Friday, October 13, was the 2017 CHP Commercial Vehicle Safety Summit. The summit was a full day of educational presentations provided by the CHP and the 2017 STAR Awards were presented. The STAR Awards formally recognize California motor carriers and drivers in the truck and bus industry for their efforts in making safety a priority in their day-to-day operations.
CTA members were the recipients of all awards in the trucking categories.
Truck - General Freight, more than 20 power units
Recipient: Apex Bulk Commodities, LLC
(Left to right) CHP Chief Esmeralda Falata, From Apex Bulk Commodities, LLC is Steve Gale, President; Jim Fuller, Director of Safety; Jon Watson and Chris Wilson, Regional Fleet Managers; and Jack Van Steenburg, Assistant Administrator & Chief Safety Officer of the FMCSA
Truck - Hazardous Materials, more than 20 power units
Recipient: Ventura Transfer Company
(Left to right) CHP Chief Esmeralda Falata, From Ventura Transfer Company is Daryl Norwood, Transportation Manager; Randy Clifford, President; Cesar Garcia, Safety Manager and Jack Van Steenburg, Assistant Administrator & Chief Safety Officer of the FMCSA
Driver Safety Award
Recipient: Mr. Michael Walter with Apex Bulk Commodities, LLC.
(Left to right) CHP Chief Esmeralda Falata, Michael Walter and his wife, Jack Van Steenburg, Assistant Administrator & Chief Safety Officer of the FMCSA
