The 5th Wheel
CTA in Action: Government Affairs Update

THANK YOU for the incredible and essential work you and your workforce are doing during these challenging times. We understand that there are challenging days ahead for both trucking and the economy at large. Rest assured that no matter what the future holds, the CTA has your back. We will move forward, together. 

COVID-19 Coordination Calls

Apr 3 SlidesRegister For Upcoming Calls
View last week’s information and register for upcoming calls.

Paycheck Protection Program Opened on April 3 | Learn More
An SBA loan that helps businesses with less than 500 employees keep their workforce employed during the COVID-19 crisis.

April 2 COVID-19 Government Affairs Alert | Learn More
National, State, and Local Updates

Message of Appreciation to the Industry | Learn More
CTA CEO Shawn Yadon highlights Governor Newsom's appreciation of the industry with a special message for CTA members. 

AB 5 Lawsuit WIN | Learn More
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued an order denying the International Brotherhood of Teamsters' motion to stay the preliminary injunction issued by the District Court which prevents the State from enforcing AB 5 against motor carriers.

Entry-Level Driver Training Deadline Looming
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New entry-level driver training rules from the FMCSA take effect in less than a year. The agency recently posted new information on its Training Provider Registry website to help training providers prepare for this change. Read about what your fleet needs to know about these new regulations.
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Unit and Statewide Events

We are here to provide you the most updated information and resources to navigate this challenging and unprecedented time. The following are webinars and resources that have been created just for you. We are always adding new content, so check the CTA Webinar Calendar and COVID-19 Resource Page for the latest information.

Webinars
Apr 7 | Legal and Intermodal Updates: COVID-19, AB5/Dynamex Litigation, and More
Apr 10 | California COVID-19 Weekly Coordination Call
Apr 15 | Preparing for the ‘New Normal’: How to Get Your Operations Ready Beyond COVID-19
May 12 | The TRUth about Electric TRUs

   
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Member Alerts

CTA Member SmartDrive Systems would like to acknowledge those who are going above and beyond to keep America’s stores and hospitals stocked – safely. Do you have an employee who is prioritizing safety while continuing to ensure goods are delivered quickly to meet customer demands? Nominate your employee and they’ll be entered to win a $100 gift card. A different hero will be selected each week. | Nomination Form 

CTA Highlights
CTA’s Directory is YOUR resource guide and gives you access to a wide array of businesses and individuals who share similar values and goals to advance our industry.  In addition, the directory provides insights from CTA Leadership on the latest CTA news and how you can make the most out of your membership.

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During this webinar, PrePass discussed five trends that will have a big impact on trucking in 2020: Increasing marijuana use, changing truck driver demographics, connected vehicles, the internet of things (IOT) and trucking data security.| Webinar Recording

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Trucking Proud Insurance Agency COVID-19 Resources | Learn More
The business world is focused on how to survive this immediate attack on our otherwise prospering economy. At Trucking Proud Insurance Agency (TPIA) we understand this is the focus and we have quickly tailored resources to help trucking carriers navigate the turbulence in a variety of ways.