Note: Starting January 30, 2012 and no later than January 30, 2014, all CDL holders must provide information to their SDLA regarding the type of commercial motor vehicle operation they drive in or expect to drive in with their CDL. Drivers operating in certain types of commerce will be required to submit a current medical examiner’s certificate to their SDLA to obtain a “certified” medical status as part of their driving record. CDL holders required to have a ”certified” medical status who ...

The Midwinter Conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza located at 2945 Northwest Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73112 on February 22-23, 2012. Safety Award Nominations have been mailed out, and due back to the OTA office no later than February 1, no exceptions. If you need extra copies of the awards nominations please click here for an information packet.

FMCSA 37-11 Thursday, December 22, 2011 Contact: Candice T. Burns Tel: 202-366-9999 U.S. Department of Transportation Takes Action to Ensure Truck Driver Rest Time and Improve Safety Behind the Wheel WASHINGTON – U.S.

CSA Update- Carrier Shutdowns, a Shippers Nightmare with David Saunders and Steve Keppler of CVSA Join us for a Webinar on December 20 Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/321824073 The FMCSA has recently forced their hand in the shutdown of carriers by removing the operating authorities due to roadside inspections revealing a long history of violations and maintenance issues not being addressed.This is now bringing even greater attention to h...

TMTA member Convoy Servicing Company/Thermo King of Dallashas reported the following equipment as stolen. The equipment was noted to be missing during a monthly physical inventory count. The equipment was taken between 11/1/11 and 12/9/11 from Convoy Servicing Company located at 3323 Jane Lane, Dallas, TX 75247.

For Immediate Release  December 16, 2011 TxDOT Offers Truck Toll Promotion on SH 130, SH 45SE this Holiday Season Bypass I-35 congestion in Austin for $9 or less AUSTIN – ‘Tis the season for giving and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has a great gift in mind – traffic congestion relief on Interstate 35. This holiday season, TxDOT will reduce tolls for trucks to take the 56-mile State Highway 130 and SH 45SE bypass around Austin. Starting December 21, 2011 through January 4, 2...

Directory renewal letters have been sent out and there have been some questions regarding ad sizes. The following are size dimensions for the directory advertisements:  Full Page Tabbed: 5.625" W x 8.5" H (allow 1/8" bleed) Full Page: 5" W x 8" H Half Page: 5" W x 4" H Business Card: 3.5" W x 2" H No Bleed Please If you have any questions please contact Rebecca

The Oklahoma Trucking Association is proud to announce two 2011 Wilburn Williamson Memorial Scholarship Winners! Kay Nelson of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Kay's father, Bradley Nelson, is a 3rd generation Groendyke Transport employee.

The August NATMI Transportation Risk Management course is cancelled due to low enrollment.  Please check the events calendar to register for the December CDS & CSS Safety Certification course.

The Technology & Maintenance Council meeting scheduled for July 13th, will be postponed until August 10th.  Check out our calendar of events here for more information! 

For Immediate Release Glass Trucking of Newkirk, OK, Provided a tractor trailer and driver, Mr. Shawn Berry, to the North Summit Church of Christ, Arkansas City, KS, to transport and distribute food and supplies gathered by local citizens for the people of Joplin.

June NATMI Fleet Accident Investigation courses are cancelled due to low enrollment.  Please check the events calendar to register for the July Certified Driver Trainer Program.

Contact: Jenny Love Meyer Phone: (405) 302-6709 Cell: (405) 826-1051 jennyL@loves.com Contact: Kyla Turner Phone: (405) 242-2478 Cell: (405) 365-6859 kyla.turner@loves.com NEWS RELEASE Love’s donates $150,000 to United Way for disaster relief OKLAHOMA CITY, May 26, 2011 –Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores today announced it will donate $150,000 to local chapters of the United Way to help Joplin, Missouri, and communities throughout Oklahoma recover and rebuild from recent devastating tor...

For more information contact: Kimberly Gonzalez, Hoffemeier Trucking, (918) 428-6195 Shaundra North, Koch Communications (405) 219-7712 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 24, 2011 Annual Truck Driving Championship focuses on trucking safety within state’s $3.6 billion dollar industry Competitors combine for more than 140 million accident-free miles OKLAHOMA CITY – More than 100 truck drivers from across the state will compete for the title of ‘King of the Road’ during a two-day competition in June held i...