DOT Regulations, a series of webinars 9 am. to 10 am. THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH (April 2024 – In person training will be at Safety and Maintenance Conference)
The Illinois Trucking Association and Marvin Johnson & Associates are pleased to present a 1-day seminar that offers detailed training on DOT Compliance.
The ITA Professional Truck Driving Championship (TDC) is an annual event that showcases the “Best of the Best” in our trucking industry. This annual, family friendly event has continued to be a favorite tradition of Illinois’ truck drivers. Now more than ever, it is important to give these drivers a chance to showcase their skills and give us a chance to show our gratitude for their dedication to their jobs.
Embark on a delightful golfing experience by joining us at The Orchards Golf Club in Belleville, IL, for the Southern Illinois Golf Outing. Make sure to mark your calendar for June 12 and get ready to tee off in the company of friends, colleagues, and fellow golf aficionados and enjoy great food, awards, and prizes.
The 2024 ITA Intermodal Conference will focus on bringing together leaders in the intermodal industry for presentations on valuable information, thoughtful conversations with discussion panels, and networking between everyone. Join us as intermodal industry leaders discuss how the industry can break down barriers, maintain focus on the collective interest, and build consensus on shared objectives.
Join us for the quarterly meeting of the Will County Council of the Illinois Trucking Association. Meet with fellow ITA members from the Will County, Chicago-land, and surrounding area as well other trucking industry leaders and ITA staff. Hear directly from the ITA on industry current events & news, updates from the ITA on what they have been working on and have coming up soon, as well as hear directly from trucking industry leaders, state government officials, etc. And of course, enjoy a good meal with friends and colleagues on the ITA. ***Special Guest Speaker*** The ITA is excited to announce that Cummins Sales & Service and Clean Energy will be our guest presenters and be covering a high level overview of the future of hydrogen and compressed natural gas in trucking. They will cover all aspects of these technologies including production, refueling infrastructure, and engine technologies.
Join us for the quarterly meeting of the Rockford Regional Council of the Illinois Trucking Association. Meet with fellow ITA members from the Rockford and surrounding area as well other trucking industry leaders and ITA staff. Hear directly from the ITA on industry current events & news, updates from the ITA on what they have been working on and have coming up soon, as well as hear directly from trucking industry leaders, state government officials, etc. And of course, enjoy a good meal with friends and colleagues on the ITA. ***Special Guest Speaker*** The ITA is excited to announce that Cummins Sales & Service and Clean Energy will be our guest presenters and be covering a high level overview of the future of hydrogen and compressed natural gas in trucking. They will cover all aspects of these technologies including production, refueling infrastructure, and engine technologies.
Join us for the quarterly meeting of the Bloomington Regional Council of the Illinois Trucking Association. Meet with fellow ITA members from the Bloomington and surrounding area as well other trucking industry leaders and ITA staff. Hear directly from the ITA on industry current events & news, updates from the ITA on what they have been working on and have coming up soon, as well as hear directly from trucking industry leaders, state government officials, etc. And of course, enjoy a good meal with friends and colleagues on the ITA. ***Special Guest Speaker*** The ITA is excited to announce that Cummins Sales & Service and Clean Energy will be our guest presenters and be covering a high level overview of the future of hydrogen and compressed natural gas in trucking. They will cover all aspects of these technologies including production, refueling infrastructure, and engine technologies.
Join us for the quarterly meeting of the Illinois Trucking Association's Southern Illinois Regional Council. Meet with fellow ITA members from Southern Illinois and the surrounding area as well other trucking industry leaders and ITA staff. And of course, enjoy a good meal with friends and colleagues courtesy of the ITA. *SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER* Ted Perryman of Roberts Perryman will be our guest speaker to present and take questions on recent changes to labor & wage laws and rules in trucking.
Do a Thing: What self-care looks like when life is busy.
Presented by Tina Musselman MA, LPC, RD, CLT Don't forget to bring your lunch!!
Topic: Lunch with WCITA
Time: Jan 16, 2024 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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The Illinois Trucking Association and Marvin Johnson & Associates are pleased to present a 1-day seminar that offers detailed training of DOT Compliance. It doesn’t matter if you’re new to trucking or you’re a 30-year veteran of the industry, in today’s regulatory environment, trucking companies must be equipped with the best tools to satisfy the regulations.
