8/28/06-A bill has died that would have fined ports that cause truck drivers to wait more than 30 minutes while doing business with terminals in the state.
Sponsored by Sen. Alan Lowenthal, D-Long Beach, SB1829 remained in the Assembly Appropriations Committee at the deadline to advance to the full chamber, effectively killing it for the year. The Senate previously approved it.
Under current California law, marine terminals that cause trucks to idle or queue – wait in line – for more than 30 minutes to load or unload can face fines.
The bill would have required marine terminals to operate in such a manner that doesn’t cause trucks to wait – and idle – for more than 30 minutes outside terminal gates.
Once inside, it also would have prohibited making truckers wait more than 30 minutes for a single transaction. Unloading and loading must be completed in 60 minutes.
The clock would start on the so-called 30-minute “turn time” from the moment a truck enters the first gate or queue at the terminal, and does not stop the clock until that truck leaves the exit gate.
Marine terminals found to be in violation, would have faced a $250 fine, per occurrence. Any attempt by owners or operators of terminals to avoid or circumvent these requirements would have resulted in a $750 fine.
Terminals would have been exempted from the proposed rules if the delay was caused by certain specified events.

7/5/06-The Assembly Transportation Committee voted 7-3 to approve a bill that would fine ports that cause truck drivers to wait more than 30 minutes while doing business with terminals in the state.
Under current California law, marine terminals that cause trucks to idle or queue – wait in line – for more than 30 minutes to load or unload can face fines.
Sponsored by Sen. Alan Lowenthal, D-Long Beach, SB1829 would require marine terminals to operate in such a manner that doesn’t cause trucks to wait – and idle – for more than 30 minutes outside terminal gates.
Once inside, it also would prohibit making truckers wait more than 30 minutes for a single transaction. Unloading and loading must be completed in 60 minutes.
The clock would start on the so-called 30-minute “turn time” from the moment a truck enters the first gate or queue at the terminal, and does not stop the clock until that truck leaves the exit gate.
Marine terminals found to be in violation, would face a $250 fine, per occurrence. Any attempt by owners or operators of terminals to avoid or circumvent these requirements would result in a $750 fine.
Terminals would be exempted from the proposed rules if the delay is caused by certain specified events.
The bill has been sent to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. If approved there, it would head to the chamber floor. The Senate already approved it.
For bill status, call (916) 651-4120.

6/27/06-A bill in the Assembly Transportation Committee would fine ports that cause truck drivers to wait more than 30 minutes while doing business with terminals in the state. The Senate already approved it.
Under current California law, marine terminals that cause trucks to idle or queue – wait in line – for more than 30 minutes to load or unload can face fines.
Sponsored by Sen. Alan Lowenthal, D-Long Beach, SB1829 would require marine terminals to operate in such a manner that doesn’t cause trucks to wait – and idle – for more than 30 minutes outside terminal gates.
Once inside, it also would prohibit making truckers wait more than 30 minutes for a single transaction. Unloading and loading must be completed in 60 minutes.
The clock would start on the so-called 30-minute “turn time” from the moment a truck enters the first gate or queue at the terminal, and does not stop the clock until that truck leaves the exit gate.
Marine terminals found to be in violation, would face a $250 fine, per occurrence. Any attempt by owners or operators of terminals to avoid or circumvent these requirements would result in a $750 fine.
Terminals would be exempted from the proposed rules if the delay is caused by certain specified events.
The bill has been sent to the Assembly for further consideration. For bill status, call (916) 651-4120.

