Assembly Bill (AB) 5, the bill that would codify the Dynamex Decision into law, is currently in the Senate. The bill is going through the committee process where a final decision will be made before September 13th on whether the bill becomes a law.
AB 5 is the #1 Priority of the Labor Federation and if the bill passes it will put an end to the owner operator business model. It is imperative that Senators hear from you, their constituents, on how AB 5, so they can know how the bill will impact the trucking industry and Owner Operators in their district.
Truckers: This is your chance to tell the Assembly your story. Let's share why the independent and small business trucker has always been the backbone of the industry.
Owner-operators and small business operators: Share why you choose to be an independent owner-operator. Like being your own boss? Flexibility of schedule? Better pay?
Fleets: Share positive stories about owner-operators or your own story of building the American Dream by starting with one truck!
For questions, contact Matt Roman at mroman@caltrux.org or (916) 798-0417.