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Compliance and Regulatory News
CTA's Pusher Truck Program Media Event
Pictured above is Eric Sauer, Vice President of Policy and Government Relations, doing a TV interview promoting CTA's Pusher Truck Program. Muscular Machines Nudge Semis Over Sierra
Every winter season creates challenges for our industry and the trucks that have to travel over California's high elevation mountain passes in order to make their deliveries. With the 2016-2017 winter months rapidly approaching, I'd like to call your attention to the Pusher Truck Program, one of the many CTA member benefits that makes a difference for hundreds of trucking companies each year as they pass the tough mountain climb on Interstate 80.
Unit News and Events
Central Valley Unit S/P Committee Meeting
The Steering Planning Committee has planned a lunch meeting on Tuesday, January 12 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Spike N Rail in Selma. To attend, please RSVP to Shelly Hardcastle, (916) 373-3591 or shardcastle@caltrux.org. Unit Meeting "ELD-EROAD Inc." President's Night/Lamb Fry Los Angeles/Orange Unit SP Committee The Steering Planning Committee has planned a lunch meeting on Wednesday, January 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Norwalk. Staff contact is Jeff Sturch at (916) 373-3592.
San Bernardino/Riverside Unit SP Committee
The Steering Planning Committee has planned a breakfast meeting on Thursday, January 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at JJT Logistics, Inc., Ontario. Staff contact is Jeff Sturch at (916) 373-3592. San Diego/Imperial Unit SP Committee
Statewide Event Calendar
How the movement of freight intersects with government policy continues to be a major challenge for trucking companies, and in no place is this more evident than California. The 2016 elections saw California Democrats continue their dominance, and now have reached veto-proof majorities in both houses of the legislature. How can trucking companies grow their political status in this challenging environment? How can you communicate your companies concerns more effectively in order to influence policymaking?
Find out by attending CTA’s Annual Membership Conference, January 20-23, 2017 at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa. In this session you will hear from two well respected legislators who will share their insights on how to most effectively communicate with policymkers in Sacramento. Senator Anthony Cannella and Assemblymember Adam Gray will be on hand fielding questions from moderators Kelly Jensen and George Miller, CTA’s contract lobbyists.
Keep up to date with industry safety and compliance regulations by attending seminars that provide you with the skills and information you need. Seminars are held in Sacramento and Ontario throughout the year. Continuous learning should be everyone’s goal as we face fast changing technology and regulations.
Don’t get caught when compliance knowledge is only a class away. Be sure HAZWASTE training is in your plans for 2017.
CSS & CDS Fleet Safety Certification Courses in MARCH 2017.
Location 4148 E Commerce Way, Sacramento, CA 95834
CLICK HERE for cost, course description and
registration form.
Click here to view the CTA calendar of events. The CTA calendar showcases all events provided by the California Trucking Association.
Upcoming Events
How the movement of freight intersects with government policy continues to be a major challenge for trucking companies, and in no place is this more evident than California. The 2016 elections saw California Democrats continue their dominance, and now have reached veto-proof majorities in both houses of the legislature. How can trucking companies grow their political status in this challenging environment? How can you communicate your companies concerns more effectively in order to influence policymaking?
Find out by attending CTA’s Annual Membership Conference, January 20-23, 2017 at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa. In this session, you will hear from two well respected legislators who will share their insights on how to most effectively communicate with policymakers in Sacramento. Senator Anthony Cannella and Assemblymember Adam Gray will be on hand fielding questions from moderators Kelly Jensen and George Miller, CTA’s contract lobbyists.
CTA’s Annual Membership Conference, January 20-23 at the Monterey Plaza Hotel in Monterey not only has informative meetings, business sessions and education, but we provide several fun opportunities for spouses and guests as well!
January 17 - Sailing Through Your BIT Seminar Member Alerts
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – A major curve realignment project near Aromas, which began in April, will continue on a ½-mile section of Hwy. 129 near the Santa Cruz/San Benito County line/railroad crossing and requires a five-day full closure starting on Sunday night, January 15, weather permitting. To read the full news release from Caltrans, click here.
CTA Highlights
In the spirit of the season, CTA's Executive Circle Club Partner EROAD Inc. has donated $1,000 to Truckers Against Trafficking.
"As the eyes and ears of the road, drivers play an important role in reporting instances of crime on our nation’s highways. Truckers Against Trafficking is a non-profit organization that works with law enforcement agencies and trucking companies to train drivers to recognize and report signs of human trafficking. Through their efforts, they have freed hundreds of human trafficking victims.We thank you for supporting us in helping to make a difference in the lives of so many by providing education to thousands of drivers." - The EROAD team
Thank you, EROAD Inc. for your continued support!
Tina Ferguson, Vehicle Registration Manager
Start Date: September 2013
Department: Membership
Meet Tina! Tina joined the CTA team in September 2013 as an Events Coordinator for the Events Department. Tina then took on the responsibility of handling all vehicle registration services for CTA members. Aside from ensuring that all registrations are processed and submitted on time, she also manages all registrations for unit golf tournaments as well as the Truckers Rally for Kids event. She also assists with answering the phones and helping members in the Supply Center.
What three traits define you?
Personable, dedicated and responsible.
What is your personal philosophy?
Start every day with a smile and positive outlook. One thing I know for sure is that positive feeds on positive and negative feeds on negative. If I follow these daily, how can I go wrong?
Tell us two things most people don’t know about you?
Since a young age, I have always been fascinated with big trucks. I always wanted to be a truck driver but I started a family instead. I also love Sprint car races! My husband and I try to travel to as many races as possible during race season. My husband and I were high school sweethearts for 2 1/2 years then went our separate ways. 23 years later, we reunited and have been together for 18+ years.
What aspect of your role do you enjoy the most?
I really enjoy getting to know our members and my role as Vehicle Registration Manager gives me a lot of opportunity to do that. I enjoy being able to provide such a great benefit to our membership.
Discounts & Services
 Join us for a complimentary webinar on January 12th at 10 a.m. Pacific to learn about the recordkeeping requirements that organization’s rely on their drivers for and how you can streamline your IFTA processes with an electronic tax management solution, from start to finish. Please join EROAD Product Manager, Brittany Clark as she takes you through IFTA, the new regulations which will take effect from January 1st, 2017 and how EROAD can help you.
Webinar presented by EROAD, CTA’s Executive Circle Club Partner
If you are a carrier member looking to receive the 6% discount, you should have your insurance agent submit to Berkshire Hathaway direct or through an MGA in order to receive the discount - just make sure they indicate the submission as a CTA member. If your agent doesn't have a direct access point to BHHC, they can access the BHHC discount programs through an MGA. You can download the handout that lists each participating MGA and gives instructions for submission here: How Agent's Can Access the BHHC CTA Discount Program
Are you spending too much of your valuable time at the DMV? CTA can save you time and money on these transactions. For an exclusive CTA discount call Tina Ferguson at (916) 373-3525 or tferguson@caltrux.org to get started.
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