The Minnesota Trucking Association (MTA), through its MTA Institute, offers a robust training program designed to provide specialized education tailored to the trucking industry. Available both in-person and virtually, these educational training sessions are perfect for safety directors, fleet managers, technicians, and company leaders looking to enhance their knowledge and expertise.
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The MTA Institute is committed to helping you improve your skills, advance your career, and enhance your business’s success. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with industry experts and gain knowledge that can make a real impact.
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Check out current MTA Institute offerings for each category:
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​understand trucking tax & financials
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leverage MTA membership
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interact with legislators and government agencies
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strategically think & plan;
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and communicate effectively.
Safety Leadership Workshop
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This one-day workshop is geared for new safety professionals needing a robust primer and experienced safety professionals looking for a refresher.
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During this workshop, you will gain an understanding of best practices, guidelines, and landmines in recruiting, orientation, compliance, accident/incident investigations, equipment maintenance and permits, building a safety culture, and have the opportunity to connect with a safety mentor.
NATMI CSS & CDS Certification Courses
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The North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI) provides internationally recognized, university accredited training and professional certification for trucking professionals. The MTA Institute will be offering a week-long NATMI training course to become a Certified Safety Supervisor (CSS) or Certified Safety Director (CDS).
MIP Certification & Re-Certification
Minnesota Statute 169.781 requires commercial motor vehicles to be inspected annually and display an annual inspection decal. Training provided in this class by the Minnesota State Patrol will prepare individuals to become certified as inspectors for trucks (including farm trucks), buses, and other vehicles required by the state to have annual inspections.
Webinars
MTA Institute Fuel Series Part 1: Driving Sustainability Beyond B20
Discover how higher biodiesel blends can help fleets reduce carbon emissions and operating costs, without sacrificing the power and performance of diesel equipment. In this session, Lisa Pedderson, MegCorp; Karl Thomas, Optimus; and Daniel Malean Castro, PepsiCo Fleet Infrastructure, will explore how B100 biodiesel can be used year-round, even in cold climates, through advanced fuel system technology like Optimus Vector System.
This webinar is password protected. Please email mta@mntruck.org for the access code.
MTA Institute Fuel Series Part 2: The B6.7 Octane Platform
Session 2 of our Fuel Series Webinar spotlights the B6.7 Octane gasoline engine, with insights from Andrea Hillan of Cummins and Greg Budde of Allstate Peterbilt Group.
Viewers will learn why Cummins chose to introduce a gasoline-powered option, receive an overview of the B6.7 Octane engine and its place within the broader Cummins product lineup, and explore key spec’ing considerations and application advantages of the Octane platform.
This webinar is password protected. Please email mta@mntruck.org for the access code.
MTA Institute Fuel Series Part 3: Natural Gas in Trucking
Part 3 of our Fuel Series Webinar features Carl Suhr of Convenience Transportation, sharing firsthand insights from more than 14 years and 200 million miles of natural gas operations.
Carl discusses how natural gas engines compare to diesel as an alternative fuel source, his company’s transition from CNG to RNG, the factors that shaped changes in fleet composition over time, and key lessons learned from their safety experience operating natural gas vehicles.
This session offers practical, real-world perspective for fleets evaluating natural gas as part of their fuel strategy.
This webinar is password protected. Please email mta@mntruck.org for the access code.
Webinars
May 2026: Montgomery v Caribe & CH Robinson- Key Takeaways​
The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport and CH Robinson is expected to have significant implications for freight brokers and motor carriers nationwide.
In this webinar, Doug Grawe of The Grawe Group, LLC, breaks down the decision, its potential industry impact, and what transportation companies should be doing now.
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This webinar is password protected. Please email mta@mntruck.org for the access code.