IMTA Management Conference
“Over all I find that it refresh’s me with enthusiasm for the trucking industry.” – Jim Franzen.
The Iowa Motor Trucking Association was first established in 1942 by three trucking organizations wanting to find a way to come together and represent Iowa’s trucking industry. In 2017 the organization turned 75 and continues strong to this day. On Tuesday, September 24 and Wednesday, September 25 they held their annual Management Conference which two of our sales representatives from our Des Moines branch: Jim Franzen and Jeff Croner, attended.
“IMTA is one of the top state transportation associations in the nation. They are always on the cutting edge of all the current & future events, with seminars, meetings & emails that keep us up to date. It’s also a great place to meet your customer’s, colleague, in a fun & relaxed environment, along with making new friends in the industry.” Said Jeff Croner about the IMTA.
The conference featured several educational sessions, networking opportunities with other representatives from other trucking companies and organizations, special recognition and speakers for various topics within the transportation industry. The purpose of the event, as advertised by the IMTA was that,
“This annual conference provides all attendees with the tools, the knowledge and the expertise needed to be a successful leader in responding to the constantly changing environment in the trucking industry.” IMTA Management Conference description.
One of the biggest announcements that came out of the IMTA Management Conference was the unveiling of their Show Trailer which featured a state-of-the-art driving simulation inside. The IMTA has had a show trailer since the early 1990s which they use to promote the trucking industry across the state. The new show trailer was purchased in 2016 and has been in the works until now. Here is a link to the marching band at the ribbon cutting of this brand-new show trailer. https://www.facebook.com/iowamotortruck/videos/391175258211468/
The Management Conference featured a record-breaking turnout for their annual golf outing. Jim Franzen speculated it was a beautiful day for golf. It was followed by a tour of the Iowa Cubs stadium in Des Moines. Wednesday morning the guests were treated to breakfast with Iowa governor Kim Reynolds who was the guest speaker along with a chairman representative from the American Trucking Association. Wednesday finished with a banquet followed by an awards ceremony given to members of the IMTA for various achievements of truck drivers, safety departments, dispatchers and maintenance.
To learn more about the Iowa Motor Trucking Association or become a member check out their website here. http://www.iowamotortruck.com/