OTA Dispatch Issue 2 2020

28 Oregon Trucking Associations, Inc. Oregon Truck Dispatch TMC Update We regret to inform everyone that the National SuperTech competition was cancelled by ATA this year. Although it was a difficult decision, OTA also decided to cancel the event. Many diesel technicians look forward to testing their skills on the various stations set up by our volunteers and sponsors at their chance to compete at Nationals, but we’re excited to seeing everyone’s refined skills next year! Stay safe. That being said, OTA still plans to host its annual Maintenance Fair for all maintenance personnel (including diesel technicians). We hope you can join us for our planned training sessions, with tracks for managers and technicians, and the allied member showcase. Watch our digital sources for date/location details! ATA has also announced its launch of National Technician Appreciation Week, scheduled September 21–25, 2020! OTA COUNCIL Updates SMC and TMC Classes have been suspended until further notice. Please check our publications and event calendar for any updates at www.ortrucking.org/events. Check out our new Diesel Tech NW website! https://dieseltechnw.org. National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is scheduled for September 13–20, 2020. SMC Update  With the National Truck Driving Championship (TDC) and various state TDC cancellations due to the pandemic, OTA will be cancelling their event, too. Safety is a critical factor in the trucking industry, and we realize many drivers prepare for the competition throughout the year. Just because TDC isn’t on the calendar this year, doesn’t mean we are forgetting about our drivers! Now more than ever, the public is realizing how essential our industry is. Our Safety Conference, typically in the Spring, has been postponed to October 7–9 at the same location in Eugene, OR at the Graduate Hotel. During the event, OTA will announce this year’s Safety Awards and NW Fleet Safety Certification program graduates. If anything changes, we will notify you as soon as possible.