More than a dozen wildfires are raging up and down California, forcing evacuations and bringing tragedy and loss. The monstrous Carr fire in Shasta County has taken several lives, destroyed hundreds of residences and burned nearly 99,000 acres — and its currently only 20 percent contained. Read More

As of Aug. 1, 2018, the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, declared a regional emergency as a result of critical fire danger and wildfire activity in Oregon, Washington and California. Read FMCSA's Declaration

FMCSA Emergency Declaration Information 

The California Air Resources Board (CARB or Board) invites you to participate in a public workshop regarding assessment of a Zero Emission Vehicle Requirement for Public and Private Light- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Fleets. The meeting will be held at the CalEPA Headquarters Building in Sacramento. This meeting will be webcast for those unable to attend in person.

Bay Area and Sacramento Golf Tournament - Monday, August 13 SB/Riverside Meeting - Wednesday, August 22 San Diego/Imperial Meeting - Wednesday, September 19 Central Valley President's Night - Friday, September 21 Los Angeles/Orange Golf Fundraiser - Monday, September 24

Every year, CTA members participate in and volunteer for truck driver appreciation events throughout the state. The events are a great way to mingle with other trucking industry professionals and show your support for the drivers that move California forward. Keep checking our Truck Driver Appreciation webpage for updates and information: www.caltrux.org/truck-driver-appreciation/

The LA/Orange Unit held a meeting last week on the Dynamex Decision. Attorney Robert Roginson of Ogletree Deakins, gave an update on the impact the Dynamex Decision has today and how it will impact independent contractors moving forward. Eric Sauer, CTA Sr. VP of Goverment Affairs gave an update on the legal strategies CTA is taking to fight the decision.

Register for the final training classes of 2018! When complex state and federal trucking regulations are too confusing to navigate alone, CTA provides face-to-face training opportunities in Northern and Southern California.

California employers affected by the fires or other disasters in the following counties: Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Riverside, Shasta, Mariposa, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, San Diego, or Siskiyou may request an extension of up to 60 days to file their state payroll reports and to deposit state payroll taxes with EDD, without penalty or interest. The extension is granted under Section 1111.5 of the California Unemployment Insurance Code (CUIC) if the Governor declares a state of emergency. Learn More

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.

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.