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Two Day Advanced Heavy Duty Training

September 9, 2019 By MSSA Staff

Two Day Heavy Duty Tow Training

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2-Day Advanced Light Duty Tow School September 10th & 11th, 2019

August 12, 2019 By MSSA Staff

2-day Advanced Light Duty Registration Form

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MPTA “Eve of Destruction” Information and Registration 2019

June 17, 2019 By MSSA Staff

ELko Invite

Sponsorship Form

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Visor Cards

March 19, 2019 By MSSA Staff

(Inspection) Driver Documents Visor Card (Final Print Ready)

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February Board Meeting Cancelled

February 11, 2019 By MSSA Staff

February 12th Board Meeting has been cancelled.  Please stay tuned for upcoming date!

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‘New’ Diabetes Form and Webinar Link

November 26, 2018 By MSSA Staff

Form MCSA-5870 (Insulin-Treated Diabetes Mellitus Assment Form) Expiration 11-30-2021

As a part of the medical certification process for insulin treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) individuals, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires that the Insulin Treated Diabetes Mellitus Assessment Form (ITDM), MCSA-5870, be completed by the ITDM individual’s Treating Clinician attesting that the individual has a stable insulin regimen and properly controlled diabetes.

 

  • ITDM individuals are required to provide the ITDM Assessment Form, MCSA-5870, to the Certified Medical Examiner within 45 days of completion by the Treating Clinician.

 

Office of Management and Budge (OMB) has approved the ITDM Assessment Form, MCSA 5870 and is now posted at on our website (link is below).

 

  • FMCSA Website: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/medical/insulin-treated-diabetes-mellitus-assessment-form-mcsa-5870

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November Newsbreak

November 16, 2018 By MSSA Staff

November 2018 Newbreak

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Traffic Safety Impacts of Marijuana Legalization

October 23, 2018 By MSSA Staff

GHSA- Governers Highway Safety Association

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MPTA 1-day Advanced Light Duty & 1-day Intro to Heavy Duty Tow School(s)

September 20, 2018 By MSSA Staff

light duty and heavy duty tow school flyer

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Updated Spirit Ride Information

June 11, 2018 By MSSA Staff

Attention all MPTA Towing members:

Reminder: The American Towman Spirit Ride is coming to Minnesota this week. Every MPTA member should come out and support the “Move Over” law on Wednesday, June 13th!

Those of you wishing to be part of the Spirit Ride Procession on June 13th may do so. There are three legs of the procession: First leg, meet at Allen’s Tow & Service located at 128 Garfield Ave. in Albert Lea at 8:45am. The second leg of the Procession will meet at McStop in Lakeville at 10:45am.

The final leg will begin at the State Capitol after the ceremony at 2:45pm as the Spirit Ride makes its journey to Bad Boyz Towing in Audubon, MN.

The Spirit Ride Ceremony will begin in front of the State Capitol at 1:30pm and concludes at 2:15pm. Come out and Support your industry!

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Benefits of Membership

• Gain industry knowledge from your peers in an ever-changing industry • An association that protects your business at the Capitol. Lean on the Association for legal and legislation support. • The Association continues to build strong relationships within the AG’s office, MNDOT, State Patrol , Dept. of Motor Safety, MADD, etc. • Work with each other and help protect the industry, our goals, our opportunities, our future. [Get Started]

About MPTA

The MPTA (Minnesota Professional Towing Association) was founded back in the early 1980’s by independent towing owners/operators such as Dick Pellow, Bruce Koehler, and Tom Eaton.  The MPTA was founded on the premise protect the rights of towing owners/operators thru legislative and legal support.  Throughout the history of the Association, MPTA has been endorsing towing and recovery classes ensuring the towing industry protects it’s honesty, integrity and still doing their work safely.

Resources

Legal Counsel: Randy Thompson Nolan, Thompson, & Leighton 501 American BLVD West, Suite 595 Bloomington, MN 55437 Phone: 952-405-7171 Fax: 952-224-0647 rthompson@nmtlaw.com  

Contact MPTA

2886 Middle Street Little Canada, MN 55117 Ph: 651-487-2231 651-487-2447 (FAX) Main Contact / General Questions: nikki@mnssa.com

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