In just the first year of the new Legislative session, Legislators introduced nearly 2700 bills. Read on for a partial list of bills that CTA is actively tracking that we would like to share with you.

As the Legislative year progresses, each week we want to highlight a piece of legislation moving forward and its effect on you. This week, we are highlighting AB 301 (Rodriguez).

The City of Lathrop has sent a notice to business owners to make them aware that they are enforcing trucks being off route on some streets that are not approved routes. We are working with the City of Lathrop on this issue to identify needed STAA routes and get them established as quickly as possible.

CVSA's 30th annual International Roadcheck will take place June 6-8, 2017. Commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout North America will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and their drivers.

FMCSA prepared a 21-page booklet for motor carriers and drivers answering the most frequently asked questions about electronic logging devices (ELDs), implementation, registration and certification, and compliance. To access the document, click here.
Article provided by the CVSA Safety Exchange

Since 1992, the Truckers United Fraternity Super Offspring of the Boss (TUFSOB) has paid over $320,000 in scholarships to over 375 CTA members’ children and adults for their education.

Please join the Bay Area Unit for an upcoming Port of Oakland tour and lunch.Take advantage of the early bird registration for the 49th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser and receive a 10% discount off your golf fees.

The Steering/Planning Committee has planned a meeting Thursday, April 20, 2017 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Selma. Register now for the April 28th Central Valley Unit Golf Tournament.

Save the Date for the April 14 unit meeting, May 25 Golf Tournament, and view photos from the March 16 Unit Meeting.

The Steering/Planning Committee has planned a meeting Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Please RSVP to Jeff Sturch, (916) 373-3592 or jsturch@caltrux.org.

Register now for the April 1 unit meeting and RSVP for the April 20 SP meeting.

38th Annual Arthur F. Thompson Memorial Charity Golf Tournament being held on May 3rd at Sierra Lakes Golf Course in Fontana. Don’t wait to register click here and register now.

You have plenty of time to register for the 8th Annual Summer Golf Tournament being held on July 13th at Riverwalk Golf Club in San Diego. Registration is now open and if you would like to register now click here.

The Steering Planning Committee has planned a conference call meeting on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Please RSVP to Shelly Hardcastle at shardcastle@caltrux.org or 916.373.3591

Mark your calendars and register for the 41st Annual Joe Kent Memorial Golf Tournament and RSVP for the April 11 SP meeting.

The Sierra Cascade Unit will have a unit meeting Wednesday, March 29 at the Cattlemen’s Restaurant. The Steering Planning Committee has planned a conference call meeting on Tuesday, April 25, 2017.

The Steering Planning Committee has planned a conference call meeting on Wednesday, March 22. Please RSVP to Jeff Sturch, 916-373-3592 or jsturch@caltrux.org.

The California Truck Driving Championships are organized to recognize and promote safe driving and professionalism in the transportation industry. This competitive event is designed to give drivers a chance to test their job skills under standardized conditions using vehicles that are the tools of their trade.

Do you have drivers that are committed to highway safety? Do you know someone that deserves to be recognized for their safe driving record? It is not too early to start nominating your most valuable commodity – safe drivers, for the Driver of the Month / Driver of the Year program.

S/P Committees, Unit Meetings, the Southern Intermodal Conference Meeting, Washington DC Advocacy Trip, and much more are taking place in the next two weeks! Review our events and register for any that you are interested in attending. We appreciate your involvement and membership!

CTA’s Policy Committee meetings and the Executive Committee meeting are being held in Sacramento, April 4, 5 & 6. The meetings kickoff with a reception the evening of Tuesday, April 5 to which we’ve invited legislators from the Capitol to attend.

The truck is a Bear Trucking unit# 669, License Plate WP14201, 2010 Metallic Blue KW with sleeper.  Last reported heading South on 215 near University.  It has been reported stolen, but if anyone sees it, please contact the CHP or local Police Department ASAP.

The CTA Leadership Academy was designed to provide the next generation of leaders with the skills to become the most effective leader possible, and to prepare them to serve their companies, communities the industry and their association in a more effective manner.

Pella Corporation has honored its outbound and pool distribution contracted carriers. Carriers of the Year and Outstanding Carriers were graded on overall performance, load acceptance and/or shipment volumes.

Webinar on Thursday, March 30th at 10:00 AM PST. Using an ELD is mandatory but using an electronic tax solution is voluntary – On-board recording devices, vehicle tracking systems or other electronic data recording systems may be used in lieu of or in addition to handwritten trip reports for IFTA fuel tax and weight mile tax reporting.

There's still time to submit your requests for quotes for the April renewals. Contact your broker today to learn about the CTA program! CTA members receive a 6% filed rate discount on their workers compensation insurance from Berkshire Hathaway and Avitus/Insured Solutions.

California implemented a variety of new employment laws and regulations in 2017, and there are over 40 employment related bills pending in Sacramento that could go into effect in 2018. Meanwhile, Congress and the new administration are moving quickly to radically change the Federal legal landscape for employers.