Hot Sheet
A Publication of the Colorado Motor Carriers Association
January 23, 2018
In This Issue:

Towing Problems Survey

Directory Changes due Friday

Human Trafficking Month

FREE Webinars

New Member Orientation/Bllod Drive

Operation Stimulus

Calendar of Events

*NOTE*  the CMCA Office will be closed Tues. Jan. 30th from 9:30am-Noon for staff training.
ATA SURVEYING TOWING PROBLEMS
Abuses by commercial towing companies of their customers is nothing new. Not every tower takes advantage of a motor carrier whose equipment is involved in a traffic accident, but far too many do, and ATA members -- and their insurers – have been warning that the problems with nonconsensual tows (that is, tows that are performed at the order of law enforcement, to get damaged equipment removed from the scene of an accident or incident) appear to be growing worse, at least in some parts of the country. Although federal law specifically allows states to regulate nonconsensual towing, few states currently do so. 

ATA is surveying its members for their views of the seriousness of the problems they’ve encountered with towing companies. We’ll use the results to help pinpoint where the worst trouble seems to be, and to get a better handle on the nature of the problems and how to fix them. 

Please help us by filling out the survey yourself. It won’t take long. Please do that today – or in any case by January 24. The Property Casualty Insurers Association is doing a parallel survey of its members, and we’ll be comparing results. But your responses will stay confidential – we won’t share them.
 
The towing survey is here: 
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ATAtowing

Directory Changes are due Friday January 26th!!
Contact Autumn@cmca.com if you still need to submit changes for the 2018 directory!
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

FREE WEBINARS

Trucking companies are not immune to the safety, HR, OSHA and other training and legal challenges businesses across America will face in 2018. With that in mind, Vertical Alliance Group, Inc. has announced four new webinars we are hosting in the first quarter of the year.

Each webinar is free to attend and is designed to provide trucking executives with up-to-date information, strategies, and best practice tips to empower employee safety and productivity in 2018.

This month's webinars are listed below.

1. How to Build a Strong Safety Culture That Saves Time & Reduces Accidents
Presenter: Patrick Bode, Director of Safety and Driver Recruitment at Reed Hurst Trucking
Date: January 23, 2018 | 10:00 AM CST
Register Here

2. How to Prepare for the Top OSHA Compliance Challenges in 2018
Presenter: Adele Abrams, Esq., CMSP, Firm President of the Law Office of Adele L. Abrams P.C.
Date: January 31, 2018 | 10:00 AM CST
Register Here

New Member Orientation
The Colorado Motor Carriers Association invites you to join us on Tuesday February 20, 2018 at 10:00 for new member orientation. We encourage ALL members to attend and feel free to bring others from your company that you think may benefit.

It will be held at the CMCA Offices and there is no charge to attend. Refreshments will be provided, so please RSVP to Sarah@cmca.com by Monday February 19th.

Tentative Agenda:
• Welcome and Introductions
• Executive Board of Directors and Staff Responsibilities
• Review Councils and Conferences
• Upcoming Meetings & Events
• Representing Your Interests-Legislative and Regulatory Updates
• Money Saving Products & Services
• Regulatory Forms and Handbooks
• Training Classes & Materials
• Website, Social Media, Communications, Directory & Other Resources
• Q & A

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Sam Gillette Memorial Blood Drive
Tuesday March 13, 2018

More info will follow!
Denver Transportation Club
Operation Stimulus Breakout Session with MillerCoors

Training Calendar - Click Here to Register!

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

January 25, 2018 - Surviving DOT Audits (8am-Noon)

January 27, 2018 - Brake Certification (9am-Noon)

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

February 13, 2018 - Cargo Securement (8am-Noon)

The entire 2018 class schedule is now available online!!

Event Calendar - Click Here to RSVP!

January 26, 2018 - Legislative Meeting (1:30-3:30pm)

February 9, 2018 - Legislative Meeting (1:30-3:30pm)

February 15, 2018 - West Slope Chapter Meeting (8am)

February 20, 2018 - New Member Orientation

February 21, 2018 - Board of Directors Meeting (10am-Noon)

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