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Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic through October 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited 62 establishments for violations, resulting in proposed penalties totaling $913,133. OSHA inspections have resulted in the agency citing employers for violations, including failures to implement a written respiratory protection program and report an injury, illness or fatality, among other things. As a reminder, CTA partnered with PCS Safety Inc. to develop a COVID-19 Illness Prevention Guide designed specifically for the trucking industry. This comprehensive and customizable guide has the forms, signage, training and information your business needs to implement your own COVID-19 Illness Prevention Program. | You can purchase the guide here.
DOT Announces New Custody and Control Form
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved a new Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF). This form tracks the handling of a drug test specimen, from the time it is collected until the test result is available. Motor carriers use this form to order drug tests for current or prospective CDL driver employees. The new CCF lists CDL number and State of issuance as donor identification information that can be collected.
On October 7 CTA hosted a joint Safety Council webinar where representatives from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) presented the new requirements for drivers and recordkeeping for vehicles under 26,000 GVW or less that became effective October 1. The requirements were included in CHP’s Initial Statement of Reasons (ISOR), Federal Consistency, CHP-R- 2018-01. In response to some members questions regarding the new requirements, CTA wanted to make sure members had an opportunity to receive clarification on their questions and concerns. The most common questions were regarding the Driver Proficiency requirements and the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report Record contained in the regulation. If you recall when the new Basic Inspection of Terminals (BIT) program became effective (2016), lower GVW vehicles were made subject to the BIT. For more information view the CHP Information Bulletin.
Please join CTA Government Affairs staff for a recap of the 2020 legislative session. We will cover major legislation, including changes to labor and employment law impacting workers compensation, paid sick leave, family leave, and notification of COVID-19 workplace outbreaks. | Register
Registration for the 2021 UCR registration year is open, with no fee changes from the 2020 registration year. Registration for the 2019 registration year has closed (except for state audit purposes). | Register
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Goodyear, CTA’s exclusive Circle Club tire partner, has had a banner year in 2020! In fact, despite turbulent times, CTA’s Goodyear Tire Discount program has grown nearly 120% YTD versus 2019. Many manufacturers dealing with COVID-19 had to adjust production schedules and Goodyear was no different. Fortunately, Goodyear production plants in the United States have been up and running since early May.
Additionally, a new Goodyear retread plant will be opening in Q4 2020 in Chino, CA. The new plant will give Goodyear another retread plant in California to complement the four Goodyear Authorized Retreaders (GAR’s) already in place. Goodyear has over 50 Commercial Authorized Dealers & Company Owned Operations within California. This discount program includes tires from Goodyear, Dunlop, and official Goodyear Retreads. Whether you run one truck, one dozen, or many more, you will receive this substantial discount based on the breadth and buying power of CTA membership base. Don’t miss out on these exceptional savings! | www.goodyeartrucktires.com
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Statewide
Virtual Learning
Congratulations to the 2020 Central Valley Unit Endowment Program scholarship winners! While winners weren't able to attend the annual scholarship event in person, here's a video of the winners!
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The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is conducting its 16th annual Top Industry Issues Survey to identify critical issues confronting our industry and develop strategies for addressing those issues now and in the future. Your opinion is vital to stakeholders who are working to ensure the long-term vitality of our industry. Deadline to complete survey is Friday, October 16. | Survey
NEW DATE! October 29-30, November 3-4
Now is the time to express your interest in serving in leadership of the CTA. CTA’s leaders can affect policy; influence positions taken on issues; and have input on overall goals, strategy and finances of the association. Any member can contribute, carrier or allied, and you don’t have to be nominated by another member. Simply need to express your interest and you will be considered. We’re always looking for new faces in leadership, so don’t be bashful! | More
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