Indiana Motor Truck Association

Get ready to tee off at our annual mini golf outing! Whether you're a pro or just starting out, it's all about having fun together. Mark your calendars and join us for a afternoon of laughter, friendly competition, and awesome memories. See you there! #minigolfouting #JoinTheFun #trucking *RESCHEDULED* IMTA Mini Golf Fundraiser - Hosted by the Allied Industry (intrucking.org)

Join the Indiana Motor Truck Association and DMC Insurance, Inc. for a Lunch & Learn Virtual Meeting on Distracted Driving. Attendance is FREE! What you can expect to learn: • Information that effectively explains the risk of distracted driving • An explanation of why distracted driving is increasing • An overview of key studies showing the dangers of distracted driving • A clear walk-through of the driver’s brain with compelling demonstrations to debunk the “myth of multitasking” • Current attitudes toward distracted driving and solutions to improve safety and can also include the following topics: • Risks to organizations from distracted driving • A review of effective policies to reduce risk • Explanations of the strengths and limitations of technological solutions Testimonials from previous attendees: “If there ever was a perfect presentation, this was it.” “This talk may have saved my life.” “We received very positive feedback about your presentation - so much so that at least one carrier told me he was going to change his mobile phone policy.” About the Presenter: Dr. Paul Atchley, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology University of South Florida Dr. Atchley has been conducting research and teaching about cognitive factors related to driving for over 25 years. He is currently on faculty at the University of South Florida. Dr. Atchley received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Riverside in 1996 and completed postdoctoral training at the Beckman Institute at the University of Illinois in 1998. Dr. Atchley has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and chapters on issues of vision and attention including their relationship to driving. He has also received awards for his research, teaching, service and student advising. Dr. Atchley’s work has been highlighted by national and international press such as the BBC, NPR, Rock Center, “Katie” with Katie Couric, and the New York Times. He is part of efforts at all levels to reduce distracted driving. Dr. Atchley works with groups including the National Safety Council, LifeSavers, FocusDriven and We Save Lives to provide clear, compelling and consistently well-received talks about the science of distracted driving. In addition to his work on distracted driving, Dr. Atchley works and is available to speak on the cognitive costs of technology immersion. Register today at intrucking.org

Thank you Buchanan Hauling & Rigging for hosting the Future Leaders of Indiana yesterday! Hannah Stork inspired us with her insights on taking professional risks, and we wrapped up the night . with an amazing baseball game at the Fort Wayne TinCaps 🎉⚾ . . . #FutureLeaders #truckingindustry #trucking

Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST Fort Wayne, IN 2:00pm - 4:00pm - Professional Development (Hannah Stork) – Buchanan Hauling and Rigging 5:30pm - 6:30pm - Happy Hour (Connors Roof Top - it is located right next to the baseball stadium) 7:05pm - End of Day - Tincaps Games, includes picnic style dinner Professional Development Presentation: Risk Taking Presented by Hannah Stork Highly motivated Client Executive with success in the Software Development / Digital Transformation space. Helping Fortune 1000 and SaaS Product Platform Companies drive revenue growth through Product Strategy, Greenfield Development, Platform Modernization, Cloud Enablement & Modernization, Data, Analytics & AI, and Product Evolution & Optimization. Creative Problem-Solver with fourteen years of professional experience.  Tincaps Game - $20.00 Have you ever dreamed of catching a home run at a game? The Modelo Patio offers fans an opportunity to possibly fulfill that dream. Located in left field, this hospitality area gives smaller groups the chance to have their own space to mingle and enjoy the game at Parkview Field. FLI Professional Development and Networking Event (intrucking.org)

Accidents are more than just unfortunate events. For safety managers and fleet executives, they're costly disruptions that can run up to $𝟳𝟱𝗞 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 per incident according to Automotive Fleet Magazine. What if you could predict accident reduction a year out? 🔮 During this live webinar, our fleet safety experts Adam Kahn and Adam Lang will explore how our smart AI and machine learning reveals the direct correlation between improving GreenZone performance and decreased crash rates. Imagine actualized cost savings from prevented collisions and injuries. Imagine a safety-first mindset that permeates your driver force. It all starts with the ability to forecast your fleet's safety trajectory. 💯 Register now: https://zurl.co/jVsK #FleetManagement #FleetSafety #SafetyCulture #DriverTraining #DriverCoaching

Congratulations to the newest IMTA certified Master Truck Drivers, Carter Express Inc. professional drivers, Charles Jones, Richard Jones, Darryl Tarplin and Phillip Fugate. . The IMTA’s Master Truck Driver program recognizes our industry’s top drivers who have compiled a career record of excellence through professionalism and service. When you see the Master Truck Driver logo, you know you are sharing the road with a driver who has an outstanding safety record. This recognition is so prestigious that only 2% of CDL holders will ever meet the qualifications to be certified as a Master Truck Driver. To qualify a driver must compile 10 years or 1 million miles of safe driving, with no recordable DOT incidences, and performed one of the following: compete in a TDC, perform a heroic act, complete a professional TD course, or have a record of community service. . Chuck Jones has been a professional driver for twenty-one years, the last 13 with Carter Express with 500,000 accident-free miles! Chuck served 4 years in the army as a private first class, thank you for your service. Said of Chuck by his supervisor “Chuck has 21 years of mastering the road fortified by 4 years of disciplined military service, navigating life’s journey with precision and dedication. . Darryl Tarplin has been a professional driver for fourteen years, all with Carter Express and 1.7million accident-free miles! While driving I-94 in 2021 Darryl witnessed a car swerve off the road and stopped to assist them. Darryl broke the window with a fire extinguisher to help aid the driver who was having a seizure. Said of Darryl by his supervisor “Darryl’s unwavering commitment to the safety of others embodies the spirit of our organization.” . Phillip Fugate has been a professional driver for fourteen and half years, all with Carter Express and 1,357,000 million accident-free miles! Phillip has served 6 years in the Army, thank you for your service. Said of Phillip by his supervisor “Phil brings a unique blend of discipline, reliability and adaptability to the road.’ . Richard Jones has been a professional driver for nine years, all with Carter Express with 1,002,384 accident-free miles! Richard served 7 years in the army – E4 receiving awards for Arcom, OCF, Combat Action badge, Global War on Terrorism, and a few others, thank you for your service. Said of Richard by his supervisor “Richard is a seasoned driver with 9 years of dedicated service demonstrating unwavering and loyalty to Carter Express.” . Thank you to DMC Insurance for sponsoring the Master Truck Driver Program!

