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U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Coming from Colorado
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests in partnership with nonprofit partner Choose Outdoors and Colorado Tourism will bring the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from Colorado to Washington, D.C. for the 2020 holiday season with special events in 10 communities along the way.
The series of outdoor festivities will be hosted by local communities at fair grounds, schools, main streets, visitor centers, convention centers and retailers. Well-wishers will have a chance to take photos, sign banners on the sides of the truck, learn more about the GMUG National Forests and the great state of Colorado and more. Festivities are free and open to the public for all to enjoy with face coverings and social distancing.
Beginning Nov.10, the tree’s journey can be tracked in real time online at capitoltreetracker.com.
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Top Industry Issues Report for Colorado
Thank you to everyone who participated in ATRI’s Top Industry Issue survey. We had a great turnout, which allowed ATRI to develop a Colorado-specific report. This type of information will help CMCA develop strategies and policies for the future, and provides our members with invaluable information.
Click here to take a quick look at the report to see how our state compares to the nation as a whole.
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 Upcoming In-Person Training -
LAST CHANCE this year:
November 11 - Annual Vehicle Inspection /Appendix G (8am-Noon)
November 12 - Drug/Alcohol Policies & Procedures (8am-Noon)
November 12 - Drug/Acohol Reasonable Suspicion (1pm-4pm)
November 14 - Brake Certification (9am-Noon)
November 17 - (SOLD OUT) DOT Safety & Compliance Essentials (8am-4:30pm)
REGISTER NOW
(space is limited)
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Central 70 Traffic Impacts
The Quebec Street on-ramp to westbound I-70 will be closing at 10 p.m., Nov. 3 for approx. two weeks. Motorists will be detoured to Stapleton North Drive to the Holly Street on-ramp to westbound I-70. To access Stapleton North Drive, motorists can either continue from Quebec Street or exit I-70 at the westbound I-70 off-ramp to Holly Street.
The eastbound I-70 off-ramp to Holly Street is going to be relocated on Nov. 5. The new ramp will be located near Forest Street and the current ramp located near Dahlia Street will permanently close. Access to Stapleton South Drive from Colorado Boulevard will be maintained.
The Steele Street on-ramp to westbound I-70 will be closing on Nov. 9 through summer 2021. We are building the ramp into the lowered section of I-70. Motorists will be detoured to Colorado Boulevard to access westbound I-70.
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Save the Date!!
CMCA will be holding a Virtual Safety Conference on December 8th. Topics include DOT regulations, workplace safety, labor and wages and more.
Watch your email for more details in the next week.
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It's Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week® is Nov. 1-8. The campaign aims to raise awareness and education about the dangers of drowsy driving and its prevention. The National Sleep Foundation encourages everyone to spread the word on Drowsy Driving Prevention Week through social media using hashtag #sleepfirst. Read More...
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Driver Concerns, Insurance Top ATRI’s Annual List of Top Trucking Industry Issues
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - Today, the American Transportation Research Institute, the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, released its 16th Top Industry Issues report, which identifies a number of the industry’s key concerns including the driver shortage, truck parking, driver compensation and retention and for the first time since 2005, insurance costs.
“For a number of reasons, 2020 has been a tremendously challenging one for our industry and our country, but as ATRI’s survey lays out, there are a number of issues we must address in addition to the ones put in front of us by this pandemic,” said ATA Chairman Randy Guillot, president and CEO of Southeastern Motor Freight and Triple G Express Inc. Read More...
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As you may recall, ATA has serious concerns with regard to the recent hair testing guidelines released by the SAMHSA/HHS. These guidelines, as is, would require a second, alternative urine or oral fluids specimen (or other supporting evidence) in the event the initial hair test is positive. We view this is as extremely problematic and could have serious impacts on carriers that are utilizing hair testing today.
ATA will be submitting comments on these guidelines in time for the November 9th deadline. In addition to these comments, we are urging stakeholders to file comments as well. The comment process is critical to ensure SAMHSA hears the industry’s concerns.
To assist you in preparing your comments, click here to view general talking points concerning what we feel are the most problematic parts of the guidelines, and what data you can provide. Data provided directly from motor carriers can add tremendous value to the regulatory process. Comments can be brief and to the point.
To submit comments, click here. All comments must be submitted on or before November 9th.
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