Roldil-do Lumber Co., Inc.

National to Meet in Colorado

Utilizing the theme "Let's Build America!", the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association will hold its 65th annual convention at the Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, Co., Nov. l-5.

In keeping with their goal to look toward a brighter future and be united in efforts to bring about a positive change in the building material field and related industries, they have invited Bob Mathias, former Olympic decathlon champion and congressman, and Malcolm Forbes, Sr., editor-in -chief of Forbes

Truck Shortage Ahead

Looking ahead to an upswing in business, John King, traffic consultant, suggests that now is the time for shippers to lock in dependable trucking for the future.

Considering that more customers are requesting truck delivery while new truck sales are way down and the national fleet is old, he predicts that when business picks up trucks will be in short supply. In addition, he forsees that manufacturers will not be able to meet the demand for new equipment.

Magazine, and Philip Winn, assistant secretary for housing and FHA commissioner, to speak before the general sessions.

Business sessions will include the latest developments in the Mr. Estimate micro-computer estimating program and the unveiling of a new software program. Standing committee presentations and reports by the legislative arms on developments of the 97th Congress, the Reagan administration, and the efforts of NLBMDA to shape major legislation for savings incentives also are scheduled.

The shipper, he advises, should be aware that while larger carriers offer many advantages, the smaller carriers with three to ten trucks have their points as well. They are the most competitive in rates, he explains, and many provide excellent services.

Shippers often must find and develop the service they need, King

The Merchant Magazine feels. To obtain the service desired, some shippers will pay for carrier ICC filings. Others will make arrangements for the backhaul which smaller carriers must have. This backhaul also can be arranged by the carrier or in cooperation with another shipper.

The group will join the Mountain States Lumber Dealers Association in celebrating their 9Oyears ofservice to the industry. Tours of the Air Force Academy will be available.

Convention planners include James R. Magbee, pres.; Doug Ashy, lst v.p.; P.B. "Bud" Howe, 2nd v.p.; William R. Morrow, treas.; Lee S. Briggs, chairman of the board; John M. Martin, sec., and members of the convention committee, Kenneth W. Brosh, Fred Caruso, Gerald Jewett, Keith M. Ker, Kenneth Nelson, Philip Lyon, Patrick McCormick, John Schultz, Jr., and Robert John.

Shippers, he counsels, should not overlook contract carriers. These are often small and usually have confidential rates.