OSHA Formally Withdraws ETS

This morning, OSHA announced that it is withdrawing its vaccinate-or-test emergency temporary standard, effective upon publication in tomorrow’s Federal Register. On January 13, the Supreme Court had stayed the ETS pending full resolution of the challenges filed by ATA and other groups, and making clear that those challenges were going to succeed on the merits because, in the Court’s view, OSHA did not have the authority to promulgate this ETS. With this notice, OSHA chose to withdraw the rule rather than continue the litigation in the court of appeals. However, OSHA indicated that this withdrawal does not affect the notice-and-comment rulemaking that the ETS commenced, leaving open the possibility that OSHA will try to promulgate some kind of covid-related standard under its non-emergency authority. CMCA will continue to monitor those efforts and update members on significant developments.

 

We want to thank ATA for their hard work and diligence for getting to this stage, and continuing to update us on the issue.

FMCSA Publishes New Vision Standard Alternative

FMCSA published in the Federal Register a final rule amending the regulations and process for individuals with a vision impairment to become medically certified. This new “alternative vision standard” will replace the current vision exemption program that is in place today.

 

The current vision waiver process is being replaced with updated medical guidelines and a requirement for a Road Test.  This new process will be similar to the process insulin-dependent drivers must go through (i.e., seeing a specialist in addition to a medical examiner).  The effective date is March 22, 2022.

 

A white paper developed by ATA is available with more details.

 

 

Jan 26 - Western Slope Meeting via Zoom (8:30am)

 

Feb. 3 - Safety Management Council via Zoom (12:30pm)

 

Feb. 8 - Maintenance Council (11:30am)

 

Feb 10 - DOT Safety & Compliance Essentials (8am-4:30pm)

 

Mar 1 - Drug/Alcohol Policies and Procedures (8am-Noon)

 

Mar 1 - Drug/Alcohol Reasonable Suspicion (1pm-4pm)

 

Safety Award Nominations for 2021 are Available - Deadline is Feb. 28th to Get Forms Submitted!

 

The Safety Management Council of the Colorado Motor Carriers Association is pleased to provide Safety Award Nominations.   You will find fillable nomination forms for:

Driver of the Month / Driver of the Year
Safety Professional of the Year
Fleet Safety Awards (View Fleet Safety Instructions)

 

Here are some ideas and comments from the Safety Award Selection Committee Judges on this year’s applications.

 

We highly recommend each of our member companies to submit nominations!  This is a great opportunity to recognize your company, drivers, and safety professionals for their dedication to highway safety.  Please read the enclosed information carefully, as some changes have been made.  Awards will be presented at the Safety Awards Banquet to be held on April 8, 2022.

 

All forms need to be returned to the Colorado Motor Carriers Association by February 28, 2022 to be eligible.  If you have any questions about the Competition, please contact Patti Gillette at (303) 433-3375, extension 104 or patti@cmca.com.

TopTech Competition - Call For Entries

April 23, 2022

Lincoln College of Technology, Denver

 

We strongly urge you to encourage your Technicians to participate in the Colorado TopTech Skills Competition.  The TopTech Skills competition is open to ALL member and non-member Technicians.

 

Entry fee is $50 per contestant.

Sponsorships available.

 

Click here for more info.

2022-23 Ray Smith Scholarship Applications Available - Please share with your Employees!

 

The CMCA Scholarship Committee met and has released applications for the 2022-2023 Ray Smith Scholarship Program.

Eligible recipients include High School graduating seniors to returning College and Technical School students.  Scholarships valued at up to $2,500 will be awarded in May.

 

Annually, the Ray Smith Scholarship program helps fund continuing education / training for worthy students furthering their academic or technical training.  The Scholarship Program is funded through generous donations from CMCA members, memorial gifts and other fundraising activities.  For more information on the program, visit our website.

 

Download an ACADEMIC scholarship application

Download a VOCATIONAL scholarship application

 

Completed applications MUST be received in full by 4:00pm on April 29, 2022.