The 5th Wheel
CTA in Action: Government Affairs Update

Assembly Bill 5, which seeks to enshrine the Dynamex decision in State law, will be heard on the Assembly Floor by May 31. Please take 2 minutes out of your day to click on the link below and contact your legislature.

TAKE ACTION TO STOP AB 5

With summer quickly approaching, many Californians will soon be hitting the road for vacation. California Trucking Association's President Joe Giammona teamed up with the Los Angeles Times to provide travelers with valuable information about sharing the road. View the article 

Compliance and Regulatory News
On May 3, 2019, in the case of Anthony Ayala v. U.S. Xpress Enterprises, the U.S. Central District Court of California dismissed a California plaintiff's meal and rest break claim on the basis that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's December 21, 2018 Order preempted California's meal-and-rest break laws.
  
By December, you must fully transition from AOBRDs to ELDs. It is crucial that you give your organization enough runway to research and establish plans for making the transition to ELD successful. Join California Trucking Association and EROAD’s Director of Regulatory Compliance, Soona Lee, to prepare your organization for a smooth transition.

The Charge Ready Transport Program provides an opportunity for qualifying businesses to have the electric infrastructure installed to support charging stations for an EV fleet at no cost to you. Certain businesses, including transit agencies and school bus operators, may also receive rebates covering part of the cost to buy charging stations. Once your charging stations are set up, you can choose from business-friendly rate options that can help lower your EV charging costs. Learn More

   
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Unit News and Events

Friday May 31, 2019 
7:00 am Registration
8:00 am Shotgun Start
The Links at RiverLakes Ranch
$110 for Individual Golfer, $440 for Foursome 
VIEW PRICING AND SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

Thursday, June 6, 2019
7:00 am - 7:45 am: Registration, Breakfast, and Driving Range
8:00 am - 1:00 pm: Shotgun Start
1:15 pm - 3:00 pm: Lunch, Banquet, Raffle
$150 for Individual Golfer /  $550 for Foursome
VIEW PRICING AND SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

Monday, June 17, 2019
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
SoCalGas Energy Resource Center
$40 Members/$60 Non-Members 
REGISTER

Wednesday, June 26, 2019
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
More information coming soon

Statewide Event Calendar

Thursday, June 6, 2019
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tilden Park Golf Course
Golf: $100 per person, Sponsorship: $100 per hole, Dinner Only: $40 per person
Learn More and Register

CVSA will hold its Industry Roadside Inspection Course – Vehicle Requirements in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, June 24-28. The focus of the training will be on vehicle-related regulatory roadside requirements and out-of-service conditions. This training will provide each motor carrier with the tools and knowledge to achieve compliance with the roadside safety regulations and a better understanding of the relationship between regulatory requirements and out-of-service conditions. Learn More 

Strong management and people skills give you a competitive edge. CTA’s Leadership Academy is taught by expert instructors who will help you improve your communication, conflict management, coaching and leadership skills.
Upcoming Events

Meetings will be held on Wednesday, June 26 - Thursday, June 27 at TEC Equipment in Fontana. Click here to see schedule and register
View schedule Room block available at Aloft Ontario in Ranco Cucamonga at $149+ tax/night. Click here to reserve your room

   
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Member Alerts
Dear Allied Members,
We are pleased to invite you to exhibit at the fourth edition of the California Trucking Show taking place this October 12th and 13th at the Ontario Convention Center. Every year the event gathers buyers and vendors from the California trucking industry to exchange ideas, expand their network, and discuss the latest trends.
CTA Highlights

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's Truck Driving Championships a great success! 

View photos from the Northern Regional Competition and State Finals

View TDC scores

The state finals winners will compete with other states’ winners at the National Truck Driving Championships. The National Truck Driving Championships are held by ATA in various cities throughout the nation. This year's competition will be held August 14-17, 2019 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Discounts & Services


Make sure to contact CTA’s Exclusive Circle Club Partner Goodyear to receive your exclusive member pricing. View more information on CTA Member Tire Discounts

For a complete list of tire pricing and for Allied member pricing, contact Rick Huseman at (707) 249-2138 or rick_huseman@goodyear.com.

The deadline to file Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return is fast approaching! Reduce preparation and processing errors. You don't have to wait in line at the IRS to file your form. Contact Tina Ferguson at (916) 373-3525 or tferguson@caltrux.org for more information.