Recently it was announced that CTA member Fed Ex would be working with Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) to train their drivers nationwide to help fight human trafficking. TAT trains industry employees (drivers) to recognize and respond to various forms of human trafficking, which can include forced labor, domestic servitude and commercial sex trafficking. CTA has been a strong supporter of TAT and since 2012 CTA and its units have contributed $38,000 to the organization. CTA is working with TAT on getting CTA members and their drivers TAT trained by making the TAT training materials available to use. If you are interested in receiving the training materials to use to train your employees click on the following link - Truckers Against Trafficking. For more information contact Kylla Lanier, Executive Director of Truckers Against Trafficking at klanier@truckersagainsttrafficking.org. 

The federal tax reform package that passed Congress December 20 changes the rules for some truck drivers on the expenses they incur for meals and incidentals while they’re away from home on travel. Employee truck drivers whose carrier does not pay them a per diem allowance will no longer be able to take the costs of meals and incidentals as an itemized deduction, as they have in the past.

The Unified Carrier Registration Plan (UCR) launched a new website, creating a virtual "home base" where industry, state employees, brokers and others can find all the information they need about the program. To view, click here. 

Sierra Cascade Logging Conference (SCLC) presents the 69th Annual Forest Products & Construction Equipment Exposition at the Shasta District Fairgrounds on February 8, 9, and 10. Get Tickets

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Come to the SB/Riverside Breakfast Meeting on Wednesday, February 21 for an ELD update from EROAD and the CHP. Come and get your questions answered! Register Now

Come to the LA/Orange Unit Meeting to get an update from CTA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Eric Sauer on the recent Policy Committee meetings that took place at the Annual Membership Conference. Additionally, CTA's Intermodal Conference Executive Director, Alex Cherin, will provide an update on the current issues affecting CTA's Intermodal Conference Members. Register Now. 

Join the San Joaquin Unit for the 60th Annual Dinner/Dance on Saturday, February 24. The event will be given to honor Lynnette Brown, 2018 CTA President. Register now. 

Save the Date for the Golf Tournament on Monday, May 7 at Oakdale Country Club. More information coming soon. 

Mark your calendar for the next unit meeting on Tuesday, February 27. More information coming soon.

Save the Date for Monday, August 13. The Bay Area and Sacramento Unit's will be having a joint Golf Tournament at the Chardonnay Country Club in American Canyon. More details coming soon. 

Seminars for 2018 are now open for registration. Invest in safety training and allow our certified trainers to help you and your company understand complex regulations, stay in compliance, and thrive in a highly competitive industry. CTA also offers private consultations to help make sure your company is in compliance. Register for Seminars 

SAVE THE DATE: January 23 – 27, 2019 at The US Grant, San Diego. Thank you to everyone who made it to California Trucking Association’s 64th Annual Membership Conference, The Heart of Trucking, January 19 – 22, 2018 in Monterey. SAVE THE DATE: January 23 – 27, 2019 at The US Grant, San Diego

View the CTA calendar of events. The CTA calendar showcases all events provided by the California Trucking Association.

Exciting changes are on the horizon for CTA in 2018, and these changes will ensure that CTA becomes an even greater resource to you, our valued members. We used the results of the CTA carrier member survey which was conducted in the fall of 2017 as a guide. We asked CTA members about our strengths and weaknesses, what they want, and what they need the most from CTA to ensure their success and the success of the trucking industry. We listened carefully, and will be making significant changes in the months ahead.

Be recognized for your company’s efforts and achievements in safety. An award from a state or national organization shows drivers and other transportation employees that their efforts are recognized and appreciated throughout the industry and by their peers. The purpose of the Fleet Safety Awards Program is to recognize companies that reduce accidents by designing and running a top-notch safety program.

CTA member Oak Harbor will be recognizing FedEx Freight (another CTA member) driver Matt Cadwell for his heroic efforts last month when he rendered aid to an Oak Harbor driver who was involved in an accident. Moments after the accident Mr. Cadwell came upon the scene and rendered aid to the injured driver. Matt remained on site with the driver for over an hour while emergency services responded to the accident. In recognition for his heroic efforts, Oak Harbor will be presenting a plaque and other items to Mr. Cadwell at the FedEx Freight terminal in Orange, CA. The California Trucking Association and the trucking industry thanks Mr. Cadwell for his heroic act last month.