Caltrans today announced that $2.7 billion in competitive grants funded through the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB 1) were awarded to 64 projects throughout California to tackle congestion, support valuable trade corridors and bolster local agency efforts to invest in transportation. These three programs, the Solutions for Congested Corridors, Trade Corridor Enhancement and Local Partnership Programs are vital infrastructure improvement programs created by SB 1. To view the article, click here. 

Join the SB/Riverside unit for their 38th Annual Arthur F. Thompson Memorial Golf Fundraiser at the Eagle Glen Golf Course in Corona. Breakfast and Check-In at 7:00 am. Shotgun Start at 8:00 am. Lunch and Raffle at 1:15 pm. Sponsorship opportunities are available! Register 

In 2002, "Truckin’ for Hospice" was founded to enable the trucking industry to join together to raise money for Hospice of San Joaquin and Community Hospice, Inc. The event is a motorcycle poker run through the sierra foothills. We encourage those who don't ride a motorcycle to participate - drive your cool cars or trucks. If you would like to sponsor the event, please contact Colby Bell at (209) 996-2288 or cbell@starlitetrucking.com or Jason Altnow at (209) 495-2556 or jaltnow@tigerlines.com. Register 

Save the date for Wednesday, June 27! For more information, please contact Shelly Hardcastle at (209) 405-3112 or shardcastle@caltrux.org.

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

When complex state and federal trucking regulations are too confusing to navigate alone, CTA provides face-to-face learning opportunities by offering training in Northern and Southern California. CTA members save between 18% - 43% on CTA Training and 10% - 18% on NATMI Training.

The June meetings will be held at the Fashion Island Hotel in Newport Beach. These meetings are open to all CTA members (unless otherwise indicated). Build lasting connections with peers in your industry as well as listen to the latest information addressing today’s most pressing trucking issues. Click here for schedule and registration. 

The SB/Riverside unit held a breakfast meeting last week at The Holiday Inn in Ontario. CEO Shawn Yadon gave the members a quick overview on the Dynamex Court Decision. The ARB gave an update on The Truck and Bus Rule amendments and compliance dates.

 

The LA/Orange Unit held a lunch meeting last week at the Double Tree in Norwalk. The room was filled to capacity. CHP Officer Jason Lamborne educated the members on Federal and State Hours of Service and ELD enforcement.

The Kern Unit held their golf tournament on Friday, May 11 at The Links at RiverLakes Ranch in Bakersfield.

The Bay Area Unit held their annual law update where a panel of experts will provide their views on legal challenges. Matt Roman, CTA Director of Legislative Affairs, will be giving a legislative update and we will also have an update from officer Mark Fisher in the Golden Gate Division’s Commercial Industry Education Program (CIEP).

The San Joaquin Unit held their golf tournament on Monday, May 7 at Oakdale Country Club.

June is fast approaching and this means it’s that time of year again to file your 2018 Heavy Highway Vehicle Tax (2290). Save time and money by filing with us. You won't have to wait in line at the IRS to file your form. For more information regarding your 2290 filing call Tina Ferguson at 916-373-3525 or email tferguson@caltrux.org