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The Safety Management Council will once again put
the spotlight on the top safety performers in Oregon
at the upcoming Spring Safety Conference. In addition
to presentations on timely topics from key knowledge
experts, the Spring Safety Conference also provides the
opportunity for safety personnel from around the state
to gather, exchange ideas, and discuss the future of our
industry.
Amidst all of this, SMC will recognize the top safety
professionals of the year and present outstanding
organizations with a fleet safety award. Now is the time
to submit your nominations for both of these awards!
The Safety Professional of the Year awards will be
presented to the motor carrier safety professional whose
qualifications, achievements and ability to manage and
direct safety programs are deemed most outstanding.
Safety Professionals will be awarded for two categories
based on number of power units (100 and under, and
101 and over). The awards are sponsored by Great West
Casualty Company, and administered by the Oregon
Trucking Associations.
Nominate your top safety
professionals and fleets now
Awards to be handed out at the 2016 Spring Safety Conference in April
Drivers who are ready to show off their considerable
skills and compete against some of the best drivers in
Oregon (and the country) are invited to join OTA and
the Safety Management Council at the 2016 Oregon
Truck Driving Championships at the FedEx facility on
Swan Island in Portland on Saturday, June 11. Friends,
family and fans are invited to watch the competition!
Look for more details and sponsorship opportunities soon!
Save the Date!
JUNE 11 2016 OTA Truck Driving
Championships
Congratulations to our 2015 TDC winners
The Fleet Safety Awards honor the safest fleets in Oregon in
five categories:
• Common Carrier—truckload
• Common Carrier—less than truckload
• Private Carrier
• Bulk/Tank
• Cartage/Mover/Warehouseman
A Grand Champion will also be selected from winners in the
individual categories and is the highest safety honor presented
by OTA. Judging is conducted by an independent panel and
follows established criteria with a focus on the company’s
overall safety regime, over the road record, community and
OTA involvement, as well as their contribution and overall
dedication to the success of the trucking industry.
You can find the nomination forms online at
Completed forms must be
submitted by March 31, 2016. If you have any questions,
please contact Christine Logue at or
503-513-0005.
Look for more details on the 2016 Spring Safety Conference
online and in the OTA Weekly Express newsletter! 
SAFETY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
by SMC President Myke Lake, McCracken Motor Freight