Are you new to Trucking?
Or do you simply want a better understanding of Commercial Motor Vehicles or CDLs?
ITA’s Certified Director of Safety, Certified Driver Trainer, and Certified Instructor, Linda Blisset, will give you hands on training that includes:
· Commercial Drivers Licenses
· Commercial Motor Vehicle Operation
· Detailed Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspection w/Truck & Trailer
· Hours of Service Training
· Federal Trucking Regulations
· State Trucking Regulations
· Illinois State Police Roadside Inspection Simulation
· Explanation of IRP, IFTA, PSP, CSA, UCR, URS, & other acronyms
· Communications Training
· Certificate of Completion
The ITA Annual Meeting & Expo is the premier event for the trucking industry leaders in Illinois. This is your time to meet with your colleagues in person and get ready to take on next year at full speed.
The ITA is pleased to present a seminar that offers detailed training on Hazmat/Hazcom Compliance. It doesn’t matter if you’re new to trucking or you’re a 30-year veteran of the industry. In today’s environment, trucking companies must be equipped with the knowledge to satisfy PHMSA regulations.
Understanding PHMCSA Regulations
Navigating PHMSA Website
DOT vs OSHA Recordable
Hazmat/Hazcom most cited violations
Reporting(online) Training Requirements
Q&A
Presented by CIT Trucks
Date:
August14, 2023
Location:
El Paso Country Club
2860 County Rd 600 N
El Paso, IL 61738
Time:
11 AM - Registration & Lunch
12 PM - Shotgun Start
4:30 PM - Cocktails
5 PM - Dinner, Awards & Prizes
This course is required for the Certified Supervisor of Maintenance/Equipment (CSM/E) and the Certified Director of Maintenance/Equipment (CDM/E) designations. The program includes a certification examination after the second day of the course.
Course Benefits:
• Learn to schedule work effectively;
• Learn effective information management and use of computer technology in maintenance;
• Develop supervision skills to motivate technicians;
• Learn essential preventive maintenance skills;
• Learn how to deal with upper management effectively;
• Learn how to develop, track and evaluate training programs;
• Learn how to present effective meetings and programs; and
• Understand the regulations that cover maintenance operations.
Course Description
The program covers topics essential to effective management and administration of fleet maintenance operations.
• Introduction to Fleet Management: purpose and fundamentals of fleet maintenance management, the role of the fleet maintenance manager, and the skill sets and personality traits that help a manager succeed.
• Maintenance and Repair Strategies: the main categories of maintenance, the benefits of planned maintenance, and legal requirements for maintaining vehicles.
• Maintenance Technology: Issues to consider when implementing fleet maintenance software in your shop. Overview of Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards (VMRS) and asset codes.
• Laws and Regs: regulations shop managers need to know.
• Budgeting: developing a maintenance department budget, different categories of expenses, and determining cost-per-mile or cost-per-hour.
• Human Resources: Hiring effectively, complying with labor laws, and evaluating and coaching for performance improvement.
• Training: benefits of training, identifying training needs, implementing effective training programs, evaluating training quality, and tracking employee training progress.
• Specifications and Purchasing: the process of determining what your fleet needs, then bidding out and purchasing the needed equipment.
• Warranty: the importance of warrantees and how to make the most of them.
• Shop Operations: maximizing staff operations and performance management.
The ITA is proud to announce the return of our Technician Competition. It is a skills competition for professional commercial vehicle technicians from all segments of the trucking industry.
Registration Forms and Information is live! Click below for details
Presented by TransChicago Truck Group
Date:
July 12, 2023
Location:
Silver Lakes Country Club
14700 S 82nd Ave
Orland Park, IL
Time:
8 AM - Breakfast & Registration
9:15 AM - Shotgun Start
2:30 PM - Cocktails
3:30 PM - Dinner, Awards & Prizes
This event has sold out. Please keep an eye out for future classes & dates.
