Calendar
OTA Institute: Clearing the Air – Marijuana and the Transportation Industry
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
This webinar provides a practical overview of evolving marijuana laws, workplace impacts, and best practices for maintaining compliance and safety.
Ohio Trucking Safety Council - March Meeting
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Monthly OTSC meetings offering practical safety education, industry updates, and networking for OTA members.
Team 88 Quarterly Update: Legislative Wins & Priorities
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Get an inside look at OTA’s recent legislative victories and outline key legislative priorities for the road ahead.
OTA Driver of the Year Banquet
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Celebrate Ohio's safest commercial drivers who demonstrate outstanding safety, dedication, and commitment to the trucking industry.
OTA Institute: Accident Investigation - Core Concepts (Basic Overview)
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Accidents happen, and when they do, being prepared to investigate and document them properly is crucial.
OTA Institute: Periodic Inspection Training
This course reviews the federal rules and inspection procedures required for compliant annual CMV inspections.
Ohio Trucking Safety Council - April Meeting
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Monthly OTSC meetings offering practical safety education, industry updates, and networking for OTA members.
OTA Institute: Hazmat 101 - Understanding & Applying the Hazardous Materials Regulations Training
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Led by PUCO, this training will equip you with essential knowledge for the safe handling and transportation of hazardous materials.
OTA Leadership Conference
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Save the date for a new, one-day leadership event created exclusively for company owners, executives, and C-suite professionals.
OTA Institute: Situational Awareness & Personal Safety in the Workplace and on the Road
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
A full-day training focused on improving situational awareness, personal safety, and decision-making.
OTA Sporting Clay Shootout
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Join us at the OTA Sporting Clay Shootout—a unique opportunity to connect with industry professionals in a fun, competitive setting.
OTA Institute: DOT Reasonable Suspicion Virtual Training
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This two-hour virtual course equips supervisors and employees with the skills needed to recognize alcohol misuse.
Ohio Trucking Safety Council - May Meeting
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Monthly OTSC meetings offering practical safety education, industry updates, and networking for OTA members.
Volunteer Registration for the Truck Driving Championships and Technician Competition
Volunteer at the 2026 Ohio TDC and Technician Competition!
Truck Driving Championships - Driver Registration & Banquet Tickets
Register your drivers for the 2026 Truck Driving Championships!
Technician Competition - Technician Registration & Banquet Tickets
Register your technicians for the 2026 Technician Competition!
Additional Banquet Tickets for the Truck Driving Championships and Technician Competition
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Purchase additional tickets for TDC and TechComp Awards Banquet here!
OTA Institute: Accident Investigation - A Deeper Look (Advanced Methods)
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
This advanced course builds on foundational accident investigation concepts.
Ohio Trucking Safety Council - June Meeting
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Monthly OTSC meetings offering practical safety education, industry updates, and networking for OTA members.
OTA Institute: DOT Compliance Training in Columbus
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
This comprehensive, one-day training session is designed to help you stay compliant with the evolving DOT regulations.
Ohio Trucking Safety Council - July Meeting
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Monthly OTSC meetings offering practical safety education, industry updates, and networking for OTA members.
NATMI CDS/CSS Fleet Safety Virtual Certification Course
The OTA, in partnership with Great West Casualty Company, is proud to offer the NATMI CDS/CSS certification courses.
OTA Institute: DOT Compliance Training in Wadsworth
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
This comprehensive, one-day training session is designed to help you stay compliant with the evolving DOT regulations.
Ohio Trucking Safety Council - August Meeting
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Monthly OTSC meetings offering practical safety education, industry updates, and networking for OTA members.
OTA Institute: Periodic Inspection Training
This course reviews the federal rules and inspection procedures required for compliant annual CMV inspections.
Ohio Trucking Safety Council - September Meeting
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Monthly OTSC meetings offering practical safety education, industry updates, and networking for OTA members.
OTA Institute: Roadside Inspection & Out-of-Service Criteria Review
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
This training will cover how out-of-service criteria are applied and enforced, including the inspection process, what inspectors look for, and how violations are handled.
OTA Annual Conference
A premier event for trucking and transportation executives featuring industry-focused programming, networking, and access to the latest products and services.
OTA Golf Classic
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Join us for a day of networking and golf at The Ridge Golf & Gardens in Marysville.
Ohio Trucking Safety Council - October Meeting
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Monthly OTSC meetings offering practical safety education, industry updates, and networking for OTA members.
OTA Institute: DOT Reasonable Suspicion Virtual Training
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This two-hour virtual course equips supervisors and employees with the skills needed to recognize alcohol misuse.
OTA Institute: Cargo Load Securement Training
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
This training offers an in-depth guide to proper procedures and protocols for securing cargo on flatbed trucks.
Ohio Trucking Safety Council - November Meeting
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Monthly OTSC meetings offering practical safety education, industry updates, and networking for OTA members.
OTA Institute: Safety Director Summit
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Build your safety leadership skills and gain practical strategies to strengthen your fleet’s safety program.
Ohio Trucking Safety Council - December Meeting
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Monthly OTSC meetings offering practical safety education, industry updates, and networking for OTA members.