New Mexico
Trucking Association
4809 Jefferson St. N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87109
505 884-5575
505 884-3661 (fax)
Click on ITH to link
April 3, 2012
In This Issue:
FMCSA's Safety Scoring Changes Ignite Inudstry Complaints
FMCSA Warns of Fraudulent DOT Letters to Carriers
FMCSA Announces Planned Changes to CSA
FMCSA Shuts Down Indiana Trucking Company
Arkansas Considers Tolls for I-40
Sleeper Berth Pilot Program May Be Offered (see home page)
UPS Offers NMTA Members Big Discounts on Next Day Air
Are You Ready for the 2012 NMTA - TDCC Championships
J.J. Keller Offers Program to Help CSA Education
NM DOT Website Tracks Road Status
Unsure
of State road conditions or closures?
Want to check the weather forecast. Then check out the New
Mexico Department of Transportation's website for compressive to State
traffic information. Click
here to visit the NM DOT website.
On the NM DOT site, you'll find a wide array of State maps, photo galleries, video galleries and much more.
You will also find State-wide and city specific details on:
Road Conditions
Accidents & Incidents
Road Closures
Road Construction
Commercial Vehicle Permits
Weather Alerts
Weather Forecasts
Lend A Helping Hand To Help U.S. Veterans
Move A Load of Hay
An organization located in Santa Fe called 'Horses for Heroes' are providing our returning injured troops with a program that gives them the chance to learn to ride and spend some time in the outdoors. This program has a wonderful effect on wounded warriors and some of our returning heroes who are suffering with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome.
We are looking for any company that might be able to pick up a load of hay in Alamosa, Colorado and deliver it to the Charity in Santa Fe. The farmer in Alamosa has several loads that they will donate to the cause.
Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT) has offered to reimburse any company who can provide equipment with the fuel costs for the trips. However they don't have the required flatbeds or step-decks to load the hay,
If anyone can help please contact either Raul Garcia, at MVT, his number is (575) 644 - 3990 or call me at the NM Trucking Association offices.
Thank you so much for helping out with this project
CTA Offers 2012 CARB Guidelines
Now effective, the California Emissions Regulations created by CARB are critically important because California is a major destination for long haul trucking. The California Trucking Association has prepared a new set of guidelins on the CARB rules including technical corrections, link updates and equipment dealer disclosure requirements. Download a copy here.
NMTA Annual Meeting & TDC Seen as Huge Success
Here are the award details.
Annual Award Winners
Jim Wilcox Sr. Award
(Safety Professional of the Year)
Richard Ortega – United Petroleum Transports
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‘Phil Snapka Award’
(Allied Trade Member of the Year)
Jason Graham – Albuquerque Freightliner (Lonestar)
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Special Award – Outstanding and Exceptional Service to the Trucking Industry
Clay Whetstine – ABF Freight Systems (Retired)
Annual Driver of the Month/Year Awards
New Mexico Driver of the Year
Ronald D. Greenstreet - YRC
New Mexico
Drivers of the Month
| January | Stephen Heinlein | Groendyke |
| February | R.J. Barreras | Con-way Freight |
| March | James E. Curtis | ABF Freight |
| April | Ray Armijo | Con-way Freight |
| May | Francisco A. Santiago | Con-way Freignt |
| June | Chad Sullins | ABF Freight |
| July | Garrett Santillan | Con-way Freight |
| August | Thomas Fullerton | Con-way Freight |
| September | Ronald D. Greenstreet | YRC Freight |
| October | Dion Saiz | FedEx Freight |
| November | Jose Sanchez | Sandia National Labs |
| December | Brooks Washburn | FedEx Freight |
| DOY | Ronald G. Greenstreet | YRC Freight |
2012 NM Trucking Driving Championships
Overall Grand Champion
Tony Vigil, Con-way Freight
Rockie of the Year
Scott McKenzie, Con-way Freight
Overall Team Champions
ABF Freight Systems
2012 TDC First Place Champions
| Straight Truck | Christopher Shaw | FedEx Express |
| 3-Axle | Ray Sondoval | FedEx Freight |
| 4-Axle | Ralph Garcia | ABF Freight |
| 5-Axle | Michael Contreras | ABF Freight |
| 5-Axle Sleeper | Gerald Benavides Sr. | ABF Freight |
| Flatbed | Charles Estrada | ABF Freight |
| Tanker | Carlos Sandoval | Con-way Freight |
| Twin Trailers | Tony Vigil | Con-way Freight |
| Step Van | Chad Stahnke | FedEx Express |
