Hot Sheet
A Weekly Publication of the Colorado Motor Carriers Association
March 26, 2024

SAFETY TIP:

Chain law on I-70 is now in effect! Carry chains or AutoSocks and use them when needed, on all highways.

Click here to read Colorado's chain law.

Click here to see the Mountain Rules campaign.

In This Issue:

Clay Shoot Registration is live!

Protecting Trucking's Independent Contractors

Join us for the Safety Awards Banquet!

Join for the TopTech Competition

West Slope Meeting Announced

CMCA is Partnering with Glue Up!

Red Cross CPR/AED Certification Seminar

Save the Date for the 65th Annual Rendezvous

Ray Smith Scholarship Applications Open

Know Before You Go

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Thank you to our 2024 Corporate Partners:

Registration is live! Click here to see more information.

WATCH: Protecting Trucking's Independent Contractors

A new rule from the U.S. Department of Labor undermines the livelihood of 350,000 truckers across the U.S. who choose to operate as independent contractors. In this episode, we explore the rule's impact on small trucking business owners and how ATA is fighting back in the courts and through the legislative process.

“I can think of nothing more un-American than for the government to extinguish the freedom of individuals to choose work arrangements that suit their needs and fulfill their ambitions."- ATA President and CEO Chris Spear

Watch the video here

Join us for the Safety Awards Banquet on April 12th!

The Safety Management Council of the Colorado Motor Carriers Association is pleased to host the 2024 Safety Awards Banquet. This is a great opportunity to recognize companies, drivers, and safety professionals for their dedication to highway safety.

Get registered online today!

Colorado Motor Carriers Maintenance Council Announces Dates for the TopTech Competition

The 2024 Colorado State TopTech Skills Competition will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Lincoln College of Technology Denver Campus 11194 E. 45^th Ave. Denver, CO 80239.

Encourage your technicians to participate in the Colorado TopTech Skills Competition. Please make copies for your technicians.

Click here to Register.

Click here for Sponsorship Opportunities.

CMCA is Partnering with Glue Up

CMCA is adding membership software. Look for the email from Glue Up to create your account. Reach out to vanessa@cmca.com with questions. We are excited for how this tool will optimize our events and help you to get the most from your membership!

Red Cross CPR/AED Seminar on April 17th

Stay late after the April Board meeting to get your CPR/AED certification from the Red Cross.

The seminar will be held from 1pm-4pm on April 17th, and cost to attend is $175/student.

Click here to register!

The Allied Conference hosts a yearly golf tournament at some of Colorado’s most beautiful golf courses in the state. This is a friendly scramble-style tournament so bring your customers, friends and co-workers too. View sponsorship opportunities here. Registration coming soon!

Apply for a Scholarship Today!

This is a yearly scholarship program sponsored by the Colorado Motor Carriers Foundation. We encourage all of our member companies to spread the word about this valuable program throughout your driver, mechanic, and safety management teams. This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors or college bound returning students who intend to enter a technical/diesel/mechanical school or an accredited college. Scholarships awarded range from $500-2,000.

Click here for the easy, online application.

Deadline to apply is May 12, 2024!