Following the receipt of CTA’s letter and follow up phone call, the City of Turlock recently notified CTA that they will be reducing the cost to obtain a transportation permit fee. As has been reported previously, per California Vehicle Code Section 35795 cities cannot charge more than the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) can charge which is $16.00 for a single trip permit and $90.00 for an annual permit.

ATA did a webinar recently for ATA members on the subject of vehicle mileage taxes, or VMTs, about which everybody seems to be talking these days. We asked whether VMTs are a good idea for highway finance, and answered that question with a definite NO, at least not any time soon, or to any great extent. Since summertime usually provides us with a shortage of material for the SLN, we’re going to summarize here, in two or three issues, what we said about VMTs in the webinar. This week’s issue holds Part I.

SB/Riverside Meeting - Wednesday, August 22 Central Valley Commercial Truck Show - Saturday, September 1 San Diego/Imperial Meeting - Wednesday, September 19 Central Valley President's Night - Friday, September 21 Los Angeles/Orange Golf Fundraiser - Monday, September 24 Truckers Rally for Kids Fundraiser - Saturday, September 29

Every year, CTA members participate in and volunteer for truck driver appreciation events throughout the state. The events are a great way to mingle with other trucking industry professionals and show your support for the drivers that move California forward. Keep checking our Truck Driver Appreciation webpage for updates and information.

Central Coast 58th Annual Golf Tournament - Thursday, October 4 Tri-County President's Night - Saturday, October 6 Sacramento President's Night and Northern Allied Fundraiser - Wednesday, October 10 Kern Clays Shoot - Friday, October 12 Bay Area Meeting Elections - Wednesday, October 17 And Much More!

Only 10 carrier spots remaining for the 2018 Leadership Academy. Allied Member slots have been filled. Organizations need effective leadership, without it they can falter and not reach their full potential. Leaders don’t always come from top positions like the executive suites. It is known that the best CEOs often rise through the ranks.

Attend the Honky Tonk Against Human Trafficking Benefit Concert on October 6. Concert starts at 5:00 pm at New Helvetia Brewing Company in Sacramento.  Space is limited, so get your tickets TODAY!  For more information, click here

Attend the conference and explore the latest challenges and trends in employee relations, human resources, and labor law in the transportation industry.  The Conference will be held September 16-18 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Keynote speakers include: CTA Member TJ England, Chief Legal Officer of C.R. England and Chris Spear, President and CEO of ATA.  CTA Member Jim Hanson, Partner with Scopelitis will also be speaking at a breakout session on the Dynamex decision.    Click here to view the full conference schedule.  To register, click here.  

Northbound and Southbound 1-405 are scheduled to be closed from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, and again on Saturday, Aug. 25, through Huntington Beach and Westminster. The closures are necessary for demolition of the McFadden Avenue bridge. Nighttime lane closures are scheduled on 1-405 during the weeks of Aug. 20 and Aug. 27 for additional demolition activities.

"Defining Our Future" is the theme of California Trucking Association's 65th Annual Membership Conference, Join other CTA members at this conference as we come together to not only prepare for our future, but help to DEFINE it.

Encourage a Colleague to "Discover CTA" 90 Day Complimentary Trial Membership for Carriers Now Available!

Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return, Form 2290 is due on August 31st. If you are a carrier with vehicles weighing 55,000 lbs or more which were used on a public highway after July 2017, you must file a 2290 form.