The 5th Wheel
Government Affairs Update
 
FMCSA Extends HOS Waiver
FMCSA issued an extension of its Hours of Service National Emergency Declaration. This extension, which was set to expire on July 15, continues the exemption granted from Parts 390 through 399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) through August 14, 2020. | More
 
Port of Long Beach 9th Street Closure & Heavy Haul Study Webinar
The Port of Long Beach is holding a webinar on Tuesday, July 21 from 10-11am to discuss the 9th Street Closure & Heavy Haul Study. The POLB will discuss the background of the project, the oversize permitting process, prospective replacement routes and key timelines. Register
 
Transport Refrigeration Unit Regulation Enforcement Work Group Meeting
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is holding a public webinar on Wednesday, July 29 from 9:30am to 12:30pm. to discuss enforcement strategies for the updated concept for the new Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) Regulation. The webinar will be held Wednesday, July 29 from 9:30am-12:30pm. Register
 
Brake Safety Week is Set for August 23-29
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week will proceed as scheduled, Aug. 23-29.  Vehicles that pass eligible inspections may receive a passed-inspection CVSA decal. Brake Safety Week is part of CVSA’s Operation Airbrake program, in partnership with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators.
 
PHMSA Notice of Extension of Enforcement Discretion for the Transport of Certain Sanitizing and Disinfecting Products
PHMSA is extending through October 31, 2020 its enforcement discretion for carriers transporting sanitizing and disinfecting materials on a motor vehicle for the purposes of protecting the health and safety of employees of the carrier. See the Extended Enforcement Discretion Notice for the Transport of Sanitizing and Disinfecting Products for more details.
 
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
 
Virtual Learning
NEW! July 16 | July Market Update 
September 17-18, 24-25 | Leadership Academy
 
Check the CTA Calendar and the COVID-19 Event Resource Page for the latest event information.
 
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