March 9, 2015: MCM Weekly Newsletter |
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Mar 10 Helena Safety Meeting
Perkins, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Speaker: Bruce Holmes
Topic: FMCSA Updates
Mar 11 Billings Chapter Meeting, 11:30 am -12:30 pm
Location: Holiday Inn Grand, Madison Room
Speaker: Jeff Steeger, Motor Carrier Services
Topic: DataQ Process
Mar 12 Share The Road Helena
Captial High School, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Mar 17 Missoula Chapter Meeting, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Jokers Wild
Speaker: Department of Transportation
Topic: TBA
Mar 18 Billings Jobs Jamboree
MetraPark Register
Mar 24 Great Falls Community Job Fair
Montana Expo Park Exhibition Hall RegisterMar 25 Southwestern Montana Job Fair Butte Plaza Mall Register
Mar 25 Share The Road Billings
Senior High, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
March 30 Share The Road Billings
Skyview High, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
March 31 Share The Road Billings
West High, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Save The Date (following article includes links to applications)
April 1 Safety Supervisor of the Year applications due
April 10 TDC Driver Registration form due
April 17 SuperTech Registration form & Sponsorship form due
May 1 Fleet Safety, Scholarship, TDC Sponsorship forms due
May 2 2nd Annual SuperTech Competition
Helena College, Helena, MT
June 20 Truck Driving Championships
Lewis & Clark Fairgrounds
Helena, MT
July 15-17 RMRSR
Mountain View Ranch, ID
Refer to flyer below
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2015 Event Applications
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Any questions you may have regarding these events, please contact Katie at the MCM office, 406-442-6600 or katie@mttrucking.org
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Share The Road Billings
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We are in need of volunteers for Share The Road in Billings March 25, 30 & 31.
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, each location accommodating between 60-72 students.
As you consider volunteering please remember that we need your equipment at the location ½ hour before the class starts.
We also require additional cars/pick-ups to go in the no-zones.
Any help you can provide in these areas would be appreciated. For questions please contact Frank Molodecki at frankm@dtsb.com
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Senior High 66 Students
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Wednesday, March 25, 2015
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Driver/Truck 1
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Ankrum Trucking
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Driver/Truck 2
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Instructor 1
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Helper
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Helper
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Skyview 72 students
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Monday, March 30, 2015
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Driver/Truck 1
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A&I Distributors
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Driver/Truck 2
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Driver/Truck 3
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Instructor 1
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Helper
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Tanya Hauptman - Motor Power Equipment
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Helper
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West High 60 students
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Tuesday, March 31, 2015
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Driver/Truck 1
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A&I Distributors
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Driver/Truck 2
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SAGE
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Instructor 1
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Helper
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Helper
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FMCSA Moves Up Projected Publication Date for Final ELD Rule
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a supplemental report restoring Sept. 30 as the expected publication date of its final electronic logging device rule, moving it up from Nov. 9.
FMCSA spokesman Duane DeBruyne said the supplemental report was issued to correct "a simple administrative error." The rule will be effective two years after its publication date.
The agency typically has published its "significant rulemaking report" once a month, and most often changes in projected dates are delays.
In February the agency published its monthly February report and moved the date from Sept. 30 to Nov. 9. It then issued the supplemental rulemaking report Feb 27, cahnging it back to Sept. 30.
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ATA Calls on FMCSA to heed Calls to Fix CSA
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In a press release, ATA called on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to make needed improvements to its Compliance, Safety, Accountability system following criticism from both the Government Accountability Office and a key Senator. The agency was chided by both GAO and Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security, for failing to address flaws in CSA that prevent the system from accurately identifying high-risk carriers. "Yesterday, the flaws in CSA were again highlighted and again the agency insisted it will do nothing to correct them," ATA President & CEO Bill Graves said. "FMCSA should not just hear the concerns expressed by Senator Fischer and the GAO, but address them with real action." For more information, contact Dave Osiecki at dosiecki@trucking.org.
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ATA Explains FMCSA Bulletin to Medical Examiner on Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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This week, the American Trucking Associations published a white paper explaining a bulletin issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration intended to clarify medical examiners' responsibilities when screening drivers for obstructive sleep apnea. The bulletin encouraged examiners to use their own "judgment and expertise" in determining if a driver exhibits OSA risk factors and if treatment is required. Additionally, it "encouraged" examiners to consider a list of risk factors, testing and treatment protocols. The bulletin followed Congressional inquiry into whether or not medical examiners were being improperly trained to require screening and testing for OSA, in violation of legislation enacted in 2013. The white paper is available here. For more information, contact P. Sean Garney sgarney@trucking.org.
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March Driver of the Month Nominations
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We are now accepting driver of the month applications for March 2015. An application is attached, and you may also download an application from our webpage at www.mttrucking.org on our Home Page under the Driver of the Month tab.
All applications must be in by Friday, March 20 at 12:00p.
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Safety Corner - By Jake Sandau
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The Three Big Risks for Professional Drivers
Aside from the many hazards our divers face each day on the road, the FMCSA has identified the three biggest risks that drivers face. Adding elements to your safety program that discuss these topics is a good way to make sure they are reviewed on a regular basis.
