Florida Trucking Association Inc

“The board of directors is the governing/managing body of the organization and includes the officers of the organization. All members of the board of directors provide advice and support to the organization and are elected annually by the membership of the organization.”

“The officers and board of directors are elected annually by the membership of the organization.”

“The board of directors will receive a copy of the 990 to review prior to their meeting in july 2019.”

“The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy. Each year every board member signs a conflict of interest policy statement.”

“The compensation level for the president & ceo was set in 2013 by the executive committee. Annual compensation studies provide comparability data.”

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“Volunteers participate in safety-related activities such as our truck driving championships, truck driver appreciation day, joint vehicle inspection, safety education, the super-tech competition, and technical training, as well as help the fta with membership development efforts and fundraising activities, such as golf tournaments. Board members provide governance to the organization.”

“Florida truck driving championships - this program is one of the organization's most recognized safety-oriented educational events. This annual event provided fta's best truck drivers an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of safe driving practices and their skills in handling their big rig. Over 240 professional truck drivers having an accident-free record for one year in advance of the competition competed in the 2018 florida truck driving championships. Out of all the competitors, one top winner emerges and is recognized with the grand champion award. Super-tech competition - the fta hosted its nineth annual super-tech competition in march 2018. The super-tech competition provides an opportunity for trucking technicians to showcase their technical knowledge and skills in the area of maintenance and technology. The winner represents florida in the national super-tech competition.”

“Annual conference - this event is the largest and most prominent educational forum held by the association on an annual basis. The conference provides a unique opportunity for more than 200 leaders from florida's trucking industry to assemble and take advantage of the opportunity to learn about important issues affecting florida's trucking and transportation industry. The mission of the conference is to recharge the members and help them prepare to meet the many challenges, as well as opportunities, that lie ahead for the trucking industry. Fta educational institute - this one day meeting provided educational programs covering safety issues, regulatory updates, legal updates, and technical training for fta members in a professional networking environment.”

“Safety management council (smc) - safety is paramount in the business of trucking in florida, making highway and driver safety a top priority of the organization's safety management council. The council is made up of safety professionals from the organization's member companies. The council's primary goal is simple: make trucking in florida safe. The smc offers a wide range of programs to increase industry and public awareness of the importance of trucking safety in the state. The smc has regularly scheduled meetings which include presentations and key discussions on critically important safety issues and the sharing of best practices. The council supports annual awards events that honor and recognize safety professionals of the organization's member companies. Important smc activities and programs include the florida professional truck driving championships, driver of the year, no-zone/share the road, and voluntary roadside inspections, all supported by the organization's safety professionals. Smc works closely with the various regulatory agencies in florida and nationwide, and has been recognized by the federal highway administration for its efforts to increase safety levels in florida. Technology & maintenance council (tmc) - the maintenance and servicing of equipment are important to safe trucking operations. The tmc focuses on professional development of service technicians and managers through various in-depth training opportunities and skills competitions.”

“Florida teacher trucking tour - event designed to draw educators across grade levels, including elementary, middle school and high school. The aim for the tour is three-fold: 1. To enhance and elevate the overall image of florida's trucking industry as safe, essential, and honorable in the minds of students, parents, educators and the general public. 2.to produce a collection of classroom-ready, florida standards-aligned lesson plans developed by florida-based professional educators and have them use those lesson plans in their classrooms during the year. 3.to give educators a behind-the-scenes look at the highway transportation/logistics industry and show them how it is essential for modern life.”