The 5th Wheel
CTA in Action: Government Affairs Update

Assembly Bill (AB) 5, the bill that would codify the Dynamex Decision into law, is currently in the Senate. The bill is going through the committee process where a final decision will be made before September 13th on whether the bill becomes a law.

AB 5 is the #1 Priority of the Labor Federation and if the bill passes it will put an end to the owner operator business model. It is imperative that Senators hear from you, their constituents, on AB 5, so they can know how the bill will impact the trucking industry and Owner Operators in their district.

Contact Your Senator

For questions, contact Matt Roman at mroman@caltrux.org or (916) 798-0417.

Compliance and Regulatory News
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices have reopened following a historic half-day training session that provided new tools to assist more than 5,000 front-line staff in processing REAL ID transactions and providing excellent customer service. “Real, tangible change is coming to the DMV,” said DMV Chief Deputy Director Kathleen Webb. 
   
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Unit News and Events

Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Chevy's on the River Sacramento
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Complimentary to attend!
Register

Friday, August 9, 2019
Art Thompson Teen Center in Colton
4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Free Event!
Live music, a dunk tank, water slides and games for ages 12-17 are included in this night of fun! Football player Shareece Wright will be passing out items, so there will be a large media presence at the event!
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Thursday, August 15, 2019
High Sierra Grill House in Fresno 
11:45 am - 1:30 pm
$25 Members/$30 Non-Members
Register

Monday, August 19, 2019
Hiddenbrooke Golf Club in Vallejo
7:00 am - 8:30 am: Registration, Breakfast, and Putting Contest
8:30 am: Golf Ball Drop 
9:00 am: Shotgun Start
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Lunch and Awards
$50 Lunch Only / $175 for Individual Golfer /  $650 for Foursome
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Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Cattlemen's Restaurant in Redding
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
$45 Members/$65 Non-Members
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California Trucking Association, along with American Trucking Associations and the entire trucking industry, will be honoring drivers during truck driver appreciation events throughout the state. We invite you to attend the event in your unit!
Central Valley Unit President's Night: Friday, September 20, 2019
Clays for CARGO: Friday, September 20, 2019
LA/Orange Golf Tournament: Monday, September 23, 2019
San Diego/Imperial Unit Meeting: Thursday, September 26, 2019
Truckers Rally for Kids Fundraiser: Saturday, September 28, 2019
Statewide Event Calendar

Do you have drivers that are committed to highway safety? Do you know someone that deserves to be recognized for their safe driving record?
Application deadline is Friday, September 27. Click here for application
Click here to find more information on the program on our website at www.ca

Monday, August 19 - Friday, August 23
CTA Headquarters in Sacramento 
Learn More and Register Here 

New Date!
Tuesday, August 20 at 10:00 am
NES will be hosting a short informational webinar to kick off the 2019-2020 storm water year in July. This webinar is for CTA member facilities not currently enrolled in the CTA Compliance Group (CTACG) or CTA Storm Water Program (CTASWP). The webinar will be beneficial to those of you who are unsure of whether or not you need to have Industrial General Permit (IGP) coverage or for those who need assistance complying with storm water regulations.
Register Here 

Southern Safety Council - Thursday, September 12, 2019 - Register Here
Northern Safety Council - Tuesday, September 17, 2019 - Register Here
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm 
$25 Members/$50 Non-Members
FMCSA Special Agents will be presenting on the transition from AOBRDs to ELDs. He will also be discussing the requirements for the upcoming Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Rule that goes in effect on January 6, 2020 as well as discussing any other regulations that will impact your company.

   
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Member Alerts
ATRI, the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, launched the 2019 Top Industry Issues Survey on Monday, July 29. The annual survey asks trucking industry stakeholders to rank the top issues of concern for the industry along with appropriate strategies for addressing each issue. Now in its 15th year, ATRI’s annual analysis not only ranks the issues overall but also provides details on where critical topics are ranked differently by motor carriers and professional drivers.
Discounts & Services

Do you still need to file your Form 2290? File your form with us and reduce preparation and processing errors! Contact Tina Ferguson at (916) 373-3525 or tferguson@caltrux.org for more information.
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