It's All About How You Do It.
by Michael Darling
Whether improving a skill or strategy in your sport of choice, or increasing impact on our own business lives through effective communication, we all seek to learn how to do things "the right way." Ask other champions if they would like to have people do things "the right way," and you will hear, "Yes, of course!" But when you ask: "Whose way is the right way?" You will be told, "Well, my way is the right way, of course... 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
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If you need a hotel room, please contact Cindy Atwood at 703-642-9444 or ccatwood@cvta.org. We are down to the wire on rooms.
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Our speakers include but are not limited to:
- Larry Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy, FMCSA
- David Heller, Director of Safety and Policy, TCA
- Stephen A. Keppler, Executive Director, CVSA
- Kendis Paris, National Director, Truckers Against Trafficking
- 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
- Deb Rishel, President / Owner, Paradigm Media
- Bob Newman, Senior VP / Owner, Paradigm Media
- Martin Garsee, Program Director - Transportation, Houston Community College
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Thank you to all our sponsors for their continued support and generosity.
- Wednesday, Reception sponsored by Atlas Financial, Foley Services and Vocational Recovery Solutions
- Thursday, Breakfast sponsored by Covenant Transport
Thursday, Morning Break sponsored by TravelCenters of America - Thursday, Lunch sponsored by All-State Career, Commercial Driver Training, All-State Driveco and TMC Transportation
- Thursday, Afternoon Break sponsored by CRST
- Friday, Breakfast sponsored by Schneider National
- Friday, Morning Break sponsored by National Tractor Trailer School and Randall-Reilly Publishing
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Government Shutdown Stalls Military Education Benefits - The Department of Defense has suspended a program that provides members of the military with money to attend college because of the federal government shutdown. Branches of the armed forces will not authorize tuition assistance for new classes during a government shutdown, a Pentagon official wrote in a blog post this week... Continue reading.
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Diesel Falls 2.2¢ to $3.897 in Fourth Decline - Diesel's national average price fell another 2.2 cents to $3.897 a gallon, continuing its downward trend in a fourth straight decline, the Department of Energy reported. The drop followed a combined 5.5-cent downturn in the past two weeks. Including this week's survey... Continue reading.
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Hill Update - Oct 8, 2013
- [UPDATE] H.R. 1796: Troop Talent Act of 2013
- Panel on 21st Century Freight Transportation
- Amendments To Implement Certain Provisions of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21)
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Shutdown Impact Minimal - Freight transportation officials said their companies suffered only minimal effects from the federal government shutdown last week but added they were preparing for disruptions if the budget dispute drags on. While most federal... Continue reading.
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Driver Turnover Rate Rises in Second Quarter - Driver turnover at large truckload fleets rose in the second quarter as the market for experienced drivers remains tight, American Trucking Associations reported. The turnover rate at large truckload... Continue reading.
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States of Emergency for Tropical Storm Karen
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Amendments To Implement Certain Provisions of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - The FMCSA adopts, as final, certain regulations required by the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century surface transportation reauthorization legislation. The majority of these statutory changes... Continue reading.
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Trivia Question
What does the Latin phrase IN VINO VERITAS mean?
- The wine tastes very delicious
- The vine is ready to be picked
- In wine there is truth
- In wine we rejoice
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Answer to Trivia Question
What does the Latin phrase IN VINO VERITAS mean?
Answer: In wine there is truth
'In vino veritas' is a Latin phrase whose literal translation is 'truth in wine'. It could, for example, be a statement made by some party hosts, who notice how much personal information their drunken guests are giving.
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