Let's Focus Now
by Michael Darling
Welcome back... We were taking some key points from a book by Robert K. Cooper..and discussing "direction, not motion." Well, that takes an incredible amount of FOCUS, but not time .
Look at this way this way:
If you're in an open well- illuminated room, you see details and find your way around the room easily. And, if there's a steel door at the other end of the room, you see how to get there, the type of door handle and even how to open it. But consider this... Continue Reading
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CVTA Fall Conference Dates
Wed. Oct 16 - Fri. Oct 18
Hyatt Regency, Crystal City, VA right outside of DC
The cut-off fro both is September 19, 2013.
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We are delighted to announce:
Will be presenting at our Conference
As previously announced:
- Ellen Voie, President and CEO, Women in Trucking
- Bob Costello, Chief Economist, American Trucking Associations
- Deborah Sparks, Vice President, Truckload Carriers Association
- David Goch, Partner, Webster Chamberlain & Bean
- Andrew Dye, Associate, Webster Chamberlain & Bean
Registration is available on-line. The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, right outside our Nation's Capital. The preliminary agenda is shaping up to be a most a interesting and informative event! We will be posting the preliminary agenda in the next few weeks.
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Trucking's Top Rookie News
Congratulations to Kyle Lee as the 2013 Top Rookie of the Year!
Mr. Lee went to CVTA Member, MTC
Truck Driver Training before signing on with CVTA Member TMC Transportation.
Congratulations to all the Finalists.
You are all winners!
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DOT Opens Online Dialogue on Its Next Strategic Plan -
[From DOT Secretary's Blog] by Anthony Foxx -
The U.S. Department of Transportation has been working on our strategic plan for FY 2014 to FY 2018 since early this spring. Developing and implementing our strategic plan is an important step in helping the Department address key priorities that represent the diverse interests of... Continue reading.
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Safety is Everyone's Responsibility -
[From DOT Secretary's Blog] by Anne Ferro -
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Transportation Research Board's (TRB) National Roadway Safety Culture Summit here in Washington, D.C. The session focused on the need to develop national safety culture, an environment that encourages people to make decisions that make our roadways... Continue reading.
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Diesel Rises for Second Week, Up 1.3¢ to $3.913; Gas Gains for First Time in Five Weeks - Diesel rose for a second straight week, gaining 1.3 cents to $3.913 a gallon, while gasoline increased for the first time in five weeks, the Department of Energy reported. Gas gained 0.2 cent to $3.552 a gallon, after slipping more... Continue reading.
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 Werner's Leathers: Trucking's Key Tools All under Attack - The cost of each of the four fundamental inputs in the business of trucking - trucks, trailers, drivers and fuel - have risen and likely will continue to rise in large part due to the policies of the Obama administration, says Derek Leathers, president of Werner Enterprises. Speaking at the Avondale Partners Trucking Forum in Dallas, Leathers said that the administration's environmental policies have led to more expensive... Continue reading.
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Graves Addresses Driver Shortage, Infrastructure Issues - The trucking industry faces a number of headwinds in the near future, said Gov. Bill Graves, president and chief executive officer of the American Trucking Associations, speaking at the 2013... Continue reading.
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Highway Report Shows Where Americans Rack up the Miles [From DOT Secretary's Blog] by Todd Solomon - In 2011, people drove more than 84.7 billion miles on California interstate highways. That's more than 900 times the distance from Earth to the Sun, and it makes the Golden State's highways the nation's busiest... Continue reading.
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Reminder: Highway Use Tax Return Due Sept. 3 - The Internal Revenue Service is reminding owners of heavy highway vehicles that in most cases, their next federal highway use tax return is due on Tuesday, Sept. 3. This year's due date, pushed... Continue reading.
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After the Hours-of-Service Ruling: Research on 34-Hour Restart, Action on Capitol Hill - Even as a federal court was recently upholding most of the hours of service rules, the FMCSA has been working on a field study of the 34-hour restart that could influence that provision in the future, and there's a move on Capitol Hill to... Continue reading.
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Final Rule for Unified Registration System Issued by FMCSA - FMCSA will begin operating the Unified Registration System in 2015, but has set a Nov. 1 compliance date for biennial updates. The agency published the URS final rule Aug. 23... Continue reading.
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CVSA Names Grand Champion for North American Inspectors Championship - A group of 52 of the best of the best roadside inspectors representing jurisdictions across North America gathered in Salt Lake City, August 19-23, 2013, to compete in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's North American... Continue reading.
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Walmart Transportation's Gary Harms Named 2013 Truck Driving National Grand Champion - Gary Harms, a Walmart Transportation driver based in Olathe, Kan., was named the 2013 Bendix National Truck Driving Championships Grand Champion at the annual NTDC competition held last week in Salt Lake City. Harms' driving... Continue reading.
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Woman Faces Multiple Charges Over Drug Test Results - A federal grand jury returned a 25-count indictment, charging a California woman for falsifying commercial driver drug test results. Demetri Dearth, 56, faces charges of mail fraud and false statements... Continue reading.
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ATA Seeks Nominations for Mike Russell "Good stuff" Image Award - ATA is seeking nominations for the seventh annual Mike Russell "Good stuff" Trucking Image Award. The award, first handed out in 2006, honors trucking companies, state associations and... Continue reading.
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Is Your Child in the Right Car Seat? - Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children 1 to 13 years old. Many times deaths and injuries can be prevented by proper use of car seats, boosters, and seat belts. Use this toolkit for information and ideas on how to generate awareness about child car safety in your community during Child Passenger Safety Week (September 15-21), National Seat Check Saturday (Sept. 21), and throughout the year. Click HERE to get your campaign materials now.
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Trivia Question
Rounders is a British sport. What is the closest thing to it in the US? - Baseball
- Llama Racing
- Field Hockey
- Football
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Answer to Trivia Question
Rounders is a British sport. What is the closest thing to it in the US?
Answer: Baseball
The rules of rounders are very similar to baseball. Only nine players are allowed on the field at one time, although rounders can be played with as few as five. There are four bases. The batter tries to hit a thrown ball. The major league baseball season in the US culminates with the World Series in which only one team from outside the US, the Toronto Blue Jays, has an opportunity to play. No British rounders teams are eligible to play in the World Series. Odd, that.
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