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September 2017
Free Webinar: Confidentiality in DOT substance abuse testing
It is hard enough hiring a new driver and making sure that everything is in line with the expansive list of Federal regulations and your company's own hiring protocol, but it is just as important that your safety department understand the issues regarding what is necessary to access driver consumer reports. In this hour long webinar, you will learn: 1.) What is a "blanket release" policy, and why is it prohibited under the law; 2.) What language should be used…
Find out more »Free Webinar: Preventing sexual harassment
Sometimes even the most well-meaning of intentions can make employees feel as though they are the subject of sexual harassment. Awareness and prevention training on sexual harassment is critical to ensuring managers and employees understand what is, and what is not, professional conduct in the workplace. Ensuring your managers have an understanding of the law and your company policies can help your company establish a good faith defense if you end up in the middle of a harassment claim. In…
Find out more »November 2017
Free Webinar: Decrease accidents with an online safety training program
How would decreasing accident costs by $8,400 per accident impact your company’s bottom line? It equated to more than $330,000 per year for Allan Hicks, Vice President of Human Resources for BR Williams Trucking. He was able to accomplish this through awareness training using the Infinit- I Workforce System. Named the 2015 ATA Safety Director of the Year, Allan is a big proponent of helping fleets improve their safety training programs. Join Allan as he shares how he successfully implemented…
Find out more »Free Webinar: Ensure compliance with the December 18th ELD Deadline
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will begin enforcing the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate requirements on December 18, 2017. If you’re not in compliance with ELD mandates by then, inspectors and roadside enforcement personnel will begin documenting violations on roadside inspection reports, and, at the jurisdiction’s discretion, will issue citations to drivers. In this hour long webinar, you will learn: 1. How the status of last minute attempts to delay the ELD compliance dates may impact you 2. How…
Find out more »January 2018
Board of Directors Meeting
The Alabama Trucking Association's Executive Board meets three times a year, providing oversight and strategic guidance for the organization. While meetings are only open to board members, rank and file members are provided minutes for each meeting.
Find out more »March 2018
SMMC Fleet Safety Awards Banquet
We know you have talented, hard-working folks working for your operations. So why not recognize their dedication to be the best? Nominate your top employees for one of ATA’s Annual Fleet Safety Awards, including Fleet Manager of the Year; Safety Professional of the Year; Maintenance Professional of the Year – and of course the Big One: Professional Driver of the Year. There are also awards for fleet safety in various categories. We’ll have the required forms and information available at…
Find out more »April 2018
ATA Annual Convention & Meeting
More than 400 trucking executives will converge at the Hilton Sandestin in Destin, Fla. for three days of meetings, presentations, networking and fellowship with Alabama's trucking industry elite. To sponsor or register please click here. In the meantime, if you have questions about the event, please contact Jane Nixon at 334-834-3983 or jnixon@alabamatrucking.org.
Find out more »March 2018
Alabama Truck Driving Championships
The Alabama Trucking Association Safety and Maintenance Management Council 2018 Truck Driving Championships (TDC) and the 2018 Step Van Driving Championships are set for Friday, June 1, 2018 at the Pelham Civic Complex, Pelham, Ala. All drivers from ATA member fleets are eligible to compete if they have been employed by your firm continuously for the last eleven months and accident-free from May 26, 2017 to May 31, 2018. There are nine classes of competition, and we encourage you to…
Find out more »June 2018
Alabama Truck Driving Championships
We’re about two weeks away from the Alabama Truck Driving Championships -- ATA's annual skills competition for member fleets and their drivers. With more than 100 drivers expected to compete in nine vehicle classes, this is our Safety & Maintenance Management Council's largest, most exciting event, by far. Contestants compete in fleet safety knowledge, driving skills and vehicle inspections. For more information or to register drivers, call 334-834-3983. Hurry! Deadline to enter is Friday, May 18, 2018. Meanwhile, several companies have…
Find out more »Board of Directors Meeting + Officers Installation – Montgomery, Ala.
ATA's annual end of the fiscal year executive meeting for board members only. Following the board meeting, we install our executive leaders for the upcoming fiscal year. All Association members are cordially invited to attend the installation ceremony and reception. For more information contact Jane Nixon at 334-834-3983.
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