Last week, CTA submitted comments to CARB opposing a proposal which will require fleet operators to report smoke opacity results on an annual basis. Because of CARB’s demonstrated track record of poor enforcement, it is likely that these requirements will unfairly place new costs on already overburdened compliant truck fleets.

Join the SB/Riverside unit for their 38th Annual Arthur F. Thompson Memorial Golf Fundraiser at the Eagle Glen Golf Course in Corona. Breakfast and Check-In at 7:00 am. Shotgun Start at 8:00 am. Lunch and Raffle at 1:15 pm. Sponsorship opportunities are available! Register 

In 2002, "Truckin’ for Hospice" was founded to enable the trucking industry to join together to raise money for Hospice of San Joaquin and Community Hospice, Inc. The event is a motorcycle poker run through the sierra foothills. We encourage those who don't ride a motorcycle to participate - drive your cool cars or trucks. If you would like to sponsor the event, please contact Colby Bell at (209) 996-2288 or cbell@starlitetrucking.com or Jason Altnow at (209) 495-2556 or jaltnow@tigerlines.com. Register 

Save the date for Wednesday, June 27! For more information, please contact Shelly Hardcastle at (209) 405-3112 or shardcastle@caltrux.org.

It takes a lot more than a driver’s license to become a fully qualified driver, and even more to prove it to an officer, auditor, or jury. Failing to properly qualify your truck or bus drivers — and failing to have the proper documentation to prove it — is a major source of litigation, penalties, and poor CSA scores.

It is important for trucking companies to have established heat illness prevention plans and procedures. Violations of heat illness prevention standards can lead to large fines and employee health issues. Make sure your company is in compliance by attending the Northern or Southern Safety Council Meetings

What is the mystery behind retaining drivers for your fleet? Is it "stay interviews", better benefits, greater communication, raises, mentoring? Turnover tends to be in high within the trucking industry for small fleets. Why is that, and what can you do to retain drivers for the long term?

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

With more than 1,100-member companies, operating more than 400,000 trucks within California, the California Trucking Association (CTA) today announced its partnership with "Sacramento Together," a coalition of law enforcement, state and local agencies, and community based organizations working together to combat human trafficking and exploitation in our community.

CTA’s Circle Club Partner, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is now the official tire provider for the CTA Pusher Truck Program. The CTA Pusher Truck Program is the nation’s only program of its kind and has been featured on the American Trucker television show.

Congratulations to the State Champions of this year's California Truck Driving Championships. Winners of this competition will go on to represent California at American Trucking Association's National Truck & Step Van Driving Championships August 15-18 at the Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH.

Doug Baker accepted a 25 Year CTA Membership Award presented by Shelly Hardcastle, CTA Regional Manager. 

 

The Central Valley Unit held their golf tournament on Friday, April 27 at Belmont Country Club in Fresno.

June is fast approaching and this means it’s that time of year again to file your 2018 Heavy Highway Vehicle Tax (2290). Save time and money by filing with us. You won't have to wait in line at the IRS to file your form. For more information regarding your 2290 filing call Tina Ferguson at 916-373-3525 or email tferguson@caltrux.org