The 5th Wheel
Government Affairs Update
 
Seeking drivers, office personnel, warehouse workers or all of the above? Then don’t miss out on this event. CTA has partnered with the Employment Development Department (EDD) to match our members and their job opportunities with thousands of applicants that are registered in California’s CalJOBS database. 
 
Attend the upcoming webinar and learn how to register with CalJOBS and see a live demonstration of the website and how to input your job postings. CalJOBS is a NO COST website where companies have access to thousands of jobseekers. 
 
Get a Head Start!
Because this training will be based around the CALJOBS website, it is recommended that registered attendees have their Employment Development Department number (EDD#)*, known previously as the Tax ID number. The EDD# is needed to verify and approve an employer seeking to create their Employer account and allows employers to participate in uploading job orders and search for job candidates.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced the extension for commercial driver’s licenses expiring between March 20 – August 31, 2021. The previously extension was set to expire on May 31, 2021. The extension will allow commercial drivers to continue transportation and delivery of essential products.
 
Following guidance from the FMCSA, the extension applies to all commercial driver’s licenses, learner’s permits and endorsements that expire between March 20 – August 31, 2021. The DMV has notified California law enforcement of the new extension deadline. Additionally, commercial drivers whose medical certification expires between March 20 – August 31, 2021 have until the August 31, 2021 deadline to update the certificate.
 
Group Asks for Personal Conveyance Limits
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The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has petitioned FMCSA for a second time to more clearly define the term “personal conveyance” in hours of service regulations. It is asking the agency to add a maximum distance or time limit to the rules.
 
Read more in this PrePass blog.
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CTA Highlights
 
PrePass®, provided by PrePass Safety Alliance, includes the weigh station bypass transponder, MOTION bypass app, electronic toll payment service, INFORM™ safety score and toll management data portals, and PrePass ELD™. For more information about PrePass, visit www.prepass.com.
 
Member Benefit: As a California Trucking Association member, the first month of weigh station bypass service is free. Take advantage of this special free month offer by filling out the form at www.prepass.com/ca or calling 1-800-773-7277 and referencing promotion code “CTA”.
 
 
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported this year's golf tournament including PB Loader Corporation - pictured here!
 
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Unit and Statewide Events
 
 
We invite you to join this year’s virtual knowledge competition where you’ll have the opportunity to participate in the State competition, compete in the national competition to be named the National Battle of the States Virtual Truck Driving Grand Champion!

Battle of the States: Virtual Truck Driving Championships State-Level Competition
CTA will host state-level trivia contests via Kahoot! and qualify 10 drivers for the national competition.
  • To participate, complete this form and send to membership@caltrux.org.
  • You can also mail forms to CTA: 4148 E. Commerce Way, Sacramento, CA 95834 - Attn: Events Department.
  • What to expect? 45 to 60-minute trivia with 40 questions from Facts for Drivers, federal regulations, state laws, state trucking history and state trucking culture.
Deadline to submit forms: By 5pm on Thursday, July 22, 2021.
 
Sponsorships available; recognize and celebrate our industry heros - truck drivers!
 
 
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