North Carolina Trucking Association

🚛 Spotlight on Amy Horner at the Women in Trucking Conference! 🌟 We’re thrilled to highlight an exceptional session led by Amy C. Horner, CPA, MBA, a Change Strategist, International Speaker, Leadership Coach, and True Nine Founder, at the upcoming NCTA Women in Trucking Summit. With a diverse background in executive leadership and organizational transformation, Amy has successfully led strategic planning initiatives throughout her career. In this session, Amy will cover: Tips for Adjusting the Lens on How We View Change Understanding Your Change Style Identifying and Empowering Change Champions Amy's dynamic style and vast experience as a mentor give her clients the confidence that she understands the challenges and opportunities they face. This session is a must-attend for anyone looking to navigate change effectively and with confidence. Join us to learn strategies for handling change, boosting motivation, and fostering collaboration from one of the industry's finest leaders. #TruckingIndustry #NCTAWomenInTrucking #ChangeManagement #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment

Our very own, Dennis Dellinger, former NCTA Chairman and current NCTA Board Member, will be testifying this morning before the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. Dennis is currently serving as the American Trucking Associations Chairman. Tune in to watch him here at 10:15 EST. NCTA is very fortunate to have the leadership and support of Cargo Transporters in North Carolina.

The new Congress has begun, and ATA is hitting the ground running with our Chairman, Dennis Dellinger, taking the lead. Tomorrow, he will testify on Capitol Hill about the need to boost infrastructure investments. A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to prepare for a hearing. ATA knows this better than anyone, having testified 12 times last Congress. We look forward to kicking off a consequential year.

The future of the American Dream is at stake for over 350,000 men and women who work as independent contractors in the trucking industry. Congress and the new administration must change course to protect their livelihoods. Listen to the stories of Dee, Brian, and Gary about how they spent decades building their own small businesses and why overturning the independent contractor rule is necessary to preserve this pathway to entrepreneurship.

California Drops Advanced Clean Fleets Rule In a significant win for the trucking industry, California has abandoned its request for a waiver on the Clean Fleets (ACF) rule. The rule would have required even one-truck owner-operators to comply with strict zero-emissions mandates. The rule sought to ban new non-zero-emissions trucks from California ports unless registered with CARB. However, with the incoming Trump administration, the waiver was likely to face disapproval under the new leadership of the EPA. To learn more, click the links below from Heavy Duty Trucking and FleetOwner https://lnkd.in/emmrYaRC https://lnkd.in/eQqA47PA

🚛 Understanding the Lifecycle of a Citation: Practical Tools to Help Improve Your CSA Scores Through Citation Management 🛑 Join us for an informative virtual learning session on January 21, 2025! Our distinguished speakers, Sgt. Matt Bunn (NCSHP), Marilyn Surber (Drivers Legal Plan), Danielle Leonard (Best Logistics), and moderator Marina Ivanov (Apex Transit), will cover everything from preventative measures before receiving a citation to strategies for successfully disputing them. At the end of the presentation, there will be a Q&A session to address your questions and provide further clarity. Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Location: Virtual Learning Session Enhance your understanding and improve your CSA scores. Don't miss out! Trucking #CSA #Compliance #NCTA #ProfessionalDevelopment

Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. ATA is proud to support the efforts of TAT to build a mobile army of transportation professionals combating human trafficking. To learn more about how the transportation industry plays a crucial role in combating this crime, go to: www.tatnonprofit.org

Final call for early bird registration! The deadline is tomorrow. Secure your spot at the 2025 NCTA Women in Trucking Summit and save on your registration fee. Join us in Asheville for an empowerment, networking, and growth event. #NCTAWomenInTrucking

FMCSA Settles Rear Underride Guard Label Issue — CVSA Will Not Issue Violations at Roadside for Missing Labels Question: Does an illegible, incomplete, or missing rear impact guard certification label establish a violation of 49 CFR 393.86(a)(6), or indicate that the impact guard did not meet the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) strength and energy absorption requirements applicable to manufacturers at the time the trailer was built? Guidance: No. The regulation in 49 CFR 393.86(a)(6) requires a rear impact guard to be permanently marked or labeled as required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 223. NHTSA determined that labels that wear, fade, or are removed during repair do not indicate a current compliance issue with the requirements in FMVSS No. 223. (88 FR 5844-5845, Jan. 30, 2023). FMCSA is also aware that a motor carrier may be unable to replace an illegible, incomplete, or missing certification label.    The condition of rear impact guards should be inspected to ensure compliance with all other FMVSS Nos. 223 and 224 requirements, including: General requirements (§ 393.86(a)(1)); Guard width (§ 393.86(a)(2)); Guard height (§ 393.86(a)(3)); Guard rear surface (§ 393.86(a)(4)); and Cross-sectional vertical height of the horizontal member (§ 393.86(a)(5)). Contact Info: FMCSA Information Line, 1-800-832-5660.