Benefits of Joining IMTA

The Iowa Motor Truck Association is a member-driven organization dedicated to the statewide advocacy of trucking. As this industry faces continual challenges, it is imperative that carriers and suppliers join together! IMTA is here to remind legislators, regulators, the media and the general motoring public that our members represent the backbone of the American economy.

Here are some of the many benefits of becoming a member of IMTA:

• Advocacy – IMTA is the voice of the trucking industry and we take this job very seriously. IMTA and its members are always in the forefront of legislative, regulatory and media fights for the benefit of Iowa’s trucking industry.
   
• Regulatory Assistance – IMTA is here to help you with all of your regulatory challenges. Through our regulatory hotline, communications and educational sessions, IMTA is here to be your partner as you navigate through the maze of regulations that impact your business. 
  
  Below are some of the services we offer:
       - Mock Regulatory Audits (Half Day & Full Day)
       - Safety & Regulatory Training
       - Custom Tailored Safety Programs
       - CSA 2010 Training
       - Administrative Upgrade Assistance
  Plus many more, give us a call for regulatory assistance!
   
• Professional Development – IMTA supports activities that enable our members to continue to develop in their profession. IMTA’s division network enables specific areas of development. IMTA accomplishes this through the Iowa Council of Safety Management, Allied Industry Division, Towing & Recovery Professionals of Iowa, Moving and Warehousing Division, and Iowa Tire Dealers Division. IMTA also offers a leadership class each year.
   
• Communication – Information is power and in this fast-paced world, instant access to information is critical. To ensure that IMTA members have the most up-to-date developments in the trucking industry, IMTA maintains an extensive communications network, when you need it, in a variety of formats.
  • InfoFlash - Weekly update on State and National legislative issues, regulatory issues and IMTA activities
  • Special Bulletins - When we hear something, you hear it too. IMTA staff researches the information to ensure that you are getting the most accurate information out there regarding a special issue
  • Lifeliner - Quarterly magazine that enables you to learn more about the association members and the many positive things that are going on in the industry.
  • Newsletter - Quarterly Division Newsletters distributed to each division geared specifically to issues and topics affecting the division.
     
• Educational Sessions – Quality seminars on the topics that impact your business
   
• Industry Relations/Public Relations – IMTA is always launching a campaign to raise the awareness and image of the trucking industry. In addition to industry wide campaigns, IMTA also offers assistance to the members on an individual basis with their own company public relations efforts.
   
• Networking Opportunities – IMTA opens the door for interaction among peers. The annual management conference and exposition, the industry’s premier trucking event and other IMTA sponsored events throughout the year provide you with opportunities to connect with industry leaders and decision makers!