In consideration of my being permitted to participate in the California Trucking Association’s Professional Truck Driving Championships (CTDC), by completing this application I hereby stipulate and accept the following:
1. I am not an employee of the California Trucking Association.
2. I unconditionally release the California Trucking Association and its affiliates from any and all liability and responsibility that may arise from any injury which I may receive while attending or participating in said TDC.
3. The California Trucking Association shall have the right to use any photographs in connection to the TDC for whatever purpose.
4. I will comply with all rules and regulations governing the California Trucking Association’s TDC (rules on page 4 of this application).
5. I understand that possession or use of any alcoholic beverages or controlled substances in any area associated with the TDC constitutes grounds for immediate disqualification.
6. I have been employed as a truck driver by a motor carrier who maintains a terminal in the State of California for twelve (12) consecutive months preceding the date of the TDC.
7. In the course of my employment, I have an accident-free driving record for at least 12 months prior to entry and participation in the TDC. Note: Pursuant to the American Trucking Associations National Truck Driving contestant’s record are: (a) The contestant’s vehicle was legally and properly parked. (b) The contestant’s vehicle was stopped in traffic, was stopped in compliance with a traffic sign or signal, or is being operated at the directions of a police officer. (c) Waived by NTDC Committee upon appeal.
8. The number of winners from each class in each regional competition who proceed to the State Finals will be determined by the following scale: 0 – 50 competitors: top 3 finalists, 51 – 70 competitors: top 4 finalists, 71 – 90 competitors: top five finalists, 91-110 competitors: top six finalists, etc.
9. I have a valid CDL, which I will have in my possession at the regional and/or state championships.
10. I understand that I am only eligible to participate in one California State TDC regional competition.
11. In case of tie scores the Regional Chair and Course Captain will create a tie breaker by rating course problems by difficulty before competition begins. A numbering system will be used to rank from most difficult to least difficult. The Driver’s score will be compared sequentially until one driver scores higher.
12. If I have a protest I must make it within thirty (30) minutes after class closure. Protests are to be taken to the announcers stand. CTA will provide the written protest form. Protest committee will be made up of State Chairman, Regional Chairman & Course Captain.
13. Cancellation Policy: You must notify the CTA Events Department in writing by June 8, 2020 for the Southern Regional and May 11, 2019 for the Northern Regional. No refunds will be issued after this date. Drivers that do not show up or arrive after 7:00 a.m. on the day of competition will NOT be issued a refund.
