mta membership benefit brochure

BENEFITSDRIVING YOUR INVESTMENT

825 North President StreetJackson, Mississippi 39202

1.800.878.2593www.mstrucking.org

OUR MISSION The mission of the Mississippi Trucking Association is to serve as the trusted resource for safety, education, advocacy and member services to promote the trucking industry.

OUR hISTORYFounded in 1942, the Mississippi Trucking Association is a non-profit corporation operating as a trade association. MTA represents the Mississippi motor carrier industry in the advancement of highway transportation and serves as the “Voice of Mississippi Trucking.”

The Association maintains headquarters and offices in its own building two blocks from the State Capitol in Jackson, Mississippi. It conducts activities for the improvement of trucking service to the public and sponsors programs in the public interest for the betterment of the trucking industry. MTA represents an industry that is the sole transporter of consumer goods and manufactured products to most of the state’s communities.

The Mississippi Trucking Association’s membership consists of more than 300 member firms that include for-hire and private truck operators and allied industry members.

The Mississippi Trucking Association is an affiliate of the American Trucking Associations.



“Ergon Trucking has benefited tremendously

from our years of membership in the MTA.

The programs and seminars they provide

have been a key asset to our company and

our employees. It is also the most powerful

voice at the state legislature for the trucking

industry. The knowledge and professionalism

that their staff provides to its members is

extremely beneficial to our industry. The

Mississippi Trucking Association membership

is an invaluable tool to our company.”

Jimmy ClunanErgon Trucking, Inc.Jackson, Mississippi

Mississippi Truck, Food & FuelSelf Insurers Fund

The Mississippi Truck, Food & Fuel (MTFF) Self Insurer’s Fund has already saved millions of dollars in workers’ compensation insurance for members of MTA. The fund is operated by an administrator and governed by a Board of Directors. Some of the services and benefits offered to participants:

Competitive Rates & Discounts Dividends Loss Control Aggressive Claims Handling Service Company (underwriting, accounting) Excess coverage with A-rated Carrier Proven Security (since 1991)

For more information: Call the MTA at 1.800.TRUCK93 (878.2593)

INSURaNcE



“Through membership in the Mississippi

Trucking Association, Holmes Company has

strengthened its industry knowledge with

up-to-date information in all aspects

involving transportation from new Laws,

MDOT changes, Industry Updates, Insurance

Services as well as the opportunity to interact

and work with the other members in the

Association providing ‘strength in numbers’

for a voice in our industry.”

Jack HolmesHolmes Company of Jackson, Inc.

Richland, Mississippi

Laws and Regulations

MTA’s legislative success is accomplished by a strong and determined membership and by harnessing numerous resources and friends of the industry. Making sure that laws affecting truckers are fair and equitably administered is one of the main functions of MTA. Truckers are represented every day during the legislative session and throughout the year before special committees. MTA maintains a special relationship with the following committees:

SENATE Highways & Transportation, Finance, Judiciary A & BHOUSE Transportation, Ways & Means, Judiciary A & B

MTA TRUCK/PACContributions are made only to candidates for the Mississippi Legislature, State Supreme Court and Appellate Court and are limited to:

Incumbents whose voting records prove they are sensitive to the needs of the trucking industry

Candidates who indicate support for business-oriented issues.

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LEGISLaTIVE

CONGRESSIONALThe MTA staff and other officers make periodic calls on each member of Mississippi’s Congressional Delegation annually. Special trips to Washington, D.C. are made when necessary to inform our delegation of truckers’ views on pending legislation.

INDUSTRY LIAISON INCLUDES THESE AGENCIES:

FEDERAL AGENCIES Federal Highway Administration Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Environmental Protection Agency Occupational Health and Safety Administration

STATE TAX COMMISSION

International Registration Plan (IRP) International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF PUbLIC SAFETY Traffic Laws and CDL

MISSISSIPPI WORKERS’COMPENSATION COMMISSION

MISSISSIPPI DOT Director Map Division Engineering Division Permit Division Maintenance Division Public Relations Division Law Enforcement Insurance Registration

MISSISSIPPI INSURANCE COMMISSION Cargo Theft

Mississippi Trucking association Foundation, Inc.

