The 5th Wheel
CTA in Action: Government Affairs Update

Dear CTA Intermodal Conference Members:

The West Basin Container Terminal has updated their WBCT Terminal Contact List and WBCT Customer Service Contact List.

View WBCT Contact List
View WBCT Customer Service Contact List

Regards,

Alex Cherin
Executive Director, CTA Intermodal Conference

Compliance and Regulatory News

Tuesday, November 12 at 10:00 am
Tune in for a brief webinar on how the captive being formulated by the CTA can ease your grief. If you meet the profile of the following 4 bullet points, then log in for a brief 15 minute webinar to determine if our captive will be right for you (or to just learn more about captives)
• You are fed up with significant annual rate increases. 
• You consider your operations are high performing.
• You want to understand what a captive is in a couple of easy to follow sentences. 
• Your fleet is 10+ trucks.
Register

Employers in Los Angeles and Riverside Counties directly affected by the Saddleridge, Eagle, Sandalwood, Reche, and Wolf fires may request up to a 60-day extension of time from the EDD to file their state payroll reports and/or deposit state payroll taxes without penalty or interest. This extension may be granted under Section 1111.5 of the California Unemployment Insurance Code (CUIC). A written request for extension must be received within 60 days from the original delinquent date of the payment or return. Visit the Emergency and Disaster Assistance for Employers page for more information. If you have any questions, contact our Taxpayer Assistance Center at 1-888-745-3886.

   
Network Truck Insurance Services, Inc.
   
Unit News and Events

Sacramento Unit President's Reception and Allied Conf. Golf Tournament 
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Join us tonight for food and fun at Top Golf to honor CTA President Joe Giammona. Held in conjunction with the October Policy Committee and Executive Committee Meetings. 
Register 



Central Coast Unit President's Night 
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Wine tasting and dinner are included in this night honoring CTA President Joe Giammona. 
Register 

 

San Bernardino/Riverside Unit Meeting - CTA Legislative Update 
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Get an update on the 2019 legislative session and its impact on the trucking industry during this FREE event for members. 
Register

Kern Unit Meeting - CTA Legislative Update 
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Get an update on the 2019 legislative session during this lunch meeting at Hodel's Country Dining. 
Register

Los Angeles/Orange Unit President's Night

Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Celebrate CTA President Joe Giammona at the Anaheim White over dinner and live music. 
View Pricing and Sponsorship Information

 

Statewide Event Calendar

The Southern and Northern Awards Banquets are fast approaching! Join us for an evening of fun and celebration as we honor your drivers who have demonstrated outstanding safety. 

Southern Driver of the Month/Year Awards Banquet
Saturday, November 9, 2019
REGISTER HERE

Northern Driver of the Month/Year Awards Banquet
Saturday, November 16, 2019
REGISTER HERE

Thursday, November 14
Happy Hour: 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm, Panel: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm 
Back by popular demand, we’ve brought the Women in Trucking Panel to Southern California. If you are a young professional women in trucking or a man in the industry who wants to learn how to become a better ally to women in the workplace, this panel was created just for you! Join us for this free event created to elevate women in trucking.
Register 

Photo from the Northern California NextGen Women in Trucking Panel 

Southern Safety Council - Thursday, December 12, 2019 - Register Here
Northern Safety Council - Tuesday, December 17, 2019 - Register Here
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm 
$20 Members/$50 Non-Members
Cal/OSHA will be reviewing the new indoor heat illness requirements, any changes to the injury & illness prevention program requirements, any changes on accident investigation report requirements, as well as any upcoming Cal/OSHA requirements that will impact the trucking industry.

   
J's Communications, Inc.
   
CTA Highlights




- B & R Transportation Services, LLC
- Bailey Heavy Equipment Hauling, Inc. DBA Butte Sand Trucking Co.
- C & Z Trucking
- Eagle Transportation Co Inc.
- J.N.T Transport, Inc.
- Michels Pacific Energy, Inc.
- National Retail Transportation, Inc.
- Prime Global Solutions Inc.
- Triways, Inc.
- ULINE