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2015 Rocky Mountain Safety Rendezvous

July 15-17, 2015

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Mountain View Ranch, Idaho Falls

2015 Rocky Mountain Safety Rendezvous

July 15-17, 2015

Mountain View Ranch, Idaho Falls

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Utah Trucking Association Safety Awards Banquet

September 12, 2014

Little America Hotel

2014 Safety Awards Banquet Registration is Now Closed:

Details Below Posted for Informational Use Only- Please Call Us at 801-973-9370 With Questions

The Utah Trucking Association has scheduled the Annual Driver Awards Banquet for Friday, September 12 at the beautiful Little America Hotel. There will be a Opening Social at 6:30 pm with dinner at 7:00 pm. We will have the privilege of honoring 24-professional drivers along with 30-Truck Driving Championship Winners as well  as Safety Supervisor of the Year, Trooper of the Year and Driver of the Year. Please make every effort to attend. Registration forms can be found below.

Click Here to Register to Attend the Awards Dinner

Click Here to Download the Form to Nominate a Safety Supervisor of the Year

To recieve updates about this event, email sasha@utahtrucking.com

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TruckPAC Annual Golf Tournament

August 21, 2014

7:00 am: Continental Breakfast- 8:00 am: Shotgun Texas Scramble Start-12:00 pm: BQQ and Awards

Sleepy Ridge Golf Course

2014 TruckPAC Golf Tournament Registration Now Closed:

Details Below Posted for Informational Use Only- Please Call Us at 801-973-9370 With Questions

Click here to view pictures of this well attended event.

The Utah Trucking Association is pleased to announce a golf tournament on August 21, 2014 at the beautiful Sleepy Ridge Golf Course in Orem, Utah. The tournament is one of the main sources of income for the Utah TruckPAC; a fund providing means to further the associations lobbying efforts with the legislature both here in the state and federally. We also use this money to support legislative candidates who are business friendly and will help improve the transportation infrastructure. We encourage you to mix business with pleasure and put together your golfing twosome or foursome today! Sponsorships are also available for those interested in advertising at this well-attended event. Please click here to register and we look forward to seeing you there!
Date:
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Address:
Sleepy Ridge Golf Course
730 S. Sleepy Ridge Dr.
Orem, Utah
Registration Includes: 
Breakfast, green fees, cart, lunch, beverage, prizes, door gift, range balls and your TruckPAC donation
Schedule of Events: 
7:00 am: Continental Breakfast
8:00 am: Shotgun Texas Scramble Start
12:00 pm: BQQ and Awards
 Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions at 801-973-9370 and we look forward to seeing you there!
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Rent Our Space

Ongoing

4181 W. 2100 S. West Valley, UT 84120

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With the creation of our brand new, beautiful building, we now offer the member service of renting out this great facility at a much cheaper rate than many competitors! Rent the new UTA building for your next employee party, luncheon or other various meetings. If you would like to book the seminar room, banquet hall and/or kitchen along with our many tables and chairs, please contact Kelsey Halls at kelsey@utahtrucking. You can find pictures of the facility here.
Pricing is as follows:
  • $300 for members
  • $400 for non-members
  • $100 night fee applicable for events not during business hours

UTA Annual Management Conference and Trucking Expo

May 6-8, 2015

Dixie Center, St. George UT

The 2014 Utah Trucking Association Management Conference and Trucking Expo was attended by over 500 people, featured 53 booths, 13 brand new tractors, 8 trailers and some great networking opportunities. We are looking forward to next year’s convention which will be held May 6-8, 2015 at the Dixie Convention Center in St. George, Utah. This sure to be a great event with excellent vendors, informational educational sessions, and a multiple occasions to rub shoulders with others working in the trucking industry. Vendors will feature various products, equipment and services to help you work smart and stay ahead of the game. This event gets bigger every year and we are excited for the cultivating opportunities this will bring to everyone in attendance. Please let us know if you have any questions and we would be happy to be of assistance. 

