Industry Updates
Clearinghouse Update
Updated: February 8, 2023 Pre-employment Investigations for Drug and Alcohol Program Violations Beginning January 6, 2023, a pre-employment Clearinghouse query […]
Winter Is Coming! Do You Know the Oregon Chain Requirements?
Updated: March 26, 2025 Winter driving in Oregon can be hazardous, and truckers play a big role in how safely […]
Brokers Beware!
Updated: October 25, 2022 How to properly vet a carrier: Review CSA scores-although deemed to be unreliable for carrier operational […]
Owner-operators and small fleets remain in crosshairs of DOT’s offsite audits
Updated: October 23, 2024 This article was posted on Overdrive by James Jaillet. View the original article here. In […]
Motor Carriers in California who retain Owner Operators or Independent Contractors-BEWARE
Updated: March 3, 2021 Dynamex Operations West. v. Superior Court (April 30, 2018) Earlier this week, the California Supreme Court […]
ELDs (Electronic logging devices) – Not a Matter of ‘If,’ but ‘When’
Updated: October 23, 2024 Many companies are actively investigating on-board technology because of the wide range of benefits they can […]
Guidance for Freight Brokers, Forwarders, Shippers, Receivers, Motor Carriers, and Drivers
Updated: March 3, 2021 Hiring and Contracting TRU-Carrier Transport of Perishable Goods on California Highways. Beginning January 1, 2013, California […]
No Bulkhead? Don’t Forget to Use a Penalty Strap for Safe Cargo Securement
Updated: October 23, 2024 Transporting cargo without a bulkhead? It’s crucial to ensure your load is secured properly to comply […]
TWIC – Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Updated: March 3, 2021 Required for all personnel requiring unescorted access to secure areas of Maritime Transportation Security Administration regulated […]
FMCSA to Leave Hours-of-Service Rule Unchanged
Updated: March 3, 2021 Federal Register Notice to Set Effective Date of Jan. 19, 2009 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety […]
HOS rule again challenged by same groups
Updated: October 23, 2024 In a move that surprised no one, the same four groups that challenged the Federal Motor […]
UCR Trailer exemption legislation awaiting President’s signature
Updated: March 3, 2021 The U.S. Senate has approved legislation containing a provision which permanently exempts trailers from the Unified […]
Cargo Securement FAQ
Updated: March 3, 2021 Where can I find definitions? Definitions pertaining to cargo securement are contained in Title 49 of […]
California Meal Break Ruling
Updated: March 3, 2021 CALIFORNIA COURT SIDES WITH EMPLOYERS ON MEAL BREAK CLAIM A California Court of Appeals has found […]
Truck Restrictions Lifted On Route 101 In Del Norte County South Of Crescent City
Updated: March 3, 2021 Eureka – Caltrans announced today that restrictions on larger, industry-standard sized trucks have been lifted on […]
California Amends Interstate H.O.S. Regulations
Updated: March 3, 2021 The California Highway Patrol has amended its hours-of-service (HOS) regulations for intrastate operations. Effective November 11, […]
Hours of Service Granted 90 Day Stay
Updated: March 3, 2021 The United States Court of Appeals granted a 90 day stay of the effective date of […]
California Smog Regulations
Compliance Status of a TRU or Company That Owns TRUs
Updated: March 3, 2021 Under California law, the business entity that hires a carrier to transport perishable goods on California […]
CARB Deadlines – January 1, 2012
Updated: October 11, 2023 Important CARB Deadlines Approaching To comply with the Truck and Bus Rule, by 1/1/2012, you must […]
Upcoming California CARB Deadlines
Updated: March 3, 2021 Truck and Bus Rule – All retrofits purchased prior to 5/1/2011 must be installed by 10/1/2011 […]
Truck Idling Law for California
Updated: March 3, 2021 Pursuant to state regulation, operators of diesel-fueled trucks, with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 10,000 […]
California ARB Proposed Regulation to Control Emissions From In-use Diesel Fuled Heavy Duty Drayage Trucks
Updated: March 3, 2021 Regulation applies to owners and operators of heavy duty drayage trucks operated at California ports and […]
CTA’S Guide to CARB Regulations Affecting Diesel Trucks and Trailers
Updated: October 11, 2023 CTA Staff has compiled this document to help members navigate CARB’s complex regulatory requirements. It will […]
Fleet Calculator
Updated: March 3, 2021 The California Air Resources Board (ARB or Board) staff has posted the fleet calculator to assist […]
“California Air Resources Board” (CARB) adopted new smog rules for California
Updated: March 3, 2021 On December 17th the California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted major amendments to the Statewide Truck and […]
TRUCRS Online Reporting System
Updated: March 3, 2021 TRUCRS online reporting systemis now available for fleets to submit their fleet information. This includes fleet […]
Overview of Proposed California Smog Regulations
Updated: March 3, 2021 Proposed Regulation to Reduce Emissions from In-Use On-Road Diesel Trucks and Buses Reducing diesel emissions to […]
Smartway Truck/Trailer Frequently Asked Questions
Updated: March 3, 2021 What trucks/trailers are part of the proposed regulation? Currently the regulation only applies to box-type trailers […]
Assistance For Truck Owners
Updated: March 3, 2021 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has created a website to help truck owners find and secure […]
California Smog Update
Updated: March 3, 2021 The California Air Resources Board has posted Draft Regulatory Language and the Workshop Presentation for upcoming […]
C.A.R.B Proposal for Measure to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Updated: March 3, 2021 The California Air Resources Board is currently developing a measure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from […]
Transport Refrigeration Units
Updated: March 3, 2021 Transport Refrigeration Units (TRUs) are refrigeration systems powered by diesel internal combustion engines designed to refrigerate […]
Smoke Testing Advisory
Updated: April 14, 2021 Attention CTA Members. CTA members who smoke test their own equipment must be certified through that […]
Sleeper Berth Idling Exemption Removed
Updated: March 3, 2021 All Idling in California to be Limited to Five Minutes in 2008 January 1, 2008 will […]
Cell Phone Policies
Ban on Hand Held Cell Phones
Updated: March 3, 2021 Announced & Effective November 23, 2011 WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Nov. 23 announced […]
Chain Laws
Winter Is Coming! Do You Know the Oregon Chain Requirements?
Updated: March 26, 2025 Winter driving in Oregon can be hazardous, and truckers play a big role in how safely […]
California Chain Requirements
Updated: March 3, 2021 California DOT Chain Requirements [web page] PDF of California DOT Chain requirements (revised 11/99)
Chain Law Starts Sept. 1 on Colorado’s I-70
Updated: March 3, 2021 Starting Sept. 1, all commercial vehicles traveling on I-70 in Colorado between milepost 133 (Edwards exit) […]
Carry chains on I-70 in Colorado
Updated: March 3, 2021 Both the Colorado Motor Carriers Association and the Colorado Department of Transportation is reminding commercial vehicles […]