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NTA ASSOCIATION HEALTHCARE PLAN
NEBRASKA - Happy with healthcare? Leveraging the numbers of members in our Nebraska Trucking Association, the NTA is exploring an NTA Association Healthcare Plan. The process starts with a membership survey. We ask all members to take just a few minutes to complete a survey so we can move forward!
A special message from NTA president Kent Grisham...
Take the survey now.
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LINCOLN SOUTH BELTWAY TO ACCELERATE SCHEDULE
NEBRASKA - The Nebraska Legislature gave the green light to accelerated construction of the long-awaited South Beltway, reducing its completion timetable from eight to three years.The bill (LB616), which authorizes a new creative financing process that provides for delayed construction payments by the state, was sponsored by Sen. Mike Hilgers of Lincoln and received final approval on a 48-0 vote. READ MORE
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VOLUNTEER SCALE CHECKS MAY 9, WAVERLY SCALE
NEBRASKA - The best time to learn and verify your driver and company will easily pass muster is before a problem happens. The Nebraska Trucking Association and Nebraska State Patrol is again offering a volunteer scale check for east and west-bound trucks 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Waverly Nebraska Scale.
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OSTERGARD WEIGHS IN ON EMPLOYMENT
NEBRASKA - Worker shortage could cause some firms to leave the state if the issues persist, said Tonn Ostergard, CEO of Crete Carrier. “You don’t want to sound like Chicken Little,” he said. “But we also have to be objective and say we have issues staring us in the face.” READ MORE
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ATRI SURVEY LOOKING FOR OPERATIONAL COSTS
NEBRASKA - ATRI’s annual Operational Costs of Trucking is now in its 11th year of collecting cost information derived directly from fleet operations and is among its most requested research reports. ATRI’s annual analysis provides carriers with a critical benchmarking tool and government agencies utilize ATRI’s real-world data analysis to make better-informed transportation infrastructure investment decisions. Among the for-hire fleet metrics being requested by ATRI are driver pay, fuel costs, insurance premiums and lease or purchase payments. Carriers are asked to provide full-year 2018 cost per mile and/or cost per hour data. READ MORE
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SPOTTED LANTERN FLY PROMPTS PERMIT IN PA
NATIONAL - Spotted lanternfly, an invasive species first discovered in 2014 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, has the potential to cause considerable damage to many valuable crops in Pennsylvania and beyond. To stop its spread, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture issued a quarantine for counties where the presence of this pest has been confirmed. Businesses operating in the quarantine zone must have permits to move equipment and goods within and out of the zone. READ MORE
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FAST ACT REAUTHORIZATION SETS PRIORITY ON THE HILL
NATIONAL - The U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure began discussions on a reauthorization of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, with a Members’ Day hearing. During the hearing, members discussed what they felt should be the top priorities of the committee. Additionally, committee members submitted letters outlining their priority areas for a FAST Act reauthorization.
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NTA SPRING CONFERENCE SIGNUP NOW OPEN
NEBRASKA - Reserve your slot now for the annual NTA Spring Conference at Iron Horse Golf Club, 900 Clubhouse Dr., Ashland, May 16. Kyle Schneweis, NDOT director will address attendees, who will get a delicious lunch before hitting the links to benefit the NTA Political Action Committee.
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NEBRASKA - The premier competition for best truck drivers in Nebraska is the Nebraska Truck Driving Championships May 31-June 1 in Grand Island where the best drivers in the land take over Fonner Park to strut their stuff. If you have questions about sponsorship opportunities contact Heath, Lucas or Raul. We appreciate your support in making the 2019 Truck Driving Championship a success!
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FMCSA AG CARGO SECUREMENT EXEMPTION CORRECTION
NATIONAL -On April 23, 2019, FMCSA published a correction to a notice granting the Agricultural and Food Transporters Conference (AFTC) of the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) request for a cargo securement exemption, originally published on April 15, 2019. The correction updated an incorrect URL.
CVSA Active Exemption Tracker CVSA maintains a list of active exemptions issued by FMCSA. Members can access the document by logging into their CVSA member portal and clicking on the “Exemptions” tab at the top of the page.
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MONEY AVAILABLE FOR TRUCKS INSTALLING AUXILIARY POWER UNITS
NEBRASKA - Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association Foundation, Inc. was awarded a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for partial reimbursement for those individuals whose trucks are registered in Region 7 of the EPA. Region 7 consists of the states of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa. The grant is designated for those whose trucks are model years 1996-2006 and wish to install an EPA certified auxiliary power unit (APU). If anyone or any carrier is interested and wants to know if they ae qualified they need to contact Andrew King, Research Analyst for the Foundation. His email is: andrewking@ooida.com.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
- Volunteer Scale Checks - Waverly Scale Eastbound & Westbound; May 9, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. REGISTER
- NTA Spring Conference & Golf - Iron Horse Golf Club, Ashland, May 16 REGISTER
- Nebraska State Truck Driving Championships - May 31-June 1,Grand Island Fonner Park REGISTER
- Reasonable Suspicion Training, June 19, NTA office 1701 K St, Lincoln, email baude@nebtrucking.com
- NTA SuperTech Competition - July 18, 8 a.m. check-in; Central Community College, Hastings. Registration opens June 1!
