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California Seeks Dismissal of
OOIDA Suit Challenging CARB

May 23, 2014 in /by

The Attorney General (AG) of California, Kamala Harris has now asked the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California to dismiss all challenges including the primary commerce clause or constitutional violation to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Statewide Truck and Bus rule brought by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA). In Harris’ […]

Q&A On Scholarship Applications

May 20, 2014 in /by

On behalf of the scholarship committee, we want to thank Teddi Nichols, our scholarship advisor. Q&A On Scholarship Applications By Teddi Nichols We are happy to hear that several scholarship applicants have reached out to Teddi for guidance on the application process for the CCTA scholarships.

Another Emotional Rollercoaster

May 19, 2014 in /by

For me to say this past month has been emotionally and psychologically difficult would be an understatement. I was heartbroken as I witnessed what I referred to in my October 2013 article as “Civil War Between Truckers” absolutely came true. I was at the CARB hearings to amend the truck rule, April 24-25, and watched […]

Rate-cutters, Bottom-feeders, And Economic Reregulation

May 19, 2014 in /by

Having spent two days in Sacramento attending the CARB Board hearing on amendments to the Statewide Truck and Bus regulation, it was disheartening to hear many in attendance basically engage in negative name calling of their fellow truckers. There were many in attendance that expressed their disagreement with those supportive of CARB amendments. Many complained […]

Spring 2014 Fundraiser Bowling Tournament

April 28, 2014 in /by

The scholarship fundraising bowling tournament was a fantastic success. The proud and whacky members of the CCTA gathered together on Saturday morning, March 29th and were able to raise approximately $2,400 for the scholarship fund. We had a mixture of characters that joined the festivities. The wrecking crew from Dalton trucking, the dynamic-duo from Greg […]

Lots of Excitement to Start the 2014 Quarter

April 28, 2014 in /by

The scholarship committee is excited to share with all of you that have an interest in the success of the scholarship awards program the many changes for 2014. Because of the generosity of participating chapters who have contributed to the fund and fund raising activities, the scholarship fund is on its way to a record […]

Scholarship Updates December 2013

April 28, 2014 in /by

One of the special moments at our recent meeting in Newport Beach was the time spent to honor the founding members of the Scholarship Committee. Jerry Hayworth had the vision to start the Scholarship Fund in 1991. With this small group of founders, the Scholarship Fund has now has helped over 200 children and grandchildren […]

The Scholarship Program Challenges the Truck Brokering Community

April 28, 2014 in /by

The Scholarship Committee recently met and discussed ways to increase the scholarship contributions so that we could increase both the number and amount of the scholarships given out each year. We discussed all the existing “designated scholarships” in the name of those who have given and those that continue to give. Most recently, we decided […]

A Look Back at 2013 and Beyond

April 28, 2014 in /by

The California Dump Truck Owners Association established the California Scholastic Program in 1991 to assist qualified students in achieving their goals in the pursuit of higher education. Seven scholarship awards are available each year for incoming Freshman, continuing Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. Winning scholars will receive the awarded amount to be deposited in their name […]

1st Annual Scholarship Bowling Tournament 2013

April 28, 2014 in /by

On Wednesday, April 10th, we took over the Bowlium in Montclair with approximately 50 people. It was a night of fun with family and friends to raise money for the CDTOA Scholarship fund. With 33 people who actually bowled, we had great food and lots of fun with great friends! Our “Most Strikes Champion” went […]