6/1/06-The Senate voted 23-13 to approve a bill that would fine ports that cause truck drivers to wait more than 30 minutes while doing business with terminals in the state.
Under current California law, marine terminals that cause trucks to idle or queue – wait in line – for more than 30 minutes to load or unload can face fines.
Sponsored by Sen. Alan Lowenthal, D-Long Beach, SB1829 would require marine terminals to operate in such a manner that doesn’t cause trucks to wait – and idle – for more than 30 minutes outside terminal gates.
Once inside, it also would prohibit making truckers wait more than 30 minutes for a single transaction. Unloading and loading must be completed in 60 minutes.
The clock would start on the so-called 30-minute “turn time” from the moment a truck enters the first gate or queue at the terminal, and does not stop the clock until that truck leaves the exit gate.
Marine terminals found to be in violation, would face a $250 fine, per occurrence. Any attempt by owners or operators of terminals to avoid or circumvent these requirements would result in a $750 fine.
Terminals would be exempted from the proposed rules if the delay is caused by certain specified events.
The bill has been sent to the Assembly for further consideration. For bill status, call (916) 651-4120.

5/19/06-The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a bill that would fine ports that cause truck drivers to wait more than 30 minutes while doing business with terminals in the state.
Under current California law, marine terminals that cause trucks to idle or queue – wait in line – for more than 30 minutes to load or unload can face fines.
Sponsored by Sen. Alan Lowenthal, D-Long Beach, SB1829 would require marine terminals to operate in such a manner that doesn’t cause trucks to wait – and idle – for more than 30 minutes outside terminal gates.
Once inside, it also would prohibit making truckers wait more than 30 minutes for a single transaction. Unloading and loading must be completed in 60 minutes.
The clock would start on the so-called 30-minute “turn time” from the moment a truck enters the first gate or queue at the terminal, and does not stop the clock until that truck leaves the exit gate.
Marine terminals found to be in violation, would face a $250 fine, per occurrence. Any attempt by owners or operators of terminals to avoid or circumvent these requirements would result in a $750 fine.
Terminals would be exempted from the proposed rules if the delay is caused by certain specified events.
The bill has been sent to the full Senate for further consideration. For Senate bill status, call (916) 651-4120.

5/2/06-The Senate Environmental Quality Committee voted 4-2 to approve a bill that would fine ports that cause truck drivers to wait more than 30 minutes while doing business with terminals in the state.
Under current California law, marine terminals that cause trucks to idle or queue – wait in line – for more than 30 minutes to load or unload can face fines.
Sponsored by Sen. Alan Lowenthal, D-Long Beach, SB1829 would require marine terminals to operate in such a manner that doesn’t cause trucks to wait – and idle – for more than 30 minutes outside terminal gates.
Once inside, it also would prohibit making truckers wait more than 30 minutes for a single transaction. Unloading and loading must be completed in 60 minutes.
The clock would start on the so-called 30-minute “turn time” from the moment a truck enters the first gate or queue at the terminal, and does not stop the clock until that truck leaves the exit gate.
Marine terminals found to be in violation, would face a $250 fine, per occurrence. Any attempt by owners or operators of terminals to avoid or circumvent these requirements would result in a $750 fine.
Terminals would be exempted from the proposed rules if the delay is caused by certain specified events.
The bill has been sent to the Senate Appropriations Committee for further consideration.
For Senate bill status, call (916) 651-4120.

4/5/06-A bill in the Senate Environmental Quality Committee would fine ports that cause truck drivers to wait more than 30 minutes while doing business with terminals in the state.
Under current California law, marine terminals that cause trucks to idle or queue – wait in line – for more than 30 minutes to load or unload can face fines.
Sponsored by Sen. Alan Lowenthal, D-Long Beach, SB1829 would require marine terminals to operate in such a manner that doesn’t cause trucks to wait – and idle – for more than 30 minutes outside terminal gates.
Once inside, it also would prohibit making truckers wait more than 30 minutes for a single transaction. Unloading and loading must be completed in 60 minutes.
The clock would start on the so-called 30-minute “turn time” from the moment a truck enters the first gate or queue at the terminal, and does not stop the clock until that truck leaves the exit gate.
Marine terminals found to be in violation, would face $250 fines, per occurrence. Any attempt by owners or operators of terminals to avoid or circumvent these requirements would result in a $750 fine.
Terminals would be exempted from the proposed rules if the delay is caused by specified events.
For Senate bill status, call (916) 651-4120.