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TMTA is a trade organization dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness of its members by advocating sound public policies, providing excellence in education, training and information and promoting a safe, dependable and cost-effective motor transportation system to better serve the people of Texas.
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The TMTA Foundation was established in 1978 to fund education and research projects for the Texas trucking industry. The Foundation is governed by a 14 member Board of Trustees. The mission of this all volunteer organization is to work with TMTA member companies to fund educational and community service programs to enhance the understanding of and image of the Texas trucking industry, with the ultimate goal of positioning trucking as the most vital and necessary industry in Texas.
Established in 2008, the scholarship is awarded to the top recipient as selected by the TMTA Foundation Board Trustees. The recipient receives an additional $2,000 scholarship.
Foundation Scholarship for Member Company Employees or Their Dependent Children
Drivers, dock workers, mechanics, office personnel - they are among the thousands of people each day who contribute to a strong, efficient motor transportation industry in Texas.
Many of these workers are or have dependents who are pursuing studies toward a higher education. The Texas Motor Transportation Foundation would like to help some of these students in their efforts by providing scholarships to Texas Motor Transportation Association (TMTA) company member employees or their dependents.
Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of their academic achievement, community involvement and financial need. The Foundation will provide financial assistance for college and trade school students. Scholarships may be used to meet such expenses as tuition, books, and housing.
The TMTA Foundation is a non-profit educational, public relations, research and community service organization created by the Texas Motor Transportation Association to promote the truck and bus industry to the people of Texas. TMTA represents more than 1,200 truck lines and allied industries operating in Texas.
Eligibility
Applicants must be high school graduates or seniors, and they must be an employee or a dependent of someone employed by a company with membership in the Texas Motor Transportation Association.
Application
A student seeking a scholarship should complete the attached application form and send it to the TMTA Foundation along with a recent black and white photograph, a certified copy of your transcript, one to three letters of recommendation and an accompanying letter of intent. This letter should include information on current and planned studies, career goals, interests, and the reason for applying for the scholarship.
Selection
Scholarship recipients will be chosen by the Board of Trustees of the Texas Motor Transportation Foundation and the scholarship funds will be sent directly to the recipient's school. The Board of Trustees comprise 14 members, at least three of whom are public trustees outside the motor transportation industry.
Application Deadline
The 2013-2014 scholarship application must be received by close of business, Friday, May 31, 2013 to be considered.
Download Application
Questions? Please contact Jesse Dominguez 800.727.7135.
+ TMTA Staff
President/CEO
John Esparza | john@tmta.com
Director of Affiliate Operations
Dorothy Brooks | dorothy@tmta.com
Chief Financial Officer
Jesse Dominguez | jesse@tmta.com
Vice President of Member Relations
Lance Shillingburg | lance@tmta.com
Director of Policy & Governmental Affairs
Les Findeisen | les@tmta.com
Director of Communications and Public Relations
Glenna Bruun | glenna@tmta.com
Database/Website Manager
Tammy Gomez | tammy@tmta.com
Administrative Assistant
Felicia Akhianyo | felicia@tmta.com
Member Services Associate
Jason Deanda | jason@tmta.com
+ Local Chapters
TMTA-Amarillo
Chairman: Henry Wyckoff | (806) 383-7650 | hwyckoff@fpctx.edu
Meeting Time: Meets monthly on the 4th Wednesday at Noon
Meeting Place: The Plaza Mexican Restaurant, 2101 S. Soncy
Other Officers: Wade Black (Vice President), Gary Moore (Secretary/Treasurer)
Meeting Time: Meets monthly on the 4th Wednesday at Noon
Meeting Place: The Plaza Mexican Restaurant, 2101 S. Soncy
Other Officers: Wade Black (Vice President), Gary Moore (Secretary/Treasurer)
TMTA-Houston
Chairman: Rhett Eubanks | (713) 644-7300 | rhett.eubanks@cnbltrucking.com
Meeting Time: Meets monthly on 3rd Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.
Meeting Place: Brady’s Landing, On the Houston Ship Channel
Other Officers: Ron Capehart (Secretary), Margaret Schroeder (Treasurer), Christi McDowell (Staff Administrator), Kolby King and Kathy Crittenden (Membership), Larry Cernosek (Government Affairs), Joe Latigo (Community Relations), David Coffee (Sponsors), Dwight Jennings and Robert Fuentes (Programs), Jessica King (Communications), Peter Gunderson (Immediate Past Chairman), Greg Hughes and Scott Howse (Golf Tournament)
Meeting Time: Meets monthly on 3rd Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.
