Labor Relations Radio are subscriber-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, please consider becoming a paid subscriber. Get full access to LaborUnionNews.com's News Digest at laborunionnews.substack.com/subscribe

Episode Summary: California Policy Center President Will Swaim joins host Peter List to provide an update on California's AB5 (the law to destroy independent contractors and the gig ecoomy), AB257 (the bill to establish a state bureaucracy to dictate wages and working conditions on the fast-food industry), Gov. Gavin Newsom's presidential ambitions, and much more.Will Swaim's bioVisit California Policy Center's websiteFollow Will Swaim on Twitter @WillSwaim.For all prior episodes of Labor Relations Radio, go here.__________________________LaborUnionNews.com's Labor Relations Radio is a subscriber-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a subscriber here.

Episode Summary: California Policy Center President Will Swaim joins host Peter List to provide an update on California's AB5 (the law to destroy independent contractors and the gig ecoomy), AB257 (the bill to establish a state bureaucracy to dictate wages and working conditions on the fast-food industry), Gov. Gavin Newsom's presidential ambitions, and much more.* Will Swaim's bio* Visit California Policy Center's website* Follow Will Swaim on Twitter @WillSwaim.For all prior episodes of Labor Relations Radio, go here.LaborUnionNews.com's News Digest and Labor Relations Radio is a subscriber-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, become a subscriber.. Get full access to LaborUnionNews.com's News Digest at laborunionnews.substack.com/subscribe

From California's AB5 and the 'ABC Test' to the Department of Labor's proposed Six-Part Rule on independent contractors, Congress Kiley breaks down the differences and similarities.Congressman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) has become one of the nation's leading defenders of independent contractors' right to earn a living.Recently, Representative Kiley chaired a subcommittee hearing to defend the rights of 60-70 million Americans who earn incomes as independent contractors.During that hearing, prior Labor Relations Radio guests Karen Andersen and Kim Kavin testified, as did the Mercatus Center's Dr. Liya Palagashvili on the ‘War on Independent Contractors.'In this episode of Labor Relations Radio, Congressman Kiley was able to discuss some of the issues surrounding California's AB5, the ‘ABC Test,' as well as Department of Labor's proposed six-part test on independent contractors.Related:Kiley, Foxx Call Out Su's DOL For Unlawfully Ignoring Trump RuleLabor Relations Radio, E71—Economist Dr. Liya Palagashvili on AB5, the PRO Act and the DOL's Rule on Independent ContractorsLabor Relations Radio, E70—Guest Kim Kavin on her Congressional Testimony on the "War On Independent Contractors"Labor Labor Relations, Ep. 69—Karen Anderson on AB5, the havoc wreaked on California's gig economy & AB5's scandal-plagued union authorLabor Relations Radio, Ep. 39—Guest Kim Kavin on the US DOL's Proposed Anti-Independent Contractor RulesTo listen to all other episodes of Labor Relations Radio, go here.__________________________LaborUnionNews.com's Labor Relations Radio is a subscriber-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a subscriber here.

Share this episode of Labor Relations Radio with your colleagues.Congressman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) has become one of the nation's leading defenders of independent contractors' right to earn a living.Recently, Representative Kiley chaired a subcommittee hearing to defend the rights of 60-70 million Americans who earn incomes as independent contractors. During that hearing, prior Labor Relations Radio guests Karen Andersen and Kim Kavin testified, as did the Mercatus Center's Dr. Liya Palagashvili on the ‘War on Independent Contractors.'In this episode of Labor Relations Radio, Congressman Kiley was able to discuss some of the issues surrounding California's AB5, the ‘ABC Test,' as well as Department of Labor's proposed six-part test on independent contractors.Related:* Kiley, Foxx Call Out Su's DOL For Unlawfully Ignoring Trump Rule* Labor Relations Radio, E71—Economist Dr. Liya Palagashvili on AB5, the PRO Act and the DOL's Rule on Independent Contractors* Labor Relations Radio, E70—Guest Kim Kavin on her Congressional Testimony on the "War On Independent Contractors"* Labor Labor Relations, Ep. 69—Karen Anderson on AB5, the havoc wreaked on California's gig economy & AB5's scandal-plagued union author* Labor Relations Radio, Ep. 39—Guest Kim Kavin on the US DOL's Proposed Anti-Independent Contractor RulesTo listen to all other episodes of Labor Relations Radio, go here. Get full access to LaborUnionNews.com's News Digest at laborunionnews.substack.com/subscribe

If you're a freelance creative who's considering forming an LLC because it will protect you and your clients from worker misclassification under California's AB5 and possible Department of Labor rulings regarding independent contractor status, don't. In this episode I present an online article that appears to be misleading, and discuss why an LLC won't automatically protect you from worker misclassification. I share right reasons for forming an LLC. 

