Harbor truckers in Southern California are raising concerns that an effort by longshoremen to inspect all chassis before equipment is trucked from Los Angeles-Long Beach will result in unnecessary delays for their drivers.
The area arbitrator who handles contract disputes between the
International Longshore and Warehouse Union and waterfront employers ruled effective Nov. 21, terminal operators will conduct a mandatory roadability inspection of all chassis owned or controlled by shipping lines or terminal operators before allowing the chassis to be hauled from the facility.PMA President Jim McKenna said the employers’ organization will appeal the Southern California area arbitrator’s decision to the coast
arbitrator.
