AB5 Protest

Thomas Wasson Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Loaded and Rolling: AB5 protests gain momentum; chameleon carriers present risks

The Port of Oakland in California is experiencing a work stoppage and limited access to the container terminals as truckers escalate their protests against the state’s AB5 law.

Truckers at Oakland protest say ‘cargo won’t flow until AB5 goes’

Around 450 protesters opposing California’s independent contractor law, AB5, were blocking all of the terminal gates at the Port of Oakland, forcing TraPac and Oakland International Container Terminal, also known as SSA, to close operations on Wednesday.

Loaded and Rolling: California driver protests; rail union strike.

The protests stem from the potential impact the AB5 law will have on the over 70,000 owner-operators who operate in California.