In today's show, we've got a cheat sheet to prepare for the upcoming largest safety blitz in North America, the Agriculture Hours-of-Service exemption is coming under fire, California's AB5 law is back in the headlines, we'll try to figure out if Electronic Logging Devices have improved safety as much as the FMCSA hoped, the Teamsters are having battles on many fronts, we'll learn about possible new tax breaks for truckers, and we'll discuss how the new under-21 driver program is coming. All that and more news. In the listener feedback segment, I'll give you an update on my quest to find out if day cab drivers can legally extend their 14-hour day by using the 14-hour pause aspect of the split sleeper berth rule. Then a listener will explain the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse loophole that baffled me recently. We'll have more on the AB5 thing and what defines an independent contractor. We've got another “law of trucking” submission and we hear from a new listener. So sit back, take your shoes off, put your feet up on the dash, and turn it up. Unless of course, you're driving right now. Introduction Links: Get the Trucking Ebook Combo Pack for 25% off! Only $14.98 for two books (including a 9.25 hour audiobook version of Trucking Life)! Need a list of questions to ask the next time you're looking for your next truck driving job? Well here it is! And it's only $1.99! Please consider using my Amazon Affiliate link for your everyday shopping. Amazon will pay me a small commission for everything you buy. All you have to do is click on the ebook link on this page and then shop as you normally would. Thanks! You can also donate directly by clicking the Donate button on this page. News Links: The year's biggest CMV blitz is coming soon — Here's a ‘cheat sheet' on CVSA Level I inspections from CDLLife.com Bill seeks to create tax credit up to $7500 for CDL-A truck drivers who drive 1900 hours per year from CDLLife.com Another ELD removed from FMCSA's approved devices list from OverdriveOnline.com Federal law designed to make trucking safer may have aggravated worst issues from FreightWaves.com Can FMCSA improve ELD regulations from FreightWaves.com FMCSA's hours-of-service exemption implicated in fatal truck crash from FreightWaves.com Truck Parking Improvement Act introduced in Congress from TheTrucker.com Under-21 pilot program – the party no one is going to from LandLine.media Truck driver age creeping up, retirement plans on the back burner for many from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal) Sysco food delivery drivers go on strike in Louisville, Indy from LandLine.media Teamsters Begin Negotiations At ABF Freight from Teamster.org Yellow, union locked in war of words from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal) California trucking eyes equal protection argument in AB5 litigation from FreightWaves.com Survey shows that 68% of female truckers feel safe on the job from CDLLife.com Listener Feedback Links: TD110: Jabbering With Jared from AboutTruckDriving.com Show Info: You can email your comments, suggestions, questions, or insults to TruckerDump@gmail.com Join the Trucker Dump Podcast Facebook Group Join the Trucker Dump Slack Group by emailing me at TruckerDump@gmail.com Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast on iTunes? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein

Tuesday's AOA began with a new voice on the cattle market - Chris Winward, Vice President at Swift Trading Company discussed how the technical picture has changed with new contract highs in the Live Cattle markets. For segment 2, Bryce Mongeon, Director of Legislative Affairs at OOIDA provided an update on the battle against California's AB5, which outlawed most truckers from working as independent contractors. Joshua Baethge, Policy editor with Farm Progress had an update on several bills working in DC, plus a look at how EPA might crack down on CAFOs. Be sure to tune in tomorrow to AOA for February's Monthly Grind episode from the NCBA CattleCon in New Orleans! Mike Pearson

On Wednesday , AOA began with a market update from DuWayne Bosse, Bolt Marketing - he discussed the follow through buying in the wheat market and how his attitudes for the cattle market are changing. In segment 2, Bryce Mongeon, Director of Legislative Affairs at Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association had an update on the fight against California's AB5 law. Luke Lindberg, head of the South Dakota Export Council, talked about the importance of Trade Promotion Authority and how this year is the year to get it back. And the show ended with Greg Soulje, Meteorologist of This Week in Agribusiness, providing an update on the weather ahead.

