The 5th Wheel
CTA in Action: Government Affairs Update

AB 5 and SB 210 are two high priority bills that continue to move through the legislature. Click on the link below for a short recap on the status of these bills. Update is provided by Matt Roman, CTA's Director of Legislative Affairs.

To view the update, click on the video below and use the
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Compliance and Regulatory News

On July 30, 2019, FMCSA published a correction to the state compliance date for the final rule that adds human trafficking to the list of offenses that permanently disqualify individuals from obtaining a commercial driver’s license (CDL). The rule is effective Sept. 23. States must be compliant by Sept. 23, 2020.

Wednesday, August 21, 2019
CalEPA Headquarters in Sacramento 
9:00 am - 1:00 pm 
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) invites you to participate in the Advanced Clean Trucks regulation workshop. The meeting will focus on a providing updates to the proposed manufacturer sales requirement and updates to the large entity reporting requirements. The proposed regulations will contribute towards the goal of achieving zero-emission pick-up and delivery services by local trucks in urban areas by 2040 and accelerating the medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission truck market.
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Friday, August 23, 2019
SCAQMD Headquarters in Diamond Bar
10:00 am
The Working Group meeting will include a presentation on the draft regulatory concept that staff plans to pursue for the warehouse Indirect Source Rule, as well as the anticipated rule development schedule over the coming months. The Working Group meeting will also provide an opportunity for stakeholders to provide their feedback.
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Network Truck Insurance Services, Inc.
      
Hunter Tires, Inc.
   
Unit News and Events
Central Valley Unit Meeting - Five to Drive: Thursday, August 15, 2019
Bay Area Unit Golf Tournament: Monday, August 19, 2019
Sierra Cascade Unit Meeting - Compliance Update: Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Central Valley Unit President's Night: Friday, September 20, 2019
San Joaquin Unit Clays for CARGO: Friday, September 20, 2019
LA/Orange Golf Tournament: Monday, September 23, 2019 - Registration Now Open!
San Diego/Imperial Unit Meeting: Thursday, September 26, 2019
Truckers Rally for Kids Fundraiser: Saturday, September 28, 2019
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!
Los Angeles/Orange Unit Meeting: Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Central Coast Unit 59th Annual Golf Tournament: Friday, October 4, 2019
Kern Unit Sporting Clays Shoot: Friday, October 11, 2019
San Joaquin Unit Meeting: Thursday, October 17, 2019 
Central Valley Unit Meeting: Thursday, October 17, 2019 
Sierra Cascade President's Night: Friday, October 18, 2019
Sacramento Unit President's Reception and Allied Conf. Golf Tournament: Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Central Coast President's Night: Thursday, October 24, 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? Nominate them for the 2019 Driver of the Month/Year Awards! 
Application deadline is Friday, September 27. Click here for application
Click here to find more information on the program on our website.

2018 Driver of the Year - North                                  2018 Driver of the Year - South
Robert St. John, Devine Intermodal                           William Waltman, Harrison-Nichols LLC

 

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.

   
J's Communications, Inc.
   
Member Alerts
  
Longtime CTA Member Allan Brody with Expressway Transport passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2019. Allan was a beloved member of the Bay Area Unit who was always helpful and eager to assist at Truck Driver Appreciation (TDA) events. He grilled burgers and hot dogs at TDA events for the past 12+ years.  Allan did not want a funeral, instead he wanted a Celebration of Life that will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for a donation to be made to your favorite charity in Allan's name. 

- All proposals must be submitted online, no exceptions

- Honorariums are not typically provided. However, a small stipend may be negotiable for those without financial support from their company and/or who are traveling a long distance to participate.

- Keep the focus on education! Programs focused on a specific product or service will not be accepted. Allied Members are encouraged to partner with Carrier Members for their programs.

- Deadline for submission is Friday, August 30, 2019.

Submit Your Proposal

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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