Dump Truck Professional (DTP) Certification Program

The Georgia Construction Aggregate Association (GCAA) Dump Truck Professional (DTP) is a unique training program with a focus on dump truck drivers and their companies who provide transportation services within the quarry industry of Georgia. This program has been developed to bring the trucker and the quarry operator together to achieve higher performance standards and a safer work environment.

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For a list of Trucking companies who are participating in the program and the students who have successfully completed the course.

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Who can participate in the program?

Anyone can participate. It is open to everyone and does not require GCAA membership.
DTP certification has additional requirements, including the following items.Valid CDL

Valid DOT Medical Card
Drug & Alcohol-Free While on Duty
Completion of the DTP Training Program

What is covered in the program?

The DTP program consists of 5 training modules that have been recognized as the most critical topics relating to the interaction between dump trucks, quarry operations, communities and the travelling public. Each module is followed by a test to ensure that the participant has reached an acceptable understanding of the materials.

DTP Modules

Safety
Community Relations
Environmental Compliance
Legal Compliance & Business Ethics
Motor Carrier Compliance

What does it mean to be “certified”?

Drivers who complete the DTP training program will have the opportunity to become “certified” by GCAA. Any driver who is certified by GCAA will be recognized by the industry as a driving professional who operates with the utmost regard for safety and compliant with industry requirements. All certified drivers will be issued a wallet card identifying their status.

In addition, a company is certified when 100% of its drivers have taken the program. Certified drivers and companies alike will be recognized by all of GCAA’s aggregate producers.

Current and Past Events

2012 MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP

February 22 & 23

Cobb Galleria, Atlanta, GA

Registration forms, program and exhibitor information can be downloaded and printed. Click Here.

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AGG1 Aggregates Forum

& Expo

March 13-15, 2012 (Charlotte, NC)

Click for Registration information.

NOTE: GCAA members can register at the NSSGA rate even if you are not a NSSGA member.

Contact Tim Reagan for additional information. Email: treagan@nssga.org

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2011 GCAA DIRECTORY

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TRANSPORTATION

2012 REFERENDA

INFORMATION SOURCES

Click on the links:

GDOT : www.it3.ga.gov

Metro : transformmetroatlanta

Statewide: http://www.connectgeorgia2012.com/

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SENATE EPW COMMITTEE PASSES TWO-YEAR TRANSPORTATION AUTHORIZATION BILL

“On November 9, The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee unanimously passed a two-year authorization to continue transportation funding at current levels with an inflation factor. More details are outlined in the NSSGA update.” Click to read article.

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FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

House Approves FAA and Surface Transportation Extension

Washington, DC – 9/13/2011

The U.S. House of Representatives today approved an extension to continue programs for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as well as for federal highway, transit and highway safety programs.

Click to read article.

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NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDING BOOSTS U.S. ECONOMY

- AJC Article by Jay Moreau, Martin Marietta Materials 08-11-2011