Training Covers: OnGuardTM CMS System, RSC & ESC Stability Control Systems . Click here for more information

Come and enjoy lunch and learn about: Safety Improvement & Innovation!

The Scapellato & Company (Jodie and Jim) will be hosting a lunch and learn program on March 10^th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. This is not a sales program; there is nothing to buy. Rather, it is strictly a safety program on a unique method to help truck drivers prevent rear end crashes into their tractor-trailer rig by other vehicles while stopped in the travel lane or shoulder of a roadway.

If safety is truly your # 1 priority, it is worth your time and effort to have lunch and see and hear what Jim Scapellato has to say. Jim Scapellato was formerly the Director of Research and Standards with the FHWA (now FMCSA). He was responsible for writing many of the interstate trucking rules we operate under today such as CDL, alcohol and drug testing, conspicuity, rear impact guards, medical qualifications, etc. He also served as the Director of Federal Enforcement Policy and Training, MCSAP grant program, and Hazardous Materials program. Prior to Washington D.C, Jim was the Southeast Regional Counsel in Atlanta, Georgia and prosecuted more than 3,000 motor carrier and driver cases for violations of interstate trucking rules but now helps carriers get their safety ratings upgraded and civil penalty claims dismissed or lowered.

The program will allow time for questions and answers and Jim and Jodie will be available after the program to meet with you. Jim will also be speaking briefly at the safety & maintenance council meeting later in the afternoon.

Please come and remember to RSVP to nnelson@aztrucking.com or call (602) 850-6003.

This webinar is free and open to all members. We have all heard the key words like "Cloud", "Networking", "Cybersecurity" , Gateway and may more. Now is the time to learn what it is all about at no cost. Arizona Trucking Association along with Microsoft Partner and ATA member All Covered will be holding these webinars the first week of every month. This is a great opportunity to get updated information on the latest technology. Click on picture for more information and registration page.

Do you know who around you is trained to do CPR? It
may be fewer people than you think. Get your team the
training they need to respond in an emergency!

Whether you need emergency care training tor the workplace or the community, this course is designed specifically for those who are occupationally required to be certified or just have a desire to have CPR, AEDs as well as basic First Aid training.

Who:
Safety, maintenance, human resources, compliance
personnel and management staff and other personnel
What:
CPR, AEDs, Basic First Aid
Scapellato & Company, LLC using Medic First Aid
Jodie Scapellato – Registered Nurse
Rich Murray – S & C Contractor and Certified Instructor

Click here for more information and registration form.

Current EVOT Registration forms posted at https://arizonatrucking.com/certified-escort-driver/

Please join Dekker Financial as we discuss three concrete succession planning strategies for you and your business.  Succession planning can be helpful when looking to transition a business to a family member or when the owner would like to move towards retirement.  A thriving business can continue growing with proper planning and leadership in place.  Please join us for a lunch and learn discussion May 10^th, 2016 from 11am to 1pm.  Bring your appetite and your questions.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Please come and remember to RSVP to nnelson@aztrucking.com or call (602) 850-6003

Review 2016 TDC competition and discuss the 2017 event.

Ten years ago, motor carriers doing business in California could be confident they were legally compliant if their drivers followed DOT Hours of Service regulations. This is no longer the case, and two years ago the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held federal trucking law did not preempt California employment laws. Consequently, there have been waves of litigation against out-of-state motor carriers with drivers in California, resulting in multi-million dollar verdicts, concerning:

• California’s meal and rest break laws, governing when and for how long breaks must be provided and recorded;
• California’s piece-rate law, requiring each task to be separately paid at minimum wage or above; and
• California’s independent contractor laws, making it increasingly difficult to use ICs in California

Richard Rahm and Greg Coulter, Littler Mendelson, employment law co-counsel for the California Trucking Association, will discuss strategies for avoiding the legal pitfalls for any motor carrier with drivers in the Golden State.

RSVP to SMCdougall@littler.com  or 816.772.0622.
(This is a complimentary program.)

Click here for the RoadCheck registration flyer.

Have you ever wondered how tires are retreaded? This is your invitation to see the process. Purcell tire is offering members a tour of their facility. They will give 20 members a private tour and lunch is on them! If you are interested in this event please call Arin Stroud at 623-848-4200 or by email at arin.stroud@purcelltire.com.

Where: Universal Technical Institute, Avondale Campus

Arizona State 5th Annual SuperTech Competition registration is now open. Click here for info sheet and application.

Who:
Commercial Vehicle Technician—must be employed by a member company of ATA who has performed the regular duties of a certified mechanic for the past 12 months.

Why:
To evaluate competitors’ diagnostics, mechanical and electrical skills using trucks, tractors, trailers and converter dollies Gauge competitors overall knowledge and problem solving abilities using the written test.

