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CTA in Action: Government Affairs Update
Payment of the federal heavy vehicle use tax, reported on Internal Revenue Service Form 2290, is due August 31. IRS has asked us to spread the word that it will be giving a webinar on preparing and filing 2290s on August 15 and 16, 2017, at 2:00 eastern time both days. You can see more details by clicking here.
On August 3rd, the CHP’s Golden Gate Division conducted an extensive presentation at the Cordelia Inspection Facility regarding the transportation and securement of hazardous materials. The session was a follow up on a similar presentation that was conducted at CTA HQ in December by the CHP Commercial Division. In attendance for the session were CHP personnel from Golden Gate and Northern Division, CTA members and a few Assistant District Attorneys from various Counties.
Compliance and Regulatory News
The California Air Resources Board (CARB or Board) invites you to participate in a public workshop to learn more about the proposed California Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) regulation and potential amendments to CARB’s existing Heavy-Duty Vehicle GHG Emission Reduction Regulation (Tractor-Trailer GHG regulation).
In March of 2017 the Air Resources Board adopted a resolution to return within 12 months with concepts for regulating impacts from large freight facilities including seaports, railyards, warehouses, and distribution centers. ARB will hold their first public workshops on this initiative
Unit News and Events
The San Joaquin Unit will be meeting on Thursday, August 17 for a unit meeting at Chez Shari in Manteca. The event will be from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Click here to register.
The Bay Area Unit’s 49th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser is Monday, August 21, 2017 at Hiddenbrooke Golf Club in Vallejo. A portion of the proceeds will go to Fred Finch Youth Center, Truckers Against Trafficking and the Bay Area Anti-Trafficking Coalition. Click here to register.
The next S/P Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 24 at Spike N Rail from 11:45 am to 1:30pm.
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
As you might have heard, the California Trucking Association is currently in the process of selecting industry safety professionals to teach/conduct safety related courses for CTA members.** Non-members may attend the courses but will have to pay $150 or more than CTA members depending on the course being taught.
Starting in September,
CTA is excited to announce that we will be offering I.R.P. Services to our members.
New Accounts? Renewals? Adds and Deletes?
No problem, CTA can handle all of these for you.
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The Madras Chamber and the City of Madras, Oregon would like to make you aware of the upcoming event and the traffic impact it may have on trucking companies and their customers. On August 21, 2017 there will be a Total Solar Eclipse occurring over Madras.Which will be dramatically effecting both North and South bound lands of Hwy 97 and Hwy 26 that feed through Madras.
Do you have drivers that are committed to highway safety? Do you know someone that deserves to be recognized for their safe driving record? NOW is the time to nominate your most valuable commodity – safe drivers, for the Driver of the Month/ Driver of the Year program. Nomination forms can be found on the CTA website.
CTA Highlights
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