2014 Alabama Truck Driving Championship Driver's Booklet

Welcome to the 2014 TDC Dear Trucking Industry Friends: Welcome to the 2014 Alabama Truck Driving Championships, presented by the Alabama Trucking Association and its Safety and Maintenance Management Council.

We are very proud to have each of you here today, and we certainly appreciate your hard work and dedication to showcasing our industry’s commitment to safety and professionalism.

Today’s contests are part of the initial steps on the road to the National Truck Driving Championships set for August 1216, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Penn.

Kevin Savoy In years past we have had our share of winners at Nationals – we have even had one of our own take the Grand Champion title, as the highest overall score during the competition (YRC’s Alphonso Lewis in 2007).

Indeed, we have had much success at the National level through the years, but that success started here at the Alabama TDC, and I contend that we have one of the most, if not the best, state-level competitions in the country.

Today, we have drivers from dozens of ATA member firms. All of these men and women have earned the right to be here by winning their company’s competition. More importantly these drivers are among the safest drivers on the road today, and every one of them must remain accident-free for at least one year (regardless of fault) to compete.

Truth be told, that is what these competitions are really all about – showcasing how committed our drivers, safety managers, fleet managers and other industry participants are to the overall safety of the Nation’s transportation system. And we continue to improve our safety record by reducing the instances of truck-related accidents, but we are not done. As long as there are deadly accidents involving large commercial vehicles, we will remain diligent in our efforts to train our drivers and other employees how to do their jobs better and safer. Likewise, your Alabama Trucking Association is committed to this goal.

Today’s event is the culmination of months of planning from our Safety and Maintenance Management Council. Each year this event improves, and the hard work of these women and men deserve our recognition. Thanks for all you do.

I’d also like to thank our sponsors for this event, especially Wal-Mart Transportation, Vertical Alliance Group and the ATA Workers’ Comp Fund as our major sponsors. All of our sponsors do so much for our Association, and we are grateful for their continued support.

Thank you for joining us at the 2014 Alabama Truck Driving Championships. If you have suggestions on how we can improve this event, please let me know. I hope you enjoy your time here today. I wish you the best, and good luck to all the competitors!

Kevin Savoy

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TDC 2014 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 6:30-8:00 A.M. 7:00-8:00 A.M. 8:00-8:30 A.M. 8:30-9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M.-5:00 P.M. 9:30 A.M. Immediately Following Walk-Through Final Event 6:00 P.M.

FRIDAY JUNE 6, 2014 Continental Breakfast Contestant Registration Contestant Briefing-All Classes Written Exam-All Classes Vehicle Defects* Classes will be announced Skills Test Course Walk-Through Classes will be announced Skills Testing Classes will be announced Ladies SUV Championships Friday Night Banquet— Awards Presentation Contestants, Family, Guests, Judges, Officials

Pelham Civic Complex Pelham Civic Complex Pelham Civic Complex Pelham Civic Complex Pelham Civic Complex Pelham Civic Complex Pelham Civic Complex Pelham Civic Complex Pelham Civic Complex

*Vehicle Defects contestants will be assigned lunch times by the officials. Lunch is on your own.

Please remember you must be at your assigned location when your name is called.

The awards presentation will be held during the banquet at the Pelham Civic Complex.

Please note that the schedule may change depending on the weather, the number of contestants in each class, etc. All changes will be announced at the Contestant Briefing on Friday morning.

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2014 Alabama Truck Driving Championships Committee Chairman – Johnathan Marshall, P&S Transportation Purchasing – Carl Carson, Carl Carson Truck Center Johnathan Marshall, P&S Transportation Written Exam – Alan Hicks, BR Williams Trucking Paul Dillard, JP Transportation Safety Consulting Official Scorer – Mark Hughes – McLeod Software Donna Robinski, McLeod Software Headquarters – Butch Owens, Golden Flake Snack Foods Publicity – Jon Cook, JP Transportation Safety Consulting Vehicle Defects – Butch Owens, Golden Flake Snack Foods Lloyd Woods, Southern-Cal Transport Geoff Smith, BR Williams Trucking Skills Test Course – Matt Frazier, Montgomery Transport Dennis Bailey, Wal-Mart Transportation Course Marshall - Clarence Bean, Suttles Truck Leasing Judges and Officials – Butch Hobbs, FedEx Freight Sponsorships – James Ransom, Boyd Bros. Transportation Power Procurement – Gary Snellings, Southeastern Freight Lines Non Power Procurement – Gary Snellings, Southeastern Freight Lines Contestant Coordination – Gary Snellings, Southeastern Freight Lines PA Announcer – James Ransom, Boyd Bros. Transportation Logistics – Cliff Fiveash, Con-Way Freight Time Keepers – Debbie Henderson, Charles Lawson Trucking Lonna Hooper, MyWay Transportation Start Line – Herbie Boring, Southland International Trucks