In today's show, California's AB5 just won't go away; getting paid-by-the-mile is coming under fire; truckers, drugs, and drug testing is always a hot topic; and I'll tell you where is the worst traffic in the world and the US is (the answer might surprise you). Also, how likely is the US going to be ready for electric trucks by 2045?; I'll tell you about the new type of eco-friendly fuel; we'll discuss new ways to avoid low-clearance accidents; and one source says the worst of this inflation mess is behind us. All that and more news. Plus, we'll hear from a new listener in the feedback segment and I'll introduce you to Cici, who you'll be hearing from in quite a few upcoming episodes. Introduction Links: Get the Trucking Ebook Combo Pack for 50% off for a limited time! Only $9.99 for two books (including a 9.25 hour audiobook version of Trucking Life)! Please consider using my Amazon Affiliate link for your everyday shopping. Amazon will pay me a small commission for everything you buy. All you have to do is click on the ebook link on this page and then shop as you normally would. Thanks! You can also donate directly by clicking the Donate button on this page. News Links: California Trucking Association again seeks injunction to block AB 5 from OverdriveOnline.com Bills in three states call for speed limit changes from LandLine.media Pay-by-the-mile system a ‘killer,' driver compensation committee told from LandLine.media FMCSA says no to trucker's request for personal exemption from ELD and HOS rules from CDLLife.com Former FMCSA employee admits to extortion of trucking company from CDLLife.com - suggested by Steven Gorman Federal Officials Plan to Add Fentanyl to Drug Tests from ttnews.com (Transport Topics) Trucker's drug conviction raises questions about CDL holders and marijuana use from LandLine.media Can Heavy Electric Trucks Be Deployed Industrywide by 2045? from ttnews.com (Transport Topics) Company debuts ‘World's First' ammonia-powered big rig from CDLLife.com Outrider raises $73M to scale autonomous distribution yard business from FreightWaves.com Low-clearance technologies help fleets avoid costly accidents from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal) Supply chain correction helps put the 'worst of the inflation crisis behind us' from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal) Chicago has the second worst traffic in the world, report reveals from LandLine.media Planters looks for someone to drive Mr. Peanut, the NUTmobile across country from WPXI.com - suggested by Trevor Dunkel Listener Feedback Links: TD110: Coping With New Drivers from from AboutTruckDriving.com Show info: You can email your comments, suggestions, questions, or insults to TruckerDump@gmail.com Join the Trucker Dump Podcast Facebook Group Join the Trucker Dump Slack Group by emailing me at TruckerDump@gmail.com Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast on iTunes? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein

In today's show, the possibility of railroad strike is back on the table, the FMCSA gives us a date on it's speed limiter proposal, and we'll give you an update on the California AB5 fiasco. Also, the personal conveyance rule was being challenged again, plus four things that will increase your chances of a future wreck. All that, plus more, including surprise safety blitzes, road closures, Wreaths Across America, and of course, listener feedback from you! This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by: Porter Freight Funding - So many services to offer, including Factoring, Dispatching, Freight Brokering, Fuel Cards, Insurance, and Compliance. Call 205-397-0934 to learn more. News Links: Great Dane recalling nearly 2,500 trailers for brakes issue from OverdriveOnline.com Weekend closure planned on PA Turnpike I-476 section from OverdriveOnline.com CVSA releases results from surprise five day hazmat/dangerous goods inspection blitz from CDLLife.com Trucking Alliance calls hair testing opposition ‘disappointing'; OOIDA president responds from LandLine.media Rail workers union rejects labor contract, renewing strike possibility from FreightWaves.com Brokerage solution to California's AB5 rule gets support from Cowen panel from FreightWaves.com Trucking Weighs In on Independent Contractor Proposal from ttnews.com (Transport Topics) Speed limiter proposal eyes June 2023 unveiling from LandLine.media NTSB in favor of new speed limiting system from LandLine.media FMCSA denies petition to add limits to personal conveyance from OverdriveOnline.com Study finds that truckers who did these 4 things increased the likelihood of a future crash by 100% or more from CDLLife.com TA Express truck stop opens in Illinois from CDLLife.com Carriers, drivers needed for Wreaths Across America from OverdriveOnline.com Listener Feedback Links: John read TD27: Hauling Hazardous Materials and just wanted to pay me a compliment on my writing skills. Now my head is really big. Matt MacKellar a.k.a. @mountain Matt got caught in the I-70 safety blitz and passed his inspection with flying colors. Nice going, Matt! DJ wrote in to tell me he's been listening since he was 16 years old, when he started with TD123: Advice For New Truckers. He's 22 now and on his way to becoming a trucker. Cool! Show info: You can email your comments, suggestions, questions, or insults to TruckerDump@gmail.com Join the Trucker Dump Podcast Facebook Group Join the Trucker Dump Slack Group by emailing me at TruckerDump@gmail.com Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast on iTunes? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein

LLN (9/23/22) – This week, a federal judge said OOIDA could serve as an intervenor in the ongoing legal case against California's AB5. Todd Spencer, president and CEO of OOIDA, drops by to explain what's happening and what could happen as we look at the uncertainty about the confusing and controversial worker classification law. Also, broker problems are nothing new. But in some cases, the problems have reached an extreme, and truckers can face losing their business over what's going on. And it's been a busy month in the trucking world. OOIDA's director of public relations talks about what stories are making headlines, and what messages the Association has been working on to get out. 0:00 – Newscast.  10:13 – AB5. 24:37 – Broker problems. 39:23 – OOIDA in the news.

