Hot Sheet
A Publication of the Colorado Motor Carriers Association
November 21, 2017
In This Issue:

ELD Transition Guidance

DOT Changing Drug Testing

Kaiser Lunch 'n Learn

ELD Webinar

Annual Holiday Party

Calendar of Events

CMCA Holiday Closures:
Nov. 23-24th for Thanksgiving

CMCA gives thanks to all of you this Thanksgiving - your continued support means everything. Enjoy the holiday with family & friends - be safe!

FMCSA Issues ELD Transition Guidance

On Monday, November 20th, FMCSA met with industry stakeholders to outline ELD Transition guidelines.

Of note, FMCSA clarified that non-ELD Compliant carriers will not be placed Out-of-Service until April 1, 2018, however violations can be written. Those violations, however, will not affect a carrier’s CSA scores until April 1, 2018.

In addition, within the next few weeks FMCSA will be publishing guidance for comment regarding exemptions for agricultural commodities, clarifying guidance on the existing 150 air mile HOS exemption, and guidance on Personal Conveyance.

To read the entire notice, click here.

Watch for additional information in upcoming Hotsheet publications and our email blasts.

How to Ensure Compliance with the December 18th ELD Deadline

WEBINAR:
November 30th | 10:00 a.m. CST


The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will begin enforcing the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate requirements on December 18, 2017. Join Dave Osiecki, President of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting on November 30 to learn the status of last minute attempts to delay the compliance dates; how to use the CVSA’s latest inspection bulletin related to ELDs, how the FMCSA’s recent ELD exemption decisions affect rental trucks, yard moves, and mobile ELDs, and more.
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DOT Changing Drug Testing to Address Opioid Abuse Epidemic:

The Department of Transportation plans to add four prescription opioids-- hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone and oxycodone-- to the existing DOT drug-testing panel for screening truck drivers and other "safety-sensitive" transportation workers. The change is part of a final rule to take effect on Jan. 1st. “Inclusion of these four semi-synthetic opioids is intended to help address the nationwide epidemic of opioid abuse,” DOT said in its rulemaking notice, which is to be published in the Federal Register for Nov. 13. The agency added that adding these four drugs that are “already tested for in many transportation employers' non-DOT testing programs because of their widespread use and potentially impairing effect will allow DOT to detect a broader range of drugs being used illegally. This will enhance the safety of the transportation industries and the public they serve.” DOT also announced that the final rule adds the drug methylenedioxyamphetamine as an initial test analyte and removes the drug methylenedioxyethylamphetamine as a confirmatory test analyte. In addition, the rule does away with the requirement for employers and consortium/third-party administrators to submit blind specimens.
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CMCA / Kaiser Permanente Lunch & Learn

What Can Kaiser Permanente offer CMCA Members?
Increasingly, CMCA has received feedback from its members asking for a creative solution to the rising costs of health care. In response, CMCA has partnered Kaiser Permanente to help reduce the high cost of health insurance.
Kaiser Permanente has made it even easier and more convenient to get high-quality care. And switching to Kaiser Permanente is a snap, thanks to several new offerings.

The new “Plus Plan”
If you’re looking for the benefits of our traditional HMO plans but want to offer employees some added, out-of-network choices, you may want to consider our new Plus Plan. In addition to having access to care within the Kaiser Permanente network, members can receive care from any licensed community provider, at any time, up to a set number of covered outpatient services.

Coverage for Employees Out of State
If you have employees who live outside Kaiser Permanente’s service areas, or even out of state, we have an exciting new solution for you. Reach out to find out more about an innovative coverage bundle that gives you and your employees even more choice at competitive rates.

Care Options That Fit a Busy Lifestyle
With Kaiser Permanente, your employees can get industry-leading care without having to leave the office or the home, thanks to services such as online chat with a physician, e-visits, video visits, email, and more.

Virtual Tools
Employees can quickly and easily stay on top of health concerns 24/7 with kp.org. Choose a Kaiser Permanente doctor, schedule routine appointments, order prescription refills, and view most lab results.

View your potential Kaiser Permanente rates and review plan options with a Kaiser Permanente expert
Send National Benefits an employee census including employee ages, their dependent ages, sex and smoking status. We will provide a full rate proposal at the meeting.

As an endorsed CMCA marketing partner, National Benefits Consultants is excited to show you how you can offer top quality employee benefits.


Lunch & Learn Date: December 6, 2017
11:00am to 1:30pm
Where: Kaiser Permanente
2045 Franklin St, Denver, CO 80205
Please RSVP by 12/04/17
Contact Cheri at National Benefits Consultants
Phone: 720-488-9892 or 800-530-8646
E-mail: Cheri@NatBenCo.com

Training Calendar - Click Here to Register!

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

December 5, 2017 - Designated Employer Representative Seminar (8:30am-4:30pm)

December 14, 2017 - DOT Files and Recordkeeping (8am-Noon)

Event Calendar - Click Here to RSVP!

November 23-24, 2017 - CMCA Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

December 20, 2017 - Board Meeting (10am-Noon)

December 22 & 25, 2017 - CMCA Office Closed for the Christmas Holiday

December 29 & January 1st - CMCA Office Closed for New Years Holiday

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