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CTA in Action: Government Affairs Update
A federal district judge found the ABC test preempted by the FAAAA. This is a great development for us and strengthens our path to victory on litigation. However, we still have a ways to go and we are urging members to financially support our litigation efforts today.
The California legislature reconvened on December 3rd and two bills have already been introduced on the Dynamex issue. Most importantly, Asssemblymember Lorena Gonzalez introduced Assembly Bill 5 to codify the ABC test into state law.
The developments noted above clearly illustrate the importance of the CTA’s Dynamex lawsuit.
We will not be able to defeat the Dynamex Decision without your help.
Compliance and Regulatory News
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is asking truck drivers to take a new survey on truck parking. The results will be used to update the inventory of truck parking and identify improvements to truck parking availability since the first survey in 2015; evaluate truck travel by state to evaluate increases in truck parking demand; evaluate the types of technology being used to monitor availability and demand; and compile truck parking plans, studies and projects completed by states and metropolitan planning organizations. Please forward the below survey to your drivers. The survey should only take about five to seven minutes to complete. No personally identifying information is collected, and if provided, it will not be identified when FHWA analyzes results. Last Friday, FMCSA published a notice officially announcing the denial of 10 applications for exemptions from the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule. The applicants came from organizations including: Owner- Operator Independent Drivers Association, Inc., Towing and Recovery Association of America, and SikhsPAC and North American Punjabi Trucker Association.
Visit the Rates and Withholding page for the 2019 UI, ETT, and SDI Rates, CA Withholding Schedules, and Taxable Values of Meals and Lodging. 
Unit News and Events
Upcoming Events
CTA’s Allied Conference is doing it again! One of the most popular functions held during California Trucking Association’s Annual Membership Conference for the past few years has been the Allied Conference sponsored Championship Football Event where the suits and ties come off and so do the social barriers as members come together, not as carrier or allied, and share drinks, tail-gate themed food and camaraderie.
Member Alerts
Position yourself as a partner for the future by attending and sponsoring California Trucking Association’s 65th Annual Membership Conference, January 23-27 at the U.S. Grant Hotel in San Diego. Sponsoring this conference is a great way of acquiring new clients, building a corporate reputation, and increasing your organization’s visibility to your target audience – trucking executives in California. Sponsors receive many benefits according to their level of sponsorship including a table top in the reception area, signage and logo on sponsor banners, verbal recognition at all general sessions and more. Visit the sponsorship webpage for information and to register your support for California’s premier trucking event.
Discounts & Services
CTA's Executive Circle Club Partner, Goodyear provides members with the broadest and deepest tire discount program ever! You can save up 15-20% through this program that is exclusive to CTA members. This discount program includes tires from Goodyear, Dunlop, and official Goodyear Retreads. Whether you run one truck, one dozen, or many more, you will receive this substantial discount based on the breadth and buying power of the CTA membership base.
If you are a member, you receive the best pricing, fast and excellent service and a personal manager to handle your transactions for you so you don't have to wait in line. Our testimonials say it all! Visit our page for more information and a list of services: CTA Registration services: Your One Stop for Commercial Vehicles "Once Best Yet Express Inc. found out that California Trucking Association has a department to assist with our DMV needs; we have not had to go into the DMV again! This alone is such a blessing to not have to wait in line at the DMV and allows us to focus on our trucking operations. Tina has been an amazing helping and is always so quick to respond to our needs. I highly recommend their services to all trucking companies." -Best Yet Express Inc. |
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