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CMCA News

We All Play a Role in Work Zone Safety. Join with the Trucking Industry to Keep our Roads Safe.

Spring weather means another season is also in full swing: construction season. Drivers will see more orange signs on our roadways this time of year as highway workers help repair, maintain, and upgrade our critical infrastructure. As we share the roadways this spring — drivers and workers — the trucking industry is helping to remind motorists that we all play a role in work zone safety.

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Proposed CSA Changes…and Focused Purpose

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) proposed revisions to CSA that “prioritizes” companies for enforcement instead of it being a safety score. It’s all about “prioritization” of FMCSA’s limited resources for most effective enforcement of crash-potential carriers.

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TopTech Skills Competition Set for April 22, 2023

The Maintenance Council of the Colorado Motor Carriers Association is proud to announce the 11th Annual Colorado TopTech Skills Competition. This Competition is designed to test the skills of our local Technicians in multiple categories having to do with heavy duty maintenance. This competition will include a written test and several hands on work stations. […]

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Death by a Thousand Cuts in the Trucking Industry

In today’s world of increased insurance deductibles and captives, trucking companies are reporting they are dying a “death by a thousand cuts” as their insurance companies pay out one relatively small legal settlement at a time…

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2022-23 Safety Awards Nominations

Safety Awards Nominations – DUE March 3, 2023
The Safety Management Council of the Colorado Motor Carriers Association is pleased to provide Safety Awards Nominations. Awards will be presented at the Safety Awards Banquet to be held April 14, 2023.

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2023-24 Ray Smith Scholarship Applications Now Available

Annually, the Ray Smith Scholarship program helps fund continuing education / training for worthy students furthering their academic or technical training.  Eligible recipients include High School graduating seniors to returning College and Technical School students…

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2022 Truck Driving Championships

The Colorado Motor Carriers Association announces the winners from the 2022 Truck Driving Championships. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to everyone that sponsored, volunteered and donated equipment. Your support is greatly appreciated!

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