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April 25 on-road diesel price averages
change since last week
Nebraska $2.240 (+.036)
National $2.198 (+.033)
Midwest $2.156 (+.044)
Rocky Mtn. $2.202 (+.031)
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New Driver Medical Forms Effective April 20
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is reminding Medical Examiners and commercial motor vehicle drivers that the revised versions of the Medical Examination Report (MER) Form (MCSA-5875) and the Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC) Form (MCSA-5876) are revised as of April 20, 2016. The rule aims to facilitate the electronic transmission of MEC information from FMCSA's National Registry to State driver's licensing agencies and it requires the use of the revised MER and MEC forms. For additional information or assistance, please contact dgarcia@nebtrucking.com
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Practice Safe Scanning Habits
Scan the driving environment and be aware of potential hazards. Did you know? Two-vehicle crashes between large truck and passenger vehicles result from inadequate evasive action 6.6 percent of the time.
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Wood named 2016 NEDA Professional of the Year
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| Patty Wood was named the 2016 Nebraska Economic Developers Association Professional of the Year. The award was presented by NEDA, the largest association of economic development professionals in Nebraska at its Annual Conference in South Sioux City, NE, April 13. She was recognized for her accomplishments and years of dedicated service to economic growth to Nebraska. Wood began her economic development career at the Nebraska Department of Economic Development in 1995, working there until 2013. During that time, she was a mentor and strategic partner to many Nebraska communities and businesses. In 2014, Wood joined the Nebraska Trucking Association and has worked to expand the importance and understanding of the transportation and logistics industry across the state and partnering with communities and businesses to be successful. Larry Johnson, President/CEO of the Nebraska Trucking Association said, 'Patty continues to serve in a leadership position. She is an industry advisor and has developed a presentation on 'women in trucking,' which encourages females to investigate working in a transportation field. Wood sets a great example of what they can accomplish. She truly leads by example.' Congratulations Patty! |
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Driver turnover rates show potential for continued Wage Growth
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| The turnover rate at large truckload fleets continued to rise in the fourth quarter of 2015, according to quarterly data released April 25 by the American Trucking Associations, who pegged the annualized turnover rate for large truckload fleets at 102 percent in the quarter. 2015's fourth quarter was the second straight in which turnover at large fleets was at 100-plus, the first time since 2012. Turnover rate at small truckload carriers also rose, climbing 21 points from the third quarter to 89 percent. ATA sets the cutoff for small and large carriers at $30 million in annual revenue. |
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Fatal truck crashes dropped 5% in 2014
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| The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released its annual report tracking large truck and bus crash data this week and determined that the overall involvement of trucks in crashes declined by 5% between 2013 and 2014, which incudes a steep 33% drop in fatal crashes. Some major findings from FMCSA's Large Truck and Crash Facts 2014 report include: Decreases occurred despite an increase in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by large trucks of 1.5%. The number of large trucks involved in injury crashes increased by 21% between 2013 and 2014, from 73,000 to 88,000, and large truck involvement rate in injury crashes also increased by 21% during that one-year span. Pat Thomas, chairman of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) trade group and senior VP of state government affairs at UPS said, 'It shows the continuation of the positive long-term trend, a trend made possible, in part, by our industry's continued investment in safety tools and technologies. The number of crashes involving large trucks had fallen 39% since 2004 and, while there is much more to do, that is a figure our professional drivers, our safety directors, our technicians and our safety partners in federal and state law enforcement can be proud of.' |
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Nebraska Trucking
Spring Conference and Golf Outing
Thursday, May 19
Iron Horse Golf Club
900 Clubhouse Drive, Ashland
It's time to meet, learn and have some fun!
This year's speakers are Terry Maple of HELP Inc./PrePass, Doug Donscheski, Truck Services Inc., and Dick Reiser, Nebraska Trucking Lobbyist.
Terry will discuss safety technologies, while Doug will discuss the new safety services provided through Truck Services Inc./Nebraska Trucking Association.
Dick will discuss the results of the recent legislative session and bills .
9 a.m. Board of Directors Meeting
9:30 a.m. Program
11:00 a.m. Lunch
11:45 a.m. Golf scramble
4:45 p.m. Prizes
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Register your professional drivers by Friday for 2016 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships
Registration is now open to participate in the 2016 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships, June 3-4 in Grand Island.
The Nebraska Trucking Association's Safety Management Council hosts this event each year to showcase the state's finest drivers and the outstanding companies these drivers represent.
