Ray Smith Scholarship Recipients

The following students were awarded Ray Smith Scholarships for the 2022/2023 time frame.  Their affiliated CMCA member companies are also listed.  In total, the CMC Foundation awarded $20,500 in scholarships this year.

Shelby Olson – City of Loveland

Natalie Byers – Front Range Compliance Services

Dante Gavito – Gavito Trucking

Joseph Korte – V-Y Truckline

David Meisgeier – Werner Enterprises

Hollis Hanson – First Fidelity Bank

Nancy Carrola – Iron Woman Construction

Colin Evridge – Colorado State Patrol

Peyton Roby – Iron Woman Construction

Aiden Highsmith

Ethan Jensen – Envision Images

Congratulations to all the students, their families and their companies, and thank you to all who support the Foundation!

NHTSA Updates Rear Impact Guard Safety Standards

Also on July 15, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published a final rule updating the agency’s rear underride safety standards, adopting requirements similar to Transport Canada’s standard for rear impact guards. Adopting these standards will require rear impact guards to provide sufficient strength and energy absorption to protect occupants of compact and subcompact passenger cars impacting the rear of trailers at 35 miles/56 kilometers per hour. The final rule is effective on Jan. 11, 2023. The compliance date is July 15, 2024. Optional early compliance is permitted. Petitions for reconsideration are due by Aug. 29.

FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Update - July 27, 2022

Two Locations in Denver 

This seminar is brought to you by KCG, CMCA, and FMCSA and is designed to bring you updates on the Clearinghouse, statistics, and known weaknesses as well as discuss common issues and solutions. Do you need assistance with anything pertaining to the Clearinghouse? 

Join this educational seminar which will cover the most up-to-date information about Clearinghouse operations by the FMCSA staff expert! Please bring your questions or send them ahead at registration.

This seminar is FREE for all. 
Speaker: Gian Marshall, Program Administrator, FMCSA 
        
Morning Session:
9:30 am to 11:30 am: Alison Event Venue 
1913 W Mississippi Ave, Denver, CO 80223 

Afternoon Session:
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Adams County Government Center
4430 S Adams County Parkway, Brighton, 80601 (Platte River A and B).  Please park on West side of Complex.

Please RSVP and send questions in advance to us at training@drugalcoholsolutions.com

Download printable flyer here!

Reminder: USDOT CBD Products and Medical Marijuana Use Policy

Employers and drivers are reminded that 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason. A physician recommendation for medical marijuana or use of a CBD product is not a legitimate medical explanation for a laboratory-confirmed marijuana positive result. Positive drug tests account for 82% of the total violations reported in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse since January 6, 2020. As of the April 2022 Clearinghouse monthly report, marijuana has been detected in almost half of all the drug tests that have been reported in the Clearinghouse (negative test results are not reported). Since the use of CBD products could lead to a positive drug test result, USDOT-regulated CDL drivers should exercise caution when considering whether to use CBD products. For more information, read the USDOT’s “Medical Marijuana Notice” and “CBD Notice”.