9/26/05-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a measure into law prohibiting the owners of some intermodal equipment at ports in the state from charging truckers late fees.
The new law, previously SB45, declares, “termination, suspension or restriction of equipment interchange rights without prior judicial action is contrary to the public policy of the state of California.”
Sponsored by Sen. Richard Alarcon, D-Van Nuys, it specifically prohibits intermodal marine equipment providers or marine terminal operators from imposing per diem, detention or demurrage charges on intermodal motor carriers.
Ports or terminals cannot charge truckers the “late fees” if the terminal gate is closed; if the terminal chooses to divert the truck to a new destination without “proper notification,” which is defined in the law as 48 hours; if the intermodal equipment is not in compliance; and in a number of other circumstances.

9/2/05-The Legislature has approved a measure that would prohibit the owners of some intermodal equipment at ports in the state from charging truckers late fees. It has been sent to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s desk.
SB45 declares, “termination, suspension or restriction of equipment interchange rights without prior judicial action is contrary to the public policy of the state of California.”
Sponsored by Sen. Richard Alarcon, D-Van Nuys, it specifically would prohibit intermodal marine equipment providers or marine terminal operators from imposing per diem, detention or demurrage charges on intermodal motor carriers.
Under the bill, ports or terminals could not charge truckers the “late fees” if the terminal gate is closed; if the terminal chooses to divert the truck to a new destination without “proper notification,” which the bill defines as 48 hours; if the intermodal equipment is not in compliance; and in a number of other circumstances.
For bill status, call (916) 445-4251.

7/18/05-The Assembly’s Transportation Committee has unanimously approved a bill that would prohibit the owners of some intermodal equipment at ports in the state from charging truckers late fees.
SB45, sponsored by Sen. Richard Alarcon, D-Van Nuys, declares, “termination, suspension or restriction of equipment interchange rights without prior judicial action is contrary to the public policy of the state of California.”
It specifically would prohibit intermodal marine equipment providers or marine terminal operators from imposing per diem, detention or demurrage charges on intermodal motor carriers.
Under the bill, ports or terminals could not charge truckers the “late fees” if the terminal gate is closed; if the terminal chooses to divert the truck to a new destination without “proper notification,” which the bill defines as 48 hours; if the intermodal equipment is not in compliance; and in a number of other circumstances.
The bill has been sent to the full Assembly for further consideration. For bill status, call (916) 445-4251.

6/9/05-The Senate has approved a bill that would prohibit the owners of some intermodal equipment at ports in the state from charging truckers late fees.
SB45, sponsored by Sen. Richard Alarcon, D-Van Nuys, declares, “termination, suspension or restriction of equipment interchange rights without prior judicial action is contrary to the public policy of the state of California.”
It specifically would prohibit intermodal marine equipment providers or marine terminal operators from imposing per diem, detention or demurrage charges on intermodal motor carriers.
Under the bill, ports or terminals could not charge truckers the “late fees” if the terminal gate is closed; if the terminal chooses to divert the truck to a new destination without “proper notification,” which the bill defines as seven days; if the intermodal equipment is not in compliance; and in a number of other circumstances.
The bill has been sent to the Assembly Transportation Committee for further consideration. For bill status, call (916) 445-4251.

5/9/05-The Senate Committee on Transportation and Housing has approved a bill that would prohibit the owners of some intermodal equipment at ports in the state from charging truckers late fees.
SB45, sponsored by Sen. Richard Alarcon, D-Van Nuys, is awaiting a vote before the full Senate. For Senate bill status, call (916) 445-4251.

4/28/05-The Senate Committee on Transportation and Housing has scheduled a May 3 hearing on a bill that would prohibit the owners of some intermodal equipment from charging truckers late fees.
SB45, sponsored by Senate Majority Whip Richard Alarcon, D-San Fernando Valley, declares, “termination, suspension or restriction of equipment interchange rights without prior judicial action is contrary to the public policy of the state of California.”
It specifically would prohibit intermodal marine equipment providers or marine terminal operators from imposing per diem, detention or demurrage charges on intermodal motor carriers.
Under the bill, ports or terminals could not charge truckers the “late fees” if the terminal gate is closed; if the terminal chooses to divert the truck to a new destination without “proper notification,” which the bill defines as seven days; if the intermodal equipment is not in compliance; and in a number of other circumstances.
For Senate bill status, call (916) 445-4251.

1/6/05-A bill in the Senate would prohibit the owners of some intermodal equipment from charging truckers late fees.
SB45 was introduced Jan. 5 by Senate Majority Whip Richard Alarcon, D-San Fernando Valley.
The bill declares “termination, suspension or restriction of equipment interchange rights without prior judicial action is contrary to the public policy of the state of California.”
It specifically would prohibit intermodal marine equipment providers or marine terminal operators from imposing per diem, detention or demurrage charges on intermodal motor carriers.
Under the bill, ports or terminals could not charge truckers the “late fees” if the terminal gate is closed; if the terminal chooses to divert the truck to a new destination without “proper notification,” which the bill defines as seven days; if the intermodal equipment is not in compliance; and in a number of other circumstances.
The bill is before the Senate Rules Committee. For Senate bill status, call (916) 445-4251.