Seminar rsvp link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=nozz6x9ab&oeidk=a07ejbt3joda55b6e7a

Overview: 

Trial lawyers have been beating up on trucking companies in accident litigation using a strategy known as “reptile theory”. The goal of this legal strategy is to manipulate the jurors’ fears and emotional responses. This ultimately ends in multi-million-dollar “nuclear” verdicts against trucking companies. Insurance companies respond by increasing rates causing smaller companies to close and larger companies to assume greater risk. To deter this tactic, the “mongoose method” was created as an appropriate defense. The purpose of the mongoose method is to educate employees and the business community on how to avoid traps and steer the argument away from emotion and back to the facts of the incident.

To properly educate, the Ohio Trucking Association (OTA) is hosting a Mongoose Method Training Program on Wednesday, October 5 from 8:00am - 3:00pm at Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center in Columbus, Ohio. This educational event, led by nationally recognized expert, Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr., Senior Vice President of Litigation Psychology for Courtroom Sciences, Inc. will cover nuclear verdicts, the pre-litigation phase, the reptile theory, and the discovery phase at this all-day training. As a Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association member, you are invited to attend this training at the OTA member price.

This training is for company owners and leadership teams, legal and HR professionals, safety and risk managers and anyone who has a vested interest in how safety operations affect the profitability of a business in the trucking industry.

Training Location:

Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center
100 Green Meadows Drive South
Lewis Center, OH 43035

Room rate is $145 per night. Reservation deadline is September 16, 2022. Please call reservations directly at 614-880-4300 and reference Group ID 316442 or book online here.

Schedule: 

• 8:00 am - Registration
• 8:30 am - Program begins
• 11:30 am - Lunch
• 3:00 pm: Program concludes

Price:

• ·        $499 Member Rate
• ·        $999 Non-Member Rate

To Register:

• 1.   Follow this link: https://bit.ly/3AS9wwP
• 2.   Select “Non-Member Rate”
• 3.   Use promo code PMTA at the bottom of the registration page to receive the member price of $499

About the Trainer:

Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. is Senior Vice President of Litigation Psychology for Courtroom Sciences, Inc. and a nationally recognized expert, author, and speaker in the areas of advanced witness training and jury psychology in civil litigation. He consults on more than 200 cases annually in the areas of defendant witness training, jury decision-making research, and jury selection strategy.  His empirically based consulting methods are specially designed to defeat plaintiff “Reptile” strategies, which have resulted in billions of dollars of damage awards across the nation.  He earned his B.A. in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and his Ph.D. in Clinical and Health Psychology from the University of Florida.

Refund Policy:
Our refund policy is as follows:

• You will receive a 100% refund if you cancel more than 10 days before the course.
• You will receive a 75% refund if you cancel more than 3 days before the course.
• You will receive no refund if you cancel less than 3 days before the course.

In response to PMTA's members' concerns about the implementation of California regulations in 2022 relating to warranty requirements for heavy-duty trucks, the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued a notice in November 2021 that they would not be enforcing CARB requirements in Pennsylvania until at least 2023. 

However, many members remain concerned that DEP's notice is insufficient to prevent legal challenges, and as a result, PMTA has been pursuing a legislative solution that would have the force of law. HB 2075, sponsored by PA State Rep. Jerry Knowles, which has already passed the state House, would suspend CARB in PA through model year 2024. This bill is up for a vote in the Senate this fall. Governor Wolf has indicated that he would not veto the bill. 

(Please note that HB 2075 would suspend CARB in PA only through 2024, with emissions requirements reverting to EPA guidelines. After model year 2024, without further legislative or regulatory action, PA would return to CARB regulation of heavy-duty trucks.)  

PMTA sent the letter below on HB 2075 to Senate leadership on Tuesday, August 30. Members are also encouraged to contact their state Senators to express support. 

RE:      PMTA Support for HB 2075 – Abrogation of CARB Regulations

Dear Senate Leaders:

On behalf of the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (PMTA), I am writing to express our strong support for House Bill 2075 (Knowles), which is currently on the Senate Table, and respectfully request its swift consideration by the full Senate. It’s also important to note that the Wolf administration is neutral on House Bill 2075 PN 2529.

PMTA represents the interests of the trucking industry in Pennsylvania, the lifeblood of the state’s economy. Almost 66,000 trucking companies in the Commonwealth move raw materials and manufactured goods within and among suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and consumers. Almost all businesses in Pennsylvania depend on truckers and the 323,000 employees in the industry that keep the economy moving.             

