2018 Lifeliner Magazine (Issue 3)

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Issue 3, 2018

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The Driver Shortage is Real p18

While the trucking industry has struggled with getting drivers for decades, the shortage is in the spotlight now more than ever.

Special Section: The Extra Mile Get recaps from the Truck Driving Championships, the Truck PAC Iowa Golf Outing, and our annual Call on Washington trip.

FEATURES p2 p3 p5 p6 p9 p10 p11 p14 p26 p32 p36 p38

Listening In Chairman's Message President’s Message Up Close & Personal Ask the Members Members in the News Truck PAC Iowa IMTA Update IMTA Image Campaign ATRI Update Iowa Motor Carriers Foundation IMTA Events

COLUMNS p28 p40

Regulatory Update Final Thought

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“This administration is committed to reducing the regulatory burden on industry.

A lot of the hostility towards ELDs is really about the Hours of Service. As a result of all that hostility, there is certainly an appetite in Congress and the FMCSA to take some of the pressure off by adding flexibility to the HOS rules.”

“As an experienced attorney, I have never seen anything good happen on the side of the road.”

MICHAEL LANGFORD Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hansen & Feary Attorney speaking on a panel at the 2018 Law Seminar hosted by the same firm

RICH PIANKA General Counsel for American Trucking Associations

“With my background as a teacher, as a farmer, as a mother, as a volunteer for years, I have the experience and the drive to work for the betterment of the entire state of Iowa. I want (people) to know that I’m not stepping up to this title. I’m stepping up to the responsibility, and I will always keep their best interests in mind as I do that.”

IOWA SENATOR RITA HART after being picked by Democrat Gubernatorial candidate Fred Hubbell to serve on his ticket as the Lt. Governor candidate

LISTENING IN “As far as ag is concerned, they do have a powerful voice and we’re open to discussing this.

But there is a break point to where we will have to push back and say, “This is really crossing the line on safety.”

ATA PRESIDENT CHRIS SPEAR discussing a bill introduced by Senator Ben Sasse (R-Neb) that would relax ELD and HOS requirements for livestock haulers

“Anyone can make war, but only the most courageous can make peace.”

US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP referencing his “honest, direct” meeting with Kim Jong-un

“The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is a blind, sick, stumbling horse desperate to be put down. Put it out of its misery.”

PEGGY NOONAN remarks made in a Wall Street Journal editorial

“President Trump said Russia should not be punished for seizing parts of Ukraine because they speak Russian there. Which explains why today, Mexico announced plans to take back California.”

LATE NIGHT TALK SHOW HOST CONAN O’BRIEN during his June 14, 2018 show

CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE As I work on this column, the 2018 Iowa Truck member doesn’t send someone to the Championships.

Driving Championships (TDC) have just concluded I hear a lot of different reasons and excuses from memand it was, once again, another great event. I can’t think bers, but I would really encourage to you re-evaluate of a better opportunity to showcase the talents of our your reasons for not participating. professional drivers. I must give a shout out to Kenny Considering that most members are always looking Bauman, JMT Trucking Co., Allison Meiners, Ruan for a return on their investment, the ROI of this event is Transportation, and the entire committee for the fine tremendous and will do more for your drivers than almost job they did with organizing another great event.

And like everything else that the IMTA does, it was anything you can do. As we all first class from beginning to end. Year after year, the know, it only takes one good level of professionalism and consistency is remarkable. or bad “seed” to impact the Simply put, everyone works their tails off to put on an whole batch so even sending event that really makes the drivers feel good and it one driver would have a powshows. The drivers love it! erful and positive impact on all I’m not exactly sure how long I have been involved your drivers. with the TDC but it has been a long time and I wouldn’t Drivers are the “heart and miss it for the world. I have served as a course judge, a soul” of this industry. There timer, and lately, I have helped move the equipment to is no denying that there is a the starting line for each driver. I have found this volun- strong and direct correlation teer position to be the most enjoyable because I get to between the success of a truckinteract with a lot of the drivers and these folks take this ing company and the level of competition very seriously. But more importantly, they professionalism that prevails want to do good because they are proud to be a driver. within the driver population.

KEVIN GASS The annual Truck Driving Many of them are nervous because they have family in 2018 IMTA Chairman of the Board the audience, along with direct supervisors and CEOs, Championships is all about elevating the pride and recand it is their livelihood on the line. ognition for the driver. From the minute the driver Being a professional truck driver is a hard job.

I started my career in the trucking industry driving arrives, he or she is the center of attention and they are a truck and I still get behind the wheel from time to made to feel special and appreciated. The same goes time to help me continue to have a good understanding for their family members. How could you not want to and appreciation of what our drivers go be a part of that? And more importantly, through on a daily basis. Driving a truck why wouldn’t you want your drivers to demands a level of expertise and combe a part of that?

