The 5th Wheel
Government Affairs Update
 
South Coast AQMD staff invites you to attend the fourth working group meeting for Proposed Rule 2306 (PR2306) - Indirect Source Rule for New Intermodal Facilities.
 
In observance of Cesar Chavez Day, this meeting was postponed last week and has been rescheduled for next Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
This year’s Operation Safe Driver Week is scheduled for July 10-16.
 
Throughout that week, law enforcement personnel in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will be on roadways issuing warnings and citations to  drivers engaging in unsafe driving behaviors, such as speeding, distracted driving, following too closely, improper lane change, or impaired driving.
 
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.
 
Read more in this PrePass blog.
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CTA Highlights
 
Nossaman is an innovative law firm working on cutting-edge issues across eight U.S. offices. Our expertise is focused in distinct areas of law and policy, as well as in specific industries. Our Trucking, Logistics, & Warehouse Industry Practice Group specializes in defending employers and companies against wage and hour class actions, consumer fraud class actions, other complex commercial disputes, PAGA actions, individual employment lawsuits of all kinds, breach of contract cases, and unfair business practice claims. From successfully handling high-stakes class action litigation, to protecting your workplace, and advocating for legislative changes, we’re here to address all of your legal and business needs.
 
Contact Drew Hansen at (949) 477-7670.
 
 
 
Thank you for coming out and supporting NextGen! 
 
New professionals in trucking are the future of CTA and the industry. The NextGen Program provides opportunities for CTA members to grow professionally, build relationships with peers and develop leadership skills.
 
To join the NextGen Group contact:
Chair: Pete Amundson Jr., pete@minutemantransport.com, Minuteman Transport
Vice Chair: Derek Crusenberry, dcrusenberry@ravenbgi.com, JSG Trucking
 
 
 
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Southern Competition
Saturday, April 30
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Saturday, May 21
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State Finals
Sunday, May 22
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West Sacramento
DRIVER ENTRY FORM
Entry Form Deadline: By 5pm, Friday, April 8.
Merced College is a midsized community college located in California’s Central Valley. Founded in 1962, the college serves more than 16,000 students, with room to expand on its 267-acre main campus and 120-acre Los Banos site, as well as at our innovative Business Resource Center in Downtown Merced. The City of Merced, incorporated in 1889, offers historical sites, affordable housing and access to the Bay Area and Sacramento. Merced is known as the Gateway to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada mountains, and is home to the University of California’s newest campus, UC Merced. Our tree-shaded, growing community of just over 80,000 includes multiple biking and walking trails as well as access to several lakes — large and small — throughout the county.
 
 
Requirements
Bachelor's degree AND two (2) years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught OR
Associate's degree AND six (6) years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught

Interested?
Contact Caroline Dawson, dawson.c@mccd.edu, (209)381-6477
 
 
Every year, Trucking HR Canada distributes these awards to transportation and logistics companies that have established exemplary workplaces for Canadians. Polaris was one of 81 Top Fleet Employers selected among hundreds for their high ratings across several HR-related categories including recruitment, retention rates, company culture, professional development and innovative HR practices. The additional status as Top Fleet Employer of Distinction is given to those who have been included on this list consecutively for a minimum of five years.
 
Polaris President and CEO, Dave Cox states, “These high honours reflect Polaris’ endless dedication to promoting employee wellness and professional growth. As a family-owned and operated company, we’re committed to our values of taking care of one another and treating everyone with the highest level of dignity and respect.” He further comments, “As a new Top Fleet Employer of Distinction, we’ll continue raising the bar for creating a space where workers in our field can find fulfillment and success.”
 
The Top Fleet Employer and Top Fleet Employer of Distinction awards will be presented to Polaris during Trucking HR Canada’s Annual Awards Gala Thursday, October 13th, 2022, celebrating this year’s recipients for their excellence in HR.
 
 
 
 
Thursday, June 9, 2022 
9:30-10am - Check-In | 10-10:45am - Unit Meeting
11am-12pm - Port Tour | 12-1:30pm - Lunch/Q&A 
 
Pricing & Parking
$50 per person
Onsite; complimentary
 
Location
SSA Terminal
1579 Middle Harbor Rd.
Oakland, CA. 94607
Green building with red brick
 
Additional Info 
Please bring a valid FEDERAL ID card, required to enter Port
This event sells out each year - register today!
Space is limited to 39 people. No onsite registrations.
Please register by Wednesday, June 1, 2022
 

 
Questions? Contact Alex Gilmete at alexgilmete@hughesinsuranceservices.org or (925) 786-3638.
 
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