1. MAASTO Regional Meeting

2. MAASTO Members Using:

3. 2018 MAASTO Regional Meeting
Anyone implementing computer-based training into their maintenance training?
Many have LMS for DOT mandated training (ethics, IT security, etc)
Use winter maintenance CBT’s developed through SICOP
Moving toward a LMS for maintenance training
Clear Roads project “Snowplow Operator and Supervisor Training”
How do you distribute your maintenance budget from the central office down to the individual garage?
Develop workplan
Based on historical cost/LM
Statewide budget team approach
Few states have had budget increases

4. MAASTO Regional Meeting Notes
Best practices for attracting and retaining staff?
Pay raise
Employee engagement surveys/townhall meetings
equipment, training, flexible schedules
Job fairs (interviews, background checks, job offers on the spot)
Allow applicates to obtain CDLs after hire
Process to determine the number of snowplows assigned to a garage?
Route optimization software ($6.3 million savings in Wisconsin)
LOS, cycle time, route length, etc.
Challenge to push through reductions
Need to account for break downs (10%-20% additional trucks)

5. MAASTO Regional Meeting Notes
CDL Training: starting in 2020 new rules for obtaining CDLs
Establishes minimum training requirements for new drivers (Theory and BTW)
Trainers need to be listed on FMCSA Training Provider Registry
Could impact in-house CDL training programs?
Are states aware of the coming revision to the CDL law?
Many were not aware
Do you see this an issue?
May impact in-house programs
Need more information on how to be listed on Training Provider Registry
Contact your states motor carrier office