February 2, 2021

Government Affairs Update

DMV Now Offering Behind-the-Wheel Driving Tests

The California Department of Motor Vehicles will resume behind-the-wheel driving tests statewide on February 1. The DMV previously postponed all behind-the-wheel tests through the end of January for the health and safety of customers and employees during the statewide surge in COVID-19 cases.

DMV will automatically reschedule customers for behind-the-wheel drive test appointments that were canceled between December 14 and February 1. Rescheduling is expected to begin in the next two weeks, and customers will be notified by text of their rescheduled appointment. In-vehicle testing is a requirement for first-time driver’s license holders and commercial license applicants.

While DMV offices remain open to serve the public, the DMV continues to encourage all customers to use its online services, expanded virtual services and other service channels to complete transactions, including eligible driver’s license and vehicle registration renewals. | DMV News Release

TSA to Implement Executive Order on Face Masks Throughout the Transportation Network

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will implement provisions of President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel by requiring travelers to wear face masks when they are in airports, bus and rail stations, as well as while on passenger aircraft, public transportation, passenger railroads, and over-the-road buses operating on scheduled fixed-routes. TSA’s action will also support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Emergency Order requiring that individuals wear masks on conveyances and at stations, ports, or similar transportation hubs.

Starting February 2, 2021, TSA will require individuals to wear a mask at TSA airport screening checkpoints and throughout the commercial and public transportation systems. This requirement will remain effective until May 11, 2021. | FAQ's | TSA News Release

Cal-OSHA COVID Emergency Regulations: What You Need to Know

At the end of last year, Cal-OSHA adopted an emergency regulation which implemented temporary standards for worksite protection from COVID-19. Please join us for an educational session with PCS Consulting on Wednesday, February 24 at 11am to discuss the regulations and what you need to know to stay compliant. | Register

Entry-Level Driver Training Deadline Looming

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

Thank You CTA 2021 Circle Club and Legal Partners!

Unit and Statewide Events

Virtual Learning

February 2 | Inside Scoop: How Ryder Differentiated Their Brokerage With Trucker Tools

February 16 | California Transportation Permit Advisory Council Meeting

February 24 | Cal-OSHA Covid Emergency Regulations: What You Need to Know

March 11 | Virtual Safety Council Meeting

April 12-16 | NATMI CSS & CDS Fleet Safety Certification Courses

May 10-11 | NATMI Certified Driver Trainer (CDT) Program

June 10 | Virtual Safety Council Meeting

August 16-20 | NATMI CSS & CDS Fleet Safety Certification Courses

September 9 | Virtual Safety Council Meeting

November 15-16 | NATMI Certified Driver Trainer (CDT) Program

December 9 | Virtual Safety Council Meeting

Unit Events
SAVE THE DATE! May 3 | San Joaquin Unit Joe Kent Memorial Golf Tournament - For more information please contact Mark Villines at Mark.Villines@algilbert.com

Statewide Events

February 26 | Annual Joint Safety Council Meeting - Learn more about the Fleet Safety Awards, Truck Driving Championships and Driver of the Month/Year programs!

March 15 | Allied Conference Golf Tournament - For more information please contact Rick Goodman at at rsgoodman@cbbank.com

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Member Alerts

TUFSOB Scholarship - 2021 Applications Available!

The TUFSOB scholarship program provides financial support towards furthering the educational goals of trucking's next generation and the industry’s future leaders. Any allied/carrier members and CTA staff members can nominate a student to receive scholarship awards through the TUFSOB program.

2021 TUFSOB Application

Application Deadline: By 5pm on Thursday, April 1, 2021.

Scholarship awards go towards high school graduates entering college, as well those continuing their college education. The TUFSOB program also supports those that wish to go to trade schools, as well as adults wishing to go to college that are sponsored by a member can also qualify for subsidies. Anyone that supports the trucking industry is considered, as long as they are sponsored by a CTA member company.

If you would like to support TUFSOB, please contact Anthony Teresi at atteresi@teresitrucking.com.