The trucking industry in California is being hit hard with the AB5 law about to go into effect. This law determines whether a worker is an employee or contractor, which doesn’t work well with owner-operator type truckers and companies. One trucking couple packed up and moved to Oklahoma, unsure what their future has in store. The California Trucking Association is getting calls from owner-operators saying they can’t work in California anymore. Another couple has been looking for a new location in Tennessee for their business. Even after complying with emission laws, quite a few truckers are going to have a financially difficult time staying in California. With lawsuits pending from the CTA and other trucking companies, truckers are now sitting back and waiting to see what happens.
Truckers Leaving California Before AB5 Kicks in
