Deregulation is a fact of life, but it hasn't lessened the administrative and enforcement burden for carriers. Federal agencies continue to come up with more constricting rules. Many states have jumped in with their own regulations, taxes and fees.

Keeping all that straight is becoming more and more of a burden on the industry. It makes sense for trucking companies to unite to protect the interests of the industry and, ultimately, the customers. OTA is a not-for-profit, full-service trade association formed to promote and protect the interests of the trucking industry in Oklahoma.

Membership in OTA provides access to the latest in state and national trucking information. In addition, we have a number of services that can help you cope with the ever-growing complications of the industry.

OTA Member Services
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS:
OTA maintains direct contact with all levels of government. We consistently present trucking's viewpoint and interests to state and federal officials.

INFORMATION SERVICES:
A weekly newsletter (Tip Sheet), quarterly magazine, web site, information sheets, letters and faxes are some of the ways we work to keep you informed of the latest industry news.

PUBLIC/MEDIA RELATIONS:
OTA takes a proactive approach to both public and media relations. We are always seeking to improve the industry's image and set the record straight when trucking is attacked.

NATIONAL AFFILIATION:
By its close ties with the Oklahoma congressional delegation and the American Trucking Associations in Washington D.C., OTA has the benefit of national-level support and expertise in matters all across the spectrum of the trucking industry.

SAFETY PROGRAMS:
The Oklahoma Safety Management Council, organizes the state Truck Driving Championships, Fall Safety Seminar and promotes the No-Zone education presentation.

MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES:
Members get together throughout the year for a number of professional and recreational activities. These include the Annual Convention, Fall Safety Seminar, Mid-Winter Conference/Safety Awards, Truck Driving Championships, training seminars and golf tournaments.

EDUCATION:
Seminars, often in conjunction with J.J. Keller & Associates, American Trucking Associations and other organizations,provide members with important information.

TECHNOLOGICAL & MAINTENANCE COUNCIL:
The Technology & Maintenance Council presents a timely and informative monthly meeting that addresses topics that are critical to the transportation industry and beneficial to company maintenance personnel.

FORMS AND MATERIALS:
OTA's marketing agreement with national company J.J. Keller & Associates provides compliance forms for members at discounted prices.

INSURANCE:
OTA offers access to a full range of insurance from workers' comp insurance, to property, casualty, liability, health and other coverages through our Allied Members.

OTA has a number of affinity programs that can save your company purchasing dollars. OTA is prepared to help YOU enjoy your benefits of membership by using the group purchasing power of your membership in the association.

American Fidelity Assurance
Offers members a Disability Income Insurance program for their employees. The program provides valuable employees with a source of income when they are unable to work due to an accident or illness.

DAC Services & STAUnited
Offers services that protect members from negligent hiring. Among the services that are available are criminal records, motor vehicle reports (driver checks), employment history files and workers' compensation and injury reports. STA United is the best third-party administrator for drug and alcohol testing. The STA United program provides members with step-by-step instruction to insure your program complies with federal and state regulations.

J.J. Keller & Associates
Offers your company the best in products needed to run your company smoothly. Video training programs, training packets and safety videos are only a few products available through the Keller catalog at www.jjkeller.com.

Safety Forms
Are offered at cost saving prices from OTA. DOT required physical forms & cards, safety regulation handbooks and driver qualification files are available to members.

Tinker Federal Credit Union
Offers OTA members membership in Tinker Federal Credit Union, which offers their members money market savings and checking, share certificates, IRAs and signature loans.

United Parcel Service (UPS)
Provides members with discounts for Next Day Air letters and packages. The discount applies no matter how many shipments members make.

Chairman:
Steve Niswander, Groendyke Transport

First Vice Chairman:
Steve Savage,Arrow Trucking

Second Vice Chairman:
Mike Stone, Beaver Express

Immediate Past Chair:
Ken Case, Turnpike Transit

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