Program areas at Florida Trucking Association
Florida truck driving championships - this program is one of the Association's most recognized safety-oriented educational events. This annual event provides fta's best truck drivers an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of safe driving practices and their skills in handling different types of commercial motor vehicles. More than 230 professional truck drivers, who have an accident free record for one year, competed in the 2022 Florida truck driving championships. Out of all the competitors, one top winner is recognized with the grand champion award.
Safety management council (smc) - the mission of Florida Trucking Association's safety management council (smc) is to promote safety within and beyond Florida's motor carrier industry by creating a forum for safety professionals to network, share information about industry best practices, and host educational programs and events. The smc's initiatives include the Florida truck driving championships, the safety management council awards, voluntary vehicle inspections, and driver appreciation events. Technology & maintenance council (tmc) - the mission of Florida Trucking Association's technology and maintenance council (tmc) is to promote industry best practices and continually improve individual aptitude in technology and maintenance to further Trucking equipment and transportation efficiencies across Florida. Tmc includes the most respected professionals from multiple sectors of the Trucking industry, including fleets, equipment suppliers, and service providers. This strong network joins together to provide fta members with professional development, networking, and leadership opportunities.
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 400 leaders from Florida's Trucking industry to assemble and 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 fall round-up - this one-day meeting provides educational programs covering safety issues, regulatory updates, legal updates, and technical training for fta members in a professional networking environment.