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2014 Alabama Truck Driving Championships Judges and Officials The following agencies have provided their support to the Alabama Truck Driving Championships by providing personnel to serve as judges and officials:

Alabama Department of Public Safety Motor Carrier Safety Unit Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration The Alabama Trucking Association expresses its gratitude to the many volunteers for this year's Truck Driving Championships.

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2014 Alabama Truck Driving Championships General Instructions - Skills Test Obstacle Course The Driving Tests—Six driving obstacles have been designed to simulate the everyday problems encountered by truck drivers on the streets and highways. Each obstacle has a total value of fifty points. The maximum attainable score is 300 points.

Contestants must complete each obstacle without striking a barricade, running over a boundary, or making a non-authorized stop.

Time Limit—The time limit for completion of the course is as follows: Straight Truck contestants - Seven minutes Tractor-Trailer combination contestants - Eight minutes Any amount over these limits required to complete the course will incur the following penalties: Amount over the limit Points penalized 1 - 15 seconds.............................................5 16 - 30 seconds.........................................15 31 - 60 seconds.........................................30 61 or more................................................50 Zone Scoring—Some obstacles require that a contestant bring their vehicle within a certain distance of a measuring point. These obstacles are: Serpentine Rear Stop Right Turn Left Steer Right Curb Stop Front Stop The score earned in each of these obstacles is based on the following distances from the measuring point: Distance in inches Points scored 0" to 6" 50 6" to 9" 45 9" to 12" 40 12" to 15" 35 15" to 18" 30 over 18" 0 In the event a contestant passes completely around any set of fixtures or straddles the fixtures in an unprescribed manner with his or her vehicle, a score of “0” will be given for that obstacle.

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2014 Alabama Truck Driving Championships General Instructions - Skills Test Obstacle Course (Cont.)

Usage of seat belts Drivers are required to wear their seat belts at all times while driving in the skills test.

Judges at the starting line will check to determine if the contestant has fastened their seat belt before entering the course. Judges at the stop line will also verify that the contestant’s seat belt is fastened. Instructions on the usage of seat belts will also be given to the contestants during the mandatory course review (walk through) prior to the competition. A 25 point penalty will be assessed for failure to follow instructions regarding usage of seat belts.

Notice to be measured On those obstacles requiring measurements to be taken, it is the contestant’s responsibility to notify the judge(s) that they are ready for measuring by sounding their airhorn in one short burst. After measurements are taken, the judge for that obstacle will give two blasts of their whistle to indicate that the measurements have been taken. The driver will then proceed to the next obstacle.

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2014 Alabama Truck Driving Championships General Instructions - Skills Test Obstacle Course (Cont.)

Stop signal If a contestant is going to hit a course obstacle / barrier, the obstacle judge will sound a loud whistle which will be the signal to the contestant to stop.

Mechanical problems or breakdown In the event a mechanical failure occurs with the equipment on the course, the driver will sound their air horn at the point the failure occurs and stop. The time will then be stopped and the problem corrected. After mechanical repairs have been made, the driver will start back at the point of being stopped and the time restarted. If mechanical repairs are not possible or require extensive time, the equipment will be removed from the course and the contestant will be allowed to restart the course from the beginning.

Professionalism Contestants should maintain a professional demeanor at all times. Contestants are not allowed any assistance and/or guidance while on the course. We understand that family members, friends, and co-workers may wish to observe contestants as they progress around the course. Please make sure to tell your family and friends to avoid any gestures or signals as they observe. These may be misinterpreted as improper assistance. Although there is a sidewalk around the parking lot where the obstacles are located, we ask that those wishing to follow your progress not use this, and keep well away from the course perimeter to avoid any appearance of improper activity.