How:
Complete 2016 registration form Submit completed form with payment (registration fee of $115.00 per entry) to the Arizona Trucking Association 7500 W. Madison St. Tolleson, AZ 85353.

Format:
30 Minute stations including written testing and Hands on Skills Station challenges (which may also involve written test) will be given. There will be approximately 6 separate stations set up.

Awards presented to first place winner of each station as well as the overall winner (Grand Champion)

Volunteers are also needed. If you can donate your time to judge/time keep and or assist in other positions please contact nnelson@aztrucking.com.

Presented by: Michael Chasan, Valley Sleep Center

ATA Annual Safety Awards Reception - Save the Date - more details to follow.

Operating or Dispatching a Truck in California? Learn the rules. Avoid the fines!

 Attend a short, FREE COURSE on California’s air quality regulations for on-road, heavy-duty diesel trucks, buses, tractor-trailers and refrigerated trailers. Sponsored by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), this short course will teach you how to be in compliance with California’s air quality regulations and what to expect from CARB on-road inspections.  The course will also include information about the process to get annual waivers and low use exemptions”

The CARB courses will be offered on August 2^nd and 3^rd, and A FREE $25 Amazon Gift Card gift card will be raffled-off to attendees at the end of each class!  Attendees must be present for the entire training and complete registration and evaluation forms.  Limit one per person.

 Phoenix, AZ

• Tuesday, August 2: 10 a.m.-12 Noon OR 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
• Arizona Trucking Association’s Training Room
• 7500 West Madison St. Tolleson, AZ, 85353

Tucson, AZ

• Wednesday, August 3: 10 a.m.-12 Noon OR 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
• Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton, Tucson East / Williams Center
• 251 S. Wilmot Road, Tucson, Arizona.  USA 85711

Reserve your seat today! Please pre-register now!  Walk-ins Welcome as well!

• Register for the Phoenix and Tucson classes at: http://extensioninfo.ucdavis.edu/arb-southwest/

For questions or to register, call (530) 757-8545 or email info@TruckRegsCA.com

The Arizona Trucking Association invites you to join your fellow members and the Young Professionals Council for happy hour downtown and/or a ballgame immediately following at Chase field. To RSVP for the mixer only email nnelson@aztrucking.com with your name and additional guest.

Ball game tickets are limited. Order Today! To reserve and pay for your tickets email Karen Schiefelbein at karens@aztrucking or call 602.850.6004 with the information below.

Click here to download the PDF flyer.

A special presentation for employers, human resource professionals, safety professionals and key executive management. Currently, there are four states that have passed the sale and use of marijuana for recreational use. Another four states have initiatives out for signatures that would replicate these changes in state laws for the November 2016 ballot. Arizona is one of those states. Since the passing of Amendment 64 in Colorado, states have been keeping their eye on the outcomes. Those that would like to see marijuana legalized have also used Colorado as the model state to reform future initiatives for other states.

The people of Arizona will likely be asked to vote yay or nah to legalize marijuana for recreational use this November. It is important that employers are well informed on what is in this initiative NOW, how the Colorado experiment has impacted employers and how Arizona's proposed language will directly affect the workplace.

Gina Kesler, President of D & A Experts, along with special guest from Colorado, Jo McGuire, President of Five Minutes of Courage, request your attendance as they take an in-depth look at the initiative and evaluate how it impacts employers, employees and business in Arizona.

Enroll on-line at www.ezregister.com/promoters/1607

On September 14, 2016 at 9:00 am Troopers from the Arizona Department of Public Safety's Commercial Vehicle Enforcement unit will be providing free training to representatives from various companies within Arizona's trucking industry. 

The goal of this training is to have two to three representatives from your company attend the training and take what they have learned back to their companies and train their employees on the topics covered. 

Troopers will cover how to maintain safe brakes, proper brake inspection maintenance and operation, what they look for during a commercial vehicle inspection, load securement, pre-trip inspections, and will take questions regarding inspections.   

To register for this training please email nnelson@aztrucking.com with the name of attendees and your company.

Hosted by: Findlay Toyota of Flagstaff
Speaker: Gina Kesler, President of D & A Experts

Join Findlay Toyota for a special presentation for employers, human re-source professionals, safety professionals and key executive management about marijuana in the workplace.

Currently, there are four states that have passed the sale and use of marijuana for recreational use. Another four states have initiatives out for signatures that would replicate these changes in state laws for the November 2016 ballot. Arizona is one of those states.

Since the passing of Amendment 64 in Colorado, states have been keeping their eye on the outcomes. Those that would like to see marijuana legalized have also used Colorado as the model state to reform future initiatives for other states.

The people of Arizona will be asked to vote yay or nay to legalize marijuana for recreational use this November. It is important that employers are well informed on what is in this initiative NOW, how the Colorado experiment has impacted employers and how Arizona's proposed language will directly affect the workplace.