A (501) (C) (3) charitable corporation designed to receive contributions, memorial gifts and property. Educational projects related to the Trucking Industry and Scholarships to deserving students who are children of MTA member employees that are enrolled in scholastic endeavors is the primary objective.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Over ten years ago, the Mississippi Trucking Association Foundation Scholarship Program was created. Scholarships are offered through the Mississippi Trucking Association Foundation, the Mike McLarty Endowment, the John Fayard Endowment, the H. Dean Cotten Endowment and the G. Larry Kerr Endowment.

For more information: Call Traci Patrick at 1.800.TRUCK93 (878.2593)

SchOLaRShIpS



“Belonging to the Mississippi Trucking

Association has been a very rewarding and

learning experience. Through my membership,

I have met many of my counterparts in the

trucking industry. The Mississippi Truck, Food

and Fuel program has provided a great cost

savings to my company. The college

scholarship program has been beneficial to

our company’s employees. I am looking

forward to many more years in the MTA.”

Jerry CulwellCTC, Inc.

Louisville, Mississippi

Safety compliance Services

The Mississippi Trucking Association provides members with an outstanding safety and compliance service at a reasonable cost to help them operate more effectively. MTA’s regulatory compliance service is designed and based upon each company’s needs. MTA offers its members a complete safety compliance service in the following areas:

Performing FMCSA type mock compliance reviews Assisting members in correcting compliance problems Assisting members writing safety policies and procedures A wide array of resources for problem-solving Employee and supervisory regulatory training Regulatory and safety seminars and meetings Free video lending library Industry liaison between our members and Mississippi

Department of Transportation, Mississippi State Tax Commission, Mississippi Highway Patrol, U.S. and Mississippi Departments of Homeland Security and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

For more information: Call Steve Boudreaux at 1.800.TRUCK93 (878.2593)

SaFETY cOMpLIaNcE



“EverGreen has been a member of MTA for

years, and it has been extremely instrumental

in our success. MTA is very effective in

keeping us abreast of the constant federal

regulatory changes that face each of us as

well as keeping us informed on what is being

proposed in the state legislature. The help we

have received from the “mock” compliance

reviews has been invaluable to us. MTA is a

great partner to have on your side.”

Patrick McCabeEverGreen Industries, Inc.

Liberty, Mississippi

allen Financial GroupThe Integrity Group

AFG specializes in strategies to help clients create, protect, and maximize their personal and business wealth. Our expertise is to provide comprehensive solutions for your business. At Allen Financial Group we work to protect that which you have built, and help you enjoy the fruits of your labor. Not just today, but for the rest of your life.

Whether you are looking for insurance, retirement products and services or investments, part of what you’ll need to consider will be rewarding your employees and top executives with benefits and bonuses. The Integrity Group is an authorized broker and fills the vital capacity as the Employee Benefits Specialist for Allen Financial Group and has been assisting clients since 1990 in developing comprehensive benefits programs.

For more information:Call David Allen [email protected]

Call Debbie Jaudon [email protected]

FINaNcIaL SERVIcES aNDEMpLOYEE BENEFITS



“J&N has been doing business with

The Integrity Group since August, 2000.

They eliminate the headache of dealing

with health and benefit issues. They’ve kept

us informed on new regulations and

taken care of any problems with only

one phone call. Nobody likes dealing

with insurance, better off to let somebody

who does know deal with it.”

Don EddinsJ&N Trucking, Inc.

Greenwood, Mississippi

aTa Business Solutions

Since 1933, the American Trucking Associations and its members have led the trucking industry through advocacy, outreach, legal, and technical programs. ATA Business Solutions is the premier source for information products, business tools, services, training programs, and conferences for trucking companies and fleet operators. ATA Business Solutions are designed to help you increase your profitability and efficiency, while reducing risk. If you are looking for the most up-to-date state tax information, an affordable and comprehensive driver safety training program, critical economic information, or the latest fuel economy and tire recommendations, ATA Business Solutions provide the answers.

