Commercial Trucking Update Workshop

The Connecticut Professional Timber Producers Association will hold an all day Commercial Trucking Update Workshop at Tri-State Kenworth in Enfield, CT on April 14^th from 9 am to 4:30 pm.

If you operate a commercial motor vehicle in Connecticut, this program is for you.  Whether you operate one truck or a fleet, intrastate or interstate, you will find valuable information in this program.

Experts in the transportation field will provide information on the new Electronic Logging Device regulations, CDL compliance, Federal and state motor carrier regulations, how to build a strong compliance program, record keeping, commercial auto insurance considerations and more.

An inspector from Connecticut DMV’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Division will spend a couple hours reviewing key aspects of truck safety, including what to expect during a level 1 inspection, and common compliance issues including tie-down rules for moving heavy equipment.  A tractor, trailer and equipment will be available for hands-on education.

Schedule:

9 – 9:30 am               Registration

9:30 – 10 am             Resolving Check Engine Lights – Tri State Kenworth

10 – 11 am                Federal Motor Carrier Regulations & ELDs – Christopher Henry, US DOT, FMSCA & Edward Brickner, Federal Program Specialist

11 – 11:15 am           Break

11:15 – 11:45 am     CDL Licensing & Compliance, Industry Outlook & Technological Advances – Brian Silun – New England Tractor Trailer Driving School

11:45 – 12:15 pm     Commercial Auto Insurance & Workers Compensation – Norman Dorval, Tracy/Driscoll Insurance

12:15 – 1 pm             Lunch – provided

1 – 3 pm                     Level 1 Truck Inspection, Common Compliance Issues & Tie Down Rules  Lt. Donald Bridge, CT DMV Commercial Vehicle Safety Division

3 – 3:30 pm               Save Time & $$$: Oil & Lubricants for the Transportation Industry —  Ron Hunley, Schaeffer Manufacturing

3:30 – 4 pm               Team Safe Trucking – intro to free online training modules

4 – 4:30 pm               Questions & Answers period

This program is free for members of the CT Professional Timber Producers Association, Cost is $55 for non-members, $65 for late registrations & walk-ins.

To register, send check payable to CT Professional Timber Producers Association to P.O. Box 508, Oneco, CT 06373.   Deadline for registration is April 10^th    

Program is approved for 2 CEUS for CT Certified Forest Practitioners.

For information call Timpro at 860 948-0432 or email info@timproct.org