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CTA in Action: Government Affairs Update
CTA recently introduced AB 2564, authored by Assemblymembers Freddie Rodriguez and Eloise Reyes, to address the growing concerns of the use of glider kits within California. A glider vehicle is a truck that utilizes a previously owned powertrain (including the engine) but which has new body parts. The engines utilized in gliders may lack modern emission controls, resulting in up to 450x the diesel particulates of a compliant engine.
Compliance and Regulatory News
You’ll remember that registration for the Unified Carrier Registration program had to be postponed this year from its usual starting date of October 1, until January 5, 2018. Although UCR enforcement generally starts January 1 of a year, after which carriers and others subject to UCR requirements may be cited if they haven’t registered...
Unit News and Events
Get answers to all your CARB compliance questions, find out about new technologies and learn about funding opportunities and rule updates at one location. CARB experts will be on hand to provide one-on-one assistance and to demonstrate heavy-duty vehicle inspections.
Join the Central Coast Unit on Thursday, April 26 at 6:00 pm at Old City Hall Restaurant in Giltory to learn how ELD's work and affect your fleets. Learn how ELD's download to Law Enforcement Inspection Facilities and Roadside checks. Find out how they will be enforced, and the upcoming intrastate enforcement deadlines. Register here
The Central Valley Unit is holding their annual golf tournament on Friday, April 27, 2018 at the Belmont Country Club in Fresno. 11:00 am Lunch, 12:00 on Shotgun Start, and 5:00 pm Dinner. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please register by Friday, April 20. Find out more information and register.
Statewide Event Calendar
Join the San Joaquin Unit for their golf tournament on Monday, May 7 at Oakdale Country Club. 9:00 am Check-In and 10:30 am Shotgun Start. Dinner will be immediately following golf. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Register Join the Bay Area Unit for an informative and enjoyable day at the track! This is our annual law update where a panel of experts will provide their views on legal challenges. Matt Roman, CTA Director of Legislative Affairs, will be giving a legislative update and we will also have an update from officer Mark Fisher in the Golden Gate Division’s Commercial Industry Education Program (CIEP). The presentation will conclude with a question and answer panel for guests. Register
Summer is approaching and the past few summers have shown that the risk of heat illness from high temperatures is one of the most serious challenges to the safety and health of workers. Heat Illness prevention standards apply to the trucking industry and violations of the standards can lead to large fines and employee health issues. Cal/OSHA, will be presenting on the health effects of heat, how to respond to symptoms, and how to prevent heat exhaustion. Register
Upcoming Events
California Trucking Day is on Tuesday, May 8 and the CTA Room Block at The Sawyer Hotel ends on April 9. The Sawyer Hotel is Sacramento's newest hotel located in the burgeoning DOCO (Downtown Commons) district right across from the new Golden 1 King's Arena. New restaurants, craft cocktails and shopping are all within steps of this unique boutique hotel.
View the CTA calendar of events. The CTA calendar showcases all events provided by the California Trucking Association.
Member Alerts
The final day to turn in applications for the Southern CA Truck Driving Championships is Friday, April 13 by 5:00 p.m., no late applications will be accepted. The California Truck Driving Championships are organized to recognize and promote safe driving and professionalism in the transportation industry.
CTA Highlights
2018 CTA President Lynnette Brown along with members Richard Bartolic, Scott and Kara Blevins, Chairman of the Board Doug Britton, Greg Dubuque, Jason Altnow, John Yandell III, Colby Bell, Steve Bennighoff, Mike Yadon and Sam Lee along with CTA’s CEO Shawn Yadon, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Eric Sauer and Director of Legislative Affairs Matt Roman recently made the trek back east for ATA’s Call on Washington to meet with members of the California delegation. |
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