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CTA in Action: Government Affairs Update

For the latest COVID-19 information, check the COVID-19 Resource Hub.

COVID-19 Coordination Calls
Apr 17 SlidesApril 17 Recording | Register for Upcoming Calls
View last week’s information and register for future calls. 

COVID-19 Legal Truck Overweight Permits Online | Learn More
There is a temporary permit available that increases the maximum allowable gross vehicle weight from 80,000 to 88,000 pounds for motor carriers transporting essential goods.

Industry Input Critical to Production of Disinfectant Supplies | Learn More
GO-Biz to assist trucking industry in obtaining Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and disinfectant supplies

Permits Office Temporarily Closes | Learn More
Due to the shelter-in-place orders and social distancing, the Permits Office is temporarily closing the public walk-in counter service. Limited service may be available by scheduled appointments.

DMV Extends All Expiring Driver Licenses | Learn More
DMV has issued a statement extending the expiration date of expiring CDLs until June 30 and all other drivers licenses for drivers under the age of 70 until May 31.

Complete the 2020 Census | Learn More 
By completing the census, you are helping to make your local area a better place to live and work, which can improve a business' prospects, opportunities, and employee recruitment.

 

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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CTA Highlights

CTA's NextGen Taskforce and all of us in the NextGen program want to say THANK YOU to all essential workers for everything you have done and continue to do to move California and the nation forward!

Thank you to Teens in the Driver Seat for inspiring us!

Companies Featured in Collage: JSG Trucking Co., Chemical Transfer Co, Alto Systems, Inc. Devine Intermodal, KKW Trucking, Inc., Minuteman Transport Inc., Ritchie Trucking Service and FedEx.

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Last week's webinar on Preparing for the “New Normal” presented by Annette Sandberg of TransSafe Consulting LLC, and moderated by Soona Lee with EROAD Inc. was such a hit that even NBC San Luis Obispo (KSBY) tuned in! If you missed it, access the recording and slides here. Recording | Slides

KSBY News Story: CA truckers facing roadblocks amid coronavirus outbreak

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Preparing for the ‘New Normal’: How to Get Your Operations Ready Beyond COVID-19
April 15, 2020
This webinar, presented by Annette Sandberg, CEO of TransSafe Consulting LLC, and moderated by Soona Lee, Director of Regulatory Compliance, discusses how carriers and drivers can start preparing to get back to operation. | Recording | Slides

Tax & Business Impact of the CARES Act 
April 13, 2020
Content experts with Moss Adams provided essential information on SBA loans, the tax implications to the transportation industry, and applicable tax provisions; including those useful for immediate planning which can provide immediate cash flow. | Recording | Slides

COVID-19 Coordination Call 
April 10, 2020
During the April 10 coordination meeting, we provide COVID-19 updates and exchange information to ensure the unimpeded movement of trucks during this ongoing situation. | Recording | Slide