Missouri DOT Launches Big Trucks Campaign The Missouri Department of Transportation is asking motorists to drive more safely around trucks -- and for truck drivers to slow down and pay attention -- with its new Big Trucks Campaign. From April 16 to May 6, the awareness campaign will remind all motorists to drive safely around commercial motor vehicles. In turn, commercial motor vehicle drivers will be reminded to obey traffic laws, use their seat belts, slow down and pay attention.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is warning fleets about a new round of fraudulent USDOT letters that are beginning to circulate among motor carriers. Recently, many contractors have received a fraudulent faxed letter that is part of a recurring identity theft scheme, FMCSA says. The letters are dated March 16, 2012, and appear to be from the “U.S.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact: Sean McNally Tuesday, March 27, 2012 (703) 838-1995 ATA Truck Tonnage Increased 0.5% in February ARLINGTON, VA — The American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.5% in February after falling 4.6% in January. (January’s decrease was more than the preliminary 4% drop we reported on February 28th.) The latest gain put the SA index at 119.3 (2000=100), up from January’s level of 118.7. Compared with Februar...

FMCSA announces planned improvements to the Carrier Safety Measurement System (SMS) which was implemented in December 2010 as part of the Agency's broader Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) initiative. A preview of these improvements will be available to motor carriers and law enforcement on March 27, 2012. The system changes are scheduled to be available to the public in July 2012.

Matt Vanzanten, Oklahoma City CRST Service Manager, won 3rd place for the "Best Appearing Truck" in the Pinewood Big Rig Challenge at the Technology Maintenance Council's (TMC's) Annual Meeting in Tampa, FL. The competition was sponsored by TMC's Professional Technician Development Committee. Trade press editors from Commercial Carrier Journal and Transport Topics selected the winners.

Measure, Hailed by Trucking, Goes to House-Senate Conference The Senate on Wednesday passed a two-year, $109-billion bill to fund the nation’s highways and public transit system. The trucking industry hailed several provisions contained in the measure, which passed by a 74-22 vote and now goes to House-Senate conference for further action. “The highway bill passed by the Senate is an example of how things should work in Washington,” American Trucking Associations President Bill Graves said.

The 2011 Grand Trophy, presented by Great West Casualty Company, was awarded to Hoffmeier, Inc. of Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Hoffmeier, Inc.

For Immediate Release January 31, 2012 United Petroleum Transports Presents Professionalism Awards (Oklahoma City)-United Petroleum Transports has named Ronald Shults as “2011 Professional Driver of the Year”, according to Greg Price, President and CEO. “After 30 plus years Ronald has extensive knowledge of his profession and demonstrates his abilities in a sound and skillful manner. He was nominated for UPT Driver of the Year in 2006, 2009 and 2010 and has continued to perform in an comm...

Note: Starting January 30, 2012 and no later than January 30, 2014, all CDL holders must provide information to their SDLA regarding the type of commercial motor vehicle operation they drive in or expect to drive in with their CDL. Drivers operating in certain types of commerce will be required to submit a current medical examiner’s certificate to their SDLA to obtain a “certified” medical status as part of their driving record. CDL holders required to have a ”certified” medical status who ...

The Midwinter Conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza located at 2945 Northwest Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73112 on February 22-23, 2012. Click here for a tentative agenda! We have a block of rooms reserved at the Crowne, at a rate of $99.

FMCSA 37-11 Thursday, December 22, 2011 Contact: Candice T. Burns Tel: 202-366-9999 U.S. Department of Transportation Takes Action to Ensure Truck Driver Rest Time and Improve Safety Behind the Wheel WASHINGTON – U.S.

CSA Update- Carrier Shutdowns, a Shippers Nightmare with David Saunders and Steve Keppler of CVSA Join us for a Webinar on December 20 Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/321824073 The FMCSA has recently forced their hand in the shutdown of carriers by removing the operating authorities due to roadside inspections revealing a long history of violations and maintenance issues not being addressed.This is now bringing even greater attention to h...

TMTA member Convoy Servicing Company/Thermo King of Dallashas reported the following equipment as stolen. The equipment was noted to be missing during a monthly physical inventory count. The equipment was taken between 11/1/11 and 12/9/11 from Convoy Servicing Company located at 3323 Jane Lane, Dallas, TX 75247.

For Immediate Release  December 16, 2011 TxDOT Offers Truck Toll Promotion on SH 130, SH 45SE this Holiday Season Bypass I-35 congestion in Austin for $9 or less AUSTIN – ‘Tis the season for giving and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has a great gift in mind – traffic congestion relief on Interstate 35. This holiday season, TxDOT will reduce tolls for trucks to take the 56-mile State Highway 130 and SH 45SE bypass around Austin. Starting December 21, 2011 through January 4, 2...