The Illinois Trucking Association is partnering with National Tank Truck Carriers to host a Cargo Tank Testing & Inspection Workshop. This workshop is designed to help cargo tank repair technicians, testers, and inspectors comply with current regulations. Please click the button below for more information as well as registration and hotel information.
The Illinois Trucking Association Drug & Alcohol Testing Program will host a Reasonable Suspicion Training. The 2-hour certification course is for Drug & Alcohol Testing supervisors. Per DOT regulations, the ITA Reasonable Suspicion Training includes 1-hour on Drugs and 1-hour on Alcohol. Instructors for the training are ITA Drug & Alcohol Testing Services Director, Jennifer Grider, and ITA Safety Director, Linda Blisset, CDS.
Presented by Truck Centers Inc
Date:
June 14, 2023
Location:
The Orchards Golf Club
1499 Golf Course Dr.
Belleville, IL
Time:
11 AM - Lunch
12 PM - Shotgun Start
4:30 PM - Cocktails
5 PM - Dinner, Awards & Prizes
The ITA Professional Truck Driving Championship (TDC) is an annual event that showcases the “Best of the Best” in our trucking industry. This annual, family friendly event has continued to be a favorite tradition of Illinois’ truck drivers. Now more than ever, it is important to give these drivers a chance to showcase their skills and give us a chance to show our gratitude for their dedication to their jobs.
Want to become certified? Now you can do it for less money and in less time!
The courses above are applicable toward NATMI’s nationally recognized, university accredited certification programs. Taking the courses is the first step toward earning a credential that will help you become a more competent professional, earn industry recognition and credibility in court testimony. For more information on membership or how to become certified, call (217) 789-6017
Join the ITA for a 2 day course covering how to use Accident Investigation procedures and best practices. Control costs through a complete and thorough vehicle accident investigation. Develop skills in loss prevention, data collection, and analysis. This course will cover Accident Management, Cause & Chain of Events, Photography & Documentation, Roadway Evidence, Vehicle Damage, Determining Speeds, and Recording Information.
Click the button below for full details and registration form.
The Illinois Trucking Association and Marvin Johnson & Associates are pleased to present a 1-day seminar that offers detailed training of DOT Compliance. It doesn’t matter if you’re new to trucking or you’re a 30-year veteran of the industry, in today’s regulatory environment, trucking companies must be equipped with the best tools to satisfy the regulations.
Friday April 14, 2023
9am-1pm
Lunch will be provided
Space is limited YOU MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED TO ATTEND.
Reserve your spot by contacting Bobbi by email at bobbi@iltrucking.org or
Call Joliet Office at 630-654-0884
Please include your contact information in the email or if you call and leave a message.
The Illinois Trucking Association pleased to present a seminar that offers detailed training on OSHA Compliance. It doesn’t matter if you’re new to trucking or you’re a 30-year veteran of the industry, in today’s environment, trucking companies must be equipped with the tools to satisfy OSHA regulations.
The Illinois Trucking Association would like to invite you to attend our 2 day Safety & Maintenance Conference. Anyone who is involved or interested in safety & fleet maintenance in the trucking industry is encouraged to register and attend. You will hear from many different speakers & presenters covering a range of topics in these fields. You can also meet and build relationships with your fellow safety minded, trucking industry leaders.
Join the ITA for an informational Zoom call about the 2023 Truck Driving Championship.
Join the ITA and your fellow Intermodal Industry leaders on March 8 at Ashton Place in Willowbrook, IL. We will have several presenters with valuable information and data, several discussion panels of industry leaders and government officials, as well as the opportunity to network with leaders in the Intermodal Industry. This year we will also be adding a cocktail hour after the conference for additional networking and relationship building opportunities.
Registration and Sponsorship forms are now live! Detailed agenda coming soon.
DOT Compliance Seminar April 25
Oakbrook, IL
IL Truck Driving Championship June 7-8
Tinley Park, IL
Southern IL Golf Outing June 12
Belleville, IL
ITA Golf Classic July 10
Orland Park, IL
ITA Technician Competition July 19-20
Lisle, IL
Central IL Golf Outing August 12
El Paso, IL
ITA Annual Meeting & Expo Sept. 23-25 Lake Geneva, WI
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