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Introduction to Dalilah’s Law WASHINGTON — Trucking organizations are supporting “Dalilah’s Law,” a proposed legislation that seeks to prevent states from granting commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to undocumented immigrants. Details of the Legislation Introduced by Senator Jim Banks, this law wou
An enforcement action in California has targeted three companies—one being a carrier and the other two its clients—marking what seems to be the first instance where the state’s independent contractor law, AB5 and its successor, have led to penalties in the trucking sector. The California Labor Commi
Arizona’s House Bill 2345, introduced on January 15, proposes making it a Class 5 felony for undocumented individuals to possess a fake commercial driver’s license. Law enforcement will be mandated to impound any commercial motor vehicles involved in such stops. If the vehicle is registered to the d
The Wagner Law Group Launches Accident Victim Hotline for Trucking Accident Victims in California If you have sustained injuries from a trucking accident involving a large vehicle, such as an 18-wheeler, or if you have lost a family member due to such an incident, we urge you to reach out to our hot
Understanding the Regulatory Process in Trucking Executive orders, rulemakings, legislation, and court challenges function on distinct timelines and have unique powers and limitations. The recent press conference by Secretary Sean Duffy and FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs marked a significant enforc
Overview: On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Jim Banks from Indiana proposed new legislation that would mandate the recertification of all commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders within six months of the law’s implementation. This measure aims to restrict CDLs specifically to U.S. citizens, lawful permane
Article Summary: A legal dispute is raising significant concerns in the trucking industry regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) emission regulations for heavy-duty vehicles for the model year 2027 and beyond. On Wednesday, litigants claimed that the EPA’s March ruling represents an i
California’s governor is anticipated to approve a new law that critics argue will hinder, if not entirely eliminate, the ability of trucking companies in the state to utilize independent contractor owner-operator truck drivers. The Concerns Over Assembly Bill 5 If this bill is signed, the California
Trucking Industry Faces Wage Theft and Misclassification Issues Advocates within the trucking sector and Ontario legal aid organizations express little surprise over a recent survey revealing persistent issues such as wage theft, unpaid overtime, and the misclassification of employees as independent