LLN (9/15/22) – New information and answers to some frequently asked questions about California's AB5 law. FMCSA grants more time to comment on its new medical examiner handbook – and also hands out tens of millions of dollars in grants for commercial drivers. Plus, transportation questions on the ballot and California tax rebates. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:13 – FAQ about AB5 24:37 – Regulatory roundup. 39:23 – Election Day transportation questions.

LLN (9/5/22) – For more than 40 years now, Todd Spencer has worked at OOIDA. Recently, the Association's president joined us on the program to talk about his history in the industry and to discuss some of the issues he's been working on. Also, there are more questions than answers about California's AB5 law. So California officials are trying to clear up some of the confusion. Bryce Mongeon of OOIDA's Washington D.C. office explains what we learned from a recent webinar dedicated to the controversial law. And Marty Ellis takes safety very seriously. And that's why a recent event in the news has him ready to issue a warning to truckers who roll far too fast through truck stops. 0:00 – Newscast.  10:13 – Todd Spencer. 24:37 – AB5. 39:23 – Truck stop speeders.

If you think California's AB5 law won't affect you because you don't run in the state or use owner-operators, you might be surprised. Deborah Lockridge, HDT editor in chief, talked to Dean Croke, principal industry analyst for DAT Freight & Analytics, about this law that restricts the use of independent contractors and its potential broader impacts on trucking capacity and on how freight moves in and out of the state. This episode is sponsored by CAT Scale. Learn more about its WeighMyTruck app. Each month, HDT's editors take a look behind some of Truckinginfo.com's top news stories of the month. In July, our coverage of independent trucker protests in California dominated our top five stories. For this episode of HDT Talks Trucking's Behind the News, we recap those stories and take a look at how AB5, which makes it nearly impossible to use the traditional owner-operator model in the state, could affect freight logistics, volumes and rates into and out of the state, including: AB5 protests at California ports Impact on container wait times in Oakland Transloading on the state border? What DAT information can tell us about AB5 and more!

LLN (8/5/22) – California's AB5 continues to confuse and anger truckers who simply want to run their businesses. But it's also causing some to try to adapt to the new situation, and they're telling Marty Ellis about it. Also, your truck is likely full of sensor and alarms that alert you to the first sign of a problem, and that is a good thing. Such is the case with an overheating tire. So what do we do when that alert comes through? And a driver with more than 40 years of experience behind the wheel and approximately 4 million incident-free miles has been given CVSA's 2022 International Driver Excellence Award. 0:00 – Newscast.  10:06 – Heat and tires. 24:58 – CVSA honors driver. 39:53 – Adapting to AB5.

Cummins recently invited transportation journalists to Columbus, Indiana to discuss zero and near-zero emissions powertrain products it has in development, including a 6.7-liter engine that runs on 87 octane gasoline, and an battery-electric drivetrain for a Class 7 delivery truck. Jack Roberts and Jim Park share their observations on these two vehicles as well as the company's plans to position itself as a leading global provider of alternative powertrain products. This episode is sponsored by CAT Scale. Learn more about its WeighMyTruck app. Each month, HDT's editors take a look behind some of Truckinginfo.com's top stories of the month. For June, the top story was news that the Supreme Court would not hear a case about whether California's AB5 law was unconstitutional. In this video we discuss: Recap of Visit to Cummins Facility Review of Dodge Ram 2500 with the New B6.7 Octane Engine The M2 Freight Runner and the Move to Gasoline Footage from Cummins 6.7L Gasoline Dodge Ram Review of the Isuzu All-Electric Footage From the Isuzu FTR Class 6 Cummins Battery-Electric Powertrain The Road Ahead for Cummins

Wednesday's broadcast began with Dan Glessing, President of the Minnesota Farm Bureau providing a recap of the Farm Bill Listening Session held by Reps Bustos and Egan in Minnesota on Monday. Chandler Goule, CEO of the National Association of Wheat Growers, joined the show in segment 2 to discuss a troubling report from the White House Council on Environmental Quality on the Lower Snake River Basin. In segment 3, we talked with Steven Greenhut, Western Region Director with the R Street Institute about the impact of California's AB5 law, which would force independent owner operators of trucks to become employees (among lots of other "unintended" consequences).

