Michigan Trucking Association

It's coming. That dreaded four-letter word: snow. How do you know if you're prepared to make?the right driving decision in adverse road conditions? The Michigan Center for Decision Driving -- known as Michigan's skid pad -- teaches professional truck drivers defensive driving techniques in the classroom and behind the wheel. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. In-state driver fees are $125. To discover more about MCDD and to register visit?https://lnkd.in/dH8s6S_E

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association knows many shippers find the LTL classification process — and the changes it will undergo this summer — daunting. That’s why the trucking industry association will release an upgraded version of its digital tool, called Class IT+, on July 15, a few days before the July 19 shift to the new National Motor Freight Classification system. https://lnkd.in/epgmZvAE

MTA member Miedema's Orbitbid online auction is selling a retiring carrier's assets, featuring its large fleet of meticulously maintained, late model, one-owner semi-trucks and trailers -- all equiped with extra options. Bidding starts at 8:00 am tomorrow, March 25 and bidding ends Wednesday, March 26 at 6:00 pm. https://lnkd.in/eJ_a98zg

MTA member Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C., discusses their Top 5 legal concerns, in no particular order, facing motor carriers today. https://ow.ly/iqtB50VjrZ6 #MichiganTruckingAsociation #MTA

President Trump’s tariffs threaten to lengthen the freight recession of the past two years, hurting cross-border carriers the most, trucking groups warned last week. While American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear praised Trump’s emphasis on tackling security for the U.S. borders, he noted the impact tariffs will have on truckers. https://ow.ly/VCFp50VeM68 #MIchiganTruckingAssociation #MTA

The Department of Transportation’s new secretary has altered the course of DOT operations in under six weeks. A wave of orders from Secretary Sean Duffy’s desk are disrupting major federal and state programs, signaling a shift in how federal agencies will regulate fleets. https://ow.ly/srLP50VeM4n #MichiganTruckingAssociation #MTA

Fuel card skimming has become an increasing threat to the financial security of truck fleets, but industry leaders have been making progress addressing the issue over the past year. https://ow.ly/flx850V9Kxo #MichiganTruckingAssociation #MTA

The American Transportation Research Institute is calling on motor carriers to participate in its annual Operational Costs of Trucking report. The organization collects data confidentially from for-hire motor carriers of all sectors, regions, and sizes – from one-truck owner-operators to 10,000+ truck fleets – to document changing cost patterns in truck operations and how fleets can leverage the cost data to achieve higher profitability and improved operational efficiencies. https://ow.ly/i7Qy50V9Krx #MichiganTruckingAssociation #MTA

A bill introduced in Congress would ensure that electric vehicles pay into the Highway Trust Fund to support the construction and maintenance of U.S. roads and bridges. https://ow.ly/zr2K50V5mtf #MichiganTruckingAssociation #MTA

If you missed the opportunity to file comments on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's broker transparency proposal, you have a second chance. In an unusual move, FMCSA has reopened the broker transparency comment period for another 30 days. https://ow.ly/wWUr50V5mh6 #MichiganTruckingAssociation #MTA