TRS DESIGNATION
TRANSPORTATION RISK SPECIALIST
The Transportation Risk Specialist stands out as the sole mark of professionals who have chosen to immerse themselves in a career of providing incomparable service to the transportation and motor carrier sector.
When the motor carrier notices the letters “TRS” next to the name of an insurance or risk management professional, they can be assured that it was earned through rigorous specialized study, regular progress evaluations, dedicated work experience, high standards of integrity and a commitment to maintaining a current level of technical expertise in understanding and servicing the transportation industry.
The TRS Designation recognizes that an individual has an understanding about the motor carrier industry and the motor carrier’s insurance needs; including underwriting and coverage. The individual has obtained this knowledge by participating in education opportunities, passed a rigorous written text and has provided services to the motor carrier industry for at least two years.
TRS DESIGNATION EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
In order to become a Transportation Risk Specialist, you must complete all of the following educational requirements, fill the TRS designation application and email it to mcief@mcief.org.
1. You must be an active MCIEF Member
2. Trucking U or MC Insurance Considerations – and pass the course test
3. Advanced Underwriting
4. Advanced Coverage
To maintain your TRS Designation you must keep current by being an active member and attending one of the following programs every two years:
1. MC Insurance Considerations
2. Advanced Underwriting
3. Advanced Coverage
4. Annual Conference
5. Western Conference
EXPLORE YOUR MCIEF MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
MCIEF CONFERENCES
MCIEF members, Transportation Risk Specialist (TRS) designees, and other insurance and risk management professionals interested in the transportation industry will have the opportunity to attend and participate in the Annual Conference in Orlando, FL (October) and Western Conference in Phoenix, AZ (May). Both conferences are designed for individuals wishing to remain current and thereby well-equipped to confidently provide insurance and related services within the ever-changing environment that motor carriers operate.
