California AB5 injunction review is denied by SCOTUS

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Assembly Bill 5 is a law in California that strictly governs the classification between an employee and a contractor. The Supreme Court struck down the injunction review filed in opposition of the law, and the trucking industry is in for a big disruption.

Check out today’s featured article from Logistics Management for the latest regarding AB5 in California and what the coming weeks look like for carriers and owner-operators in the Golden State. ☕️

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Featured Article:

U.S. Supreme Court denies review of reversal of California AB5 injunction

“Earlier this week, the United States Supreme Court denied review—or Certiorari—of the Circuit’s reversal against the injunction of AB5 (Assembly Bill 5) in California, a law governing owner-operators that potentially could be very disruptive to trucking operations in the nation’s most populous state.”

READ THE ENTIRE LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT ARTICLE HERE

The railroads are depending on the ports to ease congestion

Southern California has been battling supply chain issues at the ports for months, now leaving suppliers in a tight position while they wait record times for their products to arrive at their doorsteps. However, these delays have not transferred to the rail system, leaving railroads in the same debacle the ports have been dealing with - will they find a way to circumvent these complications?

Domestic supply chains are being stretched to the brink with 20% longer wait times for containers at inland wait stations and systematic failures born from the pandemic.

Read more from More Than Shipping ▶


Profitable carriers can teach something to struggling airlines

The airline industry has had a weak performance in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. But shareholder value can still be sown.

Business strategies such as managing their capital base, tailoring conduct to better serve customers, and creating privilege in their networks on a loyalty basis can be excellent growth tactics.

Read more from McKinsey ▶


Quote of the Day:

“Whether you think you can, or think you can’t – you’re right.”

— Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company



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