The 5th Wheel
Government Affairs Update
 
AB 2406 Clears Assembly, Moves to Senate
Assembly Bill 2406 by Assemblywoman Cecilia Aguiar-Curry cleared the Assembly this morning with a final vote of 63 - 1 with 14 members abstaining.
 
This bill, which is co-sponsored by CTA, seeks to protect California businesses from being charged excessive and unfair fees (detention/demurrage) by intermodal marine equipment providers for reasons outside the control of the business by clarifying and modernizing the protections set by SB 45 (Alarcon, 2005).
 
AB 2406 now moves to the Senate where it will be heard by the Committee on Transportation.
 
 CTA government affairs team will continue to work with the Assemblywoman and keep members updated as AB 2406 continues to make its way through the legislative process.
Updated CalOSHA Workplace Policy for COVID-19 Prevention in Effect
The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (CalOSHA) approved new amendments to the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards for workplace safety.
 
The new revision reflects changes from the Governor’s Executive Order to automatically align workplace standards with CA Department of Public Health (CDPH) requirements and guidance for isolation and quarantine periods.
 
The newly adopted revision went into effect this Saturday, May 7 and will remain until December 31, 2022.
 
A permanent ETS is expected to be in place January 2023.
International Roadcheck Is May 17-19
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced this year’s International Roadcheck dates as May 17-19 with a focus on wheel ends.
 
International Roadcheck is a 72-hour high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection and enforcement initiative. Commercial motor vehicle inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will conduct North American Standard Inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers at weigh and inspection stations, on roving patrols, and at temporary inspection sites.
 
Each year, CVSA focuses on a specific aspect of a roadside inspection. This year, the focus will be on wheel ends. Wheel end components support the heavy loads carried by commercial motor vehicles, maintain stability and control, and are critical for braking. Violations involving wheel end components historically account for about one quarter of the vehicle out-of-service violations discovered during International Roadcheck, and past International Roadcheck data routinely identified wheel end components as a top 10 vehicle violation.
U.S. EPA Proposal for Heavy-Duty Truck Emissions Rule
The U.S. EPA is proposing new emission standards for heavy-duty trucks that will result in companies and drivers purchasing more expensive vehicles and new changes to speed de-rates that create speed differential and delivery concerns. 
 
In response, the California Trucking Association submitted comments to the formal docket outlining the impracticality of the new rule that will harm the trucking industry and goods movement sector.
 
We invite you to submit your own comments to the U.S. EPA by Friday, May 13. 
 
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 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.
 
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Congratulations 2022 TDC South Finalists!
Congratulations to all of the winners - here are the final results!

3-Axle
1st - Jaime Martinez - FedEx Ground
2nd - Daniel Deleon - FedEx Freight
3rd - Ricardo Hernandez - FedEx Freight
4th - Armando Vigil - FedEx Freight
5th - Luis Barker - Shamrock Foods Company
 
4-Axle
1st - Gustavo Hernandez - FedEx Freight
2nd - Isaias Rodriguez - FedEx Freight
3rd - Jesus Aldrete - FedEx Freight
4th - Jose Perez, Jr. - FedEx Express
 
5-Axle
1st - Joaquin Cuadras - McLane Food Service
2nd - Artemio Trujillo - FedEx Freight
3rd - Edson Pena - KKW Trucking, Inc.
 
Flatbed
1st - Mathew Aguirre - KKW Trucking, Inc.
2nd - Donald Lyons - McLane Food Service
3rd - Damian Zavala - FedEx Freight
 
Package Van
1st - Oscar Enciso - FedEx Ground
2nd - Noel Zara - FedEx Ground
3rd - Luis Hernandez - FedEx Ground
4th - Michael Lorenzo - FedEx Ground
5th - Hugo Diaz - FedEx Ground
 
Sleeper
1st - Benjamin Ingersoll - UPS
2nd - Guy Moore - KKW Trucking, Inc.
3rd - Philip Quiroz - KKW Trucking, Inc.
 
Straight Truck
1st - Victor Solano - FedEx Freight
2nd - Leopaldo Rojas - Yellow
3rd - Ryan Ybarra - UPS
 
Tanker Truck
1st - Jesus Ramirez - Ramirez Hauling, Inc.
2nd - Norman Torres - Downs Fuel Support
3rd - Ueligitone Taula - FedEx Freight
 
Twins
1st - Benjamin Schmidt - FedEx Freight
2nd - Tracy Dewees - Yellow
3rd - Rafael Martinez - FedEx Freight
 
SOUTHERN ROOKIE WINNER
Mathew Aguirre - KKW Trucking, Inc.
 
May 21-22
 
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Apex Bulk Commodities
Cox Petroleum Transport
Dependable Highway Express - DHE
Downs Energy
FedEx Freight
Great West Casualty Co.
KKW Trucking, Inc.
Mckinney Trailer Rentals
McLane Foodservice Riverside
MHX, LLC
Netradyne
PAPE
Plastic Express
Premium Transport Staffing, Inc.
Robinson Oil Corporation
Shamrock Foods Company
Southern California Gas Company
TEC Equipment
The Save Mart Companies
Valley Bulk, Inc.
Walmart Transportation 6821
YRC Worldwide, Inc.  
 
 
ELD Mandate
Southern California Gas Company
Unit and Statewide Events
 
July 21 | Virtual Seminar: Truck Inspection and Maintenance Programs - DOT vs. CHP Requirements
June 22 | Fleet Symposium - Presented by Circle Club Executive Partner Goodyear
SAVE THE DATE! August 22 | Bay Area Unit Annual Golf Tournament & President's Night
September 15-16 | 2022 Leadership Academy
 
Check your local unit for upcoming meetings and events! Unit Directory
 
 
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Member Alerts
 
May/June 2022 Caltrux Magazine
 
The May/June 2022 issue of Caltrux Magazine is now available! 
 
Check out some of this issue’s highlighted features:
 
Maximize Your CTA Membership ROI – Become a Volunteer!
 
 
Your CTA community is strong because of members like you. Volunteering your time means new connections, new ideas and new opportunities to support your industry in meaningful ways.
 
Whether you have a few hours each month or would prefer a “one and done” project, we promise to honor your time and expertise. Our “Volunteer Menu” below provides details.
 
Need more information? Your CTA staff is happy to help. Reach us at (916) 373-3500 or membership@caltrux.org.
 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE CA TRUCK DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS MAY 21-22 IN NORCAL. Please contact Tina Ferguson at tferguson@caltrux.org to sign up or for more information.
 
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