The Chairman's Corner

By Vince Cardinale

September 2024

In speaking with many of you over the past few weeks, I noticed that our busy season was spotty for most members. It truly was not the typical busy summer moving season.

We repeatedly hear from our media and legislatures that our economy is heading for a “soft landing,” but I believe we should focus on what we can do about it. I once read that the best way to predict the future is to create it.

On the bright side, many opportunities arise because of the challenges we face. It is through associations such as the CMSA that we can gather strength and unity, which will prepare us for future opportunities. 

As business owners, and as we concentrate on our core business and look to diversify and find other business lines, you can be assured your CMSA Board of Directors and the CMSA staff continue to work hard on the issues facing our businesses and the moving industry. 

If you don’t visit the CMSA website regularly, I suggest you do. The member area is filled with lots of helpful information and articles affecting our industry. These issues include the latest CARB information regarding diesel truck emissions, including emissions smoke testing two times per year beginning in 2024.

 It seems that CARB is being much more aggressive in enforcing the Diesel Truck regulations. For example, it is auditing Companies using the low mileage vehicle reporting and doing spot checks to ensure that the vehicle smoke tests are current.  

If you are unfamiliar with these current regulations, you can find the most current info on our CMSA website. The website also contains the most current chapter meetings, chapter events, and fundraising information.

Speaking of fundraising, our 21st annual Monterey Bay Golf & Bocce tournament is Friday, October 4. I would like to personally invite each of you to join us in Monterey for a great event and to raise money for the CMSA.

President Steve Weitekamp and I will soon begin our Chapter visits in mid-October. I look forward to seeing my many CMSA member friends and looking forward to meeting those I have not met. Caio for now and I hope you all have an awesome September.

September 2024 - CMSA Communicator