The 5th Wheel
Government Affairs Update
 
LA County Green Zone Ordinance Proposal
Los Angeles County’s Regional Planning Commission proposed an ordinance called the Green Zones Program that would establish new warehouse, and emission requirements for industrial and commercial property in proximity to 11 different communities in unincorporated LA County. Specifically, the proposed ordinance would regulate emissions of trucks used in warehouse facility operations by requiring a percentage of the fleet be zero or near zero-emission. As well, it included requirements that would restrict hours of operation for outdoor warehouse activities like loading and unloading of trucks.
 
CTA submitted written comments outlining our concerns to the Commission about the specific problems that will occur from the draft regulations. The Commission removed the ordinance’s regulation on zero and near-zero emission requirements and now refers to South Coast Air Quality Management District’s warehouse indirect source rule. However, the Commission did not address the restriction of hours for warehouse activities. The proposal was passed by the Commission and will be heard by the LA County Board of Supervisors. CTA will continue to be involved in the regulatory process and will update members on the proposal.
Register for Next Week's Commercial Vehicle Safety Summit!
 
Thursday, October 7, 2021 | 8am-4:30pm
 
Delta Hotels by Marriott - Anaheim/Garden Grove
12021 Harbor Boulevard
Garden Grove, CA, 92840
 
Interested in attending the CVSS? Registration is Free! This all-day event will include short breakout sessions facilitated by representatives of the California Highway Patrol. The summit will focus on current safety issues, regulatory requirements and provide a forum for open and candid discussions with state and federal representatives on commercial vehicle safety and security issues.
 
 
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
 
CTA Legal Partner - Nossaman LLP
Nossaman is an innovative law firm working on cutting-edge issues across eight U.S. offices. Our expertise is focused in distinct areas of law and policy, as well as in specific industries. Our Trucking, Logistics, & Warehouse Industry Practice Group specializes in defending employers and companies against wage and hour class actions, consumer fraud class actions, other complex commercial disputes, PAGA actions, individual employment lawsuits of all kinds, breach of contract cases, and unfair business practice claims. From successfully handling high-stakes class action litigation, to protecting your workplace, and advocating for legislative changes, we’re here to address all of your legal and business needs.
 
Contact Drew Hansen at (949) 477-7670.
 
 
Take a Peek at Last Week's CTA Events!
 
Thank you to all the members that supported our unit events!
 
Los Angeles/Orange Unit Golf Tournament - September 20
 
Central Valley Unit President's Night with CTA President Greg Dubuque - September 24
 
CalTrans
Southern California Gas Company
Unit and Statewide Events
 
October 16-17 | CA Trucking Show
SAVE THE DATE! November 10 | Los Angeles/Orange Unit President's Night
 
October 12-13 Executive & Policy Committee Meetings
 
Meeting Location
CTA Headquarters
4148 E. Commerce Way
Sacramento, CA 95834

Hotel (CTA Member Rate)
TownPlace Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas
4090 E. Commerce Way
Sacramento, CA  95834
 
Reserve your room today!
$149 + tax/fees
Reservation deadline: October 4, 2021
 
Meeting Schedule
 
Member Alerts
 
Trucking Industry Asked to Rank Top Concerns
The American Transportation Research Institute, the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, launched the 2021 Top Industry Issues Survey. The annual survey asks trucking industry stakeholders to rank the top issues of concern for the industry along with potential strategies for addressing each issue.
 
Industry stakeholders are encouraged to complete the survey available through ATRI’s website by clicking here. The survey will remain open through October 15, 2021.
 
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Contact a TPIA representative today! 
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