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Archive April 2021

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9th Circuit Rules that the ABC Test is not Preempted by FAAAA

Today, April 28, 2021, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, overturned an injunction which had protected motor carriers from complying with California’s new independent contractor law. In its 2-1 ruling, the court ruled that the “ABC” test which was a central part of Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5) and changed how independent contractors are classified in California, is not preempted by the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994.

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EnRoute- April 22, 2021

TRALA IN THE NEWS

Last week, TRALA held its 2021 Annual Meeting both live in-person and virtually, one of the first in-person group events for trucking since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic last March. FULL STORY

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BT Steadman Named TRALA Chairman

San Antonio, Texas, April 15, 2021—The Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) announced that BT Steadman, Managing Member of Vacuum Truck Rentals, LLC has been named the 2021-22 Chairman of the Board at the association’s 2021 Annual Meeting at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country in San Antonio, Texas.

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TRALA Honors Doug Clark for Industry Impact

Corcentric Leader Honored with Third Annual Steve Lawrence Legacy Award
 

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TRALA Technology Expo Demonstrates Strength and Diversity of Industry

San Antonio, Texas, April 14, 2021 -- The Technology Expo at the 2021 Truck Renting and Leasing Association’s (TRALA) Annual Meeting displayed the latest in safety and efficiency technologies to both members at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country and to its virtual attendees.

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South Carolina’s Rick Todd Receives TRALA’s State Trucking Award

San Antonio, Texas, April 13, 2021 -- Today, the Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) honored Rick Todd, president of the South Carolina Trucking Association, with the association’s State Trucking Award for his work in representing the industry.

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TRALA Annual Meeting Features Governor Chris Christie and Mark Zinder

San Antonio, Texas, April 13, 2021 -- Attendees of the Truck Renting and Leasing Association’s (TRALA) 2021 Annual Meeting at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country in San Antonio, Texas heard from Mark Zinder about the state of the economy and from one of the leading political voices in the country, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.

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TRALA Kicks Off 2021 Annual Meeting

San Antonio, Texas, April 12, 2021 -- The Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) held its first event since the pandemic caused the cancellation of its 2020 Annual Meeting. 

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EnRoute- April 1, 2021

President Joe Biden announced a $2.25 trillion climate change-centric infrastructure plan which is to be paid for by corporate tax increases, instead of pursuing a higher national vehicle-miles-traveled (VMT) fee. FULL STORY

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