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This is just a reminder of the changes to come for 2025.  AB 2754 was a newly passed legislation , signed into law on September 27, 2024, that will impact employment contracts and agreements in the port drayage motor carrier’s industry.

A California federal judge on March 15 rejected trucking’s latest legal challenge to block the state’s enforcement of its Assembly Bill 5 law that severely restricts the use of independent contractors.

Senior Republicans are seeking to undo emissions targets the Federal Highway Administration is requiring of state transportation agencies.

U.S. Department of Labor issued its final rule, attempting to define employee versus independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (the “Final Rule”).

Numerous DOT rules in the works for the new year

The New Jersey legislature recently changed its financial responsibility minimums as they apply to commercial motor vehicles and pedicabs (i.e., taxis). Under the new law, New Jersey will now require commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) to maintain proof of financial responsibility of $1.5 million for CMVs 26,001 lbs. and higher, certain passenger carriers, and those transporting hazardous materials. CMVs weighing between 10,001 and 26,001 lbs. must maintain limits of $300,000. The coverage required by the statute may be satisfied by a commercial auto policy, fleet insurance, a commercial umbrella policy, commercial excess coverage, a similar insurance policy, or any combination of these types of coverage.

In the normal case, your deposition is the first and only time in which you will testify, under oath, about the facts of your case. It is a very important procedure which often forms the basis for settlement. It cannot be taken lightly. Thorough preparation on your part is essential. We are giving you this information to help you be prepared for this important occasion.

Depositions are part of the “discovery” process.

Department of Labor's final rule on independent contractor definition under FLSA decoded by NTA. Key insights for compliance and workforce management.