Contestants should maintain a normal driving position behind the wheel and remain seated on the driver’s seat at all times. Failure to comply will disqualify the contestant for that obstacle.

Protests Any protest must be brought to the attention of the Chairman of the Truck Driving Championships by the contestant.

Once a protest is filed with the Chairman, members of the Truck Driving Championships Committee will meet and make a determination regarding the protest.

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OBSTACLE #4 Right Turn

OBSTACLE #2 Curb Line Stop OBSTACLE #3 Drivers Steer Tire

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2014 Alabama Truck Driving Championships Obstacle Description - Skills Test Course Obstacle #1 - “Scale Stop” All Classes Obstacle Diagram

Requirements This is a one-stop obstacle. The object is to stop your right rear trailer tire tandem entirely with the scale (box). When the contestant determines that the tandem is in the correct position, they should stop and sound a short burst of their air horn to signal they are ready for measurement. After the measurement is taken a judge will signal with two whistle blasts and the contestant can proceed to the next obstacle.

Scoring A total of 50 points is given for successfully completing this obstacle. Measurements will be taken from the centerline within the box to a designated location on the spring hanger. The contestant will be given a score position as follows: 0" to 6" – 50 points 6" to 9" – 45 points 9" to 12" – 40 points 12" to 15" – 35 points More than 18" – No points Penalties No score is given if any portion of the tandem tires is touching the painted outline of the scale box or the ground outside the box. Twenty-five points is deducted for each unauthorized stop.

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2014 Alabama Truck Driving Championships Obstacle Description - Skills Test Course Obstacle #2 - “Curb Line Stop” All Classes Obstacle Diagram

Requirements This is a one-stop obstacle. The contestant is to stop the right rear of the trailer within the designated box and be score on the closest distance from the curb. The driver shall sound horn when ready for measurement.

Scoring A total of 50 points may be scored on the obstacle. To qualify, the rear of the rear trailer must be within the box. Measurement will be made from both the front corner of the lead trailer and the rear corner of the rear trailer to the curb. The closest of the two measurements will be used. Points are awarded on the following scale: 0" to 6" – 50 points 6" to 9" – 45 points 9" to 12" – 40 points 12" to 15" – 35 points 15" to 18" – 350 points More than 18" – No points Penalties Penalties will be assessed as follows: ● 5 points for failing to sound horn for measurement ● 25 points for failing to maintain a normal driving position ● 50 points is any portion of the right rear of the trailer is outside the box ● 50 points if the contestant strikes the curb ● 50 points for stopping and moving before being measured ● 50 points if the nose of either trailer extends over the curb ● 50 points for going outside the bounds of the course 20

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2014 Alabama Truck Driving Championships Obstacle Description - Skills Test Course Obstacle #3 - “Drivers’ Steer Tire” All Classes Obstacle Diagram

Requirements This is continuous movement obstacle. The object is for the contestant to negotiate through the obstacle without stopping and to cross the designated steering tire across the scoring marker.

Scoring Score is determined by the bulge of the designated tire as it crosses over the scoring marker. A total of fifty (50) points may be scored on this obstacle. Points will be awarded based on the following scale: Distance in inches 0" to 6" 6" to 9" 9" to 12" 12" to 15" 15" to 18" over 18"

Points score 50 45 40 35 30 0

Penalties Fifteen (15) point for striking a course fixture. Twenty-five (25) points for failing to maintain a normal driving position. Fifty (50) points for stopping. Fifty (50) points for going outside the bounds of the course.

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2014 Alabama Truck Driving Championships Obstacle Description - Skills Test Course Obstacle #4 - “Right Turn” All Classes Obstacle Diagram

Requirements This is a continuous movement obstacle. The contestant is required to negotiate around the obstacle without stopping and without touching or displacing the barrel.

