Posts Tagged ‘Port of Oakland Truckers Association’
For some port truckers, the new year brings new worries over work
For independent truckers at the Port of Oakland who have not yet complied with pollution regulations, the New Year may mean the loss of a job.
Read MorePollution cuts at the port promise a breath of fresher air for West Oakland
In a boon for West Oakland residents, cancer-causing diesel pollution from the Port of Oakland’s maritime operations has plunged 70 percent.
Read MoreDespite a roar of support, Port of Oakland truckers meet resistance in negotiations
Frustrated truck drivers rolled into downtown yesterday as their representatives met with state and city officials.
Read MorePort of Oakland seeks injunction to curb truckers’ protests
Port officials said the measure is necessary to prevent protesters from interrupting cargo operations, while truckers called the injunction a scare tactic.
Read MorePort of Oakland truckers promise to keep working through negotiations
After forcing a one-day closure of the Port of Oakland over regulatory and wait-time complaints last week, independent truckers say they are pursuing negotiations with the California Air Resources Board, and have promised no further work stoppages through at least Monday, Nov. 4.
Read MoreTruck drivers to strike at Port of Oakland
Port of Oakland truck drivers are planning to stop work and begin picketing Monday morning. The drivers are protesting chronic congestion at the port, which they say has created dangerous working conditions.
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