This ATA webinar provides a detailed description of an alternative independent contractor model, under which a carrier uses broker or freight forwarder authority to contract with an owner-operator working under his or her own motor carrier authority, in contrast to the more common independent contractor model.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation (§383.71) requires commercial drivers to self-certify the type of commercial operation they are engaged in: interstate or intrastate. CTA's Help Desk has received calls from members with drivers who have been incorrectly self certified as intrastate drivers. CTA has worked with DMV to put together self-certification procedures that members can use if their drivers need to correct their self-certification status.

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

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.

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Dana Brooks, IOM, Vice President of Membership and Business Development, of the California Trucking Association, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM. View U.S. Chamber of Commerce Press Release 

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.