2011 Member News
2011
Ready, Set…DRAW! “Be Ready. Be Buckled.” – Safety Belts Saves Lives
The annual Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Safety Belt Partnership “Be Ready. Be Buckled.” art contest for children of relatives in the truck and bus industries in grades K-6 (ages 5-12) runs through Monday, February 14, 2011! As a member of the CMV Safety Belt Partnership, CVSA encourages all our Members and Associate Members to help spread the word to help promote this event.
The contest is held in conjunction with the American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (May 1-7, 2011) celebrations aimed at increasing awareness about work safety – being safe on the job. The “Be Ready, Be Buckled” art contest focuses on urging truck, bus and all drivers to buckle up to saves lives and reduce injuries. This year’s theme focuses on the motto “Safety Belts Save Lives!”
Children with a relationship with individuals or organizations in the trucking and bus industries can participate as per entry requirements.
Artwork that best illustrates “the importance of commercial motor vehicle drivers buckling up” with the overarching message “Safety Belts Saves Lives” will win the grand prizes in each of the two age categories.
The winners of this contest will be honored at the 9th annual ASSE kids' “Safety-on-the-Job” poster contest awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on May 2, 2011, as part of the North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week kick-off events.
For more information, rules, regulation and entry form, please click on the image above or go to: www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safetybelt
2011
INITIAL CONCEPT DOCUMENT FOR A LONG-HAUL MEXICAN TRUCKING PROGRAM RELEASED BY DOT
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood today released an initial concept document for a long haul cross-border Mexican trucking program that prioritizes safety, while satisfying the United States' international obligations. The concept document, which is attached, is a starting point in the renewed negotiations with Mexico.
The Administration has indicated that it will continue to work with Congress and stakeholders to put safety first, and as specifics of the program are developed, the Administration will ensure that the program delivers job growth and economic opportunities here at home. A formal proposal, which the public will have the opportunity to comment on, is expected to be announced in the coming months.
CVSA appreciates the Administration’s level of transparency by allowing those interested an opportunity to provide feedback on this very important program. The Alliance intends to be actively involved in ensuring that safety remains a paramount consideration throughout these deliberations.
The Secretary's statement and the concept document may be viewed on FMCSA's web site at http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov.
