Hot Sheet
A Publication of the Colorado Motor Carriers Association
April 10, 2018
National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 9 - 13

CDOT joins DOTs across the country supporting this awareness message, Work Zone Safety: Everybody’s Responsibility! This poster sends a reminder to always keep eyes on the road and remain alert.

 
Last Call for Maintenance Technicians 
The 2018 Colorado State TopTech Skills Competition will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Lincoln College of Technology Denver Campus.  View More Info



ATRI Board Approves 2018 Top Research Priorities
 

 Arlington, Virginia – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) Board of Directors has approved the 2018 Top Research Priorities as identified by ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee (RAC).  ATRI’s RAC developed the list of recommended research topics at its meeting held in Dallas in March and the ATRI Board vetted and approved that list at its meeting last week.

The research topics cover a wide array of critical industry issues including the impact that urban planning and “smart city” design have on truck operations, inconsistencies in CDL testing, and continuing research on the impact of autonomous technologies on the trucking industry .

The 2018 ATRI top research priorities are:  Read More...

Western Slope Update...
The next Western Slope meeting will be held April 19th at 8am at Wagner Equipment in Grand Junction.  Randy Hurley, FMCSA-Federal Program Manager will be giving a presentation on FMCSA Updates.  Please register in advance!

N*E*W Training Available:
Hours of Service/ELD Auditing Webinar on May 1, 2018 at 8:30am.   Hosted by Elam Construction, 556 Struthers Ave, Grand Junction CO  81506.  Register Now

Come Connect With Us....

Allied Networking Event

April 26, 2018 * 4:30pm-6:30pm
at The Viewhouse, Denver
Click here for more info

 

Ray Smith Scholarship Applications 

The Ray Smith Scholarship was established to recognize and reward outstanding high school academic performance and overall involvement in community affairs by students and family members of the trucking industry and CMCA member companies in Colorado.  Read More...

Completed  applications MUST be received in full by 4:00pm on April 30, 2018.


Roadeo Time - June 2, 2018
Held at the Adams Country Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton.  The Truck Driving competition is open to CMCA Member Companies only!

  View Call For Entries
  Print Driver Entry Forms
  View Sponsorship Opportunities

Volunteers Needed...

Please email Sarah@cmca.com if you are interested in helping out!



Staying Safe in the Sun

Did you know that outdoor workers are up to 3.5 times more likely than indoor workers to
develop skin cancer? Employees who work outdoors also are at a higher risk of experiencing
heat stress, which can bring on rashes, cramps, fainting spells, exhaustion and even heat
stroke. These five sun safety tips can guide you in safeguarding your employees:
1. Wear on sun-protective clothing.
2. Apply SPF 30+ sunscreen.
3. Cover your head with a sun hat.
4. Protect your eyes with quality sunglasses.
5. Shade yourself from the sun whenever possible
Read More...

 

Training Calendar - Click Here to Register!

A complete list of Training Classes and descriptions is available on our website!

April 12, 2018 - Annual Vehicle Inspection/Appendix G (8am-Noon)

April 12, 2018 - Advanced Periodic Inspection (1pm-4pm)

May 10, 2018 - DOT Compliance & Safety Essentials (8:00am-4:30pm)

Event Calendar - Click Here to RSVP!

April 13, 2018 - Safety Awards Banquet

April 21, 2018 - TopTech Competition

April 24, 2018 - Allied Networking Event

April 30, 2018 - Deadline for Ray Smith Scholarships

May 16, 2018 - Board of Directors Dinner

June 22, 2018 - Sporting Clay Shoot

July 16, 2018 - Allied Golf Tournament-Arrowhead Golf Course

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