Three Caltrans projects received top honors this week from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ (AASHTO) Western Region. The 11th annual America’s Transportation Awards competition, sponsored by AASHTO, Socrata, AAA, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, recognizes transportation projects in three categories: Quality of Life/Community Development, Best Use of Technology and Innovation, and Operations Excellence.

Please join us for the bi-monthly Trucker Work Group (TWG) meeting at the Port of Oakland. Updates will be provided by Port staff, marine terminal operators, chassis equipment providers, regulatory agencies, OPD, logistic/drayage software developers, trucking associations and others as available.

The 2018 Truckin’ For Hospice Poker Run Ride is coming up on June 23.   Last year, we raised $40,000 for hospices in San Joaquin and Stanislaus County.  We are well on our way to another successful year, and we are looking to engage our members for support.

Join the Sierra Cascade Unit for a dinner meeting on Wednesday, June 27. Randy Opfer, ARB, will be speaking about On-Road Truck & Bus Regulation and important deadlines. Also, get an update on ELD’s from Tim Huegel, Motor Carrier Specialist. Register 

The San Joaquin Unit proudly presents Truck Driver Appreciation Day on Saturday, July 14 at John Thurman Field in Modesto - Modesto Nuts vs. Stockton Ports. Gates opens at 6:00 pm and first pitch is at 7:05 pm. Featuring a special opening ceremony honoring our valued drivers. Register

Save the Date for Thursday, July 19. The Central Valley will be holding their unit meeting from 11:45 am to 1:30pm. Location TBD. For more information, please contact Shelly Hardcastle at (209) 405-3112 or shardcastle@caltrux.org.

Please join us in supporting our troops with our 9th annual golf tournament at the world renowned Riverwalk Golf Club in beautiful San Diego, minutes from the beach. Proceeds will be used to honor and support our troops. Register 

Please join CTA's Bay Area and Sacramento Unit's for a joint Golf Tournament at Chardonnay Golf Club in American Canyon. All proceeds from this event will be donated to Fred Finch Youth Center and the Sacramento Children's Home. Register 

The June Board of Directors Meeting and Policy Committee Meetings are this Wednesday, June 20 and Thursday, June 21 at the Fashion Island Hotel in Newport Beach. Meetings are open to all members! Meetings are a great way to stay educated on legislative and regulatory activities and get updated on what CTA is doing to support and advocate for YOU. Network and learn with your fellow members. Registration is free. REGISTER

Does monitoring and staying abreast of compliance issues and regulatory information have your head spinning? No worries! CTA’s Compliance Help Desk provides access to information on a range of topics, including: electronic logging devices, hours of service, terminal access procedures, DOT drug and alcohol regulations, driver qualification requirements, truck weight/route axles/length limits, and much more.

The Southern Safety Council met on June 12 and the LA/Orange SP Committee met on June 14.