Meeting Place: Brady’s Landing, On the Houston Ship Channel
Other Officers: Ron Capehart (Secretary), Margaret Schroeder (Treasurer), Christi McDowell (Staff Administrator), Kolby King and Kathy Crittenden (Membership), Larry Cernosek (Government Affairs), Joe Latigo (Community Relations), David Coffee (Sponsors), Dwight Jennings and Robert Fuentes (Programs), Jessica King (Communications), Peter Gunderson (Immediate Past Chairman), Greg Hughes and Scott Howse (Golf Tournament)
TMTA-Lubbock
Chairman: Craig Wilkinson | (806) 747-1651 | cwilkinson@robertheath.com
Meeting Time: Meets quarterly on 2nd Tuesday (Jan., Apr., Jul., Oct.) at 11:30 a.m.
Meeting Place: Texas Tech Club, East Stadium, 2508 Sixth Street, Suite 417
Meeting Time: Meets quarterly on 2nd Tuesday (Jan., Apr., Jul., Oct.) at 11:30 a.m.
Meeting Place: Texas Tech Club, East Stadium, 2508 Sixth Street, Suite 417
TMTA-South Texas (Corpus Christi)
Chairman: John Porche | (361) 241-3200 | jporche@doradooil.com
Meeting Time: Meets every quarter on 2nd Thursday (Feb., May., Aug., Nov.) at Noon
Meeting Place: Ainsworth Trucking Meeting Facility, 4599 US Highway 77, Robstown, TX
Meeting Time: Meets every quarter on 2nd Thursday (Feb., May., Aug., Nov.) at Noon
Meeting Place: Ainsworth Trucking Meeting Facility, 4599 US Highway 77, Robstown, TX
TMTA-Tyler
Chairman: Brent Nelson | (903) 534-3422 | brentnelson@brookshires.com
Meeting Time: Meets quarterly on 3rd Tuesday (Jan., Apr., Jul., Oct.) at 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Varies (call for details)
Other Officers: Jeff Lohse (First Vice Chairman), Tarisa Klaus (Second Vice Chairman), Van Trimble (Secretary/Treasurer)
Meeting Time: Meets quarterly on 3rd Tuesday (Jan., Apr., Jul., Oct.) at 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Varies (call for details)
Other Officers: Jeff Lohse (First Vice Chairman), Tarisa Klaus (Second Vice Chairman), Van Trimble (Secretary/Treasurer)
TMTA-West Texas (Midland/Odessa)
Chairman: Stacy Elms | (972) 931-2686 | selms@hc-inc.com
Meeting Time: Meets quarterly on 4th Thursday (Jan., Apr., Jul., Oct.) at 11:30 a.m.
Meeting Place: Odessa Country Club, 1 Fairway Drive, Odessa, TX
Meeting Time: Meets quarterly on 4th Thursday (Jan., Apr., Jul., Oct.) at 11:30 a.m.
Meeting Place: Odessa Country Club, 1 Fairway Drive, Odessa, TX
+ TMTA Foundation
TMTA Foundation
The TMTA Foundation was established in 1978 to fund education and research projects for the Texas trucking industry. The Foundation is governed by a 14 member Board of Trustees. The mission of this all volunteer organization is to work with TMTA member companies to fund educational and community service programs to enhance the understanding of and image of the Texas trucking industry, with the ultimate goal of positioning trucking as the most vital and necessary industry in Texas.
About the Foundation
As a part of its program of work, the Foundation provides scholarships to students in the transportation field, in senior college, junior college, and vocational schools. Employees of TMTA member companies, along with their immediate family, are eligible for scholarships, awarded annually. The Foundation is also interested in funding graduate research projects at Texas Universities.
Several ideas have been developed by the Foundation that portray a positive image about the Texas trucking industry. These include external projects, such as brochures, public service announcements, industry advertisements and public school programs, and internal projects like driver/employee recognition programs. When possible, the Foundation welcomes the opportunity to join other organizations in their efforts relating to highway safety.
The Foundation depends on the support of those within the trucking industry. The proceeds from the annual Foundation golf tournament and silent and live auctions fund the bulk of Foundation activities and projects. The rest of the funds are provided in gifts from member companies and individuals. One type of gift is the corporate gift, which may be earmarked for specific types of research, educational projects, or scholarships. Another is the memorial gift, an appropriate way to honor the memory of an individual or family in the transportation industry. Lastly there are special occasion gifts, a unique way to mark a happy event in the life of a colleague or friend. The support of all these events and projects results in services turned directly back into those who make up our industry throughout the state of Texas.
Several ideas have been developed by the Foundation that portray a positive image about the Texas trucking industry. These include external projects, such as brochures, public service announcements, industry advertisements and public school programs, and internal projects like driver/employee recognition programs. When possible, the Foundation welcomes the opportunity to join other organizations in their efforts relating to highway safety.
