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The plan, which is part of the port's clean truck program, would increase drivers' incomes and ensure companies meet environmental and safety standards.
However, the port of L.A. and Long Beach are split on the issue.
Last month, the port of Long Beach approved a plan that allows truckers to remain independent. The California Trucking Association is also against the plan.
