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CTA in Action: Government Affairs Update
Shortly after midnight on Friday, August 31, 2018 the Legislature gaveled down on the 2017-18 legislative session. Several pieces of legislation that directly affect trucking were sent to Governor Brown's desk along with several other pieces being stopped or significantly amended before session ended.
The California Air Resources Board released a list of communities which will be targeted for enhanced air quality monitoring and preparation of community-specific emission reduction programs.
Compliance and Regulatory News
Help Desk - FAQ's
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration plans to reduce annual Unified Carrier Registration fees in 2019. Carriers with one or two trucks will pay $63 for 2019 registration, collection for which will begin around Oct. 1, FMCSA says. The agency last year proposed cutting 2019 fees to $73, but the agency now proposes to cut the fee further, by another $10. Carriers operating three to five trucks will pay $187 for 2019 — $40 less than 2017’s fees. Unit News and Events
San Diego/Imperial Meeting - Wednesday, September 19
Central Valley President's Night - Friday, September 21
SOLD OUT Los Angeles/Orange Golf Fundraiser - Monday, September 24 SPONSORSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE
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
Upcoming Events
Note the meeting is Wednesday, October 10 @ 11:00am (working lunch meeting)
Please invite others inside or outside your organization as needed.
Believe it or not, winter is upon us. Caltrans will be hosting their annual (Donner Pass I-80) Winter Operations meeting on October 31st from 1pm to 3pm.
We are down to 4 carrier spots 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.
View the CTA calendar of events. The CTA calendar showcases all events provided by the California Trucking Association.
Member Alerts
CTA Gives You 15 Minutes of Free Legal Consulting (Every Month)! When legal questions arise, turn to CTA’s team of skilled attorneys to find answers. Each CTA member is allocated 15 minutes per month of free legal advice through CTA’s Legal Resource Center.
CTA Highlights
The American Trucking Association announced its Trucking Associations Executive Council honored Mike Yadon with the J.R. "Bob" Halladay Award.
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