FMCSA COVID-19 Pre-Employment Drug Testing Waiver

Click the link below to find the COVID-19 waiver posted Friday which grants a three-month waiver from certain pre-employment testing requirements applicable to employers of commercial motor vehicle drivers.  CMV drivers outside a random drug testing pool for more than 30 days ordinarily must repeat pre-employment drug testing when they come back to work.  This waiver extends that period from 30 days to 90 day.  Employers will still be required to query FMCSA’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse for returning drivers, which will enable them to identify drivers who are ineligible to perform safety-sensitive functions.

Three-Month Waiver in Response to the Economic Consequences of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency – To Relieve Employers of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Subject to 49 CFR Part 382 from Certain Pre-Employment Testing Requirements

As part of its COVID-19 emergency response and recovery strategy, Adams County has partnered with several local Chambers of Commerce to develop a series of mini-grants in three categories to support small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 situation. Federal funding for the grants comes from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed by Congress.

Businesses can now apply for mini-grants here in these categories:  Read More...

Food banks Need Transportation Assistance

CMCA has been contacted by an Adams County Commissioner seeking our assistance in providing donated transportation for Food Banks in Adams County.

Several locations are looking for assistance through the summer months, but any assistance would be much appreciated.

I can provide specific pick-up/delivery instructions – but the basic details are below:

Pickup Location: Food Bank of the Rockies (I-70 and Havana and/or I-70 and Peoria)

Weekly Deliveries: Mon, Tues & Friday to Thornton.

Amounts vary depending on location and day between 2 to 3 pallets to 28,000# -

Again, any assistance you can provide would be helpful.  Contact Patti (patti@cmca.com or 303.433.3375, ext. 4)

 LAST CHANCE to apply - Scholarship Application Deadline is June 15th

Due to the closure of many schools and colleges, the deadline for applying for the Ray Smith Scholarship has been extended to June 15, 2020.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email Patti Gillette at patti@cmca.com 
or visit our webpage for applications.

June is National Safety Month and the Our Roads, Our Safety program is raising awareness about how to share the road safely with large trucks and buses. No matter your mode of transportation, we all share responsibility for helping keep one another safe.

Check out the new Outreach Toolkit for shareable safety tips, informative resources and more!