- 15th Annual ATHS Iowa-Nebraska Classic Truck Show - August 3; Sapp Bros Travel Center, 9905 Sapp Bros. Dr., Omaha. For info, call Jerry Wessel 402-580-8069.
- ATA National Truck Driving Championships - August 14-17, Pittsburgh Learn more
- National Truck Driver Appreciation Week - September 8-14
- NTA Convention & Awards - September date TBA; Holthus Convention Center, York
PARTNER EVENTS
- Nebraska Safety Council Workplace Training Schedule. Learn more
- National Safety Council Nebraska Training Schedule. Learn more
- Enhanced Driving Skills for Teens Event - April 13, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.;1801 N Railroad St., Kearney REGISTER
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STATES PROVIDING RELIEF TO TRUCKERS
NEBRASKA - The State of Nebraska executive order regarding trip and fuel permit waivers extends to May 15, 2019. Read the memo and executive order for more information. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Motor Carrier Services Division at (402) 471-4435.
IOWA - In Iowa, IRP and IFTA requirements have been temporarily waived through May 12, 2019 due to flooding. Read the memo and executive order for more information. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Motor Carrier Services Division at (515) 237-3268.
NEBRASKA DOT CREATES RECOVERY WEB PAGE
NEBRASKA - As flood waters recede in some areas, the Nebraska DOT has created one web page to pull in the flood of recovery information. VISIT HERE
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NEBRASKA TRUCKING FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS NOW OPEN
NEBRASKA - The NTA Foundation officially opened applications for the 2019 Scholarships to benefit CDL and/or diesel technology students. Scholarships will be awarded to the best candidates by the foundation board of directors. Applicants must be enrolled at Central Community College, Metropolitan Community College, Northeast Community College and Southeast Community College.
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FREE NIGHT AT THE RACES FOR TRUCKING AT ADAMS COUNTY SPEEDWAY
CORNING, IOWA - Adams County Speedway and Custom Diesel Drivers Training is hosting a special night at the speedway May 25 for a "Salute to American Truckers" night. All CDL Drivers and company employees get two FREE adult grandstand tickets and children's passes. FREE PASS
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REASONABLE SUSPICION TRAINING JUNE 19
NEBRASKA - The NTA is again offering Reasonable Suspicion Training June 19 at the NTA office at 1701 K Street, LIncoln, Neb. Barb Aude, is certified to offer the training which fulfills DOT requirements. Register by emailing baude@nebtrucking.com MORE ON THE REQUIREMENT FROM THE DOT
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$2 MILLION FOR INFRASTRUCTURE COULD COME FROM DOUBLING GAS TAX
NATIONAL - Rep. Chris Collins (R-N.Y.) is urging Congress to double the 18.4-cents-per-gallon gasoline tax, which has not been raised in more than a quarter century. He also wants to double the existing fee that airline passengers pay per flight.. READ MORE
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Knock, Knock...
Who's there?
Diesel.
Diesel who?
Diesel be the last chance you have to open the door!
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DIESEL
PRICE
AVERAGE:
diesel fuel change since last week
Nebraska $2.985 (+0.020)
National $3.171 (-0.002)
Rocky Mountain $3.186 (-0.003)
Midwest $3.064 (+0.006)
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NTA DRIVER OF THE MONTH & YEAR
Nominations are being accepted for the Driver of the Month. This honor is awarded to professional drivers displaying a high degree of professionalism, safety and courtesy while performing their jobsThe driver is featured in our magazine, Nebraska Trucker. The Driver of the Year is selected from among the 12 Drivers of the Month annually. Please complete the form.
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RESPONSIBLE TO WHOM?
Drivers are responsible for observing company work rules and motor vehicle laws and knowing the consequences of poor judgment, including those affecting your loved ones. Your employer relies on you completing your assignments as expected to remain a viable business, and the public relies on you not to harm others. Your family may rely on your financial support, emotional support but more importantly, they rely on you to be being there for future holidays and other life events.
ON-SITE COMPLIANCE DISCUSSION FOR NTA MEMBERS
Many companies invite me to come and visit their employees to discuss all the piles of paperwork needed to run a trucking operation. NTA offers on-site training to help you navigate and take inventory of your company's DOT requirements, inspections and more. After proudly serving the Nebraska State Patrol for years, I thoroughly enjoy visiting your team and making sure all the i's are dotted. I'm here to serve! baude@nebtrucking.com
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