Upcoming Events
Handling Hazardous Materials Training with Scopelitis Transportation ConsultingDate: October 8, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: MMTA, 9256 Bendix Road, Suite 203, Columbia, MD
Cost: $175 for members, $350 for non-members
About: Under 49 CFR § 172.704, new hazardous materials employees are required to go through initial training within 90 days of employment and recurrent training every three years thereafter. This training covers all mandatory subjects, including general awareness, function specific training, safety training and security awareness. Attendees will be given a 25 question test for which an 80% or better grade will indicate successful completion of the course. Attendees scoring an 80% or better will get a certificate of completion. If a student does not pass the test, they will get a certificate of attendance. Space is limited to 20 attendees.
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Western Maryland Chapter Meeting
Date: October 23, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Homewood Suites Hagerstown, 1650 Pullman Lane, Hagerstown, MD
Cost: $50 (per person)
Sponsor: Baltimore Potomac Truck Centers
About: Maryland's new Family & Medical Leave Insurance Program will provide up to 12 weeks of guaranteed paid time off for employees. The first stages of the program begin July 1, 2025. Employers must start planning now by learning which employees are covered, what are the benefit amounts, how are contributions calculated, when do benefits begin, and more. Bring your HR and payroll reps!
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Creating & Maintaining Driver Qualification Files Webinar
Date: October 31, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Webinar via Zoom
Cost: $25 for members, $50 for non-members
About: Does managing your driver qualification files seem scary? Are they keeping you awake at night? DOT regulations can be overwhelming when maintaining driver qualification files. A DQ file contains essential documentation and information to provide a comprehensive snapshot of driver applicants and employees. The file must contain mandated items such as pre-employment screening, a road test if required, a medical examiner’s card, and other documents. Files are required to regularly updated and records maintained to remain in compliance with the FMCSA regulations. Retention times vary for each document. Join MMTA on Halloween as we help you overcome your DQ fears!
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Eastern Shore Chapter Meeting
Date: November 7, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Wor-Wic Community College, Fulton-Owen Hall, Room 103, 32000 Campus Drive, Salisbury, MD
Cost: $50 (per person)
Speakers: Senator Mary Beth Carozza (Confirmed) and Delegate Charles Otto (Invited)
About: The General Assembly convenes on January 8, 2025. Listen as your elected representatives discuss the key issues they anticipate will impact trucking, transportation, and general business.
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Maryland Movers Conference Meeting
Date: November 14, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: American Trucking Associations Moving & Storage Conference, 80 M Street SE, Suite 800, Washington, DC
Cost: $50 (per person)
Topic: Join movers from Maryland and Virginia for presentations on diversifying your revenue stream, economic outlook, working with realtors, and federal contracting opportunities.
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Western Maryland Chapter Legislative Dinner
Date: December 4, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Dutch's Daughter, 581 Himes Avenue, Frederick, MD
Cost: $85 (per person)
Speaker: Chris Spear, President & CEO, American Trucking Associations
Topic: The Election's Impact on Trucking
About: Join your legislators from Western Maryland as we hear from ATA President & CEO Chris Spear on how the election results are expected to impact the industry’s key federal priorities around labor, environmental, and transportation safety policies.
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Compliance Seminar
Virtual Dates: September 12, 2024 at 9:30am EST & January 9, 2025 at 9:30am EST
In-person Dates: November 14, 2024 at 9:30am EST & March 13, 2025 at 9:30am EST
Cost: $100 for MMTA members, $200 for non-members
About: Make sure your company is in compliance with the various federal and state motor carrier safety regulations. This seminar covers the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), federal and state roadside inspections, DataQ procedures, and safety review procedures.
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Sessions sponsored by J.J. Keller.
Reasonable Suspicion Drug & Alcohol Training
Virtual Dates: October 10, 2024 at 9:30am EST & February 13, 2025 at 9:30am EST
In-person Dates: December 12, 2024 at 9:30am EST & April 10, 2025 at 9:30am EST
Cost: $100 for MMTA members, $200 for non-members
About: It includes all materials and covers pertinent rules such as: how to make a reasonable suspicion judgment, developing company policies, responding to positive tests, return-to-duty procedures, and SAP requirements.
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Sessions sponsored by J.J. Keller.
Questions about events? Call (410) 644-4600.
