The 5th Wheel
CTA in Action: Government Affairs Update
In just the first year of the new Legislative session, Legislators introduced nearly 2700 bills. Read on for a partial list of bills that CTA is actively tracking that we would like to share with you.
The electronic logging device (ELD) rule is intended to help create a safer work environment for drivers, and make it easier, faster to accurately track, manage, and share records of duty status (RODS) data.
CTA along with Caltrans and the CHP will be hosting a "Lessons Learned" round table discussion regarding this year’s unprecedented storms that had a tremendous impact on the trucking industry’s ability to transport goods over the Donner Pass region.
The next California Transportation Permit Advisory Council (CTPAC) meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 12:00pm at CTA Headquarters in Sacramento.
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Effective May 10, 2017, pursuant to federal law, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will require all new and existing commercial driver license (CDL) applicants to provide DMV with the following: • Proof of U.S. citizenship/lawful permanent residency/legal presence • Proof of residency (domicile).
   
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Unit News and Events

 Don't miss out on Early Bird Registration! Register before July 1st for the Bay Area Golf Tournament and receive a 10% discount off your Golf Fee’s.

Unit Meeting - Reserve your spot now for the unit meeting on May 18 at Old City Hall in Gilroy. A representative from the FMCSA will be presenting.
It's that time of year again - Come join us this year for the 57th Annual Central Coast Memorial golf tournament. I'm sure this year will be as much fun as years past, please mark October 5th on your calendar and click here to register. 

Friday April 28 was the 2017 Central Valley Golf Tournament at Belmont Country Club in Fresno. Proceeds from the tournament helped fund Central Valley Scholarship Program. 
 

 At the May 5 unit meeting, Burgie (left) was presented with a plaque from the CTA honoring him for his dedication and service to CTA and the Kern Unit. Burgie was also awarded with a certificate of lifetime membership to CTA. Beth White (right) with CARB spoke to unit members on Truck and Bus Regulations.
 
Message From Burgie
If you were unable to attend the CARB meeting this past Friday, May 5th I made the announcement that it was my last day as a membership consultant for CTA. With this said I need to thank all of the Kern Unit for all your dedication and support over the last 5 years. The Kern Unit has played a very important part of my life and I hope to continue the relationship with some of you as I venture out on my own as a Transportation Consultant. I have multiple years of experience in the trucking business from driver to eventually being President/Partner of Nikolaus Tank Lines. I made this decision because I feel I can be an asset to your company when the need comes that you’re just not sure what direction you may need to go. My goal as a consultant will be to see you succeed in the business you chose to be in.
 
Moving Forward, Tina Ferguson currently with CTA has been chosen as my replacement. I have worked closely with Tina over the past few years and I can assure you that Tina will be there to serve you. I only ask that you support her as you have served me with my departure.  I won’t be a stranger and I will see those attending the Kern Unit Golf Tournament on May 25th. 
 
  In closing, again thank you for supporting me and I hope I have served you!!

- Bill "Burgie" Burgemaster 

Mark your Calendar: October 7, 2017  Truckers Rally for Kids Event. Last year this event raised over $40,000 for Abused and At-Risk Children in Southern California, and we are looking forward to another successful year. The planning has begun and this event is for everyone to attend, scene motorcycle/ car/ truck "Poker Run",delicious BBQ lunch, fun activities for kids and families to enjoy all day and some amazing silent auction and raffle items as well. Thank you to all our sponsors and participants who helped make last year such a success and looking forward to working with everyone for this year’s event. 

President's Night - Save the date for Saturday June 3. President's Night will be at The Ingomar Club in Eureka from 6-9 pm. 

CTA Staff Eric Sauer and Matt Roman (left) spoke to Sacramento Unit members (right) on April 25 regarding SB1 (CA Transportation Funding), Misclassification, CARB, Legislative Updates, and Federal Policies.
 
Save the Date - The 2017 Sacramento Golf Tournament will be held on Friday Sept. 8 at the Teal Bend Golf Club in Sacramento. More details to come.

Wednesday May 3rd was the 38th Annual Art Thompson Memorial Fundraiser at Sierra Lakes in Fontana. Bottom right are recreation leaders at the Art Thompson Teen Center where a portion of the proceeds from the tournament will be donated. 
 
Mark your Calendar: October 7, 2017  Truckers Rally for Kids Event. Last year this event raised over $40,000 for Abused and At-Risk Children in Southern California, and we are looking forward to another successful year. The planning has begun and this event is for everyone to attend, scene motorcycle/ car/ truck "Poker Run",delicious BBQ lunch, fun activities for kids and families to enjoy all day and some amazing silent auction and raffle items as well. Thank you to all our sponsors and participants who helped make last year such a success and looking forward to working with everyone for this year’s event. 

America's Finest Golf Tournament: Serving our service members at home and aboard. Funds raised on the July 13th Golf Tournament will be donated to local non-profit organizations benefiting our community.




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Statewide Event Calendar
CARB is pleased to announce the following upcoming Mobile Source related classes. Registration information is available in the table below. For additional information, please visit our website at arb.ca.gov/training. The California Air Resources Board is offering the following In-Use Off-Road Diesel, LSI and On-Road diesel vehicle and equipment courses thus far in 2017.
CTA along with Caltrans and the CHP will be hosting a "Lessons Learned" round table discussion regarding this year’s unprecedented storms that had a tremendous impact on the trucking industry’s ability to transport goods over the Donner Pass region.
Click here to view the CTA calendar of events. The CTA calendar showcases all events provided by the California Trucking Association.
Upcoming Events
  
The final day to turn in applications for the Northern CA Truck Driving Championships is this Friday by 5:00 pm., no late applications will be accepted. The California Truck Driving Championships are organized to recognize and promote safe driving and professionalism in the transportation industry.
The SFMTA’s Large Vehicle Working Group will be meeting May 17th at the SFMTA offices located at 1 South Van Ness Avenue. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:30am. CTA has been a member of the Working Group since its inception and recommends anyone that makes deliveries in San Francisco become a member of the Large Vehicle Working Group.
Member Alerts
The Madras Chamber and the City of Madras, Oregon would like to make you aware of the upcoming event and the traffic impact it may have on trucking companies and their customers.
CTA Highlights
  
CTA CEO Shawn Yadon recently joined best-selling author, Thom Shea, on his podcast, UNBREAKABLE. On this episode of UNBREAKABLE, Thom and Shawn discuss all things trucking in California & beyond, and salute the men and women of trucking who are truly the backbone of the nation's economy.
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Register now for the free webinar on Tuesday May 30 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Amy Lee, MD, Chief Medical Officer with Lindora will be the speaker.
  
Join us to hear about why training on demand is more popular now than ever before. You’ll also see a demo of how user-friendly the J.J. Keller Training on Demand site is to use. With over 100 streaming video titles, and nearly 400 interactive courses, this is something you will not want to miss.