Below are the educational sessions held at last year’s Great American Trucking Show. This year’s seminar schedule will be posted in May.

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SmartSessions
Sponsored by TMTA

TMTA offers FREE seminars to help you improve your business. Below are this year’s currently scheduled seminars and times.

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 correctly?  What should you do if you see incorrect data? What effects will CSA have on drivers?   Learn answers to these questions and more.

Thursday, August 25, 2011    2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Friday, August 26, 2011         11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday, August 27, 2011     11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Tire Technology to Save You Money

Tire costs are extremely important in a company’s maintenance program.  Find out the latest tire technology and how you can combat rising fuel costs while hauling more payload. Do your tires pay you back?

Friday, August 26, 2011        10:00 am – 11:00 am

EOBRs:  A Valuable Tool

With CSA, Electronic On-Board Recorders (EOBRs) are fast becoming an important tool for companies.  Attend this session to learn how EORBs can assist you with regulatory compliance.

Friday, August 26, 2010         11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Hours of Service Regulations

Learn how to comply with the Hours of Service Regulations as well as the latest updates on the proposed rule changes.

Friday, August 26, 2011       11:00 am – 12:00 pm

How to Prepare for a Safety Audit

DOT or your state enforcement officials want to audit your operations. Are you ready? Ideal for independent contractors and small fleets, this seminar will provide hands-on specifics about preparing for a safety audit by either the U.S. DOT or state officials.

Friday, August 26, 2011         10:00 am – 11:00 am
Saturday, August 27, 2011     10:00 am – 11:00 am

PrePass Technology

PrePass weigh station e-screening will soon be implemented in Texas.  PrePass technology allows trucks to comply at weigh stations and pay E-Z Pass tolls electronically.  Learn how this technology may help carriers save time, money and fuel.

Friday, August 26, 2011         10:00 am – 11:00 am
Saturday, August 27, 2011     10:00 am – 11:00 am

Owner-Operator Taxes 101

How do you deal with critical issues in a down economy/freight cycle?  Find out when and how to interact with the IRS.  Is bankruptcy really an option?  Attend this session to learn the answers to these questions and more.

Saturday, August 27, 2011     10:00 am – 11:00 am

360 Degree Owner-Operator

Find out what steps you need to take to achieve and manage a fiscally fit operation.

Saturday, August 27, 2011     11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Fuel Management for Fleets & Owner-Operators

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 27, 2011     11:00 am – 12:00 pm

* Dates and times of seminars are subject to change. Check back in early August for finalized seminars and times.