The Minnesota Trucking Association (MTA), through its MTA Institute, offers a robust training program designed to provide specialized education tailored to the trucking industry. Available both in-person and virtually, these educational training sessions are perfect for safety directors, fleet managers, technicians, and company leaders looking to enhance their knowledge and expertise.
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The MTA Institute is committed to helping you improve your skills, advance your career, and enhance your business’s success. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with industry experts and gain knowledge that can make a real impact.
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Check out current MTA Institute offerings for each category:
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​understand trucking tax & financials
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leverage MTA membership
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interact with legislators and government agencies
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strategically think & plan;
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and communicate effectively.
NEXTLEADER program
Through this 12-month program, emerging trucking industry leaders learn how to:
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build teams
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become a person of influence
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negotiate with confidence
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cultivate relationships
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deliver powerful presentations
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lead meetings effectively
Safety Council
he MTA Safety Council is the only Minnesota organization dedicated to advancing safe policies, practices, technology, effective risk management and accident/injury prevention in the trucking industry. The MTA Safety Council also addresses trucking’s unique human resource challenges, health and wellness issues, as well as recruitment and retention strategies.
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Through meetings, programs and committees, the Council fosters relationships and delivers the latest in relevant information to enhance the success of safety professionals and the companies they represent. Membership is on an individual basis and open to anyone who is affiliated with an MTA member company.
NATMI CSS & CDS Certification Courses
Next training June 23-27
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The North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI) provides internationally recognized, university accredited training and professional certification for trucking professionals. The MTA Institute will be offering a week-long NATMI training course to become a Certified Safety Supervisor (CSS) or Certified Safety Director (CDS).
NATMI CSS & CDS Certification Courses
Next training June 23-27
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The North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI) provides internationally recognized, university accredited training and professional certification for trucking professionals. The MTA Institute will be offering a week-long NATMI training course to become a Certified Safety Supervisor (CSS) or Certified Safety Director (CDS).
MIP Certification & Re-Certification
Minnesota Statute 169.781 requires commercial motor vehicles to be inspected annually and display an annual inspection decal. Training provided in this class by the Minnesota State Patrol will prepare individuals to become certified as inspectors for trucks (including farm trucks), buses, and other vehicles required by the state to have annual inspections.