Judge denies trucking group’s effort to overturn California’s independent contractor law - Safety+Health Magazine
A federal judge denied a trucking group's request to overturn California's independent contractor law (AB5), meaning the law remains in effect for trucking companies operating in California.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on August 23, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Trucking companies, owner-operators, and freight brokers operating in California. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: No specific deadline provided; compliance is required immediately as the law is in effect.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Trucking / FMCSA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The court ruling upholds California's independent contractor law, which restricts the use of independent contractors in the trucking industry.
Who it affects
Trucking companies, owner-operators, and freight brokers operating in California.
What you must do
Review current worker classification practices and reclassify independent contractors as employees if they do not meet the ABC test criteria.
Deadline
No specific deadline provided; compliance is required immediately as the law is in effect.
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