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CTA placed limits into California law on truck fleet rules. Due to this CTA win, California cannot require trucks to be replaced, retrofitted or re-powered until the later of: 13 years or 800,000 miles, up to a maximum of 18 years. Savings to the Industry: $5.5 Billion
CTA successfully achieved a carve out for trucking within a joint employer liability piece of legislation that passed the California state legislature. This carve out prevented increased exposure to action litigation with the creation of joint liability with both subcontractors and shippers for wage claims. $70,000 per Lawsuit Prevented (By CalChamber Estimates)
CTA successfully reduced the mandatory fine of $1,000 for illuminated malfunction indicator light violations to correctable violations with no penalty under the Clean Truck Check program. Savings to the Industry: Millions per Year
When the state legislature passed its 10 year infrastructure funding package. CTA prevented increases in truck registration fees, VLF and weight fees. $1 Billion per Year Saved by Trucking Industry
CTA has successfully advocated for state environmental incentive funding for trucking. Savings to the Industry: $500 Million Per Year
CTA played a critical role in the FMCSA's recent finalized rule that continued the historical load securement regulations (versus new, costlier rules under consideration). Savings to the Industry: $120 MILLION OR $2,000 per Applicable Trailer
CTA filed and won a lawsuit supported by the Refrigerated Carriers Conference arguing the Air Resource Board does not have the authority to establish fees in Transport Refrigeration Unit regulation. Savings to the Refrigerated Carriers: $48,578,000 in Fees Owed to the ARB over the Next 10 Years
CTA has stopped more than 30 local California jurisdictions from overcharging extralegal haulers to obtain a single trip permit. Savings to the Industry Invaluable
CTA amended state legislation to minimize exposure for port trucking joint wage claim liability. Savings to the Industry Invaluable
CTA carved out commercial vehicles from legislation that would prohibit fleets from utilizing in-vehicle cameras, which prevents nuclear verdicts and lawsuits. Savings to the Industry Avoiding Bankruptcy and Costly Lawsuits
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