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Government Affairs Update
 
  
 
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Greg Dubuque, CTA  President  

Greg Dubuque, president of both Liberty Linehaul West Inc. and the California Trucking Association, emphasized the importance of thorough pre-trip inspections as well as functioning anti-idle devices and coolant hoses. Based east of Los Angeles in Montebello, Calif., the company operates in the United States and Canada. | Full Article

 

 

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) is hosting a compliance webinar for warehouse owners and operators to understand the requirements of the new warehouse indirect source rule (ISR) that established the Warehouse Actions and Investments to Reduce Emissions (WAIRE) Program. This is the second of a serious of compliance webinars that SCAQMD will host to cover the different reporting and compliance requirements. The webinars will be based around online training videos SCAQMD has created for those impacted by the new rule. All training videos will be posted to their website within a week of the webinar. | Training Videos
 
The second webinar will be on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 1 pm via Zoom:
Join Zoom Webinar Meeting - from PC or Laptop
Teleconference Number: 669-900-6833
Webinar ID: 981 7066 1356
 
You can find compliance related resources and materials by visiting their website at http://www.aqmd.gov/waire.
 
Group Asks for Personal Conveyance Limits
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The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has petitioned FMCSA for a second time to more clearly define the term “personal conveyance” in hours of service regulations. It is asking the agency to add a maximum distance or time limit to the rules.
 
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CTA Highlights
 
PetroCard fueling program offers multiple fuel card through Pacific Pride and CFN cardlocks at an already negotiated volume discounted price for all members and affiliates. Our cards offer the ultimate control and convenience for all your fueling needs whether you travel within California or across the U.S. We'll help you determine what card is the best fit for your company.
 
Contact PetroCard at (800) 950-3835 or sales@petrocard.com and ask for the CTA Fueling Program.
 
 
 
 
We invite you to join this year’s virtual knowledge competition on Saturday, July 31 at 4pm where you’ll have the opportunity to participate in the State competition, compete in the national competition to be named the National Battle of the States Virtual Truck Driving Grand Champion!
 
Cash prizes awarded to state and national winners!

Battle of the States: Virtual Truck Driving Championships State-Level Competition
CTA will host state-level trivia contests via Kahoot! and qualify 10 drivers for the national competition.
  • To participate, complete this application and send to membership@caltrux.org. Participation is FREE!
  • You can also mail forms to CTA: 4148 E. Commerce Way, Sacramento, CA 95834 - Attn: Events Department.
  • What to expect? 45 to 60-minute trivia with 40 questions from Facts for Drivers, federal regulations, state laws, state trucking history and state trucking culture.
Deadline to submit forms: By 5pm on Thursday, July 22, 2021.
 
Sponsorships available; recognize and celebrate our industry heros - truck drivers!
 
 
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Unit and Statewide Events
 
 
Connect with your association friends, eat great food and enjoy a baseball game!
 
Sacramento Unit Baseball Event - Sacramento River Cats vs. Reno Aces
 
 
Friday, July 30, 2021
6:05pm - Networking/Dinner at Sactown Smokehouse (inside ballpark)
7:05pm - Game
 
Pricing
$30
 
Seats are located in section 106, rows 25-28 - Price includes BBQ meal + game ticket - Tickets will be sent via email prior to the game 
 
 
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San Joaquin Unit Baseball Event - Stockton Ports vs. Modesto Nuts
 
 
Thursday, August 5, 2021
 7:05pm - Game
 
Pricing
$25
 
$1 Beer Night - Seats are located in the Jackson Rancheria Back Porch - Price includes buffet meal + game ticket
 
 
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