Like other businesses, Pennsylvania’s trucking companies are struggling to recover from the pandemic. Supply chain issues make getting parts difficult, and the worldwide semiconductor shortage has led truck manufacturers to slow production to a crawl, with the cost of those trucks that are available up substantially since last year. At the same time, a critical driver shortage is affecting the industry’s ability to maintain the high standards and responsiveness that shippers and receivers have come to expect from truckers and that the economy depends on in many ways.

That’s why PMTA supports House Bill 2075, which would remove an onerous regulatory burden affecting Pennsylvania’s trucking companies by further increasing costs at the worst possible time.

In a regulation promulgated nearly 20 years ago, Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) adopted the emissions standards of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) by reference for diesel-powered vehicles weighing over 14,000 pounds. As a result, any time CARB revises its rules, Pennsylvania’s Heavy-Duty Diesel Emissions Control Program automatically updates to adopt the California rules. No action is needed on the part of Pennsylvania to adopt CARB requirements for heavy-duty trucks now and in the future.

Last summer, PMTA heard from several of its members about steep and unexpected cost increases for new trucks. These increases in the price of trucks purchased in 2022 were the result of new CARB warranty requirements, which took effect automatically in Pennsylvania. Specifically, CARB now requires the extension of manufacturers’ warranties on trucks to increase. For Class 8 trucks, the warranty is increasing from 150,000 to 350,000 miles (less for lighter vehicles). This requirement has raised the cost of new Class 8 trucks in Pennsylvania between $2,100 and $5,500 this year, depending on type of truck and engine.

Though 13 states have adopted CARB’s emissions requirements in part, the warranty requirements are in effect in only two states other than California, including Pennsylvania. This had led many trucking companies with operations outside of Pennsylvania to consider purchasing and registering their trucks elsewhere in 2022 to minimize cost. Pennsylvania truck dealers are unable to compete effectively with those in other states for business, and lost vehicle sales result in less tax money and registration fee revenue for Pennsylvania.

On the other hand, Pennsylvania companies whose vehicles are not registered as apportioned have no choice but to register their trucks with PennDOT, which require the CARB warranty. These companies, most of which are small businesses, bear the full cost of this increased warranty on their new trucks, a burden that businesses in other states do not share.

But it is important to note that the 2022 warranty, though costly for trucking companies, has no real benefit for the environment. The trucks sold with the CARB warranty are the same trucks sold under EPA standards. And because new trucks do not run if their emissions systems are broken, owners must fix problems in any case, whether they are covered by the warranty or not.

The trucking industry is proud of the incredible progress it has made in recent years to reduce emissions and improve air quality. Heavy-duty trucks produced today are about 99% cleaner than 1970 models. In just the past 20 years, the industry has slashed NOx emissions by over 90% and particulate matter emissions by over 98%.

As more and more trucks are replaced with newer, cleaner vehicles, emissions will continue to decline. Pennsylvania is number three in nation for highest percentage of new generation clean diesel heavy-duty trucks on the road at 59%, a full 10% higher than the national average.

But mandates like this warranty requirement create a disincentive for companies to buy new trucks. They force many truckers to hold onto older trucks, with less advanced emissions systems, because newer, cleaner trucks are unaffordable.

On November 6, 2021, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin that the agency would not be enforcing CARB in Pennsylvania for heavy-duty trucks at least until July 31, 2023. PMTA appreciates DEP’s responsiveness to its concerns and for recognizing the harmful impact the regulation has on Pennsylvania’s trucking industry with no environmental benefits.

However, PMTA learned from several truck dealers and manufacturers that the notice has had little impact on truck sales in Pennsylvania because CARB is still a regulatory requirement, regardless of DEP’s enforcement plans. In fact, the notice includes specific language that it “does not protect a manufacturer, distributor, seller, renter, importer, leaser, or owner of a retail outlet from the possibility of a legal challenge by third parties…”

Because the only way to prevent lawsuits from being filed against those in the industry is to change the law, PMTA supports the passage of House Bill 2075, which would simply remove CARB emissions requirements for Pennsylvania heavy-duty trucks through model year 2024 and instead enforce the EPA standards in effect in almost all other states.

