Hot Sheet
A Publication of the Colorado Motor Carriers Association
August 24, 2021

DEF Sensor Issue

 

A number of our member companies as well as fleets across the country have been reporting problems with the DEF sensors on their trucks. This problem does not appear to be OEM specific.  The company that makes the sensors is Continental Automotive.  This apparently is not a new problem, but Continental’s global supply chain is having critical replacement issues and cannot manufacture them in a timely manner because those sensors contain 2 microchips.

 

Recently, a waiver was requested by Paccar and Cummins from the EPA and USDOT to allow OEMs to develop a software program that would allow for the bypass of the DEF sensors in their engines to prevent the current engine shutdown scenario.  EPA approved this waiver.  The software is currently being written and anticipated to be available for installation by dealerships sometime in mid-September at the earliest.

 

We recommend that members that are impacted by this speak to their OEM and make arrangements for the software update as early as it is available.
Annual CMCA Convention
September 9-11, 2021
Steamboat Springs, CO
Thank you to our 2021 Convention Sponsors:
 
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Bruckner Truck Sales
Crossroads Trailer
Diversified Body & Paint
FedEx
MDI
Rush Truck Centers
UPS
 
Any questions, contact Tracy@cmca.com
 
 


NEW CDL TRAINING PROGRAM FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES – COST FREE!

 

Too good to be true? Believe it!

If you are interested in having some of your employees get their CDL, but don’t want the financial risk of paying for driver training, this program is for you.

In order to grow the CDL driver pool of novice drivers in Colorado, a joint effort by CMCA, CDOT, and CDLE through the Freight Industry Sector Partnership has resulted in a Federally Registered Colorado CDL Apprenticeship Program with these KEY BENEFITS:

  1. CDL training is funded by WIOA Grants for eligible employees (most employees would qualify)
  2. No cost to Employers
  3. Minimal Employer requirements outside normal safety and follow up training

For more information about this program contact the Program Sponsor, Excel Driver Services at 303-942-8002 and talk to Steve Waymel or Theresa Emery.

Pinnacol Risk Management Symposium Registration - NOW OPEN

 

Pinnacol's 2021 Risk Management Symposium is now registering customers to attend our virtual conference. 

 

The virtual conference is scheduled for Thursday September 16, 2021.  

 

CMCA customers can receive up to 2 safety group training credits for attending more than 2 hours of the conference. 

 

REGISTER NOW

 
ACTIVITIES & TRAINING CALENDAR
 
Unless otherwise noted, these classes and events will take place in-person pending any changes in COVID regulations.
 
September 2, 2021 - NO SMC Meeting
 
September 15 - NO Board Meeting
 
September 21 - Drug/Alcohol Policies and Procedures (8am-Noon)
 
September 21 - Drug/Alcohol Reasonable Suspicion (1pm-4pm)
 
September 23 - DOT Safety & Compliance Essentials (8am-4:30pm)
 
September 30 - Designated Employer Representative Seminar (8am-4:30pm)
 
Safety Group Training
September 22, 2021
9am-11:15am
at CMCA, 4060 Elati St., Denver
 
Trucking Ergonomics: Guidelines to Prevent Strain Injuries for Drivers
 
Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention (60 min.)
 
 
Both courses are approved for Pinnacol Safety Group Credits.
Sponsored by:
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Adams County Clerk and Recorder Offce Relocation

 

The new address is 7190 Colorado Blvd, Commerce City - see schedule below:

  • September 10, 2021 CC office closed completely company dealer drops taken at the Brighton office thru 9/17/21
  • September 14, 2021 CC public side Grand Opening
  • Commercial Dealer hub Grand Opening September 21, 2021
Know Before You Go...
 
  • US 50 Little Blue Creek Canyon OPEN to two-way traffic through August 31.  MONTROSE & GUNNISON COUNTIES – Road closures associated with construction on the US 50 Little Blue Creek Canyon 4-mile critical safety improvement project located between Montrose and Gunnison (Mile Points 123 -127) will remain OPEN to two-way traffic through Tuesday, August 31. Regularly scheduled road closures will begin on September 1.  Visit project website for more info.
  • US 85 Resurfacing - South of PLateville
    In May 2021, CDOT and Coulson Excavating Company began an asphalt resurfacing project on U.S. Highway 85 near Platteville. Over four miles of northbound and southbound US 85 between Weld County Road 22 and Colorado Highway 66  (Mile Points 246 – 250.5) are being improved.  Click here for more info.
  • The emergency truck ramp on West Vail Pass located near Mile Point 182 will close Monday, Aug. 9, and remain closed for about three months while the ramp is reconstructed.  The next closest emergency ramp on Vail Pass is located at Mile Point 185.5.  This ramp reconstruction is being done as part of the I-70 West Vail Pass Auxiliary Lanes Project.

    Hot Brake Cooling Vail Pass:  The two locations we are pointing drivers to use are the MP 190 interchange ramps or the wide shoulder at MP 184 as a place where they can cool their brakes before proceeding WB.  We have construction signs along I-70 for drivers. Attached is a PDF with our plan for the brake cool down areas.  
For more information about this project, click here or send an email to i70westvailauxlanes@gmail.com or call 970-688-8233.
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