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CTA in Action: Government Affairs Update
California Trucking Day is a crucial event. This day is a great opportunity to speak with legislators and explain the issues and concerns of our industry. Before visiting the Capitol, you will be given the tools to successfully navigate through your meetings with elected officials. You will meet with legislators and their staff in small groups with a group leader who has experience educating and interacting with legislators. To register, click here.
CTA members and staff visited Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez during last year's Trucking Day.
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The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) Board of Directors has approved the 2018 Top Research Priorities as identified by ATRI's Research Advisory Committee (RAC). ATRI's RAC developed the list of recommended research topics at its meeting held in Dallas in March and the ATRI Board vetted and approved that list at its meeting last week.
Compliance and Regulatory News
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
The final day to turn in applications for the Southern CA Truck Driving Championships is THIS 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. This competitive event is designed to give drivers a chance to test their job skills under standardized conditions using vehicles that are the tools of their trade.
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 pleased to announce the launch of its new Small Fleet Program. The program has been developed based on member feedback to ensure that smaller, commercial fleets can compete more efficiently in the trucking industry by leveraging the member resources that are of greatest priority and need to them.
CTA Highlights
Discounts & Services
Do you need a Vin Verification? We have Vin Verifiers ready to provide these services anywhere in California for CTA Members. To schedule an appointment or to find out more about these services please contact Tina Ferguson at tferguson@caltrux.org or (916) 373-3525. |
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