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CTA in Action: Government Affairs Update
On November 1, the first of the increases to gasoline and diesel fuel taxes begin to take effect that were included as part of Senate Bill 1, the transportation investment legislation that will provide $52 billion towards California’s aging infrastructure over the next 10 years. The gasoline base excise tax will increase 12 cents, the diesel excise tax will increase 20 cents, and the diesel sales tax will increase 4%.
A few months back, CTA was made aware of citations that were being issued to permitted carriers that operated on the Overweight Corridor near the San Pedro Ports Complex. The issue revolved around the permits that were being issued. CTA and a coalition of impacted carriers worked with Caltrans and the CHP through the California Transportation Permit Advisory Council (CTPAC) to come up with a solution.
Caltrans’ has been updating members of CTA’s Heavy Specialized Carriers Conference members at the Caltrans Transportation Permit Advisory Council (CTPAC) meetings on the placement of roundabouts throughout the state on certain State Routes. During the most recent CTPAC meeting, a request was made to share the inventory list of the Roundabout projects that have been completed and others that are being planned. CTA and some its members have been providing Caltrans with input on the location of the planned roundabouts. To view a list of the Roundabout Inventory list click here. For more information contact Eric Sauer at esauer@caltrux.org.
Unit News and Events
This year's event will be on Thursday, October 26 at the Old City Hall Restaurant in Gilroy. 2017 CTA President Doug Britton will give an update on the year, plus future plans. Shawn Yadon, CEO, will give an update on legislative items. Register to attend.
Join your fellow unit members for a dinner honoring Doug Britton, CTA's 2017 President on Saturday October 28. The event will take place at Ottavio's Italian Restaurant in Camarillo. Register to attend.
Please join the Bay Area Unit on Saturday, December 2 for our first ever cruise around the bay! The event will take place on the Embarkation in Alameda. We will be recognizing this year's CTA President, Doug Britton, as well as presenting our annual charitable donations. Register to attend.
Statewide Event Calendar
Sign up now for CTA's final seminar classes of the year: Drug and Alcohol Supervisor Reasonable Suspicion, Sailing through Your BIT, and HAZMAT. Commercial Truck Consulting will be presenting the seminars in Northern California and Ric Kidder, longtime trucking safety professional, will present them in Southern California.
Upcoming Events
CTA recently selected about 100 award winning drivers from 15 member companies who need your support! These drivers were selected as Drivers of the Month for the 2017 year. These drivers were selected as Drivers of the Month for the 2017 year.
On November 6 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm all commercial vehicle drivers are invited to bring their commercial vehicles to the CHP Northbound Gilroy Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility to be inspected. On this day between the hours listed above there will be NO citations issued to the drivers or carriers. During the hours listed above the California Trucking Association will be providing a healthy snack for the drivers.
View the CTA calendar of events. The CTA calendar showcases all events provided by the California Trucking Association.
Member Alerts
The California Trucking Association is embarking on an exciting journey of evaluation as we carefully examine the programs and services we provide to you, our valued member.
Your feedback is of critical importance to us. We sincerely request that you take the 10-15 minutes needed to complete this survey. In gratitude for your participation, you will be entered into a drawing to receive one of ten $50 gift cards.
Kindly complete this survey no later than Friday, November 3. Respondents have the option of keeping their answers completely anonymous.
The deadline to submit nominations for the Joe Kent Allied Member of the Year Award is November 10, 2017. Congratulations to Glenn Richardson of California Truck Centers/Delta Truck Centers for earning the 2016 Joe Kent Allied Member of the Year Award! This award was created in honor of Joe Kent, former Vice President for CTA. The award celebrates allied members in action, who like Joe, have given generously of themselves for the greater good of our organization over the years.
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