Register your qualifying drivers to compete, become a volunteer, or help sponsor the event--many opportunities available!
Registration open until April 29. No late registrants accepted.
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Fatal truck crashes dropped 5% in 2014
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released its annual report tracking large truck and bus crash data this week and determined that the overall involvement of trucks in crashes declined by 5% between 2014 and 2014, which incudes a steep 33% drop in fatal crashes. Some major findings from FMCSA's Large Truck and Crash Facts 2014 report include: Decreases occurred despite an increase in vehicle traveled (VMT) by large trucks of 1.5%. The number of large trucks involved in injury crashes increased by 21% between 2013 and 2014, from 73,000 to 88,000, and large truck involvement rate in injury crashes also increased by 21% during that one-year span. Pat Thomas, chairman of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) trade group senior VP of state government affairs at UPS said, 'It shows the continuation of the positive long-term trend, a trend made possible, in part, by our industry's continued investment in safety tools and technologies. The number of crashes involving large trucks had fallen 39% since 2004 and, while there is much more to do, that is a figure our professional drivers, our safety directors, our technicians and our safety partners in federal and state law enforcement can be proud of.'
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Traffic congestion cost trucking industry $49.6 billion in 2014
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Traffic congestion cost the trucking industry an extra $49.6 billion in operating costs in 2014, according to data released this week by the American Transportation Research Institute, (ATRI.) The analysis of data by ATRI revealed congestion cost an average of $26,625 per truck per 150,000 miles. Congestion caused delays totaling more than 738 million hours of lost productivity which equates to 264,500 truck drivers sitting idle for an entire working year. Additionally, the research revealed that urban areas accounted for most of the delays as 88 percent of the congestion costs were concentrated on only 18 percent of the network mileage, and 95 percent of the total congestion cost occurred in metropolitan areas.
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Set up your FMCSA Portal Account
Truck Services here to help clients
If you have a US DOT Number you MUST set up a FMCSA portal account prior to September 30, 2016. Setup your portal account at: https://portal.fmcsa.dot.gov/login
Truck Services Inc. has been working with this process and is developing a program that will be offered as an option for you. TSI will set up your Portal account, with an option of monitoring CSA scores, alerts, handling correspondence and keeping you informed of any pending account requests and updating your password which expires every 90 days. TSI will provide a quarterly report to include a spreadsheet of trends and areas of concern which will allow your company to correct issues before it shows on DOT’s radar.
Contact TSI at 402-476-7671 and talk to Doug at ext. 113, Jody, ext. 108 or Vicki, ext. 107. Remember your Portal Account must be set up by September 30!
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REGISTER for
Safety Management Council
Courtesy Safety Scale Checks--2 Locations!
May 10: North Platte Scales
May 12: Waverly Scales
9 a.m. - Noon
(includes lunch)
Learn how the Nebraska State Patrol operates the weigh-in-motion scales at the I-80 North Platte and Waverly weigh stations. We then offer courtesy safety checks to commercial drivers crossing the scales. We invite drivers to participate and send a letter to their companies with thanks for their drivers' cooperation on this safety project. We check logs, licenses and medical cards for the drivers, and check the tires, brakes, lights and general condition of their vehicles. This is a chance to give drivers a "heads up" on potential safety defects and earn points toward a possible national award for the Safety Management Council.
Also enjoy a networking lunch with the troopers.
Who Should Attend?
Safety directors, safety supervisors, maintenance managers, truck technicians, risk and compliance managers, recruiters, and operations.
There is no cost.
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Save the Dates on Upcoming Events:
- April 29: Nebraska Logistics Council Scholarship Application Deadline
- May 10: SMC Scale Safety Checks, North Platte
- May 12: SMC Scale Safety Checks, Waverly
- May 19: Spring Conference and PAC/Foundation Golf Outing, Ashland
- June 2-4: Nebraska Truck Driving Championships, Grand Island
- July 20: Nebraska SuperTech Competition, Central Community College, Hastings
- Aug. 10-13: ATA SMC's National Truck Driving Championships & Step Van Driving Championships, Indianapolis, IN
- Aug. 24-26: SMC & TSC's 2016 National SuperTech Competition, Oklahoma City, OK
- Sept. 2: Nebraska Logistics Council Scholarship Fundraiser Golf Outing, Bellevue
- Sept. 22-23: Annual Management Conference, Omaha
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