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About MTA
MTA is smart business. As a statewide,
full-service trade association, Michigan Trucking Association
has promoted the interests of Michigan motors carriers since
1934.
The mission of MTA is to serve the interests of the trucking
industry; enhance the industry's image, efficiency, productivity
and competitiveness; promote highway safety; provide educational
programs; and work for a healthy business environment.
By representing the broad spectrum of the trucking industry, MTA
provides motor carriers, private fleets and vendors alike
valuable resources that help members get the competitive edge.
It's more crucial than ever to belong to an organization that
provides strong industry leadership-and that's Michigan Trucking
Association.
Safety
& Compliance
Regulations Assistance
Need help interpreting regulations or just
not sure where to begin? The Michigan Center for Truck
Safety, established and maintained by a grant administered
by Michigan Trucking Association, is available to address
compliance issues and provide direction to appropriate state
and federal agencies.
Safety Materials
From accident reporting kits to vehicle
inspection reports, MTA is your source for updated safety
materials that comply with federal and state safety
regulations. In addition to the more than 50 forms and
publications in stock, MTA provides:
Discount member pricing
Quantity discounts
Member invoicing privileges
Same-day product shipment
Use our secure credit card
online ordering system.
Safety Training
MTA offers trucking companies the latest in safety
training including the Michigan
Center for Decision Driving, seminars on the Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, hours-of-service, drug
& alcohol testing and other safety-related issues.
MTA also partners with the North
American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI) to
provide Certified Safety
Supervisor and Certified Director of Safety training.
MTA Safety/Equipment & Maintenance
Councils
With monthly meetings September-May, MTA's two Safety and three
Equipment & Maintenance Councils give safety and maintenance personnel,
along with associate members, a forum in which to discuss current topics and
present new services and technologies. Learn more
HireRight Drug & Alcohol
Testing/Background Screening
MTA’s endorsed background screening and
substance abuse testing program, HireRight provides the
services you need to protect your company:
Employment History File
MVRs and CDLIS
DOT-compliant drug and alcohol testing
Criminal record searches
Credit reports
SSN Verification
Wanted Persons Screening
Find out how HireRight can help at
800-400-2761.
Information
Resources
Mileage Matters (formerly Fast Facts)
MTA’s Mileage Matters, our weekly information
service, brings you regulatory and legislative information
that may impact an important business decision. Information
available via internet, fax or mail.
www.mitrucking.org
Our website allows you to securely order
compliance materials, register on-line for events, reference
past editions of Fast Facts, access on-line DOT, OSHA and HR
compliance training and link to other information resources.
Free reciprocal links provided for member company websites.
Membership Directory/Buyer’s Guide
Published annually, all current MTA members
are listed alphabetically by company with complete
demographic information. Associate members are also grouped
by product/service category in the Buyer’s Guide section.
Advertising opportunities are available.
MTA Safety/Equipment & Maintenance
Councils
With monthly meetings September-May, MTA’s
two Safety and three Equipment & Maintenance Councils give
safety and maintenance personnel, along with associate
members, a forum in which to discuss current topics and
present new services and technologies.
Learn more
Group Savings Programs
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance
For more than two decades, Group Associates
has specialized in helping companies manage employee
benefits programs. GA Benefits Solutions includes:
• Health and Welfare Administration
• FSA Administration
• Premium Administration
• Service Center
• COBRA Administration
• Fulfillment
Group rates for motor carriers and owner/operators alike.
Contact Group Associates at 800.342.8908 or
www.groupassociates.com for specific rate, eligibility
and coverage information.
United Parcel Service
Now
save up to 28% on UPS shipping. Thanks to MTA!
Take advantage of special savings on UPS
shipping offered to you as a member of MTA. You can now save
up to 28% on an expanded portfolio of air and international
Express shipping services. That's a significant savings over
FedEx published rates!**
All this with the peace of mind that comes from using the
carrier that delivers outstanding reliability, greater
speed, more service, and innovative technology. UPS
guarantees delivery of more packages around the world than
anyone, and delivers more packages overnight on time in the
US than any other carrier, including FedEx. Simple shipping!
Special savings! It's that easy!
Members currently enrolled in the UPS Savings Program must
re-enroll to take advantage of this new exclusive offer.
Login to the members area
to find the promo code and UPS link to enroll.
**Savings over FedEx are
based on Retail Counter Rates in the FedEx Service Guide
published January 5, 2009 (http://www.fedex.com/ratetools/RateToolsMain.do).
Legislative
Representation
One Voice
Make yourself heard in the Michigan
Legislature through a strong, unified voice. MTA protects
your company against costly tax and regulatory legislation.
By maintaining daily contact with legislators, MTA is one of
the top ten Michigan individual single-interest lobbying
organizations as ranked by the publication Inside
Michigan Politics.
Federal, State & Local Administrative
Assistance
Need assistance cutting through red tape?
MTA can put you in touch with the correct agency to solve
business problems or to create business opportunities.
MTA Truck PAC
This political action committee is the sole
medium through which the Association and the trucking
industry can, in a united effort, participate financially in
election campaigns. Support of PAC is crucial to the
financial well-being of the trucking industry--especially
when discussing weight, tax and registration fee
legislation.
Government Affairs Committee
Become involved in this standing committee
which makes recommendations to the Board of Governors
concerning what position the Association will take on
current legislation.
Become an MTA member
Joining is easy. Call us or
sign up online.
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