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August 25, 2014

Please take a moment to complete the ATRI 2014 Top Industry Issues Survey.

September 14 – 20 is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.

CVSA Annual Brake Inspection is set for Sept. 7-13

Our Under the Big Top Convention will be held at Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown on September 17 & 18.  We have a great event planned!  We have such a great business session planned for September 18th, we are offering a day rate of $75.  If you join us you will hear from Ed DeCosta will provide a unique perspective on professional and personal development ... Come and Get Edified! We will also have a Federal update and a membership meeting that day. There is a registration form attached, please support your Association and sign up TODAY!

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August 25, 2014

Recently ATA issued guidance designed to assist motor carriers and drivers when discussing obstructive sleep apnea with medical examiners. The guidance informs motor carriers about recent changes to the medical examiner certification process and provides suggested questions trucking companies and drivers can use to frame a discussion with doctors about reasonable expectations for the OSA screening and treatment. Also included in the guidance is an explanation of what is required of the medical examiner under current regulations and clarification of many common misconceptions on the issue.

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August 25, 2014

Scott Darling has been named the interim administrator of FMCSA upon the departure of Anne Ferro.  

Darling was appointed FMCSA chief counsel by President Obama in September 2012. He came to FMCSA from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, the public transit agency serving the greater Boston area, where he served as the deputy chief of staff and assistant general counsel.  Prior to joining the MBTA, Darling provided counsel to a number of public and private sector clients on transportation, land-use, housing and environmental issues. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Clark University, a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Tufts University and a Juris Doctor’s degree from Suffolk University.

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August 25, 2014

An article by the Charleston Gazette stated in regards to the Blue Ribbon Commission: "Nearly two years since its creation by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, and nearly a year after it issued recommendations for funding state roads, the final report of the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Highways has yet to be issued -- although it will be released by next month, according to the commission chairman.  

Due to the water crisis, session and numerous other issues the final report did not get issued in the timely fashion. Jason Pittizella and the three committee chairs – Bob Orders, Revenue Committee Chair; Joe Deneault, Infrastructure Committee Chair; and Jan Vineyard, Legislative and Public Outreach Committee Chair are currently meeting with hopes of having the final plan ready by November 1st.

Here is another news article - U.S. 33 in WV: Deadly Curves and Dangerous Drop Offs - from the Charleston Gazette, which you may find of interest regarding our roads.