The Foundation depends on the support of those within the trucking industry. The proceeds from the annual Foundation golf tournament and silent and live auctions fund the bulk of Foundation activities and projects. The rest of the funds are provided in gifts from member companies and individuals. One type of gift is the corporate gift, which may be earmarked for specific types of research, educational projects, or scholarships. Another is the memorial gift, an appropriate way to honor the memory of an individual or family in the transportation industry. Lastly there are special occasion gifts, a unique way to mark a happy event in the life of a colleague or friend. The support of all these events and projects results in services turned directly back into those who make up our industry throughout the state of Texas.
Foundation Scholarships
Established in 2008, the scholarship is awarded to the top recipient as selected by the TMTA Foundation Board Trustees. The recipient receives an additional $2,000 scholarship.
Previous scholarship recipients:
- 2011 - Connor Davis, Temple Freightliner
- 2010 - Amanda Sorenson, Skinner Transportation Inc.
- 2009 - Lacey Sarver, Dart Transit Co.
Foundation Scholarship for Member Company Employees or Their Dependent Children
Drivers, dock workers, mechanics, office personnel - they are among the thousands of people each day who contribute to a strong, efficient motor transportation industry in Texas.
Many of these workers are or have dependents who are pursuing studies toward a higher education. The Texas Motor Transportation Foundation would like to help some of these students in their efforts by providing scholarships to Texas Motor Transportation Association (TMTA) company member employees or their dependents.
Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of their academic achievement, community involvement and financial need. The Foundation will provide financial assistance for college and trade school students. Scholarships may be used to meet such expenses as tuition, books, and housing.
The TMTA Foundation is a non-profit educational, public relations, research and community service organization created by the Texas Motor Transportation Association to promote the truck and bus industry to the people of Texas. TMTA represents more than 1,200 truck lines and allied industries operating in Texas.
Eligibility
Applicants must be high school graduates or seniors, and they must be an employee or a dependent of someone employed by a company with membership in the Texas Motor Transportation Association.
Application
A student seeking a scholarship should complete the attached application form and send it to the TMTA Foundation along with a recent black and white photograph, a certified copy of your transcript, one to three letters of recommendation and an accompanying letter of intent. This letter should include information on current and planned studies, career goals, interests, and the reason for applying for the scholarship.
Selection
Scholarship recipients will be chosen by the Board of Trustees of the Texas Motor Transportation Foundation and the scholarship funds will be sent directly to the recipient's school. The Board of Trustees comprise 14 members, at least three of whom are public trustees outside the motor transportation industry.
Application Deadline
The 2013-2014 scholarship application must be received by close of business, Friday, May 31, 2013 to be considered.
Download Application
Questions? Please contact Jesse Dominguez 800.727.7135.
Ways to Give
Although gifts of cash are most common, there are various and equally important ways to support the Foundation in its educational efforts.
The TMTA Foundation greatly appreciates all gifts regardless of size. For more information on how to make a donation to the Foundation, or to request a scholarship application, please call Jesse Dominguez at 1-800-727-7135.
Memorial Gifts
One of the more common ways of supporting the Foundation is in the way of gifts in memory of or in honor of an individual. These contributions are recorded in the permanent record of the Foundation and are recognized inTMTA and Foundation publications. Immediate relatives of those memorialized with the gift are notified of all donations.
Gifts of Stock
Your broker can assist you in making a gift of stock via a direct transfer. Giving a gift of publicly traded stock that has increased in value and that you have owned for more than one year may provide greater tax benefits than giving cash. Your charitable income tax deduction is equal to the fair market value of the stock and you avoid paying the capital gains tax on any increase in the current value over the original cost of the stock. You may also save by not incurring brokerage fees because you are transferring ownership rather than selling the stock.
Planned Gifts
Deferred or planned gifts enable the Foundation to plan for the future because they will be realized at some later date. You can make a planned gift by naming the TMTA Foundation as a beneficiary of a paid-up life insurance policy. A gift of life insurance entitles you to a tax deduction equal to your cost basis in the policy or its replacement cost, whichever is less. You can make a planned gift to the Foundation and receive an income for life through the establishment of a charitable gift annuity or charitable trust that names the Foundation as a beneficiary. Your attorney can advise you of the various types of charitable trusts and the estate tax benefits of each, and assist you in setting up a planned gift that is tailored to your personal needs. You may also want to talk with your attorney or financial advisor about the tax benefits of naming the Foundation as a beneficiary of your retirement plan.
Bequests
One of the easiest ways to make a gift to the TMTA Foundation is by leaving the Foundation a bequest in your will. There are several ways you can do this. You can (1) give a specific amount of money to the Foundation; (2) give a specific item of property to the Foundation; or 3) give a specific percentage of the residue of your estate to the Foundation (the residue of your estate is that which is left over after all specific gifts have been made, whether charitable or non-charitable).
