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Learning in Little rock

MTC and SMC host Level 1 roadside inspection at the Capitol

 Attendees got an up-close
look at inspection checkpoints
in the cab, under the hood,
behind the wheels and even
underneath the truck
By ATR staff
On September 9, the Arkansas
Trucking Association’s Maintenance
& Technology Council and Safety
Management Council hosted a Level 1
roadside inspection with the Arkansas
Highway Police. The event was held in
Little Rock, Ark. Forty-six participants
from 18 different companies attended
the presentation and on-site demonstra-
tion.
Corporal Derek Canard of the
Arkansas Highway Police was around all
day sharing information about impor-
tant roadside inspections and what
to look for. Dennis Hilton of CalArk
International, orchestrated the truck
and trailer in front of the Capitol for
both morning and afternoon sessions.  CalArk’s truck and trailer parked in front of the Capitol building for demonstrations
At the meeting, Terry Johnson
of Arkansas Trailer, presented
Maintenance & Technology Council
(MTC) Chairman Duke Fancher of
Summit Truck Group, with the Carl
Tapp Gavel, named for ATA’s first MTC
chairman.

 duke fancher, Summit Truck Group,
receives the CT Gavel for serving as
Chairman of the Maintenance and  corporal derek canard explains
Technology Council from terry Johnson, what officers look for during roadside  Driver Wayne ray, CalArk, provided
Arkansas Trailer inspections the wheels for on-site inspection

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