Hot Sheet
A Publication of the Colorado Motor Carriers Association
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July 5 - CMCA Office Closed. Be safe over the holiday weekend. |
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Operation Safe Driver Week Set for July 11-17 With Focus on Speeding
This year’s Operation Safe Driver Week will take place July 11-17 with an emphasis on speeding. Law enforcement personnel will be on the lookout for commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle drivers engaging in risky driving behaviors in or around a commercial motor vehicle. Identified unsafe drivers will be pulled over and issued a citation or warning. Read More...
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Arapahoe County Road and Bridge - Englewood
First Citizens Bank - Denver
Town of Avon - Avon
Town of Parker - Parker
Transforce Group - Westminster |
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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER...
Western Slope In-Person Meeting
Thursday, July 8th at 2:00pm
AGENDA:
1. Presentation on the feasibility of running HazMat through the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel (EJMT), Grier Bailey-CWPMA & Greg Fulton-CMCA
2. Update from the CDOT Freight Office, Craig Hurst-CDOT
3. Update on Transportation Funding Bill and it's impact on the Western Slope
4. Regulatory Updates
5. Meet your local Michelin Reps
Location: Wagner Equipment in Grand Junction.
No cost to attend, but advance registrations are required.
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 Allied Conference Annual Golf Tournament
Join the CMCA Allied Conference for the annual summer golf tournament on July 19th at the beautiful Plum Creek Golf Course in Castle Rock, CO. This is a friendly scramble-style tournament so bring your customers, friends and co-workers too.
Foursomes are filling up fast - don't wait to register.
Hole sponsors Needed!!.
View More Info/Register Now (deadline is July 12th) |
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 CO. Virtual Truck Driving Championships
While Colorado has already held our state truck driving championships, we want to continue to recognize and celebrate our industry heroes – our truck drivers.
The Colorado Motor Carriers Association will participate in the Battle of the States virtual knowledge competition on July 31st. By joining the Colorado event, your drivers will compete for the opportunity to win up to $2,000 and earn their way into the National competition. The top 10 competitors from Colorado will join drivers from more than 20 states and advance to the National Battle of the States.
Click here for more information and registration materials. |
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Safety Awards Banquet
August 13, 2021
The Safety Management Council of the Colorado Motor Carriers Association is pleased to provide Safety Awards Nominations.
This is a great opportunity to recognize your company, drivers and safety professionals for their dedication to highway safety.
View More Info/Register Now
View Sponsorship Opportunities |
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TopTech Competition - Call For Entries
August 14, 2021
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.
Click here for more info. |
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EVENTS and TRAINING CALENDAR
Unless otherwise noted, these classes and events will take place in-person pending any changes in COVID regulations.
July 14 - DOT Files & Recordkeeping (8am-Noon)
August 11 - Annual Vehicle Inspection / Appendix G (8am-Noon)
August 18 - Disc Brake Seminar (9am-Noon)
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September 9-11, 2021
Steamboat Springs, CO
The Colorado Motor Carriers Association will be hosting it's 81st annual connvention, September 9-11, 2021 at the Steamboat Grand in beautiful Steamboat Springs, CO. Steamboat Springs is nestled in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, off the beaten path but still within reach. If you’re looking for an authentic mountain town, steeped in adventure, history and culture yet full of modern amenities, we invite you to attend the CMCA convention workshops that are as big as the Rockies themselves.
The hotel room block is only for registered convention attendees; otherwise normal room rates apply. The hotel reservation info will be sent in your convention registration confirmation.
Early-bird deadline for hotel room and convention registration is August 8, 2021. Any questions, contact tracy@cmca.com.
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 Know Before You Go...
- Travel Update: I-25 between Monument (MP 159.3) and Castle Rock (MP 184.2).
NO oversize or overweight loads permitted on I-25 in both directions between Monument and Castle Rock (MP 159.3 to 184.2) on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. from Saturday, July 3, 2021 through Sunday, August 22, 2021. For more information, click here.
- I-270 Bridge Repairs.
Single lane closures will continue during overnight hours (9 p.m. to 5 a.m.) from Sunday, June 27 to Thursday, July 1 at EB I-270 from the SB I-25 ramp and at EB I-270 over Washington Street while crews perform bridge, guardrail and bridge rail repairs. Please refer to the website for more information
- Josephine Street under the viaduct will close the morning of July 7 through late July for viaduct demolition.
- We will also be closing Steele Street under the viaduct for demolition from 8 p.m., July 9 – 5 a.m., July 12. Below is a detour map for that closure,
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