Federal Bills Aim to Protect Port Truck Drivers from Exploitative Practices
Federal Bills Aim to Protect Port Truck Drivers from Exploitative Practices

Last month, House representatives introduced two federal bills aimed at stopping the exploitation of port truck drivers. This is the first federal attempt to protect these drivers since news broke about port trucking companies’ exploitation of them earlier this year.

Bill Would Introduce Labor Protections and Work Standards for Truck Drivers

The first bill, the Port Drivers’ Bill of Rights Act of 2017, provides basic work standards for port truckers. These include fair pay, labor protections, and freedom from “exploitative truck lease or rental agreements.” The bill also requires federal regulators to investigate port trucking companies and analyze their lease contracts.

Should Cities Have Authority to Regulate Trucking Companies?

The other bill is the Clean Ports Act of 2017. It was created to loosen federal restrictions preventing cities from regulating local port trucking companies. Retail companies have previously spent millions of dollars lobbying to block such legislation.

Will the bills be passed into law? It’s certainly questionable, considering the current administration’s attitude toward regulation. However, the exploitative actions of port trucking companies are undeniable at this point. They have failed to self-regulate, which has led to a disastrous situation for thousands of workers.

“This is both a local and national issue that our government has a responsibility to address. Our economy relies on truck drivers, and they deserve to be treated fairly,” said Attorney Walter Clark, founder of Walter Clark Legal Group.  

Our firm has been handling personal injury cases throughout the California Low Desert and High Desert communities for over 30 years. With a 95% success rate, the California personal injury attorneys at Walter Clark Legal Group will fight to hold those responsible for your loss accountable and win compensation to cover medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you have been injured in a truck accident and want to discuss your legal options, contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer. We have offices in Indio, Rancho Mirage, Victorville, and Yucca Valley and represent clients through the entire California Low Desert and High Desert communities.

DISCLAIMER: The Walter Clark Legal Group blog is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended as legal or medical advice. References to laws are based on general legal practices and vary by location. Information reported comes from secondary news sources. We do handle these types of cases, but whether or not the individuals and/or loved ones involved in these accidents choose to be represented by a law firm is a personal choice we respect. Should you find any of the information incorrect, we welcome you to contact us with corrections.

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