March 14, 2017
Hot Sheet
A Publication of the
Colorado Motor Carriers Association

"The Voice of Colorado's Trucking Industry"

In This Issue


New Partnership with
Pedigree Technologies


Ray Smith Scholarships


Slips, Trips & Falls

Safety Awards Banquet

TopTech Competition

Truck Driving Championships

CVSA's Roadcheck Enforcement

DVIR Forms Special - English/Spanish

Health & Safety Linked to Productivity

Calendar of Events


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

    

   
 
CMCA is pleased to announce a new Affiliated Partnership with Pedigree Technologies.
The OneView platform by Pedigree Technologies provides the most intuitive, reliable and versatile fleet management solution on the market. In addition to 7+ years’ experience with ELDs, Pedigree Technologies offers free IFTA reporting along with a full suite of add-ons such as trailer, equipment, and asset tracking, tire pressure, tank-level, and temperature monitoring. One Platform, One Screen, Built for Growth.
Learn more at www.PedigreeTechnologies.com 

Safety Awards Banquet – Mark Your Calendar!
The annual Safety Awards Banquet will be held Friday, April 7th at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel.  
Please consider joining us for this wonderful event.

Click here for  Registration and Sponsorship forms.  Thank you for helping to support Safety!

CVSA's 2017 International Roadcheck Enforcement Event to Take Place June 6-8 with Special Emphasis on Cargo Securement

Greenbelt, Maryland (March 13, 2017) – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) 30th annual International Roadcheck will take place June 6-8, 2017. Over a 72-hour period, CVSA-certified commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout North America will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and their drivers.

Each year, International Roadcheck places special emphasis on a category of violations. This year’s focus is cargo securement. While checking for compliance with safe cargo securement regulations is always part of roadside inspections, CVSA is highlighting cargo securement safety this year as a reminder of its importance to highway safety.  Read More...

Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls at Your Workplace
Did you know slips, trips and falls (STFs) are the leading cause of general workplace accidents and injuries? Employee injuries range from minor bruises to severe traumas such as head injuries, broken bones, sprains and lacerations. In fact, STFs are often reported as the most common causes of workers' compensation claims.
Click here for a comprehensive checklist to prevent STFs.

 

5th Annual Colorado TopTech Skills Competition
April 22, 2017 at Lincoln Tech
The TopTech skills competition is open to all member and non-member technicians.  Please encourage your technicians to participate.   The overall winner in both the Professional and Student competitions will be eligible to participate in the National SuperTech Skills Competition in Orlando, Florida.  Entry fee is $50 per contestant. 
Click here for registration and sponsorship information.
Any questions, contact Tracy@cmca.com or 303-433-3375 x 103. 

Spanish DVIR Forms Special

CMCA has a limited quantity of Simplified DVIR's in English/Spanish.  These are Carbonless Duplicates.  $1.50 each.  First-come, first-serve.
Call 303-433-3375 x101 or stop by the CMCA Office. 

 

 The Ray Smith Scholarship Application 
for Vocational or Academic Studies
 2017 – 2018 Academic Year
Completed applications MUST be received, in full, on or before 4:00 p.m. on April 22, 2017

Click here to download application

Health and Safety Linked to Productivity

To ensure your workforce is as productive as possible, employers should consider their employees’ job demands and overall wellness, according to an article highlighting data from Pinnacol’s worksite wellness program featured in the February issue of Health Affairs, the leading peer-reviewed journal on health, health care, and policy.

Read more about the article’s findings in Facility and Safety Management.



2017 Truck Driving Championships
Saturday, June 3, 2017
Adams County Fairgrounds
9755 Henderson Road, Brighton

The winners of each category will be eligible to participate in the National Truck Driving Championships held in Orlando, FL in August.  

"Facts for Drivers" Books are available - please call CMCA #303-433-3375 or just stop by the office.
Entry Deadline is Friday, May 19, 2017.

We will once again be collecting new, unused toys for Christmas Crusade for Children.  Help out by bringing your toys to the CMCA Food Court.  Toys may also be dropped off prior to the TDC at the CMCA Offices.

View More Information/Sponsorship Opportunities
Download Driver Application Forms

Training Calendar - Click Here to Register!

A complete list of Training Classes and descriptions have been added to our website!


March 23, 2017 - Designated Employer Representative Seminar (8:30am-4:30pm)

April 4, 2017 - Drug/Alcohol Policies and Procedures (8am-Noon)

April 4, 2017 - Drug/Alcohol Reasonable Suspicion Seminar (1pm-5pm)

N*E*W  April 13, 2017- Accident Investigation Seminar (8am-Noon)

Event Calendar -  Click Here to RSVP!


March 15, 2017 - Board of Directors' Meeting (10am-Noon)

March 24, 2017 - Legislative Meeting (1:30-3:30pm). Held every other Friday at CMCA during the Legislative Session.

April 7, 2017 - Safety Awards Banquet

April 22, 2017 - TopTech Competition at Lincoln Tech