Gina Kesler, President of D & A Experts request your attendance as we take an in-dept look at the initiative and evaluate how it impacts employers, employees and business in Arizona.

What: D.O.T. Compliance and Audit Seminar

When: Friday, September 23, 2016

Where: Arizona Trucking Association
7500 W. Madison St.
Tolleson, AZ 85353

The best way to pass a DOT audit is to be certain you are in compliance in the first place. Therefore you need to know what regulations you are subject to and what records the DOT expects. This one day seminar is taught by former DPS auditor, Sam Mayfield, who has conducted hundreds of audits, and will give you a step-by-step guide for DOT compliance and audit preparation.

CLICK HERE for registration form

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You are invited to join the celebration at Utility Trailer Sales of Arizona at their brand NEW location. There will be BBQ Lunch, Vendor Fair, Music and Raffle Prizes. Click here for flyer.

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For detailed information on the 2016 Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference visit https://arizonatrucking.com/arizona-trucking-association-leadership-conference/

Quick Registration Links:

Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain reservation link: http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/arizona/dove-mountain.
The Leadership Conference group code is ACFACFA.

2016 Leadership Meeting and Conference Registration form Click Here

2016 Leadership Conference Golf Tournament Registration form Click Here

Members are invited to attend and or be a part of the 2016 Annual Glendale Touch a Truck.

On Saturday, October 22, 2016, the Glendale Public Facilities, Recreation & Special Events Departments is hosting its 2016 'Touch a Truck' event at Westgate Entertainment District (6770 N Sunrise Blvd. (91st Ave & Glendale Ave) in the east parking lot).

Touch a Truck is a remarkable display of commercial and industrial vehicles. It is a unique opportunity for families to see, touch, and interact with big trucks of all shapes and sizes. Industrial, commercial, rental, fire and city vehicles will be on display. Although this event is geared toward elementary school children it is fun for the whole family. Admission is free.

If you are not at our annual leadership conference you are encouraged to attend and please be sure to stop by our ‘Share the Road” trailer and say hello.

If you would like to volunteer to help ATA at Touch a Truck or if you want to provide us with promotional items to hand out, please contact Nancy Nelson at nnelson@aztrucking.com.

There are also openings for your company to be a sponsor and or vendor at this great event. There are currently about 10 member companies who participate annually. Click here for more information on vendor registration and sponsorship opportunities.

Arizona Trucking Association Presents:

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Come and enjoy lunch and learn about:

• Driver and Technician Shortage. Where we are, and how do we retain the future workforce?
• Non Electronic Roll over Technology

Please join George Arrants, BASE Air Management as he discusses trends in both driver and technician shortages and how companies and fleets can increase retention and understand how to find the workforce they need. Also, we will discuss BASE Air Management and their patented process to control ride stability on trucks and trailers and its ability to stay level even with shifting loads   This process requires no wiring and/or modules. Please join us for a lunch and learn discussion November 2^th, 2016 from 11am to 1pm catered by Rudy’s BBQ.  Bring your appetite and your questions.  Attend our lunch and learn and receive our four step guide with concrete solutions.

Please come and remember to RSVP to cmcgonagill@frontieradjusters.com or call (480) 469-0212.

Thursday, November 3rd , 2016
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
ATA Training Room
7500 W. Madison St.,Tolleson, AZ 85353

FREE for ATA Members--$10 for Non Members

What: 2017 TDC Golf Tournament Fundraiser

When: Saturday, November 12, 2016

Where: Wigwam Golf Resort
451 N. Old Litchfield Rd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

Cost is $85.00 Per Player.

Players will receive Cart, Green Fee, Range Balls and Lunch (Lunch & Raffle will immediately follow play)

Click Here to download registration flyer

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Arizona Trucking Association Presents:

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Come and enjoy lunch and learn about:

Financial Efficiency: Four Concrete Ways to Run Your Business

So It Isn’t Running You

Please join Dekker Financial as we discuss four concrete financial efficiency strategies for you and your business.  Financial efficiency can save you time and money and give you more freedom to do the things you really want.  Never have enough time in the day?  This is the presentation for you.  Please join us for a lunch and learn discussion November 17^th, 2016 from 11am to 1pm.  Bring your appetite and your questions.  Attend our lunch and learn and receive our four step guide with concrete solutions.

Please come and remember to RSVP to meghan@dekkerfinancial.com or call (480) 897-1067.

Thursday, November 17, 2016
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
ATA Training Room, 7500 W. Madison St. Tolleson, AZ 85353

FREE for ATA Members--$10 for Non Members

To reserve your spot please RSVP today by email or call: Meghan Carpenter at meghan@dekkerfinancial.com or call (480) 897-1067.