As you know on September 24, 2018, ATA filed a petition with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) seeking determination that California's meal-and rest-break rules may not be enforced with respect to commercial drivers who are subject to the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) authority to regulate hours of service. Following the petition, the FMCSA quickly opened up a comment period regarding the petition. The deadline to submit comments is Monday, October 29, 2018.

Sunday, September 30 closed out the final day for Governor Jerry Brown to sign or veto legislation passed during this year’s legislative session. While the signing period ended with a flurry of bills signed such as net neutrality and several bills meant to strengthen protections for sexual harassment, one stood out. AB 3080 (Gonzalez Fletcher), the last remaining bill that was labeled a Job Killer by the California Chamber of Commerce, was vetoed.

Beginning October 1, 2020, the federal government will require your driver license or ID card to be REAL ID compliant if you wish to use it as identification to board a domestic flight or enter secure federal facilities that require identification. The California DMV now offers federal compliant REAL ID driver licenses or ID cards.

- Kern Unit Truck Driver Appreciation Day - Tuesday, October 9 - Kern Unit Clays Shoot - Friday, October 12 - Bay Area Unit Elections - Wednesday, October 17 - San Joaquin Unit Meeting - Thursday, October 18 And Much More!

- Sierra Cascade Unit President's Night - Wednesday, October 24 - Central Coast Unit President's Night - Thursday, October 25 - SB/Riverside Unit President's Night - Tuesday, November 27 - Los Angeles Unit President's Night - Wednesday, November 28 - San Diego/Imperial President's Night - Thursday, November 29 - Bay Area Unit President's Night - Saturday, December 1

September 29, 2018 was the 9th Annual Truckers Rally for Kids Motorcycle Ride. 400 people attended the event and $55,000 was raised. Proceeds benefit battered, abused, and neglected children throughout Southern California. Longtime CTA Member Osterkamp Trucking in Pomona has hosted the event for the last three years. Special thanks to Daren Zumberge and Gus Osterkamp for their generosity.

If you’re a current CTA Board member, incoming Board member, or interested in leadership with CTA, register for our CTA Leadership Webinar Series. Webinars are FREE and will last for 20 minutes with a 10 minute Q&A session. 

Association Leadership 101 
Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 10:00 am  -- In this fast-paced session, you will uncover how associations started, important and varied functions of CTA and the role of staff and volunteers.
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The Senate on Feb. 13 confirmed Ray Martinez to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as the Trump administration promotes a comprehensive infrastructure funding proposal. Martinez was sworn in by U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao in March as the sixth Administrator for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

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

Goodyear is accepting nominations for its Highway Hero Award through the end of November. Do you know a professional truck driver who has performed a heroic deed during the course of his or her daily work? The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company wants to hear about it.