Over the past week there have been quite a few articles regarding the release of the Road Charge Final Report. The report explains California’s commitment to investigate a long-term, sustainable transportation funding mechanism. The Pilot Program was the largest road charge research effort to date, with over 5,000 participating statewide vehicles, reporting in excess of 37 million miles driven over the nine-month pilot.

Earlier this week Caltrans hosted the kickoff meeting for its California Truck Parking Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). Included on the TAC is Caltrans, CHP, CTA and quite a few CTA members. The kickoff meeting included a presentation by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) on truck parking studies they have conducted, input from the industry on the truck parking issues they face and what the goals are for the TAC.

The $1 billion Proposition 1B: Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program is a partnership between the State Air Resources Board (ARB) and local agencies (like air districts and seaports) to quickly reduce air pollution emissions and health risk from freight movement along California’s trade corridors.

CTA has received quite a few inquiries regarding the implementation of the Federal ELD mandate that becomes effective on Monday, December 18. Below are resources to help you transition and find answers to the most frequently asked ELD questions. This information was provided to CTA by the FMCSA.

In response to CTA's efforts to streamline the process of scheduling a drive test ("skills" test) the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is now allowing on-line appointments for scheduling a prospective commercial motor vehicle driver's drive test.

Join the San Joaquin Unit for the 60th Annual Dinner/Dance at the Del Rio Country Club in Modesto. The event will be given to honor Lynnette Brown, 2018 CTA President. More details coming soon. 

Wool Growers Restaurant: 620 E. 19th Street Bakersfield, CA 93305
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE - Call Stacy Knight for availability at (661) 392-4155 

 

Thank you for your dedication and support of the trucking industry and the California Trucking Association. May the holiday spirit be with you and your family today and throughout the New Year. We wish you continued success in 2017. Due to the holiday season, our weekly newsletter has been cancelled on Tuesday December 26, 2017 and Tuesday, January 2, 2018. The newsletter will return on Tuesday, January 9, 2018.    

Aside from the shopping, restaurants, galleries and cafes that Cannery Row & Carmel provide, we have some fun organized events for the spouses and guests of conference attendees! At the Spouse/Guest Welcome Event of Friday, we have a great activity while these ladies catch up and make new friends. Plant Nite is invading bars and restaurants everywhere with everything you need to create a gorgeous terrarium.

The Social Media Scavenger Hunt begins on January 19. The 2018 Annual Membership Conference (AMC) is all about getting the word out about the wonderful things that the California Trucking Association and the trucking industry dedicates their time to. CTA's incoming President Lynnette Brown's focus is on emphasizing that to the world. Take the opportunity during the 2018 Annual Membership Conference to get to know Lynnette, take a photo with her and post on Facebook or Twitter using #heartoftrucking2018. Doing so will get you in a drawing to win prizes.

Each year, CTA strives to bring to you relevant information presented by professional speakers and top industry experts at our Annual Membership Conference. We're proud to announce the lineup of speakers at the 2018 conference, January 19-22, 2018 in Monterey.

Ike Iketani, retired Assistant Chief and 32-year veteran of the CHP, spoke at the Southern Safety Council last week on Driver Distraction: Technology, Employer Policies, and Risk Manager. Below is a photo of Ike speaking at last week's meeting. He will be speaking at today's Northern Safety Council meeting in Sacramento. All CTA Member companies are welcome to attend. Register to Attend

 

View the CTA calendar of events. The CTA calendar showcases all events provided by the California Trucking Association.

CTA would like to pass along its condolences to San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee’s family in recognition of his passing on December 11th. CTA has been a partner with the City of San Francisco’s Vision Zero safety campaign which was a priority of the Mayor. CTA always appreciated the Mayor’s open door policy to discuss issues with CTA and its members. He will be dearly missed. 

Every winter season creates challenges for our industry and the trucks that have to travel over California's high elevation mountain passes in order to make their deliveries. With the 2017-2018 winter months upon us, I'd like to call your attention to the California Trucking Association’s (CTA) Pusher Truck Program, one of the many CTA member benefits that makes a difference for thousands of trucking companies each year as they pass the tough mountain climb on Interstate 80.

The Allied Conference is currently accepting nominations for three positions:Southern Division Chairperson - serves as the conference’s southern region representative on the Board of Directors. The Chairperson shall serve no more than two consecutive years.