Indiana Trucking Leaders Visit D.C. to Discuss Top Issues Facing the Industry . Nine members of the Indiana Motor Truck Association traveled to the nation’s capital this week to meet with the state’s congressional delegation . IMTA’s discussions with Indiana lawmakers and congressional staff extended to a number of pressing challenges, such as: . Protecting independent contractors - One of the group’s top priorities is fighting to protect independent contractors. More than 350,000 truckers choose to work as independent contractors because of the economic opportunity it creates and the flexibility it provides, enabling them to run their own business and choose their own hours and routes. Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Labor implemented a disruptive rule that eliminates this freedom and intentionally undermines the livelihoods of truckers and their families across the country by replacing a clear, straight-forward standard that has been relied upon for nine decades with a tangled mess that will weaken our supply chain. IMTA is supporting a resolution that would block USDOL’s rule and preserve the American Dream. . Addressing energy and environment issues - The trucking industry has made massive strides in reducing tailpipe emissions over the past 35 years. As a result, the industry has cut harmful NOx and particulate matter emissions by 99%, virtually eliminated all sulfur-dioxide emissions, and is on track to cut 1.37 billion metric tons of CO2 between 2014 and 2027. In fact, 60 of today's trucks emit what just one truck emitted in 1988. IMTA called on Indiana’s Members of Congress to build on this progress by encouraging innovation rather than one-size-fits-all mandates and setting achievable regulatory targets and timelines. One solution to help get the newest, cleanest trucks on the road is to repeal the federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers, which adds upwards of $20,000 to the cost of a new clean-diesel tractor. . Preventing lawsuit abuse - Due to trial lawyers exploiting the legal system, lawsuits targeting trucking have increased at an exponential pace in both the volume of cases and the size of verdict awards. Between 2010 and 2018, the average size of large verdicts increased by nearly 1,000%, from $2.3 million to $22.3 million. These exorbitant costs are spread across the entire industry and are ultimately passed down to consumers in the form of increased prices for goods and skyrocketing insurance premiums. IMTA is supportive of comprehensive lawsuit abuse reform to restore fairness and balance to the judicial system. #trucking #truckingindustry #trucks

Kicking off the Save A Life Tour Week today at Pendleton Heights High School! American Trucking Associations Road Team Captains met with 300 Senior students to talk about how to safely share the road with semi trucks. The students also participated in texting and impairment simulators. • Thank you to Carter Express Inc. for joining us today! • • • #trucking #sharetheroad #DoingMoreIn2024 #nothingwithouttrucking

Lunch and Learn, Tuesday, April 23rd. . Join us for a webinar with Netradyne on Empowering Drivers: Video Telematics for Self-Coaching and Performance Improvement. Discover how advanced video telematics can help streamline driver coaching, offer more autonomy for drivers, and re-frame the performance conversation. Use such tools to obtain more valuable insights, enhance safety culture, and motivate and retain drivers. During this webinar we will... ...Explore the capabilities of AI-based video telematics. ...Leverage real-time data and analytics for proactive coaching. ...Cultivate a safety-centric culture through effective communication and feedback. ...Motivate drivers by enabling them to manage their own performance Speaker: Adam Kahn, Chief Business Development Officer, Netradyne . https://lnkd.in/g7gdzNdV

Lunch and Learn, Wednesday April 17th - Sponsored by the Future Leaders of Indiana “Know Your Risk for Brokering Freight: What you need to know about a property broker’s liability for highway accidents and cargo claims, and how to mitigate and insure against those risks.” Why is this topic important to IMTA Members? Many of our motor carrier members have brokerage operations. Understanding broker liability is critical to mitigating potential liability between our members’ motor carrier and brokerage operations. In this live webinar, Tyler Biddle, an attorney from Frost Brown Todd, will provide a high-level overview of how property brokers may find themselves liable for highway accidents and cargo claims. Tyler will also provide practical information related to corporate structure, customer and carrier contracting and interaction, and insurance that may be used to mitigate risks associated with brokering freight. $25 charge for Non-Members to attend, Free for any IMTA Member. Speaker: Tyler P. Biddle – Attorney, Frost Brown Todd, LLP Tyler understands the legal and regulatory challenges facing clients involved in the transportation industry. Tyler represents motor carriers, property brokers, freight forwarders, and warehouses in a wide variety of legal issues, including Federal and State regulatory compliance, transportation-related contract drafting and negotiation, independent contractor issues and agreements, litigation of cargo claims, freight charge collection, defense against Federal Leasing Regulation violations, and corporate governance and structure. Tyler also represents clients in mergers and acquisitions of transportation companies. Register today! https://lnkd.in/gxwx9wfQ