Although AB5 was signed into law in 2019, it resurfaced again when the U.S. Supreme Court declined to take the California Trucking Association's challenge to California's AB5 independent contractor status test. Which means AB5 still stands, even in transportation.     This is not ideal for drivers who want to be independent and for companies that like the service they receive from independent contractors.    However, this is not the end of independent contractor work as we know it. Our host, Nick Hancock, chats with Openforce General Counsel Doug Grawe to learn more about what AB5 is and what it means for transportation companies that utilize independent contractors in California and nationally. The Gig Academy host Nick Hancock, Openforce Gig Academy Podcast Host and Customer Success Manager of Key Accounts Nick monitors all areas that pertain to and affect the gig economy and IC model to best advise and meet the needs of Openforce's clientele. Prior to working at Openforce, Nick worked in the dental manufacturing industry and has a background in insurance as a producer. Nick has a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies of Humanities from Northern Arizona University. Nick resides in Phoenix, Arizona where he and his wife recently welcomed their firstborn daughter in October 2021. About this episode's guest Doug Grawe, General Counsel at Openforce For Doug, law school essentially changed the way he analyzed problems which has proven to be an invaluable skill for corporate transportation companies over the last 17 years. A quick study, Doug grew most of his career with Dart Transit Company, one of the top-performing and established trucking companies in America. Dart is known for building one of the best owner-operator business models, where Doug had the opportunity to learn from some of the great industry pillars. From there, Doug founded the Grawe Group, LLC, a law and consulting firm specializing in transportation. He has advised several businesses to help them achieve their goals through practical, sustainable risk management solutions. Doug thrives on serving as a partner to transportation business leaders and collaborating with them to figure out solutions, not just telling them what they can and cannot do. Doug attended Iowa State University and holds a law degree from Hamline School of law. He is currently a board member for the Minnesota Trucking Association and chair of its Government Affairs Committee. Believing rules are made by those who speak up, Doug is active on a variety of policy issues impacting the transportation industry, but most notably protecting the rights of drivers to choose independence or employment in the transportation industry. Doug has written many trade articles on the independent contractor issue and submitted amicus briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the rights of drivers and carriers to choose. About Openforce Openforce is the leader in technology-driven services that reduce operating costs and mitigate risk for companies using independent contractors. Their cloud-based applications help companies and contractors alike achieve more sustainable, profitable growth by removing financial, operational, and compliance barriers to getting business done.

On today's show we've got lots on the aftermath of California's AB5 law, broker reform, promoting women truckers, 5 things trucking schools don't teach, concerns over Canada's ELD mandate, road closures, and what the heck is a chameleon carrier? Plus lots more news, listener feedback, and what I'm pretty sure is the cheesiest outro I've done to date. This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by: Porter Freight Funding - So many services to offer, including Factoring, Dispatching, Freight Brokering, Fuel Cards, Insurance, and Compliance. Call 205-397-0934 to learn more. News Links: Autocar trucks added to widespread steering gear recall from OverdriveOnline.com Drivers warned that I-94 in Detroit to shut down for seven days from CDLLife.com Can California Owner-Operators Work Around AB5 Independent Contractor Restrictions? from TheTruckersReport.com Truckers at Oakland protest say ‘cargo won't flow until AB5 goes' from FreightWaves.com California Congressmembers call on Gov. Newsom to repeal AB 5 for trucking from OverdriveOnline.com Trade Groups Ask Newsom to Delay Enforcement of AB 5 from ttnews.com (Transport Topics) House transportation committee passes truck parking legislation from OverdriveOnline.com FMCSA's speed limiters: Unsafe at any speed? from FreightWaves.com ATA launches new program to address issues facing women in trucking from OverdriveOnline.com TD141: Women In Trucking With Ellen Voie from AboutTruckDriving.com Broker reform: Should dispatch services be considered brokers? FMCSA's comment request sparks debate from OverdriveOnline.com Chameleon carriers pose threat to nation's roadways from FreightWaves.com Trucking association raises concerns over Canada's ELD mandate from FreightWaves.com 5 Things Truck Driver Training Schools Don't Teach | What To Do About It! from RoadLegends.com Portland to consider banning the sale of diesel from CDLLife.com New program to add tire monitoring tech at 200 truck stops, tire data sent to fleet managers within 2 minutes from CDLLife.com Texas BBQ joint has a drive-thru for semi trucks from CDLLife.com Love's opens new truck stop in Illinois with 70 truck parking spaces from CDLLife.com TravelCenters of America Hosts St. Christopher Truckers Relief Campaign from ttnews.com (Transport Topics) Listener Feedback Links: Matt a.k.a. @Mountain Matt sends in an “almost” Trucker Grub segment and thanks me for the podcast, the ebooks, and the Trucker Dump Slack Group. Nathan, Rob, and Brandon all ask to join the Trucker Dump Slack Group. Butare doesn't miss one second of the podcast… ever! Nick's plan to go to trucking school have been delayed, but that doesn't keep him from driving a truck.

