Councils
About the Ohio Trucking Safety Council
No trucking safety professional could ever call their job routine. Between state and federal governments, there are enough transportation safety regulations to keep you busy just staying current. But with the Ohio Trucking Safety Council, you are given an easy and accessible source of ideas, information, and professional development. For over 50 years, OTSC has served as the "safety arm" of the Ohio Trucking Association.
Membership is Safety Council is included with your OTA membership. Contact our OTA team to ensure your safety director is signed up to receive our monthly newsletter and information on monthly meetings.
Meeting Topics Include:
- Driver hiring and training
- Workers' compensation and rehabilitation
- Accident prevention
- Drug/ alcohol testing
- Hours of service
- Hazardous materials/ waste
- Handling safety audits
- Out-of-service criteria
- Conducting safety meetings
- Pre-trip inspections
- Seasonal driving practices
- PUCO and DOT rules
- Vehicle technology