Proceeds from ATA Business Solutions support the American Trucking Associations and participating State Trucking Associations in their ongoing efforts to strengthen and defend the industry.

For more information:1.866.821.3468 www.ATABusinessSolutions.com/MS

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS



“Our company has gained a tremendous

amount of knowledge on key industry issues

by being a member of the Mississippi Trucking

Association. I encourage you to join the

Mississippi Trucking Association for the

benefit of your company and our industry.

You will not regret it.”

Steve MorganMorgan Van Lines, Inc.Booneville, Mississippi

BESTpaSS

You’re in the professional trucking, delivery or transportation business, not in the “thinking-about-ways-to-save-your-company-money” business. That’s our job.

Are you saving the maximum amount of money possible on tolls? If you are not a customer of BESTPASS, you are probably paying too much and spending too much time at weigh stations. BESTPASS helps you reduce fuel and operating costs and saves you time and money. Call to find out how you can start saving time, money and fuel

For more information:Call Rich Kellie at 888.410.9696 www.bestpass.com

TOLL SaVINGS



“Miller Transporters enjoys a relationship

with BestPass that allows us savings on toll

costs as well as driver time and equipment

wear and tear. The convenience of BestPass

also gives us one more advantage when it

comes to recruitment and retention as it is a

certainly provides efficiency and convenience

to both our drivers and contractors.”

Hal Miller, IIIMiller Transporters, Inc.

Jackson, Mississippi

cashFlow Solutions

The Mississippi Trucking Association is proud to announce Cash Flow Solution, LLC as its Credit Card and PCI/DSS compliance partner. Endorsed by the Mississippi Trucking Association Board of Directors, Cash Flow Solutions, LLC, additionally serves as the credit and debit card processor for the Better Business Bureau of Mississippi.

Through this partnership, MTA members can realize security, legal compliance and savings on credit/debit card processing only by going through the MTA website. A free analysis of your credit card processing needs can be done within 48 hours. CFS has pledged a portion of its revenue through this program to MTA to help with supporting initiatives.

For more information:Call Bo King or Steve Parker at 1.877.321.3444 www.cashflowsolutionsllc.com

caRD pROcESSING



“As a member of MTA for nearly 20 years,

I can attest to its value to our company.

Although its primary mission has been to

serve as our political advocate, it has also

provided workmen’s comp & owner-operator

insurance, safety programs, and valuable

industry related workshops. As a small

trucking company owner, I strongly encourage

you to consider our Association.”

John GoodmanH&L Cartage Co., Inc.

Pearl, Mississippi

Drivers Legal plan

Drivers Legal Plan is an actual national law firm, one entirely dedicated to protecting the interests of commercial truck drivers and the companies they drive for. The Plan was designed in 1991 by truck drivers and safety executives, to make the best legal representation affordable to the common CDL driver.

Now that CSA is upon us, companies and drivers must both defend their record from the points that accrue from any roadside violation. Drivers Legal Plan is, more so than ever, the most efficient, economical, and effective way to protect your record and compete in this challenging environment.

Drivers Legal Plan has a very successful two decade history as the exclusive legal service for some of America’s best run trucking concerns.

For more information:Call Chip Land at 1.800.417.3552 www.driverslegalplan.com

LEGaL



“We’ve been with Drivers Legal Plan for

over 15 years now, and the benefits to our

company have always been substantial,

especially with no investment from KLLM.

But now, with CSA coming in,

it will be an absolute necessity.”

Jim RichardsKLLM


healthy Trucking association of america

The Healthy Trucking Association of America (HTAA) was founded in 1997 as the Independent Contractor Owner Operator Association. Since that time, shocking new revelations about how prevalent a total lack of good health has become among company drivers and owner operators have motivated our leadership to make the decision to devote our association to helping our nation’s drivers get healthy and live longer lives.

