TSA announces HME and TWIC fee reductions

The Transportation Security Administration is reducing fees on its Hazardous Materials Endorsement and Transportation Worker Identification Credential programs. TSA says it reviewed fee revenues and found them to exceed the total cost to administer the programs, obligating the agency to adjust the fee structure.

TSA announced the following changes:

• The fee for online TWIC renewals will drop to $117.25. 
• The fee for an eligible reduced-fee TWIC enrollment will drop from $105.25 to $93. Certain individuals with active HMEs are eligible for reduced-fee TWIC enrollment. 
• The fee for an eligible reduced-fee HME enrollment will drop from $67 to $41. Certain individuals with active TWICs are eligible for reduced-fee HME enrollment. 

The announced changes DO NOT impact the following fees:

• The fee for in-person TWIC enrollments will remain the same at $125.25.
• The fee for in-person TWIC renewals will remain the same at $125.25.
• The fee for in-person HME enrollments will remain the same at $86.50.
• The fee for in-person HME renewals will remain the same at $86.50.

ATA has been working closely with TSA and Congress to harmonize and streamline TWIC and HME credentialing, and we see these fee reductions as an important first step to improving this process. However, we strongly believe more must be done to alleviate the bureaucratic and financial burden placed on drivers by these programs. That's why we continue to advocate for the TSA Security Threat Assessment Application Modernization Act, working with our champions in Congress to advance this piece of legislation.

Join us for the Foundation Holiday Party

The Foundation Board invites you to join them at their Holiday Party on Thursday, December 1^st.

As in the past, we will hold a Silent Auction to benefit the Foundation’s scholarship, safety and image programs.  New this year is an “Ugly Sweater Contest”! 

Tickets are $45/person or $80/couple.  Tickets include wine & beer tasting, buffet dinner and silent auction.  Entry into the Ugly Sweater Contest is an additional $20.

We will once again be auctioning off wonderful items – headlining the auction is a Hockey Stick signed by Avalanche’s own Miko Rantanen, donated by KeyBank!  Online auction opens Friday, November 25th!

We are still building our auction and need additional items so if you would like to donate something please reach out to Patti at patti@cmca.com.

Thanks to Michelin Tires for their generous sponsorship!!

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The snow is flying in Colorado – Be prepared!

Chain up Training

Live hands-on demonstration with Colorado’s traction experts McGee Company. Join us in learning about the Colorado CMV Chain law and the various approved traction products. Handouts will be provided on Colorado Chain Law.

Register today for the FREE training.

All training will take place at a Travel Centers of America - see below for times and locations

1:00pm – 2:00pm and 2:30pm – 3:30pm each day

• Friday, December 2, 2022 - 12151 West 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
• Friday, December 9, 2022 - 5101 Quebec Street, Commerce City, CO 80022
• Friday, December 16, 2022 - 2200 Ninth Street, Limon, CO 80828

This is free training for all drivers and companies, just let us know how many will be attending and which time and location.  For questions or to sign up contact tracy@cmca.com.