CMV Inspections
2023 WASHINGTON STATE PATROL INSPECTION DEMONSTRATIONS
The Washington Trucking Associations is hosting a series of in-person CMV inspection demonstrations. During these events, Washington State Patrol Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers will walk through the process of conducting a level one inspection and provide insights on how inspectors prepare for upcoming national enforcement blitzes.
These in-person events are free to both WTA members and non-members. Registration is required. However, on-site registration will be available. Please send your questions, comments, and feedback to Abigail Potter at abigail@watrucking.org.

DATES & LOCATIONS
Friday, July 14, 2023 9am – 11am | Hittman Transport Services, Inc – 2750 Salk Avenue, Richland, WA 99354
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 10:30am – 12:30pm | Stryder Motor Freight USA – 927 E 11th St, Tacoma, WA 98421
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 9am – 11am | Ludtke Pacific Trucking/ Penske – 4059 Bakerview Valley Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
CMV Inspections
2023 WASHINGTON STATE PATROL INSPECTION DEMONSTRATIONS
The Washington Trucking Associations is hosting a series of in-person CMV inspection demonstrations. During these events, Washington State Patrol Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers will walk through the process of conducting a level one inspection and provide insights on how inspectors prepare for upcoming national enforcement blitzes.
These in-person events are free to both WTA members and non-members. Registration is required. However, on-site registration will be available. Please send your questions, comments, and feedback to Abigail Potter at abigail@watrucking.org.

DATES & LOCATIONS
Friday, July 14, 2023 9am – 11am | Hittman Transport Services, Inc – 2750 Salk Avenue, Richland, WA 99354
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 10:30am – 12:30pm | Stryder Motor Freight USA – 927 E 11th St, Tacoma, WA 98421
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 9am – 11am | Ludtke Pacific Trucking/ Penske – 4059 Bakerview Valley Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
CALL ON WASHINGTON, D.C.
Each year, WTA hosts an annual Call on Washington (COW), where members travel to Washington, D.C. to meet with the Washington Congressional Delegation. COW is an opportunity for WTA’s membership to engage with Washington’s elected officials on specific trucking issues and to work closely with our national affiliate, American Trucking Associations. This is a unique chance for our members to see the inner workings of the legislative process at the federal level and to build relationships with their elected members of Congress.
DATES & LOCATION
November 7-9 2023 | 80 M Street SE, Suite 800, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
CALL ON WASHINGTON, D.C.
Each year, WTA hosts an annual Call on Washington (COW), where members travel to Washington, D.C. to meet with the Washington Congressional Delegation. COW is an opportunity for WTA’s membership to engage with Washington’s elected officials on specific trucking issues and to work closely with our national affiliate, American Trucking Associations. This is a unique chance for our members to see the inner workings of the legislative process at the federal level and to build relationships with their elected members of Congress.
DATES & LOCATION
November 7-9 2023 | 80 M Street SE, Suite 800, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
WSP / WTA
QUARTERLY MEETINGS
Virtual informal Q&A between WTA members and Washington State Patrol CVE Captains, Lieutenants, and Officers – Join in the discussion or join to listen in!
- September 21, 2023
- December 14, 2023
Contact Abigail Potter for more information.

SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
DOT SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE ESSENTIAL WORKSHOP
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Safety & Compliance Essentials Workshop will cover a full range of DOT regulations, including driver qualifications & files (49 CFR 391), hours of service (49 CFR 395), drug and alcohol testing (Part 40 & 49 CFR 382), vehicle inspections and maintenance (49 CFR 392 & 396), CSA, and industry best practices. The workshop is taught by leading trucking industry safety professionals from WTA’s Safety Management Council Board of Directors. Applicable for Safety Managers and Administration.
*Lunch is included with the registration fee.

DATES
September 27, 2023 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
LOCATION
LeMay Auto Museum
2702 East D Street, Tacoma, WA, 98421, United States
SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
DOT SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE ESSENTIAL WORKSHOP
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Safety & Compliance Essentials Workshop will cover a full range of DOT regulations, including driver qualifications & files (49 CFR 391), hours of service (49 CFR 395), drug and alcohol testing (Part 40 & 49 CFR 382), vehicle inspections and maintenance (49 CFR 392 & 396), CSA, and industry best practices. The workshop is taught by leading trucking industry safety professionals from WTA’s Safety Management Council Board of Directors. Applicable for Safety Managers and Administration.
*Lunch is included with the registration fee.

DATES
September 27, 2023 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
LOCATION
LeMay Auto Museum
2702 East D Street, Tacoma, WA, 98421, United States
QUARTERLY MEETINGS
TRUCKER OUTREACH FORUM
The TOF is where the drayage and intermodal trucking community has come together for the past five years, with industry stakeholders working to improve the Puget Sound Gateway. All stakeholders with interest in the Puget Sound gateway are encouraged to participate.
- July 26, 2023
- October 25, 2023
Contact Abigail Potter for more information.
DATES
July 26, 2023
October 25, 2023
TIME
9:00AM
LOCATION
Fabulich Center
3600 Port of Tacoma Rd, Tacoma, WA 98424
DATES
July 26, 2023
October 25, 2023
TIME
9:00AM
LOCATION
Fabulich Center
3600 Port of Tacoma Rd, Tacoma, WA 98424
HEALTH & SAFETY
2023 FALL SAFETY CONFERENCE
Why should you attend?
• Educational sessions on topical issues from trucking industry-leading experts
• Insightful panel discussion and engaging keynote speakers
• Opportunities to network Washington’s leading safety professionals
• North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI) CDS, CSS, and CDT holders can obtain two recertification points for attending
• Vendor booths, sponsorship opportunities, and raffle prizes

**Agenda Coming Soon!
DATES
October 11 – 13, 2023
LOCATION
Yakima Convention Center
10 N 8th St, Yakima, WA 98901
LODGING
Holiday Inn Downtown Yakima
To Book Lodging: Call 509-494-7000
HEALTH & SAFETY
2023 FALL SAFETY CONFERENCE

Why should you attend?
• Educational sessions on topical issues from trucking industry-leading experts
• Insightful panel discussion and engaging keynote speakers
• Opportunities to network Washington’s leading safety professionals
• North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI) CDS, CSS, and CDT holders can obtain two recertification points for attending
• Vendor booths, sponsorship opportunities, and raffle prizes
**Agenda Coming Soon!
DATES
October 11 – 13, 2023
LOCATION
Yakima Convention Center
10 N 8th St, Yakima, WA 98901
LODGING
Holiday Inn Downtown Yakima
To Book Lodging: Call 509-494-7000