The 5th Wheel
Government Affairs Update
 
CTA will be closed Monday, February 21 for President's Day
DMV Resources for meeting New ELDT Requirements
 
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) implemented federal Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements for commercial driver’s license (CDL) applicants. 
Reminder: Medium & Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Infrastructure Workgroup Meetings
 
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is hosting a series of workgroup meetings to discuss challenges and solutions for building fueling infrastructure to support growing zero-emission fleets in response to the proposed Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation.
 
The fifth in the series on Electricity and the Grid has been rescheduled for this Thursday, March 10 from 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
 
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 Circle Club Premier Partner - EROAD
EROAD delivers accurate, consistent data to drive your business. Our easy-to-use tools help your drivers stay safe, productive and in compliance. And we give you the support you need on the road and in the office to keep processes and loads moving, turning complex fleet data into better fleet performance.
 
Featuring a reliable tethered in-cab device, our ELD is rated top in the industry. Our solution includes integrated DVIR, tracking and activity reporting, fuel tax management, and tools to streamline maintenance and control fuel costs. Get more capabilities with EROAD’s driver workflow app, dashcams and trailer tracking.
 
For more information visit: www.eroad.com
 
 
2022 California Truck Driving Championships
 
 
Entry forms are now available for the 2022 California Truck Driving Championships! Send your best drivers to compete in one of the regional competitions for a chance to go on to the National Competition.
Southern Competition
Saturday, April 30
Auto Club Speedway
Fontana		 Northern Competition
Saturday, May 21
FedEx Freight
West Sacramento		 State Finals
Sunday, May 22
FedEx Freight
West Sacramento
 
 
Entry Form Deadline: Friday, March 25.
 
Sponsorship Opportunities
 
Show your support of these great drivers through sponsorship and see YOUR company name and logo travel the U.S. Sponsorship includes all 3 events - South Regional, North Regional & State Championships. For your logo to make it on the shirt and signage, you must register your sponsorship by Friday, March 25.
 
 
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
 
Join Us for the Kern Unit President's Night & Lamb Fry!
 
 
 
Thursday, March 3, 2022 | 6-10pm
 
Pricing
Through February 18th
Table of 8 - $525
Table of 6 - $400
Single Ticket - $70
 
After February 18th
Table of 8 - $565
Table of 6 - $425
Single Ticket - $75
 
After February 28th
Single Tickets only - $100 
 
Sponsorships Available
 
Event Sponsor - $5,000
2 tables of 8, 32 drink tickets, signage and recognition at the event
 
Platinum Sponsor - $3,000
2 tables of 8, 16 drink tickets and recognition at the event
 
Gold Sponsor - $2,000
1 table of 8, 8 drink tickets and recognition at the event
 
Silver Sponsor - $1,000
4 dinner and drink tickets and recognition at the event
 
Bronze Sponsor - $500
Recognition at the event
 
For more Information, please contact Clayton Pearsey at claytonp@wfitransportation.com
 
Member Alerts
 
Check out CTA's New Volunteer Menu!
 
 
Volunteering for CTA  will get you connected with your peers, expose you to new ideas and provide you with meaningful ways to support your industry.
 
We've got a terrific variety of opportunities from which to choose from based on the type of involvement and time commitment you are looking for. Please refer to our "volunteer menu" for more details.
 
 
Enterprise Truck Rental / Lease
Crossroads Equipment Lease & Finance
Discount & Services
 
Trucking Proud Insurance Agency
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Transportation Solutions Consortium (TSCtesting.com)
For all of your drug screening & testing, clearinghouse services and regulatory and compliance needs!