Upcoming Events
Below is a list of upcoming events within TIDA. For more information please contact us at (847) 647-7226 or email lindag@tida.org or colleenp@tida.org.
2011 Advanced Seminar
February 9-10, 2011
18th Annual TIDA Industry Seminar
November 8-10, 2010
Orlando, Florida
Download Brochure PDF
Download the Sponsorship Opportunities PDF
Register Online
Industry Scholarship Application
Board Meetings
2010 Spring Meeting – February 10th
2010 Summer Meeting - June 19th
2010 Fall Meeting – November 8th
Cargo Seminar
May 12, 2010
Memphis, TN
Cargo Schedule
Register Online
Skills Course
May 13-14, 2010
Memphis, TN
Skills Schedule
Register Online
Skills In-House Course
Skills In-House Announcement (PDF)
Webinar
CSA 2010: The most Significant Change to FMCSA Regulations in Recent History
Event Date: Friday, April 23, from 12:30 - 1:30 Eastern Time.
Presented by Dr. Patricia Olsgard, Director of Safety for the Colorado Motor Carriers Association, this Webinar is guaranteed to provide practical information that Trucking, Industry and Attorney members and their staffs can put to use to better understand CSA 2010 and its effects on carrier ratings, carrier selection for "intervention" (audit, enforcement) carrier ratings, driver ratings and new avenues of potential liability. Registration is limited to the first 250 sites, so register now.
Register Online
CSA 2010 TIDA Webinar
News
Canadian Relations Committee launches relationship with Ontario Trucking Association
An article written for "The Rear View Mirror" by Deb Quale. Click here to read the PDF: Tapping_into_the_technical_Article.pdf
PUBLIC CITIZEN, TEAMSTERS CHALLENGE HOURS OF SERVICE RULES
Several interest groups, including Public Citizen and the Teamsters, have filed a lawsuit in the US Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit challenging the Hours of Service (HOS) Rules which were formally adopted by the FMCSA through the issuance of rules on November 13, 2008. (to access the FMCSA's press release regarding the issuance of these rules, please go to http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/about/news/news-releases/2008/111808.htm).
In a press release and a letter to new Secretary of Transportation Raymond H. La Hood (both dated March 9, 2009) the groups expressed their opposition to the HOS rules, claiming they had twice been struck down in the Courts. The groups cite safety concerns regarding fatigue and crashes. The Press Release and letter are attached to this newsflash.
TIDA will continue to monitor this matter as it progresses in the D.C.
Circuit, and will update members as developments warrant.
Press Release
Letter to LaHood
FRAUDULENT letters sent to USDOT contractors and potential contractors purporting to be issued by USDOT
There has been another round of FRAUDULENT letters sent to USDOT contractors and potential contractors purporting to be issued by USDOT. These fraudulent letters request that current or potential contractors register by submitting their company’s financial information on a release form. See example here:
http://www.dot.gov/ost/m60/fraudulent_letters.htm
USDOT DOES NOT REQUIRE ANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS.
The point of contact concerning these fraudulent letters is the USDOT Office of the Inspector General:
http://www.oig.dot.gov/
http://www.oig.dot.gov/item.jsp?id=2353
1-800-424-9071
Fax 540-373-2090
hotline@oig.dot.gov
Trucking Industry Defense Association’s Inaugural Endowment Fund Grant Awarded to American Transportation Research Institute
Recipient will be recognized during 2008 TIDA Annual Conference in October
Niles, IL, July 7, 2008—The Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA) is pleased to announce that after an extensive review by the organization’s Endowment Committee, it will award its inaugural Endowment Fund Grant in the amount of $8,000 to the Virginia-based American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). ATRI will be recognized at an Oct. 2 ceremony during TIDA’s 2008 Annual Conference in San Diego, Calif.
With a membership of more than 1,300 trucking professionals, TIDA was founded in 1993 as a national organization committed to actions and activities that promote safety and reduce costs to the trucking industry. Members include motor carriers, transportation logistics companies, insurers of motor carriers, third party claims administrators and defense counsel.
Paul Berne, TIDA Endowment Committee Chair and previous TIDA President, said, “We’re delighted to provide our first-ever Endowment Fund Grant to ATRI. We conducted an exhaustive search in an effort to find an organization that shares TIDA’s vision. We firmly believe ATRI plays a critical role in improving safety related to the trucking industry.”
ATRI, part of the American Trucking Associations Federation, is a 501(c) 3 charitable institute whose primary mission is to conduct research in the field of transportation, with an emphasis on the trucking industry's essential role in safe, efficient, and viable transportation systems.
“We are gratified by this recognition of the important work we do to improve the industry’s safety. The grant will allow ATRI to move forward with several studies which industry stakeholders have identified as priorities,” said Rebecca Brewster, President and Chief Operating Officer of ATRI.
Working on behalf of motor carriers across the country, TIDA members develop strategies and share knowledge to defend the trucking industry in personal injury, property damage, worker’s compensation and cargo claims.
James Dill, President of TIDA, said, “ATRI is an exceptional organization and we’re thrilled to award this grant to advance critical research which promotes safety and loss control for and on behalf of the trucking industry.”
He continued, “The industry clearly benefits when decisions are made based on the credible research and sound data provided by ATRI.”
TIDA’s 16th Annual Industry Seminar will be held Oct. 1-3 at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina in San Diego, Calif., and will feature an Oct. 1 golf outing and special industry educational breakout sessions.
This year’s conference, “Responding to the Challenges: The Ball is in Our Court,” will offer attendees engaging and thought provoking presentations on Improving Fleet Safety Through In-Truck Technology; Safety, Security and Economic Aspects of the DOT Pilot U.S. Mexican Trucking Program; What Juror Perceptions Drive High Dollar Verdicts; and an industry member open discussion on defense counsel retention and litigation management.
For more information on TIDA membership or attending the 2008 Annual Industry Conference, please visit www.TIDA.org or call 847-647-7226.
Update to Court of Appeals decision regarding Hours of Service regulations
On September 28, 2007 the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit granted the motion filed by Intervenor American Trucking Associations, Inc. for a stay of the Court's recent decision and mandate eliminating the 11 hour driving and 34 hour restart provisions of the FMCSRs. The stay was granted for a period of 90 days until December 27, 2007.
Presumably this gives the FMCSA time to respond to the Court's concerns about (1) the procedure utilized by the agency in seeking comments on the challenged provisions as well as (2) the methodology used to support the 11 cumulative hours of driving allowed under FMCSR §395.3 (a)(1) and the 34 hour restart provided for in FMCSR §395.3 (c).
The Court's order on the stay is attached hereto. A motion by OOIDA, the petitioner, for en banc (full court) hearing was denied.
The American Trucking Associations issued a press release commenting upon the Court's action. The link to that press release is:
http://www.truckline.com/NR/exeres/38140757-DFEB-4500-8017-97F35BDCB241.htm
Thus, the hours of service rules which were in effect before the D.C Circuit's action of July 24, 2007 are apparently still in effect at least until December 27, 2007.
if you have questions contact Joseph W. Pappalardo, TIDA Board Member at 216.522.1320.
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