SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Transportation Commission (Commission) has adopted guidelines to implement portions of Senate Bill (SB) 1. The Commission’s actions for the State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP), the Transportation Asset Management Plan, and the Active Transportation Program (ATP) are the first major step toward awarding the funds specific to those project areas. ..

REMINDER: CTA has received a few inquiries regarding the soon to be implemented Electronic Logging Device regulation and its applicability to intrastate only operators. The rule (currently) only applies . . .

The Governor has announced a Cap and Trade bill (AB 398) along with a companion bill on Air Quality that would set up a new air quality monitoring requirement in disadvantaged communities ...

California Trucking Day provides a unique opportunity for trucking professionals to tell their personal stories of how legislative and policy decisions affect their businesses, employees and families. By meeting face-to-face with their constituencies, legislators gain a better understanding of the real-life implications of their legislative proposals.

CTA has received a few inquiries from some member carriers requesting further clarification on how HM securement laws are being enforced by the CHP. In response to the inquiries and in an effort to provide its members with the best information, CTA has reached out to the California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Golden Gate Division and has requested that an additional HM securement information session be presented to interested members.

What is a Terminal Access route? Terminal Access (TA) routes are stretches of State or local highways that a local government or Caltrans has granted access to STAA (Surface Transportation Assistance Act) trucks. TA routes allow STAA trucks to (1) travel between "National Network" (NN) routes, (2) reach a truck’s terminal, or (3) reach a location where fright originates, ends, or is handles in the transportation process.

Bay Area, Central Coast, Central Valley, Kern, Los Angeles/Orange, Redwood Empire, Sacramento, San Bernardino/Riverside, San Diego/Imperial, San Joaquin, Sierra Cascade, and Tri-County. Find information and photos on your unit!

Don’t get caught when compliance knowledge is only a class away. Be sure HazWaste training is in your plans for 2017. Penalties for not meeting all hazardous waste requirements could incur fines up to $25,000 or more. Regulators are stepping up their inspection and enforcement actions.

Do you have drivers that are committed to highway safety? Do you know someone that deserves to be recognized for their safe driving record? NOW is the time to nominate your most valuable commodity – safe drivers, for the Driver of the Month/ Driver of the Year program. Nomination forms can be found on the CTA website.

Click here to view the CTA calendar of events. The CTA calendar showcases all events provided by the California Trucking Association.

Allied members are invited to participate as an exhibitor at the second edition of the California Trucking Show taking place this October 14th and 15th at the Ontario Convention Center.

California Trucking Association members are "The Heart of Trucking" is CTA’s Annual Membership Conference theme for 2018. The conference is scheduled for January 19-22 at the Monterey Plaza Hotel in Monterey, CA. During the conference and throughout next year, CTA will be highlighting its units’ and individual members’ contributions to communities, charitable organizations, and people in need.

Let CTA take care of all your registration needs. PTI’s, Renewals, Title Transfers, duplicate stickers, plates and much more. Don’t waste your valuable time at the DMV! Contact Tina Ferguson at (916) 373-3525 or tferguson@caltrux.org to find out more about this exclusive member benefit.