Bill > SB703

This bill requires trucking companies and truck drivers at the Port of Long Beach, Port of Los Angeles, and Port of Oakland to provide detailed information about their employment classification and legal status before entering the ports. Specifically, trucking companies employing truck drivers must submit a worker's compensation insurance policy, the number of employee truck drivers covered, and a sworn statement confirming they are withholding required taxes. Independent truck drivers must provide proof of insurance, federal and state operating authorities, registration numbers, and carrier identification codes. The ports are required to publicly disclose this information on their websites and report monthly to the Labor Commissioner with comprehensive details about each truck entering the port, including driver name, entry time, truck ownership, and insurance information. The bill imposes a significant civil penalty of $100,000 for anyone providing false or misleading information about their compliance with these requirements. The Legislature justifies this targeted approach by noting the high volume of goods processed at these specific ports necessitates additional worker protection measures. While the bill may create some administrative costs for local agencies, it includes provisions that may limit state reimbursement for these expenses.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment, Transportation and Infrastructure

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