1) Not Using a Seat Belt - the simple task of buckling up is the most effective way to prevent crash related injuries or fatalities. Employers can decrease this risk by requiring that drivers and passengers buckle up on each trip.
2) Drowsy Driving - while easier said than done, getting a good amount of sleep each day is extremely important to a drivers' health and safety. Sleep-deprived people may have slower reaction times and impaired judgment. Take the time to discuss this topic with your drivers to make sure they are getting adequate rest.
3) Distracted Driving - when a driver engages in distracted driving they are putting themselves and others in harm's way. This can happen when a driver takes his or her eyes off the road, hands off the wheel, or mind off driving. Employers should discuss these behaviors with drivers to ensure that their people and equipment are safe while on the road.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 2009 and 2014; Accident Analysis & Prevention, 2011
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Montana State Fund Safety Workshops
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A Clue Towards Safety
March Safety Workshops
You don't have to be Sherlock Holmes to understand the signs of workers' compensation fraud or how to investigate an incident at your workplace. What you need is a succinct workshop that will clue you in on simple steps to understanding and identifying these issues. Join our Safety Services Specialist, Kirk Smith and members of Montana State Fund's Special Investigation Unit this March as they present, A Clue Towards Safety.
Topics include:
Detecting Fraud:
What is workers' compensation fraud? What can you do if you suspect it? Find out how to identify and report potential fraudulent claims that could be made by employees, employers and medical providers. We will also highlight Montana State Fund's efforts to investigate fraud and recent court case rulings.
Incident Investigation:
This session will educate participants on the importance of investigating "incidents", not just accidents. Just investigating accidents can prevent organizations from identifying problem areas before they cause accidents. During this session, we discuss the different aspects of incident investigation from the philosophy and purpose to the techniques and tools needed to be successful in preventing future accidents.
March 10 - Great Falls (Holiday Inn)
March 12 - Kalispell (Hampton Inn)
March 13 - Missoula (Grant Creek Inn)
March 25 - Bozeman (Holiday Inn)
March 26 - Miles City (Sleep Inn & Suites)
March 27 - Billings (Big Horn Resort)
Interested? The free trainings take place from 8:30 am -Noon.
To register go to safemt.com.
If you have questions, call 800-332-6102 extension 5361 (Kirk Smith).
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Safety Workshops is the official general announcement e-blast for Montana State Fund workshops.
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Mark Your Calendar
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Montana ESGR & Montana Department of Labor Workforce Services Offices Job Fairs 2015
Early Entry Military, Military Spouses and Vets
Employers will be hiring
Billings Jobs Jamboree
March 18, 2015
METRA PARK Billings Montana
Contact Trisha Glenn 406-655-6081 TGlen@mt.gov Registration online now
Great Falls Community Job Fair
March 24, 2015
Great Falls, MT
Montana Expo Park Exhibition Hall
Great Falls Job Service Contact Barbara Hardy (406) 791-5816 bhardy@mt.gov
Southwestern Montana Job Fair
March 25, 2015
Butte Montana
Butte Plaza Mall
Job Service Manager Butte Marilyn Ohman (406) 494-0300 mohman@mt.gov
Bozeman Community Job Fair
April 8, 2015
Gallatin County Fairgrounds Bozeman, MT
Bozeman Job Service Contact Debbie Berg (406) 582-9200 dberg@mt.gov
Miles City Job Fair
April 8, 2015
A small job fair but closer to energy jobs in North Dakota
Miles Community College Miles City, MT
Miles City Job Service contact Cindy Erickson (406) 232-8349 cerickson@mt.gov
Helena Community Job Fair
April 9 2015
Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds Helena MT
Helena Job Service Contact Carol Rule (406) 447-3215 crule@mt.gov
Flathead Valley Job Fair
April 16, 2015
Flathead Valley Community College Kalispell, MT
Flathead Job Service Contact Bill Gilbert (406) 758-6240 wgilbert@mt.gov
or Roberta Diegel Business Resource Consultant Flathead Job Service (406) 758-6273 rdiegel@mt.gov
North Western Montana's Largest Career Fair
April 21, 2015
Missoula, MT
Hilton Garden Inn
Missoula Job Service Contact Wolf Ametsbichler (406) 728-7060 wametsbichler@mt.gov
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SafetyFestMT Lewistown
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SafetyFestMT: Lewistown 2015!
March 10 - 12, 2015
Yogo Inn
211 E Main St
Lewistown, MT 59457
Don't miss this opportunity to take advantage of the fantastic line up of FREE classes available at the Lewistown 2015 SafetyFestMT.
Lewistown Class Materials:
Agenda Class Descriptions Instructor Bios
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To register as an exhibitor please use the contact information below. Spaces are limited so don't wait!
Please contact:
Casey Kyler-West at 406.444.5267 or ckylerwest@mt.gov
Thank you for your support of SafetyFestMT!
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Save The Date RMRSR 2015
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