Scoring A total of fifty (50) points may be scored on the obstacle. The score is determined by the bulge of the right rearmost tire as it crosses over the scoring markers. Points are awarded on the following scale: Distance in inches 0" to 6" 6" to 9" 9" to 12" 12" to 15" 15" to 18" over 18"

Points score 50 45 40 35 30 0

Penalties Penalties will be assessed as follows: ● 25 points for failing to maintain a normal driving position ● 50 points for striking any portion of the barrel ● 50 points for stopping ● 50 points for going outside the bounds of the course

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2014 Alabama Truck Driving Championships Obstacle Description - Skills Test Course Obstacle #5 - “Diminishing Alley” All Classes Obstacle Diagram

Requirements This is a continuous movement obstacle. The contestant is required to drive the truck through two rows of pylons lying flat. Wheels are to pass through an opening that narrows toward the end without touching or displacing any of the eight (8) pylons.

Scoring A total of 50 points is given for successfully completing this obstacle, less penalties for striking a pylon as outlined below.

Penalties Five (5) points are deducted for each instance of stopping the vehicle.

Five (5) points deducted for striking, touching or running over a pylon (The pylon does not have to be displaced to count as a hit).

Fifteen (15) points will be deducted for going out of bounds.

Twenty-five (25) points deducted for each instance of failing to follow instruction or not maintain proper driving position.

Fifty (50) points deducted for going past any set of fixtures in a non-prescribed manner.

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2014 Alabama Truck Driving Championships Obstacle Description - Skills Test Course Obstacle #6 - “Front Stop” All Classes Obstacle Diagram

Requirements This is a one-stop obstacle. Contestants are asked to stop the front of the vehicle in the scoring zone, as close to the Bull’s Eye as possible. The Bull’s Eye center is 6 in. in diameter, and each ring from the center is 3 in. at both sides.

Scoring A total of fifty (50) points may be scored on the obstacle. Measurement is taken from the center of the front bumper to the Bull’s Eye. Points are awarded on the following scale: Distance in inches 0" to 6" 6" to 9" 9" to 12" 12' to 15" 15" to 18" over 18"

Points scored 50 45 40 35 30 0

Penalties Penalties will be assessed as follows: ● 5 points for failing to sound horn for measurement ● 50 points if any portion of the front bumper is over the Bull’s Eye ● 25 points for failing to maintain a normal driving position ● 50 points for stopping and moving before being measured ● 50 points for going outside the bounds of the course

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CONGRATULATIONS ALABAMA DRIVER OF THE YEAR

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ongtime Evergreen Transport, Inc. employee George Jones is this year’s the Alabama Trucking Association’s Driver of the Year honor for his commitment to industry safety and professionalism in a career that has spanned five decades.

Despite sharing the name of the late country music great whose reputation for occasionally missing a day’s work was legendary, Jones has an exemplary work ethic and a passion for his profession that is nothing short of inspiring. In 42 years, Jones has logged more than 4 million miles in his career with only one minor accident. But even more impressive is the fact that he has been with his current employer his ATA Driver of the Year George Jones entire 40-plus years behind the wheel of a commercial truck. He has worked for Evergreen founder Walter Poole, since he started his career as a young man in the early 1970s.

He’s an active driver safety trainer for his company and was instrumental in helping develop the fleet’s current training program. He has also participated in the state’s Department of Public Safety’s Targeting Aggressive Cars and Trucks (TACT) program.

Driver of the Year First Runner Up is Homer Kuykendall, Charles G. Lawson Trucking, Inc. in Montgomery. Southland International Trucks Inc. sponsored the Driver of the Year Award.

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Made Possible Through the Generous Support of Our Sponsors MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS ATA Workers’ Comp Fund Vertical Alliance Group/Infinit-i Wal-Mart Transportation GOLD SPONSORS AAA Cooper Transportation Birmingham Frame & Alignment Bonds Brothers Supply Co. Boyd Bros. Transportation Carl Carson Truck Center Conway Freight Dana Transport Fedex Finishmaster Golden Flake McLeod Software

Nextran Truck Centers P&S Transportation Southeastern Freight Lines Southland International Trucks, Inc. Truckworx Kenworth B.R. Williams Trucking SILVER SPONSORS Four Star Freightliner JP Transportation Safety Consulting Southern Auto Glass BRONZE SPONSORS B&G Supply Co. Steel City Welding & Repair As of May 19, 2014

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