It's the Wednesday morning FBTV Podcast. The topic of todays podcast is Prospecting Tools. Specifically, directories. In addition to today's topic, we'll also be discussing fuel prices and how the Biden administration is taking credit for the recent drop. North Carolina kicks off a weeklong speed enforcement effort, and California's AB5. This and more in this FBTV Podcast A new FBTV Podcast is available every Wednesday & Saturday and is hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. If you've been considering a career as a freight broker or freight broker agent, seeking freight broker training or freight broker agent training, looking for a work at home job... a career? Take a few minutes and see what TALTOA has to offer! https://taltoa.com. Looking for more informative information for working as a freight broker, freight broker agent, or even if you are a trucking company considering adding a broker operation as an additional stream of revenue, then you should visit our YouTube Channel “Freight Broker TV. FBTV YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/freightbrokertv Freight Broker TV Website: https://freightbrokertv.com TALTOA Website: https://taltoa.com

Entertainment Attorney Robert Sciglimpaglia gives us the ups and downs, ins and outs of how California's AB5 will affect you as an entertainment professional. Contact Robert if you need help navigating AB5 or any other Entertainment Law issue: http://www.robscigesq.com/   #actors #producers #directors #gigwork #gigworker #independentcontractor

News from the Supreme Court means the end of the owner-operator model as we know it in California – and it could have repercussions nationwide. HDT's editors share what they know about California's AB5 law in this episode of HDT Talks Trucking. This episode is sponsored by CAT Scale. Learn more about its WeighMyTruck app. Each month, HDT's editors take a look behind some of Truckinginfo.com's top stories of the month. For June, the top story was news that the Supreme Court would not hear a case about whether California's AB5 law was unconstitutional. In this video we discuss: Why the AB5 news was such a big story What is AB5? Why is the AB5 law necessary? How did AB5 end up in the Supreme Court? Reaction of AB5 from the trucking industry What can California motor carriers do about AB5? and more!

Matt and Kelly discuss the Dutch Farmers, Canadian Truckers and the American truckers  who will be unemployed by California's AB5.  They also talk about Next Door, the app that was created specifically to complain about fireworks. As always, if you like what we're doing, let us know on your podcast app by leaving a review.  And, check out our website for the best subversive shirts, flip-flops, and coffee mugs your money can still buy at libertytreelifestyle.com we have Fuck Your CBDC shirts in stock and ready to ship. Wanna support the show?  Go to https://www.patreon.com/libertytree and become a member of the Liberty Tree Social Club    

Cassandra will review the basics of the most recent legal updates regarding California's AB5 rule and the Supreme Court's refusal to review CHR's Broker Liability Case. With fully furnished state-of-the-art repair trucks and a full array of roadside tools, you  can expect the safest, fastest, and most painless response for your fleet from Love's Truck Care & Speedco. To learn more about our roadside assistance, please visit www.loves.comFollow MadGaines LIVE on Apple PodcastsFollow MadGaines LIVE on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

LLN (7/6/22) – A Supreme Court decision means California's AB5 is likely to survive – so which shoes are about to drop? What can carriers can do to reduce the cost of insurance? And breaking down what a federal regulator is doing with regard to new underride provisions. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:21 – Land Line Roundtable: AB5, Amtrak crash and UCR. 25:15 – Market Update: Reducing cost of insurance. 40:03 – Underride protections: new provisions being discussed.

The Supreme Court is deciding whether to review a lower court decision that would make California's AB5 the law of the land in that state. So far, an injunction that is now more than two years old has kept the law, which more strictly defines what constitutes an independent contractor, from being implemented in trucking. If the Supreme Court decides not to review it, AB5 will immediately go into force. What happens then? Greg Feary, President & CEO of the Scopelitis law firm, gives his views on the road ahead. He is joined by FreightWaves Executive Editor and Oil Market Expert, John Kingston, in this fireside chat. Follow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsJoin the Enterprise Fleet Summit

The Supreme Court is deciding whether to review a lower court decision that would make California's AB5 the law of the land in that state. So far, an injunction that is now more than two years old has kept the law, which more strictly defines what constitutes an independent contractor, from being implemented in trucking. If the Supreme Court decides not to review it, AB5 will immediately go into force. What happens then? Greg Feary, President & CEO of the Scopelitis law firm, gives his views on the road ahead. He is joined by FreightWaves Executive Editor and Oil Market Expert, John Kingston, in this fireside chat. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-mobility into a competitive advantage. Visit chargepoint.solutions/freightwavesFollow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsJoin the Enterprise Fleet Summit

Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews [Weekend Bonus Episode]: This weeks bonus podcast is a little different than usual.  I interviewed Felix a.k.a.  Mr.Flex YouTube Creator.   I am figuring out when this interview will drop, either this weekend or next weekend.   The reason for the change is..... About a month ago, Ron (EntreCourier.com) had me on his podcast to discuss 'ProAct', and a little 'AB5', 'Prop22'.   After we recorded, Ron said, you should post this on Rideshare Rodeo podcast too.   We let about a month go by between the two podcast drops.   In this Ron is interviewing me.  The timing of this content is perfect, since in just a couple weeks I will be having Veena Dubal on the podcast. Thank you to our sponsor Curri! Sign up to drive Curri HERE IS THE BREAKDOWN OF OUR INTERVIEW: The government has been busy lately trying to get things pushed through. We've seen in the past few days the Infrastructure bill and Budget Reconciliation stuff go through the Senate. One of the things that's been a priority for Democrats has been the PRO Act. Protecting the Right to Organize. One of the things the act does is implement the ABC test that was the heart of California's AB5, and the ABC test would then determine classification of employee verses independent contractor for purposes of labor laws.  If it's passed and stands up to court challenges, PRO Act could force Doordash, Uber, Grubhub, Lyft and other gig companies to hire employees rather than employees. Steve Johnson of UberLyftDrivers.com joins us to talk about employment, being an independent contractor, the repercussions of being an employee, and whether Pro Act has a chance of passing. Steve has had several guests on his Rideshare Rodeo podcast and shares insights he's gained from his many conversations on the topic.   Additional reading on PRO Act AB5 and Prop 22: A listing of articles about California's AB5 which implemented the ABC Test, and about Prop 22, the ballot initiative that exempted gig platforms from AB5. What is PRO Act?Driver App London is a blog by Mourad, a frequent guest on Steve's podcast. Later in the episode Steve talks about how some places in Europe are a step ahead of where they are in the US including an app worker designation. The following was the general outline we attempted to follow. Things may have gone a little out of order here and there. Introductions: Steve talks about his gig economy background, how his website and podcast got started, and then talks about the different guests he's had on his podcast to talk about PRO Act (guests both in favor of and against the legislation). Employment verses Independent Contractors Why is this even important? What is there to lose if we are employees? What is PRO Act and how does that impact things? What is the ABC test from California's AB5 and that is now part of PRO Act? How does that compare to the current IRS test Doordash, Uber, Lyft, Grubhub and others as bad actors Part of the problem does lie in the way gig companies treat their contractors. Is there exploitation of the independent contractor model by these companies? How do their actions contribute to how some want to force a change? Can PRO Act be passed into law? PRO Act is stalled right now. Does that mean that it's safe? What kind of things can lead to it passing? Is there a better alternative? Is forcing gig companies to hire employees the only answer? Is there a better way to handle the bad acting of gig companies?  Ready... Set... Rodeo!!!!! Via~~~~> https://entrecourier.com/ ****** Thank you to our sponsor Curri! Sign up to drive Curri Curri links: Curri website: https://www.curri.com/ Curri Twitter: https://twitter.com/curri Curri Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=... Curri Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamcurri/ Curri LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1875...  

LLN (9/6/21) – Earlier this year, industry watchers predicted a qualified driver shortage could lead to a fuel shortage across the U.S. We'll have an encore of a roundtable discussion on the topic. Also, to figure out what trucks need in terms of highway infrastructure, it's probably a good idea to know which trucks are going to be on the highways. A survey is planned to discover just that – and OOIDA says it could be good news for truckers. And the lawsuit against California's AB5 may go to the Supreme Court, while another related law has been ruled unconstitutional. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:14 – Upcoming survey on trucks and roads. 25:06 – Revisiting a fuel shortage prediction. 40:02 – Update on worker classification laws.

LLN (9/1/21) – The lawsuit against California's AB5 – the law meant to determine who is and isn't an independent contractor – may go to the Supreme Court, while another related law has been ruled unconstitutional. Also, when a broker doesn't pay, federal law requires them to carry a bond to cover carriers who have hauled a load. But in practice, it only comes through in a limited number of cases, and usually not for the full amount owed. And Hurricane Ida is already having an impact on the markets. We'll explain what's happened so far and what could happen over the coming days. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:14 – Broker bonds. 25:03 – Ida and the freight market. 39:58 – AB5 and Prop 22 update.

