The Solution

We are working to make the port trucking industry more efficient, reduce air pollution, improve the quality of jobs and stimulate greater economic opportunities for residents living in surrounding port communities. CCSP strongly supports the adoption of a comprehensive Clean Trucks Program by the Oakland Port Commission that would:

require all port trucking firms to enter into concession agreements that incorporate environmental, community and labor standards;
grant "independent contractors" employee status giving them the right to join a union and organize for better working conditions;
require trucking companies to operate only clean emission trucks;
require trucking companies to provide off-street parking for trucks outside residential neighborhoods;
create a strong local hire program for community residents most impacted by port pollution; and
support small, local businesses to meet the standards.

Los Angeles Harbor Makes History

In March, 2008, the Los Angeles Harbor Commission voted unanimously to approve a comprehensive and sustainable Clean Trucks Program that requires the trucking industry to buy and maintain a clean-technology fleet and shift to a system that employs truck drivers instead of misclassified "independent contractors." The Los Angeles program serves as a model for how all West coast ports can operate sustainably. LA's unprecedented emissions reductions include:

Banning more than 2,000 of the dirtiest, oldest polluting rigs from port terminals;

Putting nearly 6,000 clean-burning vehicles into service;

Moving nearly 70% of cargo in low-emissions vehicles.

Sign the Petition

Join the movement - sign the petition urging the Port of Oakland to adopt a clean, safe ports plan! Learn more

Watch the video

Watch the inspiring video, "Victory in L.A. for Clean and Safe Ports".