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The Week in Review
Commercial Vehicle Training Association
January 28, 2014

In This Issue

Legislative Update
Webinars
Spring Conference
Highway Bill
Politico - Transportation
FMCSA - HOS Waivers
Jeff Mason at TTPG
Trucking Conditions Down
Foley - FastFax
Be Ready. Be Buckled
The Employment Guide
Winter Driving Tips
Health News
Office Address Change
Update from the Legislative & Regulatory Committee  
 
by Brad Ball, Chairman & Chuck Wirth, Vice Chair

As the President addresses the nation tonight in his State of the Union speech, we want to update our membership on a number of items that the Legislative & Regulatory Committee is working on and items for you to consider as we progress through the year. The Legislative & Regulatory Committee has identified a number of current and future policies such as Third Party testing/ State CDL testing inconsistencies, and government funding available to students which are important to CVTA members. In our latest call, we discussed potential CVTA policy positions on these and other issues. The Legislative & Regulatory Committee will put these positions forth to the Board of Directors, and they will determine the official CVTA position on each issue... Continue reading

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Today is the last day to sign up for CVTA's Webinar:

Professional Drivers - Good Image Good Health

The Webinar is scheduled for:
January 29th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern

To register, please contact Cindy Atwood, [email protected] or call the CVTA Office 703-642-9444.

This complimentary Webinar is presented for CVTA Members Only
CVTA Spring Conference April 23-25, 2014

We have obtained a discount rate of $165 per night.
You can also call for reservations 800-445-8667
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past the 26th you must call in for your reservation.

Thanks to Brad Ball we will also have two Special Events along with the Conference:

Fishing Trip on April 23, 2014, 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Golf, April 25, 2014 - 12:30 p.m.

Download Event (Fishing Trip / Golf) Registration Form.

We will have our Preliminary Agenda available shortly.
 
HOT OFF THE PRESS
With Funding Clock Ticking, Congress Turns to Highway Bill - Congress is getting to work on the next highway bill. At its opening hearing on reauthorization on Jan. 14, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee heard urgent calls for a bipartisan approach to sustainable funding, a multi-year program... Continue reading.
Rogoff's Move the Latest Shuffle atop DOT - January 27th was the first day on the new job for Peter Rogoff - he's taking over as acting undersecretary for policy, filling a top DOT job left vacant when Polly Trottenberg left to be New York City's... Continue reading.
FMCSA Expands Hours Rule Waivers, Exempts Propane Haulers in the South - Joining propane haulers in the Midwest and Eastern regions, propane haulers in the South are now temporarily exempt from federal hours-of-service regulations in light of cold temperatures and propane shortages around the country... Continue reading.
Abramson Departs as Publisher; Mason Takes Reins of TTPG - ATA announced the departure of Howard Abramson as publisher and editorial director of Transport Topics Publishing Group and the appointment of Jeff Mason to head up the publishing unit... Continue reading.
Trucking Conditions Down in November but Remain 'Healthy,' FTR Says - The monthly Trucking Conditions Index produced by FTR saw a 20 percent drop in November from October, down to 7.01, but even with the decline, the environment for trucking companies is still positive, the research firm reported this week. FTR also says indicators point to 2014 being a strong year... Continue reading.
Reminder: "Be Ready. Be Buckled." Art Contest Now Accepting Entries - It's no secret that seat belts save lives. They save lives in passenger vehicles, and they save lives in large trucks. But they can only save lives when... Continue reading.
Trivia Question

In the year 2004, over 880 trucks formed the world's largest truck convoy in the USA?
  1. True
  2. False
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We need your help to stay current! Whenever there is a press event, or you contact your federal, state or local officials, be sure to send a copy to the CVTA office. You can call Cindy Atwood at 703-642-9444, email [email protected] or fax 703-642-3334. We are stronger standing together than alone!
We wish to thank the many Associate Members that support CVTA.

This week, we thank The Employment Guide. Please take a moment to view their website and review the many services provided.
Answer to Trivia Question

In the year 2004, over 880 trucks formed the world's largest truck convoy in the USA?

Answer: True

On September 18, 2004, compassionate truck drivers formed 20 convoys, originating from 15 of the United States and in Alberta, Canada, and hit the road as part of the World's Largest Truck Convoy - officially recognized as such by Guinness World Records. The convoy has thus far raised more than US$165,000 for the Special Olympics, and more than 880 trucks participated in the various events.
Winter Driving Tips - Before You Hit The Road - Whatever your winter travel plans are, take time to cruise this interactive safety landscape to reveal tips and friendly reminders on safe driving... Continue reading
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