Welcome to HTA – Hawaii Transportation Association

The Hawaii Transportation Association (HTA), founded in 1938 and incorporated in 1963, is a private, non-profit trade organization dedicated to the service and assistance to the commercial ground transportation industry in the State of Hawaii.

If you have delivery trucks, utility trucks, or tour vehicles, HTA can serve you. If your customers are trucks and/or tour vehicles you can be an HTA Allied Member and gain access to the commercial ground transportation industry. The association serves as a central source of information by conducting research and education programs for its members. It also represents the industry’s interests before county, state and federal agencies as well as county councils, the state legislature and Congress.

Fleeting View Newsletter – June 4, 2025

• A Memorable Day on the Greens, Mahalo HTA Spring Golf Sponsors
• HTA General Membership Meeting – June 26, 2025
• HTA Member Input – Helping Shape Hawaiʻi’s Clean-Emissions Strategy
• 2025 Annual Magazine Release & Advertising Opportunities
• FMCSA National Registry II Rollout
• Executive Overview of Driver Qualification Files
• Hours of Service Too Rigid, Office of Advocacy tells DOT
• IDIQ Waikīkī Sidewalk Repair Project
• Massive Supply Chain Coalition Pushes for Renewal of Biodiesel Tax Credit
• Is Your MCS-150 Hurting Your Trucking Company’s Safety Scores?
• FMCSA Audits 101: What You Need to Know to Survive
• CISA’s Cyber Hygiene services and USCG Cyber Protection Team assessments
• Federal Register: Removal of Self-Reporting Requirement
• Federal Register: CDL Standards; Requirements & Penalties: Applicability to the Exception for Certain Military Personnel
• OahuMPO: Transportation Improvement Program FFYs 2025-2025 Revision 5 – Comments Requested
• GBHackers News – Viasat Modems Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Allow for Remote Code Execution
• CVSA Upcoming Webinar on Driver Fatigue Management

Join Us for a Conversation on Fleet Maintenance, ATRI Research and Technician Development

August 7, 2025
10:00am – 11:30am
In-Person or Virtually

HTA Managing Director Kelvin Kohatsu will kick off the session with key updates on:

• Membership
• Industry Current Events
• 2025 HTA Annual Conference Preview

The program will feature Amanda Schuier, Strategic Maintenance Director, Jetco (a GT Group Company) and Immediate Past Chair, Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC).

Amanda is an industry leader known for her work in fleet maintenance, technician development, and trucking advocacy. Amanda has served as Chair of TMC, a council of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) that develops industry-leading maintenance and equipment standards.

She’ll speak candidly with members about:

• Technician onboarding, training, and retention
• Building employee engagement and a strong shop culture
• How TMC formulates Recommended Practices and hosts SuperTech
• Insights from LEAD ATA and TMC Leaders of Tomorrow
• Open Q&A on fleet challenges, workforce development, and more.

This informal, member-focused conversation is ideal for maintenance managers, HR professionals, and anyone passionate about strengthening their team and operations.

Save the date and join the conversation!

Connect. Learn. Experience.

September 9-11, 2025
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Honolulu, HI

Engage with industry leaders, business owners, executives, and operations professionals. Stay informed on the latest industry developments through informative sessions —including a dedicated track for supervisors and operations managers. Enjoy networking opportunities, local ghost storytelling, golf, exhibitor showcases, and more!

General Schedule

• Golf, Dinner– Sept 9
• Business Sessions – Sept 10-11
• HTA Annual Members Meeting – Sept 10
• Supervisors & Operations Manager Track – Sept 11
• Exhibitors’ Night – Sept 11

Business Session Topics

Timely sessions on lawsuits, alternative fuels, cybersecurity, and Hawaii’s emergency response role—plus more industry topics to come.

Supervisors & Operations Manager Track

1-day practical training on FMCSA, OSHA/HIOSH, DOT rules, and managing Gen Z—tailored for supervisors and operations managers.