OTA Dispatch Issue 2 2018

32 Oregon Trucking Associations, Inc. Oregon Truck Dispatch TMC Technology & Maintenance Council NW Fleet Maintenance Certification Program Contact Christine Logue at christine@ortrucking.org for more information on the program and pricing! OTA members receive a discount! F leet maintenance managers, just like drivers and safety personnel, need the right tools and knowledge to effectively operate an efficient and complete maintenance program. To meet the demand for comprehensive fleet maintenance training, OTA will offer a NW Fleet Maintenance Certification Program as part of our “OTA University” curriculum. The class was designed for Fleet Maintenance Managers or anyone looking to get into maintenance management and will cover rules, best practices, and integrating technology into your program. Similar to the NW Fleet Safety Certification Program, this fleet maintenance-focused series of classes provides a unique educational opportunity. The 2018–2019 classes began in June and registration is open. Space is limited, so act now to be part of the inaugural class. Topics covered include: ` ` Safety Culture ` ` Manager’s Role in Maintenance ` ` Drug & Alcohol Reasonable Suspicion Training for Supervisors; Skills for Supervising Employees ` ` OSHA Compliance in the Shop ` ` Environmental Responsibility & Compliance ` ` Inspections, Repairs & Maintenance Records ` ` Understanding Technicians & Shop Liability ` ` Relationship Between Maintenance & Operations ` ` Using Technology in Managing the Shop ` ` Recruiting, Training & Retaining Technicians; Employee Satisfaction in the Workplace; Wellness ` ` Predictive Versus Preventative Maintenance ` ` Purchasing & Vendor Relationships ` ` ROI of Maintenance