Driver benefits include a Prescription Discount Program, 24-hour nurse line, and corporate discounts including:

Vitamin and Nutritional Supplements ITC-50 Hotel Discount Program Lens Crafters Vision Club Hearing Service Car Rental Discounts And many more

For more information:Call Brett Blowers at 1.800.800.1198 or [email protected]

hEaLTh & WELLNESS



“Cotton Plant Transport has been a

member of the Mississippi Trucking

Association for over twelve years. When we

first entered the trucking business we received

a great deal of support from MTA’s Safety

Director and the other exceptional staff

members of the MTA. The worker’s comp

fund has proven to be a tremendous asset

and cost savings for us as well.”

Steve StokesCotton Plant Transport, Inc.

New Albany, Mississippi

JJ Keller and associates

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. was established in 1953 and has become the nation’s leader in risk and regulatory management solutions. The company employs over 1,000 associates and serves over 350,000 customers including more than 90% of the Fortune 1,000. J. J. Keller’s diverse products and services include publications, forms, training, supplies, software, online management tools, outsourced services, and mobile technology.

MTA members can take advantage of a 20% discount on their first order and 15% off each additional order.

For more information:Visit www.jjkeller.com/mississippi to receive your member discount.

REGULaTORY



“We have always purchased supplies such

as log books, vehicle inspection reports,

training videos, and many items offered by

JJ Keller, at good prices, but when the

Mississippi Trucking Association teamed up

with JJ Keller, life got a lot easier when it came

to ordering, and the great part is the money

we save by receiving discounts on all our

purchases. We hope that this is a profitable

year, and our partnership with JJ Keller and

the MTA is a great way to start.”

Edwin JohnsonJowin Express, Inc

Columbia, Mississippi

Southern Telecommunications

Southern Telecommunications Company (STC) is a Jackson Mississippi based telecommunications service company providing local, long distance, internet and network services. Established in 1992, STC has become an industry leader in the telecommunications field by providing innovative solutions to today’s business market needs. We offer a single point of contact for all issues that may occur with telecommunications systems or services.

Broadband Internet access Dedicated internet access from T1 Gigabit metro Ethernet Integrated Voice and Data products T1, PRI, Centrex Service Telephone equipment consulting Switched and Dedicated Long distance Wide area networking Virtual Private Networking Voice and Data integration

For more information:Call David Goodwin at 877.476.8843 www.sotelco.com

TELEcOMMUNIcaTIONS



“Personal service with an attitude of

absolutely seeing the job through to

completion best describes the many years

experience we’ve enjoyed with Southern

Telecommunications.”

billy MilicanRoyal Trucking Company

West Point, Mississippi

UpS

Mississippi Trucking Association members have had a relationship with UPS for many years. With discounts on UPS Next Day Air®, UPS Worldwide ExpressSM and UPS 2nd Day Air A.M®, you can save up to 28%. In addition, MTA members receive a discount on Ground Services. Whether it’s overnight letters across the country or international shipping around the world, you’ll start saving with the first package you send. No minimums. No catch.

All this with the peace of mind that comes from using the carrier that delivers more packages on time than anyone.

Simple shipping! Special savings! It’s that easy!

For more information:Visit savewithups.com/enroll (contact MTA for promo code)

ShIppING



“UPS has always provided VTR with the

best and most reliable logistical support.

We ship a lot of parts around the country

and reliability is paramount. Our customers’

needs are always immediate. We need a

shipping provider that has the same sense of

urgency. The additional savings we get

through MTA has made life even easier.

We get exceptional service at an

exceptional price.”

Payton L. LockeyVacuum Truck Rentals, LLC


David RobertsPresident

Traci PatrickConvention and Scholarships Director

brandy Jones

Director of Accounting

Cora beth HartfieldAdministrator, MTFF Self-Insurers Fund

Steve boudreaux, CDS

Safety, Compliance and Membership Director

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