PMTA believes that abrogating the regulations, as provided by House Bill 2075, is the best way to ensure that, not only is DEP’s suspension of enforcement of the 2022 warranty requirement effective, but future CARB requirements are carefully considered before they are implemented in Pennsylvania. PMTA is concerned that turning the regulation of truck emissions in the Commonwealth over to the people of California through CARB is at best unresponsive to Pennsylvania’s unique circumstances and at worst, an unconstitutional delegation of authority. The latter deprives Pennsylvania’s citizens the opportunity to comment and its legislature the oversight it is entitled to under the regulatory review process.

PMTA asks the Senate to consider House Bill 2075 expeditiously to remove the costly CARB warranty requirement from truck sales in Pennsylvania now.

Thank you for your consideration, and please do not hesitate to contact me with questions.

Very truly yours,

Rebecca Oyler

President & CEO

Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association

DID YOU KNOW?       

529 plans are a popular way to save for college. Many children have 529 plans set up from then when they are little, and contributions are made by relatives and friends to their plans over time, leading to substantial savings by the time a child turns 18.

But what happens to the money if  a young person graduates from high school and chooses not to go to college or wants to delay college until later? 

Thankfully, 529 plans can be used for Truck Driving and/or Diesel Technical Schools!

What is a 529 plan?

A 529 plan is a type of savings and investment account in which money grows tax-free as long as the withdrawals are for qualified education expenses. They are named after a section of the IRS code.

There are two types of 529 plans:

1. 529 college savings plans are the most common type. Investments grow tax-free and can be withdrawn tax-free for educational expenses such as tuition, room and board, and required textbooks.

2. 529 prepaid plans let you prepay part or all of an in-state public tuition, locking in the tuition at time of payment.

529 plans can be used to pay for postsecondary education at any eligible institution, including trade schools. Trade school programs usually take less than two years to complete and are less expensive than four-year degrees.

Even if parents originally set up a 529 plan to pay for a child's 4-year degree, the funds may still be withdrawn tax-free to pay for trade school expenses. If there are funds left over in the 529 account after the trade school is paid for, parents can choose to change the beneficiary to another qualifying family member or use the funds for their own education without penalty. 

529 plan funds can be used for tuition and fees, textbooks, supplies and equipment (including tools), special needs expenses, computers, internet access, and room/board. 

You can use the link below to look up schools in Pennsylvania that accept 529 funds. However, the list of eligible truck driving and diesel mechanics schools is provided below. 

Federal School Code Lookup for Section 529 Eligible Institutions (savingforcollege.com)

Truck Driving Schools:

Berks Technical Institute (Wyomissing)

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science & Technology (Pleasant Gap)

Clearfield County Career & Technology Center (Clearfield)

Delaware County Community College (Phoenixville)

Fortis Institute (Forty Fort)

Harrisburg Area Community College (Harrisburg)

Huntingdon County Career & Technology Center (Mill Creek)

Lancaster County Career & Technology Center (Willow Street)

Lehigh Carbon Community College (Schnecksville)

Lenape Technical School (Ford City)

Luzerne County Community College (Nanticoke)

New Castle School of Trades (New Castle)

Northampton Community College (Bethlehem)

Pennsylvania College of Technology (Williamsport)

Somerset County Technology Center (Somerset)

Western Area Career & Technology Center (Canonsburg)

For Diesel Mechanics only:

Central Pennsylvania Diesel Institute (Liverpool)

Wednesday morning Rep. Keith Greiner (R-Lancaster) hosted a hearing of the House Majority Policy Committee in inflation and it's effects on the agricultural industry in Pennsylvania. 

“Food production is so vital in our day-to-day lives, but people don’t always think about where our food is coming from – who’s growing it, who’s processing it and who’s delivering it,” Greiner said. “Inflation is putting a major strain on the people who are essentially feeding us. I am so grateful for the work they are doing and want to ensure we are doing whatever we can from a policy perspective to help ease the burden of inflation, both on them and on consumers.” 

PMTA Member Danny Good testified in the hearing and highlighted where some inflated pricing is impacting the transportation aspect of agricultural production.

“New truck pricing is up almost 16%. The same truck a year ago now costs $37,000 more,” Good testified. “The cost of tires has risen 39%. The cost of brake drums has increased 25%. Even oil and filters are up more than 10%.”

You can read his full testimony here.

Indianapolis – Roland Bolduc, a professional driver with FedEx Express, was named Bendix Grand Champion tonight at the conclusion of the 85th National Truck Driving and Step Van Driving Championships.