The landscape is changing for freelancers. How do we navigate successfully? I share an update about the ABC Test that's in California's AB5 law and it's big brother, the PRO Act which has passed in the House of Representatives and is being considered in the Senate, and how freelancers have been and can be adversely affected by new labor laws. To maintain your independence, develop your business skills. I created Freelance Road Trip to teach you how to earn your living from your creative work.

LLN (8/9/21) – California's AB5 and an attempt to duplicate it at the federal level have led to a lot of confusion among truckers about what is and isn't legal anymore. We'll offer some clarification on that and other issues. Also, brake violations – especially brakes that are out of adjustment – are among the most common inspection violations. That's why CVSA conducts its annual Brake Safety Week enforcement blitz, this year starting Aug. 22. And the Highway Trust Fund is running out of funds, and that spells trouble for professional truck drivers. We'll have a preview of that, plus other stories that make up the August/September issue of Land Line Magazine. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:00 – Brake Safety Week advice. 24:49 – Land Line Magazine preview. 39:22 – AB5, PRO Act update.

In which I discuss a discussion with God and California's AB5

Is The PRO Act really a threat to freelancers? What's the difference between the law passed in California called Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) and the Pro Act? I'm going to clear up the confusion over these laws and what it means for your future as a freelancer and an independent contractor. Then I'm going to tell you exactly how to protect yourself from laws like these so you can work in the way that you want to. The PRO Act, like California's AB5 already did, could take your rights to freelance away or at least make it more difficult to find clients. AB5 went into effect in January 2020 and passed in September 2019. Since that time, many freelancers in California lost their jobs because many companies had to either reclassify the freelancer as an employee or not work with them anymore. Now is the time for you to speak up and defend your right to self-employment. 0:00 - Introduction3:10 - The "ABC Test" And How The PRO Act And AB5 Are Similar9:09 - Key Difference Between The PRO Act And AB512:00 - Union Bargaining Rights: Freelancer's Don't Want Pity17:40 - How To Avoid These Laws: Speaking Up, LLCs, And Upwork23:33 - Why The PRO Act Is Unethical25:10 - Outro

Comedian, Author, and Podcaster Brian McKim joins us for another apocalyptic episode; this one not so gloomy. We talk about the effects recent legislation has on gig-economy workers and entertainers; specifically California's AB5 bill, and what it's secret agenda might include. We talk about all things Corono, what to fear, and what not to fear. Either way, you're probably doomed. Enjoy!

California's new AB5 law is here, and it's already harmed the lives of countless west coast freelance writers, photographers, musicians, and more. And it could potentially harm California-based freelance game developers, too. Long story short, AB5 originally intended to provide greater worker protections for exploited workforces like those working for Uber, Lyft, and other contractor agencies. Instead, the bill was written so broadly that it now arbitrarily restricts the number of submissions we can make to a company per year. Imagine only being able to write or produce 35 pieces of work, including smaller examples like a news story, PER YEAR. To that end, I spoke with Richard Hoeg of Hoeg Law, an experienced lawyer who's been following AB5 and its impact since mid-2019. We discuss the law's impact on the freelancer community, its history and background, why so many more powerful groups managed to get exemptions for their industries, and what the future holds for California companies and the freelancers they now can't bring on. If you want to speak up about AB5, contact your local representative. Who is my representative: https://whoismyrepresentative.com/ Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, mastermind of AB5: (916) 319-2080 Governor Gavin Newsom: https://govapps.gov.ca.gov/gov40mail/ You can find Hoeg Law: https://hoeglaw.com/ You can also watch his wonderful YouTube series Virtual Legality at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5RTzzeCFurWTPLm8usDkQ FOLLOW THE 1099 ON TWITTER! @ The1099Podcast

Brian, Mary, Matt and Dave pay tribute to Rush drummer Neil Peart and his ties to the horror genre, discuss Scott Derrickson's departure from Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, and update listeners on the impact of California's AB5 law.    

Get ready to get weird as we touch base with the team behind 'The Under Presents,' the groundbreaking virtual reality experience that takes immersive theatre techniques and applies them to VR storytelling... and then layers in an experience with live actors dropping into the virtual world on top of that. Samantha Gorman and Tanya Leal Soto of Tender Claws join us, along with actor James Cowan, one of the performers currently appearing inside The Under. Plus: a little talk about California's AB5.

California's AB5 and CCPA laws will go into effect January 1, 2020.  In this episode, Rachel sits with Emily Baker to discuss what these new laws are and how they will affect your business even if your business is not in California.   Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi102  Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbrenke.com/group