Last week, CTA President Lynnette Brown hosted a facility tour of KKW Trucking for Assemblymembers Blanca Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) and Phillip Chen (R-Brea). During their visit, KKW Trucking and Matt Roman, Director of Legislative Affairs discussed issues currently facing the industry including Dynamex, the driver shortage, and PAGA. If you would like to host a facility tour, contact Matt Roman at mroman@caltrux.org.

Find information on unit meetings and events in July and August including San Joaquin Truck Driver Appreciation Event, Central Valley Unit Meeting, SD/Imperial Golf Tournament, and Bay Area/Sacramento Golf Tournament

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is part of a team under contract to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) to identify solutions to truck parking issues in Nevada. ATRI is looking for commercial driver participation in an online survey to guide the NDOT’s efforts to improve truck parking in the state

Encourage a Colleague to "Discover CTA" 90 Day Complimentary Trial Membership for Carriers Now Available! When it comes to trucking, access to information is power. CTA has created a new way for you to empower other California trucking professionals – both inside and outside of your organization.

Truckers United Fraternity Super Offspring of the Boss (TUFSOB) has paid over $400,000 in scholarships to over 500 CTA members’ children and adults for their education. Created by CTA members, the TUFSOB Scholarship Program came about in 1992 to raise funds and give grants to the children in the trucking industry.

Registration for the Leadership Academy is now open. Take advantage of the early bird price of $599 until August 17 and save over 14% on registration. This two-day program is limited to 25 participants. The Leadership Academy offers the latest practical techniques and tools to help you unlock your leadership potential.

Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return, Form 2290 is due on August 31st. If you are a carrier with vehicles weighing 55,000 lbs or more which were used on a public highway after July 2017, you must file a 2290 form.