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CTA in Action: Government Affairs Update
 There is an increase in the number of third-party lawsuits targeting facilities operating under the California Industrial General Permit (IGP) for storm water, including members of the California Trucking Association. This memorandum outlines a few of the more common allegations made against transportation facilities and provides suggestions to CTA members that might reduce the risk of these often frivolous but still costly lawsuits.
Thank you to all our members who attended last week's AB 5 Legal Roundtable Webinar. If you missed the webinar and/or want to review what was covered, the recording and slides are now available. AB 5 Legal Roundtable: Webinar Recording - When you click on the link, you will be taken to a page that asks you to fill out your information. Please fill out the information then click Register. After clicking Register you will be taken to a page where you can view the recording. AB 5 Legal Roundtable: Webinar Slides The author of AB 5, Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez, speaking at a rally in support of the bill before it was passed.
Check contributions can be made out to: “California Trucking Association” and mailed to CTA at 4148 E. Commerce Way, Sacramento, CA 95834. Anyone can contribute to the litigation fund. Spread the word by distributing the Dynamex Litigation Fund Flyer to your contacts. Compliance and Regulatory News
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has opened registration for its Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. Motor carriers whose drivers are subject to the FMCSA’s drug and alcohol testing regulations must register with and begin using the Clearinghouse by January 6, 2020, though carriers should consider registering sooner rather than later. Once it becomes operational in January, the Clearinghouse will serve as a central repository for drug and alcohol program violations, including positive test results, and return-to-duty status for commercial drivers.
Unit News and Events
Kern Unit Sporting Clays Shoot San Bernardino/Riverside Unit Meeting - CTA Legislative Update
Statewide Event Calendar
As you may already know the California Trucking Show is taking place on October 12-13, make sure to pay it a visit and come by our booth #615 to say hello!
You will find over 250 vendors including many of your fellow Carrier and Allied members. Thousands of owner operators, fleets and people from the trucking industry attend to learn about new regulations and find new business opportunities. We highly recommend that you register online to avoid long lines. Our training courses cover a variety of Federal and California regulations including Hours of Service, HazMat, 90 Day/DOT "Annual" Inspections, and much more! CTA members save between 18% - 40% on CTA Training. Find more information on seminars
Join us in honoring and celebrating the men and women that our industry is built upon, safe drivers.These dedicated local and line drivers have been nominated by their companies and have achieved outstanding safety performance records that surpass others. Each banquet is filled with great excitement and antipication as the Driver of the Year honor is revealed and bestowed upon the unknowing recipient at each banquet.
While not hosting this event, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will be participating in an informational truckers-focused event being held later this month in Fresno. CARB will be providing a speaker, One-on-one assistance and Enforcement demonstrations. 
Member Alerts
Junior League of Sacramento is looking for trucking companies that want to participate and display a truck in their fourth annual Touch-A-Truck Event. This educational community event provides hands-on opportunities for children and their families to see and touch the trucks and machinery used in our communities, and to meet the heroes that work on these machines. Companies can participate by: Providing a truck for the event Providing a sponsorship for the event Event Details: Touch-A-Truck is the primary fundraiser for JLS in their mission to develop women leaders, promote voluntarism, and improve our community. Specifically they are focusing on empowering girls to be confident leaders through programming centered on self-esteem, character development, and educational achievement. JLS has a 75-year history in Sacramento and has played a leading role in the creation or critical growth of many local organizations. |
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If your company utilizes owner-operators or subhaulers, you may now be retroactively liable for wage and hour violations. Misclassification claims can cost your company up to $300,000 to $400,000 per driver. We are asking fleets to contribute $1,000 per driver or $25,000 per company, which is a fraction of the potential liability created by Dynamex. 
