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CTA in Action: Government Affairs Update

For the latest COVID-19 information, check the COVID-19 Resource Hub. We recently added a section on the page where local government orders will be posted as they come in. Orders vary by city and county, so employers should review them carefully and begin to prepare for additional orders. Only orders which carry fines or penalties will be posted.

COVID-19 Forum | Learn More
The forum allows CTA members and the community to post information regarding trucking job opportunities, equipment availability, and support needs. 

COVID-19 Coordination Calls
Apr 10 SlidesApril 10 Recording | Register for Upcoming Calls
View last week’s information and register for future calls. 

Caltrans Issues Permits Authorizing Overweight Trucks | Learn More
CTA worked closely with Caltrans over the last few weeks to develop a process for authorizing a 10 percent weight tolerance for commercial vehicles transporting essential goods on approved routes.

FMCSA Issues 3rd Party CDL Testing Waiver | Learn More
The FMCSA issued a waiver for state licensing agencies to allow third party testers authorized to administer commercial drivers license skills tests to also administer written knowledge tests.

Temporary Truck Parking Locations | Learn More
Caltrans is seeking feedback from the trucking industry on areas within the state where your drivers are experiencing a shortage of safe and secure parking.

April 8 Government Affairs Alert | Learn More
National, State, and other important updates

Masks Mandated in LA, San Bernardino County | Learn More
Local orders issued on April 7 requiring all essential workers wear face coverings. 

Entry-Level Driver Training Deadline Looming
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New entry-level driver training rules from the FMCSA take effect in less than a year. The agency recently posted new information on its Training Provider Registry website to help training providers prepare for this change. Read about what your fleet needs to know about these new regulations.
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Member Alerts

To help drivers stay safe and informed in this critical time, Instructional Technologies has released a new and FREE course, COVID-19: What Drivers Need To Know | Learn More

CTA Highlights

Now more than ever, California relies on truckers for transporting essential goods but trucking through the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging. As truckers continue to pick up and deliver hauls to our communities, they are faced with the lack of restrooms and they are also in need of personal protection equipment.| View Story



Discounts & Services

Tax & Business Impact of the CARES Act 
April 13, 2020
Content experts with Moss Adams provided essential information on SBA loans, the tax implications to the transportation industry, and applicable tax provisions; including those useful for immediate planning which can provide immediate cash flow. | Recording | Slides 

Legal and Intermodal Updates: AB5/Dynamex Litigation, COVID-19, Port Operations, and More
April 7, 2020
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, content experts provided an update on the legal landscape including a discussion of common questions and answers raised by the trucking and transportation industries since the crisis started. The status and progress of key AB5 cases was also discussed. Content experts also provided updates on intermodal activities at the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and Port of Long Beach (POLB). | Recording | Slides

5 Trucking Trends That Will Change Your Business
March 31, 2020
During this webinar, PrePass discussed five trends that will have a big impact on trucking in 2020: Increasing marijuana use, changing truck driver demographics, connected vehicles, the internet of things (IOT) and trucking data security.| Recording | Slides

COVID-19 Coordination
March 27, 2020
During the March 27 coordination meeting, we provide COVID-19 updates and exchange information to ensure the unimpeded movement of trucks during this ongoing situation. | Recording | Slides

Trucking Proud Insurance Agency COVID-19 Resources | Learn More
The business world is focused on how to survive this immediate attack on our otherwise prospering economy. At Trucking Proud Insurance Agency (TPIA) we understand this is the focus and we have quickly tailored resources to help trucking carriers navigate the turbulence in a variety of ways.