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CTA in Action: Government Affairs Update
As a result of the meeting that occurred during the California Trucking Association (CTA) Northern Safety Council meeting held on March 21st, the CTA has partnered with the DMV and is running a Self Certification Pilot Program. This Pilot Program which runs until Wednesday, May 3rd will allow CTA members to submit documentation, allowing employers to have corrections made to a company driver's DMV record, which may have been submitted incorrectly previously.
Help Desk - FAQ's
The FDA Food Modernization Act (FSMA) rule on Sanitary Transportation came into compliance for applicable businesses on April 6, 2017 and will come into compliance for small businesses on April 6, 2018. "The rule puts requirements for shippers, loaders, carriers by motor or rail vehicle, and receivers involved in transporting human and animal food to use sanitary practices to ensure the safety of that food..."
Unit News and Events
SP Committee - Meeting will be on May 2 at Acqua E’ Farina in Hayward. The meeting will start at 5:00 pm
Unit Meeting - Register now for the unit meeting on May 12 at the Golden Gate Fields. Deadline to register is May 4. Unit Meeting - Reserve your spot now for the unit meeting on May 18 at Old City Hall in Gilroy. A representative from the FMCSA will be presenting. Golf Tournament -
Our Kern Unit wanted to take a minute to let you know how special this year’s "Kern Unit Golf Tournament" is going to be. Recently, our Kern Unit sponsored four local Kern County Make-A Wish Kids wishes totaling $22,000.00.
Why is this so special? Make-A-Wish Foundation provides wishes for kids with life threatening illnesses.
What’s the big deal? This special wish is a reward for the child and their family. A special moment after all they have been through. At this year’s golf tournament, we are making arrangements to have these wish families at our golf tournament so they can meet you and you can meet them.
Why is this important? I have found in my past experience with Make-A-Wish, when you connect the wish with the child who is going to receive it, it opens your heart and makes the connection between you and that child complete. This will be an experience to remember and be proud that your kind donations to our Kern Unit changed a family’s life. Thank you for your donations and we look forward to seeing you there for this special occasion. If you haven’t registered, please take a moment to do so now!!
- Bill "Burgie" Burgemaster Unit Meeting - Friday, May 5 at Hodel’s in Bakersfield. There will be a guest speaker representative from CARB. 38th Annual Arthur F. Thompson Memorial Charity Golf Tournament being held on May 3rd at Sierra Lakes Golf Course in Fontana. America's Finest Golf Tournament: Serving our service members at home and aboard. Funds
raised on the July 13th Golf Tournament will be donated to local non-profit organizations benefiting our
community.
Statewide Event Calendar
Potential changes to the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection Program (HDVIP) and the Periodic Smoke Inspection Program (PSIP) may affect you. The HDVIP is a roadside inspection program applicable to all heavy-duty vehicles operating in California. The complementary PSIP is an inspection program applicable to California-based fleets of two or more heavy-duty diesel vehicles.
Upcoming Events
Click here to view the CTA calendar of events. The CTA calendar showcases all events provided by the California Trucking Association.
Member Alerts
PHOENIX, Apr. 4, 2017 – The California Trucking Association (CTA) is pleased to announce that HELP Inc. recently became an Executive Circle Club Partner. HELP Inc. is the country’s most successful non-profit public/private partnership (P3), dedicated to advancing the safety and efficiency of the commercial transportation industry. HELP’s PrePass is the most reliable and technologically advanced weigh station bypass and toll payment platform in North America. To read the full press release, click here.
Discounts & Services
The Permanent Fleet Registration (PFR) program is a convenient way to maintain your fleet’s registration.
CTA is looking for members with a PFR account that would like to use CTA’s exclusive member vehicle registration service to manage your account for you.
WEBINAR on Thursday May 4 from 10-11am PST. Incorporating the ELD Mandate into fleet operations presents an opportunity to thoughtfully consider and engage a change management undertaking to transform the way in which "safety" is defined and administered in a fleet. Making safety a part of your company culture where everyone is messaging in the same direction can not only be a challenge, but is often overlooked as many other parts of the business can be looked at as being more important.
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