Bolduc, competing in the sleeper berth, bested a field of 408 drivers with nearly 730 million combined accident-free miles to claim the coveted title of Grand Champion at this year’s Super Bowl of Safety.

“Congratulations to Roland and the great team at FedEx for being crowned Bendix Grand Champion,” said American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear. “It has been a long road for these drivers to get here, and to emerge as the best of a truly elite group is a tremendous honor. Roland’s commitment to safety and professionalism is an example of what this industry and this event are truly about.”

This is Bolduc’s second Bendix Grand Championship, having won the title in 2017. A resident of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, he has more than 2.5 million safe driving miles in his more than 40-year-long career. Bolduc was named an America’s Road Team Captain in 2000.

In addition, ATA crowned Tyler Tollefson, from FedEx Freight, as 2022 Rookie of the Year. To compete as an NTDC rookie, a driver must be a first-time competitor at their state competition who advanced to nationals. This year, there were 22 rookies competing at the National Truck Driving Championships.

ATA also recognized the state of North Carolina with the NTDC Team Championship, placing five drivers into the finals. New York finished second in the team competition and Connecticut finished third.

The National Truck Driving Championships are made possible by dozens of NTDC committee members and volunteers who judge the course, serve as liaisons to the drivers, conduct course walk-throughs and perform a number of other key tasks. As such, ATA and ATA's Safety Management Council honor one volunteer each year with the Sam Gillette Volunteer of the Year Award. This year's Sam Gillette Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Michelle Wells of the South Dakota Trucking Association.

In addition, Anthony Spero, a professional driver with ABF Freight System Inc., was recognized with the Neil Darmstadter Professional Excellence Award as the competitor “who most exemplifies all the best attributes of a professional truck driver.”

“NTDC was a tremendous success thanks to all the drivers, staff and volunteers who made it happen,” said ATA Chairman Harold Sumerford Jr., president of J&M Tank Lines Inc. “After two long years, it was great to be back and see this competition in person, getting to observe the professionalism and dedication to safety of these drivers was a great privilege.”
Champions from each of the nine vehicle classes were also announced. Joining Bolduc on the list of national champions are:

Three-Axle Division 

1. Wilbert Vano, XPO Logistics Inc. (New Jersey)
2. Chris Poynor, XPO Logistics Inc. (Washington)
3. Brian Walker, TForce Freight (North Carolina)

                                               
Four-Axle Division

1. Martin McMahon, RIST Transport (New York)
2. Miguel Corral, UPS (Illinois)
3. David Rohman, FedEx Express (North Carolina)

                                               
Five-Axle Division

1. David Guinn, Publix Super Markets Inc. (Florida)
2. Timothy Banasiak, UPS (Illinois)
3. Alphonso Lewis, Yellow (Alabama)

                                               
Flatbed Division

1. Eric Ramsdell, Walmart Transportation LLC (Arizona)
2. Raymond Waage, FedEx Freight (New York)
3. Kenneth Rageth, FedEx Freight (Wyoming)

                                               
Sleeper Berth Division                                             

1. Roland Bolduc, FedEx Express (Connecticut)
2. Eric Courville, FedEx Freight (Louisiana)
3. Charles White, Walmart Transportation LLC (Indiana)

                                               
Straight Truck Division                  

1. Christopher Shaw, FedEx Express (New Mexico)
2. Michael Bills, FedEx Express (North Carolina)
3. Jesse Benkert, FedEx Ground (Kentucky)

                                               
Tank Truck Division                       

1. Michael Flippin, FedEx Freight (Colorado)
2. Heladio Fernandez, FedEx Freight (Oregon)
3. Dennis Shirar, Walmart Transportation LLC (Indiana)

                                               
Twins Division                                              

1. Damien Hebert, XPO Logistics Inc. (Louisiana)
2. Leslie Smyth, FedEx Freight (Florida)
3. Jeffrey Langenhahn, XPO Logistics Inc. (Wisconsin)

                                              
Step Van Division

1. Gregory Long, FedEx Express (Maryland)
2. Ceth Christensen, UPS (Illinois)
3. Jerome De La Cruz, FedEx Express (Alaska)

American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation’s freight. Follow ATA on Twitter or on Facebook. Trucking Moves America Forward.
 

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Last month, House Bill 1410, the Weigh Station Preclearance Act, was approved by the Governor and set to take effect on January 1, 2023.

