CMCA Membership

 

Now, More Than Ever:
CMCA is the Voice of The Trucking Industry in Colorado

First and foremost, the Colorado Motor Carriers Association provides a solid "pro-trucking" representation to the State, Local and Federal Government. CMCA has a consistent and positive working relationship with regulatory and legislative bodies. We prevent ill-conceived ideas from becoming law, mostly by providing solid facts and suggesting alternatives that work for everyone. CMCA has effectively represented Colorado's Trucking Industry for over 70 years.

 

CMCA offers many member benefits including:

Workers Compensation Program
Underwritten by Pinnacol Assurance and managed by Flood & Peterson Insurance, the CMCA Association Program can save you up to 4% on your workers compensation premiums.  In addition, depending on the program you choose, you may be eligible for association dividends.  Last year alone, Pinnacol Assurance and Flood & Peterson Insurance returned over $600,000 to our members.  This group with its emphasis on safety resulted in an average decrease of 50% over the last 5 years.

Cooperative Health Insurance Program
CMCA offers affordable healthcare programs for member companies and their employees.  These programs offer quality healthcare at a cost savings for our companies.

The CMCA Affiliates Program

CMCA has an "affiiiates" program that helps members receive great discounts for needed goods and services. Many suppliers of goods and services are part of this.  Michelin Tires are one prime example.   CMCA members can receive discounts on Autosock products, office supplies, telecom service, GPS tracking, employee screening, drug and alcohol testing to name a few. 

There is a full webpage just devoted the our affiliate program.

 

Annual Conference and Regional Meetings
The CMCA annual meeting provides members with premium education and entertainment in beautiful settings. The convention generally runs over a weekend and includes golf and meetings featuring nationally recognized speakers.

Along with the annual meeting, CMCA holds forums throughout the state to better obtain member input and inform them on relevant issues.   The "Truck Town Meetings" have proved popular with carriers outside of the Denver metro area. 

 

Networking & Sharing Ideas
CMCA represents a great opportunity to meet people in the trucking industry and share ideas. With over 450 member companies, a wealth of contacts, knowledge and information is available.

Western Slope Chapter
CMCA member companies are spread across Colorado, but those on Colorado's Western Slope are heavily focused in the oil and gas industry and are a long way from Denver.   The Western Slope chapter group, was established to better serve those carriers and with special attention to the oil and gas industry.  The chapter usually meets in Grand Junction and meetings provide expert speakers and idea exchange similar to that provided in Denver by the Safety Management Council and the Maintenance Council. Western Slope meetings are announced on this website and there is also a mailing list notification.

 

Low Cost Forms and Regulatory Materials
CMCA has partnered with J.J. Keller to offer a full range of regulatory materials and forms for motor carriers. Your membership entitles you to terrific discounts on materials such as log books, driver vehicle inspection books, accident reports, personnel forms, etc. For further information, call CMCA's Jessica Hardy at 303-433-3375 Ext. 101

 

Weekly Hot Sheet & Email Alerts
Using email, CMCA delivers its weekly "Hotsheet" to members every Friday.   The hotsheet details current news and developing stories.   The hotsheet is later published on this website.  As needed members also receive email alerts to critical legislative and regulatory situations.

 

www.cmca.com -- Outstanding web site
Our website consistently provides fingertip access to critical information and trucking news to help operate your business.  Weekly updates keep you informed in this fast moving industry.  The Hotsheet appears on the CMCA website a few days after the email release.   www.cmca.com is the first place to look for a vast variety of local, regional and national trucking news.  The website is moving toward eCommerce with online registration for training and other events.

 

Safety Programs
The CMCA Safety Management Council (SMC) sponsors a number of valuable programs and activities. This council is open to all members and meets on a monthly basis to exchange information and ideas. These meetings include representatives from all the state regulatory and enforcement agencies who update members on changes or new programs. The SMC also hosts the Annual Colorado Truck Driving Championships, the annual safety banquet, and bosses day. SMC also sponsors “How to be a Pro”, Driver Appreciation Week and “Driver of the Month” programs. SMC represents a great way for companies to keep abreast and active on safety matters.

Colorado Truck Driving Championships
Sponsored annually by CMCA's Safety Management Council, the Truck Roadeo is a competitive way for professional drivers to receive recognition for demonstrated skills.  The roadeo encourages team spirit and promotes safety knowledge and excellent driving skills.  There are many awards for drivers of different vehicle configurations.  Colorado TDC winners advance to the National Truck Driving Championships.

Annual Safety Awards Banquet
Excellent Fleet safety is a commitment that requires enthusiastic participation of both management and drivers.  CMCA fosters and nourishes that commitment through its annual awards banquet.   A little recognition makes for a better company team.  There are awards for driver of the month and year, top safety supervisor and fleets with outstanding safety records.

Fleet Maintenance Programs
The CMCA Maintenance Council is an active group of fleet maintenance specialists, managers and diesel mechanics who hold popular monthly gatherings to discuss shop and how to get peak performance from their fleets. Supplier members of CMCA frequently host the meetings and demonstrate products and services.  The council sponsors the annual Technician of the Year awards.

 

Training Classes and Seminars
CMCA offers a full range of local training classes and seminars, which are available to members and others in the trucking community. Members receive a discount on all classes plus assurance of receiving a slot in these highly accredited classes. Classes offered in the past year include CSA Awareness, Hours of Service, DOT Compliance and others. Check our website for the latest offerings. Many classes are held at the CMCA training center in Denver.  Classes may also be held elsewhere in the State as demand warrants.

 

Online Training Classes
CMCA also offers a complete range of quality training classes that are accessible any time via distance learning through your computer.  CMCA membership provides discounted prices. 

 

Outstanding Staff
CMCA’s staff is very knowledgeable of government and familiar with the many individuals involved in setting policy for trucking in our state. CMCA represents its members and trucking interests at all levels of the government both in political circles and in the regulatory area.

 

Ready to Join ?

The benefits are clear.  Now is the time to join CMCA and ensure a strong Colorado Trucking Industry.