22 Oregon Trucking Association, Inc. Oregon Truck Dispatch Beyond Advocacy: OTA Supports All Aspects of Members’ Businesses By Jennifer Sitton | OTA Communications Consultant LIKE MOST TRADE associations, the Oregon Trucking Association was founded to advocate for our members and the trucking industry as a whole. And while legislative and regulatory advocacy is instrumental for our industry, OTA also offers significant value to our members outside of the work we do in Salem. Trainings OTA is proud to offer one of most indepth training programs of a statewide trucking association in the country. From the Northwest Fleet Safety and Fleet Maintenance Certification Programs to ongoing carrier education and onsite audit and safety consultation services, OTA provides significant value to our members when it comes to training their workforce. Our programs are so strong that we are beginning to offer some of our training outside of Oregon to other state trucking associations. Events for Every Aspect of Your Business OTA gives every department in your business an opportunity to get involved, network with their peers, and learn about the latest best practices through our annual events. The Spring Safety Conferences give safety professionals an opportunity to learn about the latest practices in safety, including training sessions. The TMC Maintenance & Education Fair offers your fleet managers and service technicians a chance to learn from their peers through workshops and presentations from top industry suppliers, manufacturers and others. The Oregon Truck Driving Championships allows your drivers to show off their skills and put their knowledge and talent to the test. The Annual OTA Leadership Convention & Exhibition brings association and industry leaders together to hear about the latest developments in the industry and network with others in management. And the Southern Oregon mixer offers an opportunity for all industry members to come together and kick off the new year and discuss what’s to come that year. Hub of the Industry When our members have a question about safety, permits, regulations, or their business operations in general and don’t know who to call, OTA can help! OTA has liaisons at ODOT and other state agencies to help you with your business needs, including tax problems, over dimensional permitting questions, and other regulatory challenges. OTA members also receive our regular newsletter and updates including the weekly express, which serves as a one stop shop for all trucking, legislative, regulatory, and OTA updates. OTA is proud to offer one of most in-depth training programs of a statewide trucking association in the country.
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