2014 Convention Registration- Now Closed, Posted for Informational Use Only 
May 7th- 8th, 2014: Registration for vendors and sponsors, click here.
May 7th- 8th, 2014: Registration for convention attendees, click here.
May 9th, 2014 Activities: Register here for the Annual President’s Cup Golf Tournament or the 1st Annual Skeet Shoot.
To view the 2014 Schedule of Events for the Convention, click here

Save the Date!
2015 Convention: May 6-8 at the Dixie Center in St. George, UT

Registration forms for the 2015 Convention will be made public in January of 2015

Please call 801-973-9370 or email sasha@utahtrucking if you have any questions regarding this great event.
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2014 Utah Truck Driving Championship

June 6th - June 7th, 2014

Friday, June 6th from 4:00-8:00 p.m., Saturday June 7th from 6:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Utah State Fair Park

2014 Truck Driving Championship Registration Now Closed:

Details Below Posted for Informational Use Only- Please Call Us at 801-973-9370 With Questions

The 2014 Utah Truck Driving Championship will be held Friday & Saturday, June 6-7, 2014 at the Utah State FairPark.  Registration will be Friday, June 7th from   4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  This outstanding annual event is again sponsored and conducted by the Utah Safety Management Council.  Drivers will compete in written test, pre- trip inspections and a 6-problem driving course in the following categories: NO INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD. 
  • Straight Truck
  • 3- Axle Semi Trailer
  • 4- Axle Semi Trailer
  • 5-Axle Semi Trailer Van
  • 5-Axle Semi Trailer Tank
  • 5-Axle Semi Trailer Flatbed
  • 5-Axle Sleeper Berth
  • Twin Trailers
  • Step Van
The Champion, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category will be recognized, along with their companies at the UTA Annual Safety Awards Banquet on September 19, 2014, at Little America Hotel.  The champion in each category will compete at the 2014 National Truck Driving Championships to be held in Pittsburgh, PA – August 12-16, 2014
 We appreciate the interest and support for the UtahState Truck Driving Championships in past years.  This event promises to be bigger and better this year, with many more drivers and companies participating.  Don’t miss this!  Plan now to participate and register soon.  Contact Larry Luke at C.R. England, Inc. (801) 977-6674 to receive more information or Terry Smith at Utah Trucking Association (801) 973-9370 for registration forms.  Registration forms and flyers can be found to your left. Participation and Sponsorships are needed to make this work.
Sponsorship wanted: Platinum-$1000, Gold, $500, Silver-$300 and Bronze-$100
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UTA Seminars

“How To Survive a Department of Transportation Audit”

Date: Thursday, February 19, 2015
Time: 8:00 am- 12:00 pm
Location: UTA Building: 4181 W. 2100 S., West Valley City

Cost: $65 for members, $130 for non-members

 

Seminar Includes: 

  • Meeting with UDOT Safety Investigators directly
  • How to get a “Satisfactory” safety rating
  • How to prepare and maintain worry-free files
  • Get clear on changing regulations and interpretations
  • Approach a DOT Audit with confidence, not fear

 

Who Should Attend: 

  • Safety Compliance Managers
  • Operation Managers/Directors
  • Safety/Maintence Personnel
  • Any other office staff involved with safety compliance…
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“How HR Can Be a Strategic Partner”

Date: February 10, 2015
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
Location: Utah Trucking Association Building, 4181 W. 2100 S., West Valley UT

Cost: $50 for members, $75 for non-members

 

Seminar Summary

1. HR isn’t the old “personnel” department any longer.  HR can and should be part of any strategic decisions that involve employees

2. This workshop discusses and proposes ideas and initiatives that HR can and should own to get invited to the “big people’s table”.

 

Presenter Biography: Todd Anderson, SPHR, HR Consulting Services Director

Todd has been with GBS for 6 years and consults benefit clients in UT, NV, CO, AZ, ID, and CA on HR related issues. Todd brings with him over 28 years of experience in Human Resources. He served 12 years as a Regional HR Director for a Fortune 100 company managing the HR function for over 6000 employees. Todd is SPHR certified through the Society of Human Resource Managers. He also participated as an HR Consultant to the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympics. Todd was responsible for hiring 27,000 volunteers. In addition, Todd is on the HR Advisory Board Member for Utah Valley State College. Labor Law Guest Lecturer – Utah Valley State College.

