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 U.S. Department of Transportation Modernizes Hours of Service Rules to Improve Safety and Increase Flexibility for America’s Truckers
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today published a final rule updating hours of service (HOS) rules to increase safety on America’s roadways by updating existing regulations for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.
“America’s truckers are doing a heroic job keeping our supply chains open during this unprecedented time and these rules will provide them greater flexibility to keep America moving,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao. Read More... |
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OSHA and Trucking: The First 24 Hours WEBINAR ~ May 21 @ 9am-11am
This webinar covers:
• Your Rights
• Regulatory Changes/Requirements
• Pitfalls & Common Mistakes
• Protecting Your Business
• Long-term Consequences
Instructor: Kevin Reynolds, Ironwood Business Consulting
Cost: $50. Advance Registration is REQUIRED!
Register Now
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FMCSA Extends COVID-19 Emergency Declaration for Trucking
Courtesy of Trucking.info
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has expanded through June 14 its emergency declaration relaxing hours-of-service and some other rules for drivers transporting “relief” loads for COVID-19.
The new emergency declaration explains that a national emergency continues to exist that warrants extension of Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002, which was issued on March 13, expanded on March 18, and extended and further expanded on April 8.
The April 8 extension was due to expire on May 15; this new extension continues the exemption granted from Parts 390 through 399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) through June 14, or until the revocation of the presidentially declared COVID-19 national emergency.
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Masks in Stock...
CMCA has about 325 KN-95 masks in stock for purchase. Packaged in quantities of 10. Please contact patti@cmca.com if you are interested.
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Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application
On Friday, the Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans, consistent with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
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What Long-Haul Truckers Need to Know about COVID-19
Courtesy of CDC
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2. Symptoms often include cough, shortness of breath, fever, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell. Our understanding of how the virus spreads is evolving as we learn more about it, so check the CDC website for the latest information. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person:
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Western Slope "Virtual" Meeting
Thurs. May 28th ~ 8:30-9:30am
Please join us for the Colorado Motor Carriers Association Western Slope meeting over Zoom. No Charge, but Advance Registration is REQUIRED.
Click here for Zoom link to register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Agenda:
- Greg Fulton - CMCA Update
- Daniel Greer, Eclipse DOT - presents Hours of Service Exemptions: Short Haul Exemption (100 Mile Exemption), Oilfield Exemption, Oversize Load Exemption, Adverse Driving Conditions, & Direct emergency assistance ~~ PLUS ~~ NEW FMCSA Hours of Service Regulations just released.
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May trainings will take place with reduced class sizes, social distancing, and the proper precautions taking place, including sanitizing and limited contact.
This includes:
May 21 - Annual Vehicle Inspections/Appendix G (SOLD OUT)
May 21 - OSHA & Trucking WEBINAR (9am-11am)
May 25 - Memorial Day (OFFICE CLOSED)
May 27 - Disc Brake (9am-Noon)
June 11 - DOT Files and Recordkeeping Seminar (8am-Noon)
June 25 - Designated Employer Representative Seminar (8:30am-4:30pm)
Please contact Kate@cmca.com if you have questions or click here to register for upcoming classes. We will limit class size, so registering early is highly recommended!
Visit our Website Calendar for an updated schedule!
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Ten Years of Improved Safety on America’s Roadways
May 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) entered its tenth year of operation. PSP has helped motor carriers make more informed hiring decisions by providing secure, electronic access to a commercial driver’s five-year crash and three-year inspection histories for a decade.
An FMCSA study showed that motor carriers using PSP to screen new hires lowered their crash rate by 8% and out-of-service rates by 17%, on average, compared to those that do not use PSP.
Thank you for your continued participation and support of PSP; making roads safer – one hire at a time.
For more information about PSP, please visit:
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Everyone who uses the roads has a role to play in safety. This includes large trucks and buses, cars, bicyclists and pedestrians.
This contest lets children in kindergarten through sixth grade (ages 5-12) use their creativity and talent to help raise awareness of how to stay safe on the roads.
The 2020 Road Safety Art Contest is now open!
Click here to learn more about the annual contest and to download the entry form. Contest ends June 26, 2020.
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