CMCA Looking for Drivers to Evaluate Safety & Health in New Study - $$ Paid For Your Time

CMCA is looking for long-haul truck drivers to participate in an interview. Eligible drivers will be reimbursed $75 for participating in a 2 hour discussion. CMCA is assisting The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in developing a national survey that will provide information about the health and safety issues of the regional and long haul truck driving workforce.

Participants will have the opportunity to help evaluate and improve the questionnaire to be used in the nationwide survey on truck driver injury and health so that it better reflects the concerns of truck drivers. In addition, participants will help us determine if the questions make sense, are easy to answer, and that everyone understands the questions the same way.

Benefits to the participant may include increased knowledge of the health and wellness of truck drivers, and increased understanding of how working conditions may affect health. There are no known physical or psychological risks from taking part in this study. All information you provide will be kept confidential and destroyed at the end of the study. To see if you qualify, please contact Patti Olsgard at (303) 433-3375 ext. 104.

For further information, please contact: Karl Sieber (Project Officer) 4676 Columbia Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45226 (513) 841-4231 wsieber@cdc.gov

 

Short Driver Interview Session Also Planned

In addition to the full 2 hour interview described above, CMCA will also be conducting 45 minute short sessions.  Eligible drivers will be reimbursed $50 for participating in those sessions.

Full text of both announcements are available here.

2 Hour Interview Session  $75

45 minute Interview Session  $50

To see if you qualify, please contact Patti Olsgard at 303 433-3375, ext 104

 

Congress Moves to Keep Highway Trust Fund Solvent

The U.S. Congress has moved to transfer $8 billion dollars into the Highway Trust Fund to keep it solvent.  President Bush is expected to sign the bill this week.

Without this infusion of funds, the trust fund was expected to run dry this month.  Although the fund had been expected to run into deficit this year, the high price of fuel reduced vehicle miles traveled sharply which also cuts tax dollars flowing into the fund.   The Trust fund is financed as a tax on each gallon of fuel pumped.

American Trucking Associations was instrumental in successfully lobbying to shift money into the trust find.   The trust fund is the primary mechanism for paying to build and maintain roads and bridges in the United States. 

"We’re pleased to see that the Administration and Congress recognize the significant need to sustain the nation’s infrastructure, which is a vital link to the health of the U.S. economy,” said ATA President and CEO Bill Graves. “Restoring these critical funds is an important step in solving the complex problem of funding our transportation network.”

 

Mac Performance Tour Coming to Western Colorado Truck Center

The 2008 Mac Performance Tour is due to arrive on the Western Slope in Fruita on October 13-14, 2008 at the Western Colorado Truck Center.

This year's show features the 2008 Mack Granite Rawhied Edition, a rugged work truck that comes with a plush interior including ultra-leather seats, a leather-grip steering wheel and premium brushed nickel dash. The exterior features stylish chrome appointments, including bright-finish, dual-vertial stacks with seven-inch chrome bullhorns, quad trumpet air horns and a stainless steel extended sun visor.

visitors can also see the Mack EPA 2007 certified Mack MP7 and MP8 engines. These fuel-efficient engines deliver high-horsepower and excellent low-end torque.

You can see details of the Performance Tour by visiting the show website (click here). The two day event will include food, fun and prizes.

Western Colorado Truck, Fruita, Colorado is the only Mac Dealership in the Grand Valley and on the Western Slope.  It was founded in 1958.  In addition to the Mack line, WCTC sells GMC, Isuzu and Volvo trucks.  They are located at 711 Raptor Road in Fruita. (970 858-5400)

 

Need to Register for Online Training?

Contact Patti Oslgard, Director of Safety, Training & Accounting. at (303) 433-3375, ext 104.  Patti will sign you up and provide the CMCA ID and password needed to enter the online training site.   Once you are ready, click the access button to link to the training site.

 

 

2008 CMCA Convention, Set for Oct 16-18

The CMCA 2008 Annual Convention will be at the Ritz-Carlton at Bachelor Gulch in Avon. The hotel design was inspired by the grand lodges of the national parks, ideally situated on Beaver Creek Mountain. To make your hotel reservations call the Ritz-Carlton at Bachelor Gulch 1-800-241-3333. Online registration for the convention is available at www.cmca.com.

Convention Highlights:

Golf in the Wild West

CMCA Golf Tournament
October 16th

The Round - UP

Ray Kuntz – “The Outlook For Trucking In The Upcoming Year” Dan Baker – “Getting The Most Out Of What You Got” Tom Squitieri – “Dealing Effectively With The Media”

Let’s Rodeo

Friday Night – The Cowboy Round – up will include Fun and Games and with over 20 grand prizes given away. Denim and Diamonds- Join us Saturday Night with your western best.

If you would like more information about the 2008 CMCA Annual Convention contact Tracy at 303-433-3375 ext. 103 or e-mail tracy@cmca.com

 

Western Slope Newsletter Released

The September 2008 Western Slope CMCA newsletter has been released.  Click here to see the newsletter.  September and October Western Slope training courses are listed in the newsletter.