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“Human Resources 101″

Date: May 26, 2015
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
Location: Utah Trucking Association Building, 4181 W. 2100 S., West Valley UT

Cost: $50 for members, $75 for non-members

 

Seminar Summary:

  1. Every Manager or Supervisor in the organization, whether they know it or not, wears an HR hat.
  2. Leaders must understand certain labor laws in order to better manage their employees and avoid potential legal action
  3. This workshop introduces the audience to such things as:
    1. The Fair Labor Standards Act
    2. The Americans with Disabilities Act
    3. The Family and Medical Leave Act
    4. Workman’s Compensation
    5. The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act

 

Presenter Biography: Todd Anderson, SPHR, HR Consulting Services Director

Todd has been with GBS for 6 years and consults benefit clients in UT, NV, CO, AZ, ID, and CA on HR related issues. Todd brings with him over 28 years of experience in Human Resources. He served 12 years as a Regional HR Director for a Fortune 100 company managing the HR function for over 6000 employees. Todd is SPHR certified through the Society of Human Resource Managers. He also participated as an HR Consultant to the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympics. Todd was responsible for hiring 27,000 volunteers. In addition, Todd is on the HR Advisory Board Member for Utah Valley State College. Labor Law Guest Lecturer – Utah Valley State College.

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Drug & Alcohol Training For Supervisors

Date: Tuesday, February 17th, 2015
Time: 1:00-5:00 pm
Location: Utah Trucking Association Building, 4181 W. 2100 S., West Valley UT

Cost: UTA Members, $65 per person     Non-Members, $130 per person

No refunds 2 days before the seminar

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Seminar Summary:

You will receive 90 minutes of training for both alcohol and drug sections in the FMCSA handbook to let you know what your company must do in order to remain compliant and what steps to take should you have any drug or alcohol incidents within your company. Lastly, a police officer from the Utah Drug and Alcohol Task Force will go over various drugs they are currently seeing on the street and how to recognize them and their symptoms.

 

Presenters:

Bob Kelleher-FMCSA/OMC & Rudy Chacon-Drug Task Force Officer

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Hours of Service Logbook Training

Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Time: 8:00 am- 3:00 pm
Location: Utah Trucking Association Building, 4181 W. 2100 S., West Valley UT

Cost: UTA Members, $80 per person      Non-Members, $160 per person

No refunds 2 days before the seminar

Seminar Summary:
  • Updates of regulations and any pending changes (handout provided)
  • Correct procedures on hours-of-service and logbook violations
  • Learn how to audit logbooks and keep your drivers in     compliance
  • Attendees will receive the latest addition of the federal regulations handbook
  • Have those difficult hours-of-service questions answered

 

Presenter:

Trooper Mike Bennett, Utah Highway Patrol

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CSS & CDS Fleet Safety Certification Course

Date: March 16-20, 2015
Time:
Location: Utah Trucking Association, 4181 W. 2100 S., Salt Lake City

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“How to Hire, Train and Reward Employees”

Date: Wednesday, February 11th, 2015
Time: 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Location: Utah Trucking Association Building, 4181 W. 2100 S., West Valley, UT

 

Cost: $50 for members, $75 for non-members

Learning Goals:

  • Know the five steps of effective hiring.
  • Understand the five keys to implementing effective customer service training.
  • Learn four strategies for rewarding service oriented employees.
  • Explore the tried and proven effective processes of “on-boarding” new hires.

Presenter Bio:

Jack Neeway, president of Expert Leadership Development, has been managing people for over 25 years. He now uses the skills learned in the overseeing of a $35M business to train and coach leaders and managers in businesses across Northern Utah.

Expert Leadership Development is an authorized licensee of Crestcom International, the internationally recognized powerhouse of leadership and management training around the world. Crestcom specializes in bottom line improvement through a curriculum based training system, with video content featuring some of the world’s foremost authorities in business and leadership during live facilitated work sessions. Crestcom boosts of having trained in over 23,000 organizations over the past 25 years. Typically Crestcom clients average a return on investment of over 650%!

