Hot Sheet
A Publication of the Colorado Motor Carriers Association
November 13, 2018

U.S. Transport and Direct Transport Recognized for their Commitment to Emissions and Energy Reductions

 

Two Colorado Trucking Companies Receive Prestigious Green Fleet Awards

Denver - At the Colorado Motor Carriers Association’s annual convention in Beaver Creek, Colorado, last month, the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) and Colorado Motor Carriers Association (CMCA) recognized U.S. Transport and Direct Transport for their contributions and efforts toward reducing diesel emissions and energy utilization.  Both areas are identified by the federal and state government as important goals in regard to reducing criteria emissions and greenhouse gases as well as making our country less dependent on foreign oil.  Read More... 


 

 Testimonials Needed

Testimonies on Why being a member of CMCA is important to you.   These will be used in prospect packets in a document titled " The Value in Investing in CMCA"!!
Email Sarah@cmca.com

Dear CMCA Member,

In response to ongoing investments to better serve customers, increased operating costs and other market factors, Michelin North America, Inc. (“Michelin”) recently announced an increase for U.S. national account prices up to 8 percent for all commercial brands, products and services, effective Dec. 1, 2018.
The increase for the Colorado Motor Carriers’ Association will be 4% for new commercial truck and bus products and retread products, 2% on passenger light truck products, and less than 1% on all other products.
Michelin is committed to delivering strong-performing and durable products that offer improved efficiencies for your business. The increase will enable Michelin to continue to provide exceptional product quality and service to you.
Thank you for your continued partnership with Michelin and our dealer network.


Sincerely,

Adam Murphy
Vice President, B2B Marketing
Michelin North America, Inc.

 

 
Support the Colorado Motor Carriers Foundation on Colorado Gives Day!

Colorado’s largest day of giving, Colorado Gives Day, is taking place on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.  On this day, thousands of people come together to support Colorado non-profits like ours.

 

When you donate to the Colorado Motor Carriers Foundation, you’re helping us fund educational opportunities, community service programs and research projects for the Colorado trucking industry.  

 

Please help us reach our goal of $50,000 in 2018.  Thanks to the $1 Million Incentive Fund from Community First Foundation and FirstBank, your donation goes further on Colorado Gives Day.  To donate to us on Colorado Gives Day, go https://bit.ly/2OwB3th or, beginning November 1st, schedule your donation early!



7 Things You Need to Know About Upcoming CSA Changes

Courtesy Heavy Duty Trucking

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s CSA program (Compliance, Safety, Accountability), while a good idea in theory, has been under attack by the industry for numerous shortcomings since before it was officially rolled out in 2010. Now it’s in the process of being significantly revamped on recommendations from the National Academy of Sciences. We have some highlights on what to expect:  Read More...


Dan Coleman


Training Calendar - Click Here to Register!

A complete list of Training Classes and descriptions is available on our website!

November 15, 2018- Annual Vehicle Inspection/ Appendix G Seminar (8am-Noon)

November 15, 2018- Advanced Periodic Inspection Seminar (1pm-4pm)

November 16, 2018 - Sexual Harassment Training (9am-Noon) 

December 11, 2018 - Drug/Alcohol Reasonable Suspicion (8am-Noon)

December 13, 2018 - DOT Files and Recordkeeping (8am-Noon)

January 16, 2019 - Professional Bull Riding & Dinner (4:30pm)


Events/Meetings Calendar - Click Here to RSVP!

November 15, 2018 - Western Slope Meeting (8:30am-11:00am)

November 16, 2018- Sexual Harassment Presentation (9am-Noon)

November 21, 2018 - Board Meeting CANCELLED

November 22-23, 2018 - CMCA CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday 

November 27, 2018 - Allied Meeting (11:30am-1:00pm) 

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