The fight at the ports has long been a righteous struggle. The workforce—composed almost entirely of people of color, most of them immigrants—is emblematic of many low-wage industries in Southern…
industry: Ports and Goods Movement
The Big Rig Overhaul
In this report, we examined changes in labor practices in the port trucking industry. These changes, originating in the 1970s, have led to the development of an industry characterized by…
From Clean to Clunker: The Economics of Emissions Control
By upgrading operational standards in the trucking industry, the Port of Los Angeles implemented a Clean Truck Program that resulted in a stunning initial drop in diesel emissions, plus removed…
Building Opportunity: Investing in our Future Through a Port Construction Careers Policy
At a time when Los Angeles is losing tens of thousands of jobs, planned public investment in our infrastructure remains a bright spot, offering the potential to stimulate the economy…
Foreclosure on Wheels: Long Beach’s Truck Program Puts Drivers at High Risk for Default
According to state air regulators, pollution related to the movement of goods prematurely claims the lives of over 3,700 Californians each year, and diesel port trucks are a primary culprit.…
The Road to Shared Prosperity: The Regional Economic Benefits of the San Pedro Bay Ports’ Clean Trucks Program
The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are currently considering implementing a Clean Trucks Program (CTP) as part of the Ports' overall Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP). The CTP…