The 5th Wheel
Government Affairs Update
 
Biden Nominates Robin Hutcheson to Lead Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
President Joe Biden has nominated Robin Hutcheson to be the next permanent leader of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
 
President Joe Biden has nominated Robin Hutcheson to be the next permanent leader of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Cal OSHA Considers New COVID-19 Workplace Standards
On Thursday, April 21, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (CalOSHA) will consider newly proposed amendments to the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) for workplace safety.
 
If passed and adopted by CalOSHA, the ETS will become effective on Saturday, May 7, 2022.
 
Governor Newsom extended the current ETS that was set to expire in April through an Executive Order for an additional 90 days following a surge in COVID-19 cases.
 
Group Asks for Personal Conveyance Limits
PrePass®
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
 
CTA Circle Club Executive Partner - TEC Equipment
TEC Equipment is the west’s largest full service truck and trailer dealership, with 29 locations throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, and Arizona. Offering new and used trucks and trailers, parts, service, leasing, insurance, financing and more. As the West’s leading full-service truck and trailer dealership, we deliberately and consistently delight and inspire our customers every day by providing products and services with an exceptional customer experience.
 
Please contact Bill Day at (626) 222-1770 or bday@tecequipment.com.
 
 
Fleet Safety Contest Applications Available!
 
 
The Fleet Safety Awards honor companies developing and implementing superior safety and loss prevention programs through management commitment, employee involvement and program innovation.
 
 
 
 
Application Deadline: By 5pm on Friday, May 27, 2022
 
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Unit and Statewide Events
 
SAVE THE DATE! May 12 | Bay Area Unit Meeting - Webinar
SAVE THE DATE! June 22 | Fleet Symposium
SAVE THE DATE! August 22 | Bay Area Unit Annual Golf Tournament & President's Night
September 15-16 | 2022 Leadership Academy
 
Check your local unit for upcoming meetings and events! Unit Directory
 
 
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Join Us for the Summer Board of Directors & Policy Meetings!
 
 
June 14-15, 2022
 
Holiday Inn Long Beach
2640 North Lakewood Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90815
 
Reserve your room today!
$120 + tax/fees
Group code: CTA
Complimentary transportation to/from Airport
Complimentary Wi-Fi and parking
Room reservation deadline: Thursday, May 19, 2022
 
Build lasting connections with peers in your industry as well as listen to the latest information addressing today’s most pressing trucking issues.
 
Committee meetings and the Board of Directors Meeting are open to all CTA members (unless otherwise indicated).
 
 
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Transportation Solutions Consortium (TSCtesting.com)
For all of your drug screening & testing, clearinghouse services and regulatory and compliance needs!
 
 
Trucking Proud Insurance Agency
Serving the Greater Transportation Industry | Learn more
 
Career Center
 
Merced College Truck Driving Program is Looking for Instructors!
 
 
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