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On July 15, 2021, the California Supreme Court issued a decision in Ferra v. Loews Hollywood Hotel, LLC that changes the law for missed meal, and rest breaks wage premiums. Employers will need to change how they calculate meal and rest period premiums, which may present some challenges. This decision may impact your business because the decision applies retroactively which may put you at risk.
Please join us on August 12 from 1-2pm for an educational session with Robert Roginson of Ogletree Deakins law firm to discuss the decision’s impact for on-duty meal and rest period premium wages and how to keep your business compliant.
This is a reminder that previous Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) waiver extensions related to COVID-19 are set to expire August 31, 2021. FMCSA indicated these may be the final extensions and carriers and drivers should plan accordingly.
FMCSA’s waiver extensions related to 3rd Party Testing, Hours of Service, and CDL/CLP/Medical Exemption are set to expire on August 31 2021. We encourage you to review the applicability, restrictions, limitations of the waivers.
FMCSA previously extended its waiver on May 31 to provide regulatory relief to commercial motor vehicle operations providing direct assistance in support of emergency relief efforts related to COVID-19 and is limited to the transportation of:
1.Livestock and livestock feed;
2.Medical supplies and equipment related to the testing, diagnosis, and treatment of COVID-19;
3.Vaccines, constituent products, and medical supplies and equipment, including ancillary supplies/kits for the administration of vaccines, related to the prevention of COVID-19;
4.Supplies and equipment necessary for community safety, sanitation, and prevention of community transmission of COVID-19 such as masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, soap, and disinfectants; and,
5.Food, paper products, and other groceries for emergency restocking of distribution centers or stores.
If the waivers are extended, CTA will notify members.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is hosting a virtual public workshop to review and discuss the proposed Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation. The workshop will be held on September 2 from 9am-4pm via GoToWebinar. You will need to register to attend the meeting.
The workshop discussion will focus on reviewing the proposed regulatory language and the cost implications to develop the Standardized Regulatory Impact Assessment (SRIA). You will have the opportunity to comment or ask questions related to the draft regulation language. The meeting materials will be posted in advance of the meeting closer to the workshop date.
Please join the California Trucking Association for our Virtual California Trucking Day on September 27 from 3-4 pm via Zoom.
We are bringing California Trucking Day to you at home. You will have the opportunity to hear from key legislative leaders in the State Capitol and appointed officials from the California Transportation Commission. Our featured speakers are Senator Lena Gonzalez, Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee and Assemblymember Laura Friedman, Chair of the Assembly Transportation Committee. There will be an open Question and Answer Forum where you will have a chance to ask decision makers about important issues affecting the transportation industry. This event is free to all members!
Greenbelt, Maryland (Aug. 3, 2021) – More than 40,000 commercial motor vehicle inspections were conducted May 4-6 for International Roadcheck, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual high-volume, high-visibility inspection and enforcement initiative. Approximately 83.5% of the commercial motor vehicles examined had no out-of-service violations. However, inspectors had to remove 6,710 commercial motor vehicles and 2,080 drivers from roadways – a 16.5% vehicle and 5.3% driver out-of-service rate – over that three-day period after the discovery of out-of-service violations during inspections.
In addition, each year, CVSA highlights a category of violations during International Roadcheck to bring awareness to certain aspects of a routine roadside inspection. This year, inspectors captured data on two categories – hours of service and lighting. There were 1,367 out-of-service lighting violations, accounting for 14.1% of all vehicle out-of-service violations. It was the third most-cited vehicle out-of-service violation, after brake systems and tires. The second focus area, hours of service, was the most cited driver out-of-service violation, accounting for 41.5% (1,203) of all driver out-of-service violations.
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| 1st place ($500) – Gary Martin, FedEx Ground |
2nd Place ($250) – Jose Luis Perez, Jr., FedEx Express
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3rd Place ($100) – Francisco Lopez, FedEx Freight
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National Battle of the States Qualifiers
Gary Martin, FedEx Ground
Jose Luis Perez, Jr., FedEx Express
Francisco Lopez, FedEx Freight
Juan Gomez, FedEx Freight
Mario Cardenas, FedEx Freight
Mark Przesmicki, Walmart
Ramon Guzman Castro, FedEx Freight
Omar Osuna, T-Force Freight
Alvaro Aparicio, FedEx Express
Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGI) is a leading provider of cleaner, lower carbon intensity products and services. We are an international producer of biomass-based diesel, a developer of renewable chemicals and are North America's largest producer of advanced biofuel. REG utilizes an integrated procurement, distribution, and logistics network to convert natural fats, oils, greases, and sugars into lower carbon intensity products. With 14 active biorefineries, a feedstock processing facility, research and development capabilities and a diverse and growing intellectual property portfolio, REG is committed to being a long-term leader in bio-based fuel and chemicals.
Thank you for attending the August 5 event! Pictured below are San Joaquin Unit members Trevor Fairley, Marty Sullivan and Anthony Teresi!
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Virtual Learning
Unit Events
Statewide Events
September 16-17 | Leadership Academy - Only 3 spots left! Early bird registration ends this Friday!
Program #1
10am-12pm
Hours of Service (HOS) - Interstate and Intrastate
Pricing: CTA Member: $99 | Non-Member: $149
Presented by CTA Seminar Partner
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Support your fellow CTA members and this year's Fleet Safety Winners and attend this year's banquet!
2020 Nominees
Ability Tri-Modal Services
Apex Bulk Commodities, LLC
Associated Feed & Supply Co.
Atech Logistics Inc.
Atech Wharehousing & Distribution Inc.
Conico Oil
Cox Petroleum Transport
CPS Express Inc.
CVS Transportation LLC
Devine Intermodal
FedEx Freight Inc.
Foster Poultry Farms
Griffin Materials
Griley Air Freight
Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport Inc.
Hartwick and Hand, LLC
Landstar Transportation Logistics Inc.
Liberty Linehaul West Inc.
National Distribution Centers
R & A Trucing Company, Inc.
Rocha Transportation
TCI Transportation Services
Valley Pacific Petroleum Services, Inc.
Ventura Transfer Company
Winco Foods, LLC
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