The 5th Wheel
Government Affairs Update
 
The California Transportation Permit Advisory Council (CTPAC) meeting will be held on Thursday, February 10th from 10:00am to 12:00pm. This will be a virtual meeting.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) new requirements for commercial driver license applicants go into effect next Monday, February 7, 2022. 
 
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
 
Couldn’t make it to this year’s AMC? We missed you, but made sure to take lots of photos to share the fun! Check out these fellow members having a great time in Las Vegas. I’m sure you’ll see some familiar faces. See you next year!
 
CTA Circle Club Executive Partner - Goodyear
CTA's Executive Circle Club Partner, Goodyear provides members with the broadest and deepest tire discount program ever! This discount program includes tires from Goodyear, Dunlop, and official Goodyear Retreads. Whether you run one truck, one dozen, or many more, you will receive this substantial discount based on the breadth and buying power of the CTA membership base.
 
For a complete list of tire pricing and for Allied member pricing, contact Rick Huseman at (707) 249-2138 or rick_huseman@goodyear.com.
 
 
Congratulations to your 50+ years in the trucking industry! Inductees were honored at this year's AMC!
 
Carole Matheson | Matheson, Inc.
 
Steve Gale | Apex Bulk Commodities
 
Ron Alpert | Apex Bulk Commodities
 
Llyod "Nick" Borkman | Valley Bulk, Inc.
 
Get Involved With Your Local Unit!
Be part of the CTA community and join your unit's Steering and Planning (S/P) Committee! S/P Committees are responsible for engagement at the local level. This is achieved by hosting educational programs and social events. S/P Committees also assist with member recruitment and retention by connecting with members and getting them engaged! Contact your Unit Chair to get involved!
 
ELD Mandate
Southern California Gas Company
Unit and Statewide Events
 
 
More 2022 dates coming soon!
 
Check your local unit for upcoming meetings and events! Unit Directory
 
 
 
 
Monday, March 14, 2022 | 10:00am - Shotgun Start
 
Aliso Viejo Country Club
33 Santa Barbara Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
 
Please make reservations no later than March 7, 2022
 
Entry Fee
Golf and Luncheon Foursome - $1,000 
Golf and Luncheon Individual - $300 
Lunch Only - $100 
 
Sponsorship Opportunities
Gold (Lunch) - $1,000
Silver (Longest Drive OR Closet to the Pin) - $750
Bronze (Hole Sponsor) - $300
 
For additional information contact Ron Skelskey at ron.skelskey@downsenergy.com or (951) 271-0976.
 
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ATA is recruiting motor carriers of all types and sizes to participate in its latest Driver Compensation Study. Last conducted in 2020, the study will be used to comprehensively evaluate trends in driver compensation.
 
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