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SAFETY

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Tom Christensen
One of Tom’s proudest moments was when he received a letter of recognition for a Good Samaritan Act on the road. Tom also claims that his greatest achievements are a happy 33 year marriage, 3 children and 4 grandchildren. When Tom arrives at work, he is often met at the door by another driver who has a question for him, Tom is always anxious to take the time to help. In 2009 he took 1st place in the tank division at the Utah State Driver Championship and went on to place 7th in the nation!
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SAFETY RESOURCES

Utah Highway Patrol
Utah Dept. of Transportation Motor Carrier Divis.
Department of Public Safety
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Zero Fatalities – A Goal We Can All Live With
Drive to Stay Alive
Respect the Road
Truck Smart
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SAFETY DOWNLOADS

Drive to Stay Alive
Great West Casualty Award Form
Industrial Safety Award Form
Interactive Training Video List
On-Demand Video Training List
Drive to Stay Alive Quiz
Nominate a Driver of the Month!
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
Get Started Packet For Motor Carriers
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PUBLICATIONS

Utah's Voice in Trucking

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Utah Trucking: Utah’s Voice in Trucking is the official magazine of the UTA. Published bi-monthly, Utah Trucking presents timely news and features on the people and issues affecting your business.

If you would like to advertise in Utah’s Voice in Trucking, please call 801-973-9370 and ask for Sasha Clark.

To view this publication click here.

Truckin' Hot News

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The “Truckin’ Hot News” is a weekly email we send to all our members.  This “hot sheet” has the latest regulations and news in the trucking industry.  Along with the current news, it reports on up-coming UTA events, terminal openings, UDOT highway construction alerts, and the popular feature, “The Trucking Tip of the Week”.

To advertise in this weekly publication please contact association staffer, Sasha Clark at 801-973-9370. 

To view the most recent edition of this publication click here.

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Being a Member of the UTA Allows the Power of Strength in Numbers

As a result,we have negotiated some great discounts:

Verizon Wireless: Save up to 22% on your Verizon Wireless bill.

Workers Compensation Fund: Good standing membership in the Utah Trucking Association qualifies for a 5% discount on their premiums.

UPS: Members can save up to 28% on their shipping costs through UPS.

Crystal Inn Hotel and Suites: Members have a great negotiated special rate at various locations. Click here for more details.

HR Solutions:  Add a seasoned HR Professional to your team today for as little as $50 a month. HR Solutions will provide 24 hour email and phone support, give you access to our vetted HR library of documents and forms, and for a limited time, we are including in the monthly services fee an in depth HR compliance audit to any member of UTA at no additional cost ($1,200 Value.) To take advantage of this offer, contact Chris Anderson at 801-671-2639 or chris.anderson@hrsolutionsllc.net

Utah Trucking Association Sponsored 401k Plan

Utah Trucking Association Sponsored Group Health Insurance

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Please click here to visit our page of Industry Links – State and Federal Trucking.

Utah Trucking Association Offers All Regulatory Supplies

UTA has, in stock, the most used regulatory supplies for trucking. UTA members receive discounts on supplies. Supplies include driver medical forms, log books, inspection books, placards, federal guidelines, training videos and other items.

The links provided on this page will give you a listing of products, pricing, and an order form. Just print and mail or fax the completed form. Driver Medical Forms are offered in bulk and with discounts.

Please call the UTA offices with questions.

UTA Sponsored 401k Plan

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  • When you utilize the Utah Trucking Association 401(k) Plan, you have all the advantages and flexibility of a stand-alone plan sponsor, but avoid the expenses and administrative headache associated with sponsoring a stand-alone plan.  With over 500 members in our association, we bring the scale and cost savings of a large, powerful group to one unified plan.

    By joining the Utah Trucking Association 401(k) plan, you can provide an outstanding plan, save money, and spend less time administering it.  From a government reporting standpoint, is treated like one  large plan.  The end result for you is a 401(k) plan with competitive investments, outstanding service, and someone else doing a majority of the plan maintenance leg work.

  • To learn more about the Utah Trucking Association 401k Plan or to sign up, contact: Corby Dall, 401k Advisors, corby@401kaim.com or 801-559-7774

 

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JOIN THE UTAH TRUCKING ASSOCIATION AND SAVE!

Your company can save time and money by joining today. UTA offers discounts on insurance, supplies, seminars, and offers many other benefits. There are three membership clarifications in UTA, read more about each one below and contact us to apply or for more information. Join the Utah Trucking Association and Save!

$199
Special Carrier Introductory Membership Offer

A one year “Try Us” carrier only membership

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$300
Allied Supplier Membership
  • $300: 1-49 Utah based employees
  • $300: Out-of-state companies
  • $500: 50+ Utah based employees

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Benefits include discounts on seminars, supplies, forms and services, as well as industry news and events. Click on the relevant PDF below for more details.

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