2019 through the rearview: Hours reforms filed, trucking hits a plateau, major fleets abruptly close, Calif. goes after owner-operators (and more)

The basic theme of the year, at least from a business perspective, was as figurative as it was literal: We’re not in 2018, anymore. Freight demand took a hit. Some of 2018’s themes, however, continued, with considerable interest in the parking crisis, hours of service reform in light in the ELD mandate, and more.