Ports: truck drivers.

Senator Richardson's port trucking legislation establishes new verification requirements for driver employment classification at California ports. The measure requires trucking companies to submit documentation of workers' compensation coverage and tax withholding for employee drivers, while independent contractors must provide operating authority credentials, insurance verification, and use their own Standard Carrier Alpha Codes when moving containers.

Ports must publicly disclose trucking companies' worker classification information on their websites and deny entry to carriers that have not submitted required documentation. The ports face penalties of $60,000 per non-compliant entry. Monthly reports to the Labor Commissioner must detail each truck's entry, including driver information, cargo ownership, and Department of Transportation registrations. Companies or individuals who submit false information face civil penalties up to $100,000, with an additional $60,000 fine for fraudulently gaining port access.

The measure applies to California's major seaports, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, and San Diego, as well as inland ports like Stockton and Sacramento. While ports must implement new verification and reporting systems, the bill specifies that state reimbursement is not required for costs associated with the modified compliance requirements and penalties. The Labor Commissioner oversees enforcement, including assessment and collection of civil penalties.