The bill was introduced by Representative Mindy Fee last year and will allow third parties to equip the state with technology and infrastructure to operate electronic screening. PMTA supported the bill and wrote the following in a letter Senate Transportation Committee Chair Wayne Langerholc in January:

House Bill 1410 (Fee-R) establishes the Weigh Station Preclearance Program Act and requires the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) to create an electronic weigh station bypass program for commercial vehicles in accordance with the commercial vehicle information systems and networks electronic screening truck inspection and weigh station preclearance standards authorized by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The program shall meet the needs of the Commonwealth,

FMCSA standards and conform with weigh station preclearance programs in other states, including standards regarding safety history credential status.

The PSP shall operate the program at each location where commercial vehicle enforcement is conducted. A preclearance system provider's devices and platform will be used uniformly at each location where the program is in operation. The PSP may establish policies, standards, rules and regulations as necessary to implement the provisions of this act, including authorized devices that meet the requirements for use in the program. The PSP may also consult with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as necessary for implementation of this act.

Finally, the PSP shall have unrestricted access to roadside event data provided by the preclearance system as part of the program, including real-time event data and real-time sensor data.

Motor Carriers know that freight efficiency drives out our economy and compliance improve highway safety. PMTA supports investments in safety and compliance by participating in inspection and weigh station bypass programs. The ability to bypass enforcement sites rewards the carrier for having a safe Carrier Safety Score (CSA) and investing in technology that will keep both drivers and vehicles safe.

It is important to note that this program does not cost the Commonwealth. The PSP’s costs will be covered under existing operations through PSP’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Division that currently coordinates the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program and Pennsylvania’s vehicle weight enforcement program.  The preclearance system provider shall be responsible for all costs of operating and maintaining the computer software and hardware. Moreover, given that Pennsylvania is one of the few states not implementing an electronic bypass program, it is also possible that Pennsylvania could receive additional federal revenues through the FMCAS Innovative Technology Deployment program with the establishment of the “Weigh Station Preclearance Program Act.”

In conclusion, this legislation will help efficiently move commodities to include vaccines, personal protection equipment (PPE) and other critical products to and from the state of Pennsylvania. By adopting this technology, Pennsylvania will be advancing both highway safety and operational efficiency.

Pennsylvania becomes the 48^th state to allow electronic preclearance.

During a year in which truckers have been impacted by numerous legislative initiatives in Harrisburg and DC (with more are on the way), PMTA is providing two opportunities next month for members to connect with their lawmakers to discuss how actions in the Capitol affect their businesses.

Earlier this summer, in a deal with the Governor, the General Assembly put an end to bridge tolling, but other means of raising funds for transportation infrastructure will certainly be on the agenda in the near future. How will trucking be impacted? Come hear what ideas our legislative guests have to close PennDOT’s funding gap and bring ideas of your own!

Do you have thoughts on winter weather restrictions, CARB, lawsuit abuse, electric vehicles, or taxes? You may hear more from lawmakers about plans to address these issues and many more. Events are free, refreshments will be provided, and members are encouraged to bring questions and participate in a lively discussion. More information and registration are available at the links below. Register today!

Meet and Greet Your Legislator – Central PA (Altoona)

Friday, September 9 at 8:00 am (program begins at 9:00 am)

Ward Transport & Logistics, 1436 Ward Trucking Drive, Altoona

Guests: Senator Judy Ward, Senator Wayne Langerholc (Chairman, Senate Transportation Committee), Rep. Rich Irvin, Rep. Lou Schmitt, Rep. Jim Gregory, Rep. Tommy Sankey (others invited)

Meet and Greet Your Legislator – Western PA (Reno)  

Friday, September 16 at 11:00 am (doors open at 10:00)

Klapec Trucking Company, 1355 Allegheny Blvd., Reno

Guests: Sen. Scott Hutchinson, Rep. Donna Oberlander (House Policy), Rep. Brian Smith, and representatives from Sen. Toomey’s, Sen. Casey’s, and Congressman GT Thompson’s offices.

PMTA is looking for a host for a similar event in eastern PA. Please contact Kelly Hawthorne ([email protected]) for questions or to volunteer. 

See below for the full list of events going on in our association in September! Click to register.

Legislative Committee Meeting
When: September 06, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Virtual

The Legislative Committee Meeting will be held at 10AM on September 6, 2022.

Agenda will be sent via email.