Workplace Contributions
The TMTA Foundation accepts workplace contributions from member companies as well. TMTA staff can help you develop a workplace giving campaign, much like a United Way campaign, in your business.
Matching Gifts
Increase your donation with employer matching funds. Many employers will match the personal donations of its employees and associates. The program can be in conjunction with a workplace contribution campaign.
For any further assistance please call Jesse Dominguez, TMTA Foundation Liaison, at TMTA (512) 478-2541
The TMTA Foundation greatly appreciates all gifts regardless of size. For more information on how to make a donation to the Foundation, or to request a scholarship application, please call Jesse Dominguez at 1-800-727-7135.
Memorial Gifts
One of the more common ways of supporting the Foundation is in the way of gifts in memory of or in honor of an individual. These contributions are recorded in the permanent record of the Foundation and are recognized inTMTA and Foundation publications. Immediate relatives of those memorialized with the gift are notified of all donations.
Gifts of Stock
Your broker can assist you in making a gift of stock via a direct transfer. Giving a gift of publicly traded stock that has increased in value and that you have owned for more than one year may provide greater tax benefits than giving cash. Your charitable income tax deduction is equal to the fair market value of the stock and you avoid paying the capital gains tax on any increase in the current value over the original cost of the stock. You may also save by not incurring brokerage fees because you are transferring ownership rather than selling the stock.
Planned Gifts
Deferred or planned gifts enable the Foundation to plan for the future because they will be realized at some later date. You can make a planned gift by naming the TMTA Foundation as a beneficiary of a paid-up life insurance policy. A gift of life insurance entitles you to a tax deduction equal to your cost basis in the policy or its replacement cost, whichever is less. You can make a planned gift to the Foundation and receive an income for life through the establishment of a charitable gift annuity or charitable trust that names the Foundation as a beneficiary. Your attorney can advise you of the various types of charitable trusts and the estate tax benefits of each, and assist you in setting up a planned gift that is tailored to your personal needs. You may also want to talk with your attorney or financial advisor about the tax benefits of naming the Foundation as a beneficiary of your retirement plan.
Bequests
One of the easiest ways to make a gift to the TMTA Foundation is by leaving the Foundation a bequest in your will. There are several ways you can do this. You can (1) give a specific amount of money to the Foundation; (2) give a specific item of property to the Foundation; or 3) give a specific percentage of the residue of your estate to the Foundation (the residue of your estate is that which is left over after all specific gifts have been made, whether charitable or non-charitable).
Workplace Contributions
The TMTA Foundation accepts workplace contributions from member companies as well. TMTA staff can help you develop a workplace giving campaign, much like a United Way campaign, in your business.
Matching Gifts
Increase your donation with employer matching funds. Many employers will match the personal donations of its employees and associates. The program can be in conjunction with a workplace contribution campaign.
For any further assistance please call Jesse Dominguez, TMTA Foundation Liaison, at TMTA (512) 478-2541
+ Truck Facts
A Professional Truck Driver:
Must be tested and obtain a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) and all appropriate endorsements related to the type of truck operated and cargo transported;
Must be physically and mentally fit, and must be medically certified at least every two years;
Must be alcohol and drug-free and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing;
Must have the knowledge and capability to inspect his or her truck to ensure it is in safe operating condition at all times;
Must be familiar with the methods and procedures for securing cargo in or on the truck he or she drives;
Must be trained in hazardous materials regulations if he or she hauls such products; and
Must, on a daily basis, record his or her on- and off-duty hours to ensure he or she remains within the legal limits for hours of service.
Must be physically and mentally fit, and must be medically certified at least every two years;
Must be alcohol and drug-free and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing;
Must have the knowledge and capability to inspect his or her truck to ensure it is in safe operating condition at all times;
Must be familiar with the methods and procedures for securing cargo in or on the truck he or she drives;
Must be trained in hazardous materials regulations if he or she hauls such products; and
Must, on a daily basis, record his or her on- and off-duty hours to ensure he or she remains within the legal limits for hours of service.
Our headquarters are located on East 11th Street near the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas. In addition, TMTA has local chapters throughout the state of Texas that meet on a regular basis to discuss key trucking issues at the state and local level. Our staff experts in Austin have practical experience in all phases of trucking, including safety, regulation, driver recruiting and retention, operations, maintenance and much more.
- 700 East 11th Street, Austin, TX 78701
- Tel: (512) 478-2541 or (800) 727- 7135
- Fax: (512) 474-6494
- E-mail: info@tmta.com
