SmartSessions
Sponsored by TMTA

TMTA offers FREE seminars to help you improve your business.

Below is a list of the 2013 educational SmartSessions. 

MAP – 21: What it Means for You

This presentation will address the major points in the Federal Highway Bill, commonly referred to as MAP-21, and their impact on the way you’ve done business in the past and what you can do to prepare.

Thursday, August 22, 2013 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Friday, August 23, 2013 11:00 a.m. – Noon

Managing CSA

This session will address what you need to do in order to ensure your company is effectively managing CSA. What should you do if you receive a warning letter? Is the data being collected correct? What should you do if you see incorrect data? What effects will CSA have on drivers? Learn answers to these questions and more.

Friday, August 23, 2013 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

How to Prepare For A Safety Audit

DOT or your state enforcement folks want to audit your operations. Are you ready? This seminar is ideal for independent contractors and small fleets. It will provide hands-on specifics about preparing for a safety audit by either the U.S. D.O.T. or state officials.

Friday, August 23, 2013 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, August 24, 2013 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Hours of Service Regulations

Attend this session to learn how to comply with the Hours of Service Regulations. Learn also the latest with regards to the proposed rule changes. Find out where we are now.

Friday, August 23, 2013 11:00 a.m. – Noon

Recruiting Management

Recruiting qualified drivers for your fleet has always been challenging. The onslaught of CSA has made the task of hiring qualified drivers even more difficult. How you manage the recruiting process is directly related to your success or failure. Learn ideas to implement within your company to better manage the recruiting process.

Friday, August 23, 2013 11:00 a.m. – Noon

Natural Gas: Is It Right For You?

This session will focus on helping attendees learn how to determine if the utilization of natural gas will work within their operations. Find out what you need to identify before making this decision.

Friday, August 23, 2013 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, August 24, 2013 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Owner-Operator Taxes 101

Find out the latest with regards to tax laws? What should you be doing now to prepare for next year? Find out when and how to interact with the IRS. Will you be legally utilizing tax exemptions to their fullest? Attend this session to learn the answers to these questions and more.

Saturday, August 24, 2013 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Successful Owner-Operators: Are You One?

Attend this session to learn steps to take to ensure your financial success as an Owner/Operator. Are there benchmarks you should be adhering to in order to run a successful business? Find out the answers to these items and more.

Saturday, August 24, 2013 11:00 a.m. – Noon

Fuel Management for Fleets & Owner-Operators

Learn how to save the most when purchasing fuel, and still maintain your sanity. This seminar is designed to inform attendees of various options available for fuel purchase optimization and how they can work best for you.

Saturday, August 24, 2013 11:00 a.m. – Noon

Medical History: Impact on Drivers

Learn how a driver’s medical history is being tracked by enforcement agencies. Find out what impact this could have on your ability to continue driving.

Saturday, August 24, 2013 11:00 a.m. – Noon