Annual Convention 2010 The annual convention and seminar of the NCTA Maintenance Council was held at the Blockade Runner Resort in Wrightsville Beach, NC on October 1-4. Aside from some rain and cool winds, the convention was enjoyed by everyone. The convention included a Fleet Talk seminar on CSA 2010. This was held on Friday afternoon and speakers were Oren Summers with FleetNet America, Chris Hartley, division administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration of Raleigh and Randall London from Professional Safety Support. We want to thank these gentlemen for coming to our convention and holding these programs for us. Many thanks to our speakers, members and guests for attending this Fleet Talk Seminar. The question and answer session was very informative and everyone seemed to enjoy the program. Thanks to Vic Lammi of Trucksavvy.com, for coordinating this event. It was a lot of hard work for everything to fall in place and only he knows if everything truly went as planned! (continued page 2) September 2010 NORTH CAROLINA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION MAINTENANCE COUNCIL MAINTENANCE COUNCIL NCTA Oren Summers with FleetNet America spoke at the Fleet Talk meeting on CSA 2010 Randy London from Professional Safety Support Chris Hartley, Division Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration of Raleigh
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Annual Convention 2010
The annual convention and seminar of the NCTA
Maintenance Council was held at the Blockade
Runner Resort in Wrightsville Beach, NC on
October 1-4. Aside from some rain and cool
winds, the convention was enjoyed by everyone.
The convention included a Fleet Talk seminar on
CSA 2010. This was held on Friday afternoon and
speakers were Oren
Summers with FleetNet
America, Chris Hartley,
division administrator of
the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration of
Raleigh and Randall London from Professional Safety
Support. We want to thank these gentlemen for
coming to our convention and holding these
programs for us.
Many thanks to our speakers,
members and guests for
attending this Fleet Talk Seminar. The question and
answer session was very informative and everyone
seemed to enjoy the program.
Thanks to Vic Lammi of Trucksavvy.com, for
coordinating this event. It was a lot of hard work
for everything to fall in place and only he knows if
everything truly went as planned!
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Oren Summers with FleetNet
America spoke at the Fleet Talk
meeting on CSA 2010
Randy London from
Professional Safety Support
Chris Hartley, Division
Administrator of the
Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration of
Raleigh
Matt Reilly, (pictured left) spoke about the BRAKES
safety program. This is a program for teen drivers
who want to improve their driving safety. BRAKES
stands for: Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe.
Every year 6,000 teens die in car accidents. This
program gives teen drivers the opportunity to
improve their response to certain driving situations
and improves their chance of avoiding accidents if
possible. This program: raises awareness about safe
driving, trains and educates teen drivers and
parents about the importance of safe and responsible driving and they do it all for free. If
you would like more information on the program, contact: B.R.A.K.E.S., 1443 E. Gaston
NORTH CAROLINA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION SAFETY COUNCIL
DOWN EAST CHAPTER MEETING
WHEN: October 7, 2010 @ 5:00 PM Thursday
WHERE: BILL ELLIS BARBECUE
WILSON, NC
GUEST SPEAKER
Marc Tucker Smith, Moore Leatherwood
Topic
How CSA2010 will affect claims, litigation, etc.
Bring a Guest
The next Eastern Chapter meeting will be held on October 14, at 7:00pm. We will meet at Lowell Mill Restaurant exit 105 off I-95 (Big Boy's Truck Stop) Kenly, NC. Mr. Tom Hammond with Bendix will make a presentation on air disc brakes. Please make plans to attend and invite a friend.
The October meeting of the Charlotte Chapter of the NCTA Maintenance Council will be on Tuesday, October 12 at 6:00 PM. This month’s meeting will be hosted by Carolina Cat, 9000 Statesville Road in Charlotte (Directions: Take I-77 exit 18, go ¼ mile east to U. S. 21 (Statesville Road), Carolina Cat Truck Service facility is on the corner. Phone number is 704-598-2201).
CT Truck and Trailer Division of Carolina Cat, and Transcraft will present an update on trailer design and technology including Transcraft “Zero Maintenance” features. We will also request nominations for the next term of Charlotte Chapter officers (to be elected at November meeting). Supper will be served at 6:00 PM with meeting to follow. Please RSVP by phone to 704-483-9428, e-mail at [email protected] or send a fax to 704-483-0204. Bring a friend or coworker and introduce them to our Maintenance Council Community. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, October 12.
The Triad Chapter Oct meeting will be held at and hosted by Parrish Tire in Greensboro
on Thurston Rd. Meeting will start at 6PM. Hope you can all come out and support your
chapter. Bring a friend and introduce them to our maintenance community.
**NOTE for November Triad Chapter Meeting: Meeting will be held on the 15th of the
month due to scheduling conflict. More will follow.
**CAPE FEAR CHAPTER AND THE WESTERN CHAPTER WILL SEND OUT MORE
INFORMATION ON THEIR UPCOMING MEETINGS WHEN THEY CONFIRM ALL
THE DETAILS. WE WILL FORWARD OUT A SPECIAL FLYER AT THAT TIME.