Last week the FMCSA released an advance copy of their Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking public comment on revising current Hours-of-Service Regulations for Interstate Truck Drivers. The formal notice was published on August 23rd, with a 30-day comment period starting from the day of publication. The deadline to submit comments is September 24th. You (your company) are encouraged to file comments directly with FMCSA. FMCSA wants to hear from the trucking industry.

This past week, nearly 250 independent contractors from many different industries, including trucking, gathered in Sacramento on the steps of the State Capitol to rally in support of legislation that would provide a "pause" to the Dynamex decision. Owner-operators were the vast majority of those who attended the rally.

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is pleased to announce that the April 1, 2018, North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria (OOSC) Handbook and Pictorial is now available for purchase as a downloadable app onto your smart device.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration plans to reduce annual Unified Carrier Registration fees in 2019. Carriers with one or two trucks will pay $63 for 2019 registration, collection for which will begin around Oct. 1, FMCSA says. The agency last year proposed cutting 2019 fees to $73, but the agency now proposes to cut the fee further, by another $10. Carriers operating three to five trucks will pay $187 for 2019 — $40 less than 2017’s fees.
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Central Valley Commercial Truck Show - Saturday, September 1 San Diego/Imperial Meeting - Wednesday, September 19 Central Valley President's Night - Friday, September 21 Los Angeles/Orange Golf Fundraiser - Monday, September 24 Truckers Rally for Kids Fundraiser - Saturday, September 29

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.

Central Coast 58th Annual Golf Tournament - Thursday, October 4
Tri-County President's Night - Saturday, October 6
Sacramento President's Night and Northern Allied Fundraiser - Wednesday, October 10
And Much More!
View October Event Calendar  

Small and medium-size truck fleets are often challenged when it comes to maintaining good safety scores. These scores can affect their ongoing operations and ability to bypass weigh stations with services like PrePass. Unique challenges facing these carriers include insufficient Inspection Selection System (ISS) data due to lower frequency of inspections, and greater impacts to their scores resulting from violations or crashes.

Join fellow safety professionals for an interactive presentation on FMCSA A&I, America’s source for reliable, proven data, and analysis on FMCSA safety programs and large truck and bus industry compliance. Learn how to browse A&I and how the site can impact the way your customers view your company. Two FMCSA Safety Inspectors will demonstrate how to navigate the site and utilize the data and statistics from Safety Measurement System (SMS), DataQ, and much more in your daily work life.

Only 10 carrier spots remaining for the 2018 Leadership Academy. Allied Member slots have been filled. Organizations need effective leadership, without it they can falter and not reach their full potential. Leaders don’t always come from top positions like the executive suites. It is known that the best CEOs often rise through the ranks.

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

CTA Gives You 15 Minutes of Free Legal Consulting (Every Month)! When legal questions arise, turn to CTA’s team of skilled attorneys to find answers. Each CTA member is allocated 15 minutes per month of free legal advice through CTA’s Legal Resource Center.

Each year, California Trucking Association provides an opportunity for grade school level and special education school children to learn about the importance of trucking in their lives and community. This is done through a state-wide Poster Contest. All posters are put on display and judging takes place at CTA’s Annual Membership Conference in January.

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.