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Safety Management Council Spring Seminar: March 25-27 in Waco TX

Mar 1, 2015 | Events

March 25-27; Waco Hilton | 113 S. University Parks Drive | Waco, TX

The SMC Spring Seminar is designed for all Safety professionals to keep up to date with current rules and regulations. Hotel reservations must be made by March 3.

Call the Hilton 254-754-8484 and use code Texas Trucking Association for the discounted room rate of $127 per night.

Click here to view the schedule of events and speakers.

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