Welcome
Next Meeting - The Donaldson Company
June 10, 2009, Moe-Joe's
Family Restaurant, Manchester, NH
MAGS is pleased to have Tyler Treadway from the Engine Aftermarket Group of the Donaldson Company for our June meeting. The Donaldson Company is an international company that provides filtration systems, OEM and aftermarket products for such brands as CAT, Volvo, Paccar, Freightliner, John Deere, and Detroit Diesel to name a few.
Tyler Treadway specializes in the lube, fuel, air, coolant and hydraulic replacement parts. Additionally, Tyler is responsible for Donaldson’s aftermarket exhaust and intake accessory products. For more information on The Donaldson Company - you can visit them at www.donaldson.com
The April Meeting -
New Hampshire State Police Trooper Kathleen Murray from the Motor Vehicle Enforcement Unit presented a timely and interesting discussion on a variety of topics including DOT roadside inspections, compliance reviews, drug and alcohol testing, financial responsibility, CDL licensing, DOT-training requirements, rules of the road for commercial vehicle operations, parts and accessories for safe operation, cargo securement, hours of service for drivers, vehicle inspection, repair and maintenance and hazardous materials transportation. Trooper Murray's presentation was well-received with many attendees raising questions from the floor. She kept everyone on their toes with her timely and humorous responses.
The monthly 50/50 raffle was won by Ron Williams of Venture Transport, LLC. A Castrol coffee mug was won by Don Bandurski of A1 Power Washing.
The April meeting was one of the highest attended meetings of the year with almost 60 participants. Our thanks go out to Yankee Trucks in Concord, NH for allowing us to use their facility. A sumptuous buffet of deli meats and make-your-own sandwiches was enjoyed by all. A special thanks goes out to Mike Cote of Yankee Trucks for coordinating the meeting location and the buffet.
The Maintenance Association of the Granite State was please to present a special plaque to Mike Cote for his years of service to the organization. Mike is a past president of the organization, and has held the positions of Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Director. Mike has given his time unselfishly to the organization and is a major contributor to the success of our group.
Directions to Moe-Joe's Family Restaurant, 2175 Candia Road, Manchester, NH 603-668-0131 From Route 93 (North or South) Take Exit 7 (Route 101) toward the Seacoast. Take Exit 1 (Route 28 By-Pass) toward Hooksett/Auburn. Turn right onto Route 28 By-Pass South. Turn right onto Candia Road and look for Moe-Joe's on the left (500 feet).