While Part I, What Would Happen If Trucking Stopped, strictly spoke in the hypothetical sense, the recent effects of Assembly Bill 5 on the trucking industry may have rendered those fears valid. Below we further explore what the effects could ...

Author: Rob Dissman, Principal of Pyramid Logistics If you’re an owner-operator in the state of California, Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) is undeniably on your radar. The bill was denied by the U.S. Supreme Court on June 30, 2022, and while ...

The Supreme Court’s rejection of the California Trucking Association’s petition for a hearing over California AB5 has rattled the state’s freight industry. This means that the previous ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will stand, ...

Written by: Rob Dissman, Principal of Pyramid Logistics California AB5 is back in the news as an update sparks interest for a potential immediate course of action. The last time we covered this law in November 2021, we reported that ...

The trucking industry has been on a rollercoaster since California AB5 came onto the scene. Get a quick recap of this California statute and get an update on what’s happening now as of November 2021.   California AB5: A Recap ...

Going into 2021, many gig workers breathed a sigh of relief because they were protected by a law that allowed them to continue working without having to be classified as regular employees. The law, which was a ballot measure in ...

As trucking grows post-pandemic, one cog of the machine seems to be impacting the rest. Truck drivers are an essential part of trucking and the supply chain because they help the economy keep moving. With a shortage of drivers, a ...

Updated December 2021 After a difficult year, and despite the efforts of the California Trucking Association (CTA), the injunction that kept the trucking industry from being affected by the California AB5 law has been overturned. This news is a cause ...

It’s been over a year since Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) was enacted, and business owners are still worried about this law. Several industries were affected by this legislation initially, but some managed to get by through additional laws. For example, ...

It’s been a rough year, and businesses are doing their best to stay open or reopen safely for employees. If you’re looking to make an office move, consider partnering with a logistics company. These companies have the equipment and vehicles ...

The trucking industry had one of the quickest recoveries during the pandemic. Growing demand assisted in keeping the industry moving, and truck fleet companies had to adapt to stay afloat during uncertain times. Despite a lack of drivers due to ...

The trucking industry has seen its share of ups and downs during the pandemic in 2020. Once the nation ordered businesses to close, there was much uncertainty and concern for what may happen if nothing reopened or resumed. Fortunately, essential ...