Inside the Cab is the official podcast of the California Trucking Association (CTA). Hosted by CTA CEO Eric Sauer, each episode brings the movers and shakers in the California trucking community – as well as trucking culture figures – to the mic to tell their stories.
An Insightful Conversation With CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee
Our guest for this edition of Inside The Cab from Caltrux is Sean Duryee, the Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol. CTA CEO Eric Sauer caught up with Commissioner Duryee during the first quarter of 2026, and Eric was able to ask questions on some high-profile topics for trucking operations in California.
As you will hear, Commissioner Duryee talks to Eric about cargo theft as well as what’s happening with English Language Proficiency enforcement. Commissioner Duryee also discusses the educational opportunities the CHP has developed for California trucking companies to engage, learn and create an ongoing dialogue with law enforcement. For the latest on what’s happening with the California Trucking Association, visit Caltrux.org (https://www.caltrux.org/).
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23 Feb 2026
Getting To Know Tim Pollock, CTA’s President For 2026
Recorded shortly after the conclusion of the CTA’s Annual Membership Conference, Tim Pollock sat down to talk with Inside The Cab about what he sees on the horizon for his term as the President of the California Trucking Association in 2026. Tim addresses some of the current challenges facing the industry and CTA members, including regulatory concerns and other top issues.
Along with discussing his approach for being engaged with CTA members throughout this year, Tim looks back at his journey in the trucking industry and how he initially got involved with the CTA. Leading the conversation is Eric Sauer, the CEO of the California Trucking Association and your host for Inside The Cab. For the latest on what’s happening with the California Trucking Association, visit Caltrux.org (https://www.caltrux.org/).
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7 Jan 2026
California Trucking Year In Review: Caltrux Looks Back At 2025
As the calendar turns to a New Year, Inside The Cab kicks off our 2026 season by spending some time reviewing what took place on the legislative and regulatory fronts in California during 2025. Caltrux CEO Eric Sauer hosts this look back at these key points of interest and he welcomes Nick Chappie and Chris Shimoda as his guests for this episode of the show. In 2025, Nick succeeded Chris as the CTA staff member overseeing government and regulatory affairs. Chris, who established Shimoda Government Strategies (https://www.shimodagov.com/), remains highly involved with CTA, serving as the association’s chief lobbyist.
As you will hear, Eric leads a discussion that reviews the significant legislative developments affecting the trucking industry in California over the past year. They also cover the key proposals, budget negotiations, and the challenges posed by new regulations, particularly focusing on indirect source rules and the role of the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The conversation notes that future regulations will require industry collaboration while also highlighting the importance of industry engagement, including the role that CTA and the Association’s members can play going forward into 2026.
For the latest on what’s happening with the California Trucking Association, visit Caltrux.org (https://www.caltrux.org/).
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17 Sept 2025
Focused On Driver Health: Spotlighting The Important Work of Project 61
California Trucking Association CEO Eric Sauer places the spotlight on an organization focused on improving driver health as he welcomes Project 61 founder Jeremy Reymer Inside the Cab. Project 61 is a national nonprofit organization that is working in a variety of ways to change the dynamics and create positive healthy trends by concentrating on the well-being of truck drivers. As Jeremy shares with Eric during their conversation, Project 61 is working to make it easier for drivers to take care of themselves, build healthier habits and feel part of a community that’s got their back.
CalTrux invites you to learn more about Project 61 and take the Trucker Health Pledge by visiting Project-61.org (http://project-61.org). To stay up to date on the latest news and happenings in California Trucking, please visit CalTrux.org (http://caltrux.org).
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29 May 2025
Getting To Know Nick Chiappe, CTA’s Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs
In 2025’s second episode of Inside the Cab from CalTrux, California Trucking Association CEO and podcast host Eric Sauer sits down with Nick Chappie, the new Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs for CTA. As you will hear, they discuss Nick’s background in trucking, the current legislative landscape affecting the industry, key bills being considered and the implications of indirect source rules.
This episode of the podcast also covers the CTA’s advocacy efforts, the role of litigation in shaping regulations and recent developments with the California Air Resources Board regarding the Advanced Clean Fleets regulation. Eric and Nick close out their conversation with a look ahead at future challenges and opportunities for the trucking industry in California.
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22 Apr 2025
Government Relations Guru Chris Shimoda Climbs Inside The Cab
In the long-awaited return of CalTrux’s Inside The Cab Podcast Series, California Trucking Association CEO Eric Sauer welcomes Chris Shimoda as his first guest of 2025. As you will hear, Chris has a well-established standing as CTA’s government relations guru, and this episode will place a focus on the current climate for trucking regulations coming out of Sacramento. Eric and Chris will also discuss the key issues they see being in play during the 2025 legislative session as well as what to expect in the coming months.
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