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Driver Qualification Seminar
Motor carriers must maintain a qualification file for each employed driver. A driver qualification file checklist may be helpful to ensure that all required documents and inquiries are obtained. A description of the documents required to be in each driver’s qualification file is included in the following subsections and in 49 CFR 391.51, which also details the…
Read MoreDOT Hazardous Materials Compliance Training
The following DOT Hazardous Materials training will cover the function-specific recognition, handling, security and transport of hazardous materials. Topics covered include but are not limited to… General Awareness / Familiarization Shipping Papers Marking, Labeling & Placarding Emergency Response Information Incident Reporting Safety and Security Plans Transporting Hazardous Materials Function Specific Training What are your company’s…
Read MoreBasic Defensive Driving
Tips for Hazards Turning / backings / speed control / lane management / pedestrians and bicycle hazards Weather Distracted Driving Types of distracted driving Laws regarding phone usage while driving Strategies for reducing the risk You will leave with tools to customize this program for your company’s fleet.
Read MoreAir Brake ABS Systems
This class (Anti-Lock Brake Systems) offers diagnostics and proper maintenance procedures on the Rockwell Wabco/Bendix Systems. Discussion topics for the ABS System seminar include: How do anti-lock brakes work? The main advantage of anti-lock brakes is that they can reduce braking problems on wet and slippery roads. Anit-lock brakes work with a vehicle’s normal service…
Read MoreIndustry Resources
Trucking Industry Resources State and Federal Elected Officials The following links include contact information for all federal and state elected officials. The Connecticut General Assembly information is sortable by district, name and party. Connecticut Congressional Delegation Connecticut General Assembly House of Representatives Listing Connecticut General Assembly State Senate Listing Additional Resources Find your representative, senator and…
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About MTAC Join the more than 800 members that we are proud to serve! About MTAC Government Representation Networking About MTAC The Motor Transport Association of Connecticut, Inc. (MTAC) was founded in 1920 with less than 20 members. Over the years, membership has grown to almost 1,400 companies. In 1933, MTAC joined the American Highway…
Read MoreUnderstanding, Maintaining and Troubleshooting Heavy-Duty Diesel Truck Emission Systems
Technicians will learn the theory behind reducing harmful emissions in heavy-duty truck diesel engines and the required effective maintenance and troubleshooting skills needed to meet federal and applicable state emissions testing laws. Upon completing the class, technicians will have fully understood the diesel emission components used on heavy-duty diesel truck engines. Additionally, there will be…
Read MoreBasic Air Systems
This seminar is the first in the series review for Air Systems. It will go over just how your systems are supposed to work. Learn how to identify the problem the first time and eliminate the needless replacement of components. This seminar will cover: When and where to use air de-icer Service versus replacement of…
Read MoreAir Brake Foundations
The Air Brake Foundations class focuses on a commonsense approach to performing a brake job. This seminar will cover: How to disassemble the wheel How to take a complete analytical look at the components How to diagnose wear patterns and component failure to determine air system problems versus foundation problems How to identify acceptable tolerances…
Read MoreIs the New England grid ready for electric trucks?
While the Northeast is ramping up efforts to electrify diesel-powered truck fleets, the region lacks a vision for what the increased electricity demand will mean.
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