JEFFERSON CITY – Jim True has been named director of the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Motor Carrier Services division.
Motor Carrier Services administers registration, fuel tax, permit and safety programs for Missouri’s motor carrier companies.
True comes to MoDOT with many years of experience in the transportation industry in various roles in safety, risk management, driver recruitment/retention and training with titles ranging from director to president/CEO. Originally from upstate New York, True has lived most recently in southeast Michigan but has also spent many years in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi.
“Jim has a strong working knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and U.S. Department of Transportation rules and regulations, but also understands the business side of the trucking industry and will be a good addition to our team,” said Ed Hassinger, MoDOT chief engineer.
“I understand the challenges transportation companies face today,” True said, “and view my role as that of a helper and mentor. One of the things that really attracted me to this opportunity is that I can bring my years of successful experience to Missouri and an incredible group of folks in Motor Carrier Services. I am very grateful for this opportunity.”
True will start at MoDOT in early September.
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