Highland Chapter Board Meeting - OPEN TO MEMBERS
When: September 06, 2022
6:00 PM
Location: Marzoni's, 164 Patchway Road, Duncansville, PA 16635

CONTACT - JIM SOLTIS ([email protected]) OR MANDY CROFT ([email protected])

DOT Compliance Seminar
When: September 08, 2022
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: PMTA Headquarters; 910 Linda Lane Camp Hill, PA 17011

Attending this class will better prepare you for compliance to CSA. The seminar will include discussion and overview of state and federal laws and regulations governing the motor carrier industry and commercial motor vehicles, e.g. driver qualifications files, commercial driver licenses, hours of service, drug and alcohol tests, etc. Each attendee will also receive the management edition of the current FMCSR handbook and Driver Qualifications File.

Registration: 8:30AM - 9:00AM

Seminar: 9:00AM - 3:00PM

Instructor: John Rigney, PMTA Safety Director

2022 Meet & Greet Your Legislator - Central PA
When: September 09, 2022 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Ward Transport, 1436 Ward Trucking Dr., Altoona

Now that bridge tolling has been defeated, the trucking industry has other issues to focus on, you’re your representatives want to hear them from you!  Come join other PMTA members to discuss your concerns for your industry.  You are also invited to bring your truck to this event.

The event is free to attend but please, let us know you are coming by registering. Also, let us know if you will be bringing a truck.  Registrations can be accessed at:   https://www.pmta.org/event-4894902

Board of Directors Meeting
When: September 14, 2022 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: PMTA Headquarters; 910 Linda Lane Camp Hill, PA 17011

PMTA Chairman, Beth Hamilton, would like to invite you to the Board of Directors Meeting and Committee Meetings scheduled for Wednesday, September 14, 2022,

Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Board of Directors Meeting
When: September 14, 2022 5:30 PM
Location: The 1912 Club

5:30 PM Cocktail Reception

6:30 PM Dinner

Any questions and/or reservations, contact Dave Spera at 215-620-8363 or [email protected]

Safety Management Council (SMC) Meeting
When: September 15, 2022 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: PMTA Headquarters; 910 Linda Lane Camp Hill, PA 17011

9:30 AM – Registration
10:00 AM - SMC Meeting
11:00 AM – Lloyd Hair, on Fleet Maintenance
12:00 PM - Lunch

2022 Meet & Greet Your Legislators - Western PA
When: September 16, 2022 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM Location: Klapec Trucking Company, 1355 Allegheny Blvd, Reno, PA

Event Details:  PMTA members and guests are invited to Klapec Trucking Company in Reno, PA on September 16 at 11:00 am to meet with their legislators and discuss current transportation issues.

Currently confirmed in attendance: Senator Scott Hutchinson; Representative Donna Oberlander; Representative Brian Smith; and Sheila Sterrett, Sen. Toomey’s Western PA Director

The event is free to attend but please, let us know you are coming by registering.

Mock Level-1 Inspection
When: September 22, 2022 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Location: PMTA Headquarters; 910 Linda Lane Camp Hill, PA 17011

This seminar will discuss the procedure inspectors use for determining compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations through the National Uniform Driver Vehicle Inspection Program.  The 37 step inspection will be broken down to illustrate what is required to successfully navigate a Level I roadside inspection.

Lancaster Chapter Annual Jim Ingham Golf Outing
When: September 29, 2022 11:30 AM Location: Four Seasons Golf Course, Landisville

Foursomes are accepted on a first come, first serve basis
Golf & dinner: $100.00/pp
AM golf/no dinner: $70.00/pp
Dinner only - $35.00/pp

Questions? call or email
717-733-6556 ext 156
[email protected]

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today launched a short survey to better understand truck driver perspectives and issues with Driver-Facing Cameras (DFCs). ATRI’s DFC research was a top research priority of its Research Advisory Committee in 2021. Previous FMCSA-sponsored research conducted by ATRI documented that truck drivers have very positive opinions about road-facing cameras, but numerous driver concerns were raised about driver-facing cameras. ATRI’s DFC survey is designed to better understand the specific issues and concerns truck drivers have, and to determine what, if any, strategies might address those concerns. The OOIDA Foundation participated in both the prioritization of the DFC research, as well as in the DFC survey design. The second component of ATRI’s DFC research will focus on how DFC video feeds could be used by defense attorneys to reduce unfavorable litigation outcomes against truck drivers and motor carriers. The survey is available online here.

ATRI is the trucking industry’s 501c3 not-for-profit research organization. It is engaged in critical research relating to freight transportation’s essential role in maintaining a safe, secure and efficient transportation system.