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MTA Membership is smart business

The mission of the Michigan Trucking Association (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.

As a statewide, full-service trade association, the Michigan Trucking Association has promoted the interests of Michigan motor carriers since 1934.

Hundreds of motor carriers and affiliated companies have received immediate returns on their MTA membership investment.

Information Resources-Industry Links:

Fast Fax

MTA’s Fast Fax, our broadcast fax system provides updates on compliance and safety issues and brings you breaking information that may impact an important business decision NOW.

www.mitrucking.org

This 24 hour-a-day resource allows you to order compliance materials, register on-line for events, link to other information resources and to learn more about how your MTA membership investment is smart business. Free links provided for member company’s web sites.

Annual Membership Directory

Published each year, all current MTA members are listed alphabetically by company name with complete demographic information, including company representative. Available via email or CD upon request.

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Safety & Compliance Solutions:

Safety & Regulatory Compliance Materials

From accident reporting kits to vehicle inspection reports, MTA is your source for updated safety materials that comply with federal safety regulations. In addition to the more than 50 forms and publications in stock, MTA provides:

Deep discount member pricing
Same-day product shipment
Member invoicing privileges
Quantity discounts

MTA Online Institute/AdvanceOnline Solutions

MTA is excited to offer the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) / Transportation Safety Institute’s (TSI) Motor Carrier Safety Compliance courses, developed by AdvanceOnline, as web-based training for MTA members.

Fleet managers, safety directors, safety supervisors, experienced drivers, new entry drivers, customer service representatives, shop foremen and anyone who could benefit from knowing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations will now have access to this valuable training anytime, anyplace, 365 days a year.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and human resources (HR) training is also available through the Institute.

Member companies pay a fraction of the price these courses would regularly cost directly through the Transportation Safety Institute, based in Oklahoma City, OK.

Benefits include:

DOT / TSI / OSHA / HR training available 24/7/365
DOT / TSI / OSHA / HR certificate of completion
Substantial cost savings, either individually or in bulk
Single user or company administrator accounts
Learning Management System tracks course completion and maintains training records

For a guided MTA Online Institute tour click here.

MTA Safety/Equipment & Maintenance Councils

With monthly meetings September-May, MTA’s two Safety and three Equipment & Maintenance Councils give safety personnel and associate members a forum in which to discuss current safety topics and present new products, services and technologies.

USIS - Transportation Industry Services
Drug Testing Program - Driver Screening

USIS - Transportation Industry ServicesUSIS Services offers innovative employment screening and drug/alcohol testing services designed specifically for transportation employers.

With over 20 years experience, USIS offers complete DOT/FMCSA compliance, thorough background checks and a unique program that maximizes return on screening investment.

For more information on special discounts available to MTA members contact Angela McElyea at 800-331-9175 x 2507 or anglea.mcelyea@usis.com.

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Networking and Sponsorship Opportunities

Meet the leaders of the Michigan trucking industry by participating in our well-attended events including our Annual Business Meeting & Conference, Safety Awards Banquet, Golf Outing and Truck Driving Championship. Increase name recognition and goodwill by investing in one of the many sponsorship opportunities available at each event. Contact Events Director Jill Skutar or view our current event schedule.

Join your fellow MTA members by participating on one of several MTA committees, including the Conference, Truck Driving Championship, or Government Affairs Committee.

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Affinity Programs - Group Savings:

Blue Cross / Blue Shielf coverage through Group Associates IncBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Group rates on Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan medical, dental and vision insurance through Group Associates, Inc. for motor carriers and owner/operators alike.

Call David Zick at  800.342.8908 for specific rate, eligibility and coverage information.

UPS

As a member, you will receive $1.50 off each UPS Next Day Air Letter. Your membership also qualifies you for a 10% discount off already low UPS Next Day Air package rates, and a 20% discount off UPS Worldwide Express rates (U.S. origin). Members have saved over $35,000! Call 800.325.7000 for more details.

As a result of changes made by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, 95% of membership dues are deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes.

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