YOU CAN’T HELP Quit with the excuses. If you are truly mitment that some will argue is harder BUT LEAVE THE committed to doing what is the best for and harder to find in today’s applicants.

TRUCK DRIVING After spending two days at the Iowa your drivers, send one or two drivers to CHAMPIONSHIPS Truck Driving Championships, I would the Championships, send their families argue that expertise, commitment, and WITH A RENEWED to the Championships, send some your passion for the industry is alive and well. safety personnel, and if you are the CEO SENSE OF PRIDE Every driver I met was professional, AND RESPECT FOR of the company, try to stop by as well and courteous, appreciative, and proud to get a lay of the land.

THIS BUSINESS. be a driver.

I promise you won’t be disappointed You can’t help but leave the Truck and any concerns relative to ROI will be Driving Championships with a renewed eliminated almost immediately, along sense of pride and respect for this business. Our hope is with the litany of excuses that seem to prevail. that the 300+ people that attended the two-day event I hope to see you at the 2019 Iowa Truck Driving feel the same way, and that will carry them through Championships on June 13 & 14 at Prairie Meadows Hotel. another year.

I just eliminated the excuse that you didn’t have I have never quite understood why every IMTA enough time to plan for it.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE At the end of each month, we pull together all the stats regarding our interaction with the members. We do this for a couple of reasons; this helps us identify if a trend or specific issue within the membership is emerging and secondly, we want to ensure that we are being attentive to the members.

It is also a valuable exercise in that it feeds the competitiveness that prevails within our staff. Each staff member turns in numbers relative to their specific department or area of responsibility which always promotes some friendly competition between departments.. This information fuels the fire by which we (staff and volunteer leaders) rely on as we serve the membership.

Your professional staff and volunteer leaders have that commitment, in fact it drives everything that we do.

As we map out IMTA’s strategic priorities every year, we focus on the legislative challenges we face at the state and national level, we think about the pressing regulatory issues facing the industry, we turn our attention to the future and look at technology and its role in improving safety, productivity and other efficiencies that are critical to the industry. We take a long, hard look at the feedback and information we gather formally and informally from our members. We listen to what the members are saying and the concerns they have. We try to predict the economic environment and its impact on all these other factors and then we focus »» What is on your mind? on the community of our industry and »» What is keeping you awake at night? our association. »» What are your barriers to profitability?

Our IMTA community is comprised of »» What is the biggest issue you see varying levels of expertise, education and on the horizon that could potentially demographics bound together by unwaverchange your operation? ing loyalty and a deep commitment to the association’s ability to »» How can your associaserve this community. A tion be more effective in community that has the helping you?

TOGETHER WE ARE These are just a few ABLE TO BE THE TRUE power and resources to solve the big and little of the questions that we “CHANGE AGENTS” problems while also commonly ask a member THAT ARE NEEDED identifying the issues to help us stay connected.

IN AN INDUSTRY that pose a threat and We have no illusions that an opportunity. A comTHAT IS CONSTANTLY we know what you are munity that consistently dealing with daily, so it CHANGING ... demonstrates that there is imperative that we stay IT TAKES A RAZORis power in numbers. A connected with you. We SHARP COMMITMENT community that provides respect and appreciate TO COMMUNICATION a unified voice that is that the responsibiliAND GATHERING fueled by thousands that ties you have as you run INFORMATION. proudly represent Iowa’s your operation are vastly trucking industry. different than the daily We ARE stronger, responsibility we have as your advocate, but not any less significant. louder, and smarter together and that is Together we are able to be the true “change a reality that makes YOUR association agents” that are needed in an industry that is so effective and worthwhile. Now as our constantly changing but in order to do that, it challenges continue to grow, we need you takes a razor-sharp commitment to commu- even more. So I hope you continue to be a committed and engaged member. nication and gathering information.

BRENDA NEVILLE IMTA President & CEO

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UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

KENNY BAUMAN, 2018 TDC Chairman, JMT Trucking Company

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hat year was your first TDC and why did W you get involved with this event initially?

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s the Chairman of the 2018 event, A what is your number one priority?

The first year I was involved in the TDC was in 2011, the last year in Newton. I heard so many great things about the TDC from IMTA members, which initiated my interest in becoming involved with this event.

My number one priority as Chairman of the 2018 TDC was to help make this a more memorable event for everyone involved, whether they are a participant or a volunteer.

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I f you were granted three wishes for the TDC, what would those three wishes be?

If I were granted three wishes for the TDC, I would like to see some JMT driver participation. Also, to have the event in a climate controlled indoor arena, and for myself, to remain involved with the event for years to come.

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What is your favorite aspect of the TDC? y favorite aspect of the TDC is the team M building exercises. It really breaks the ice and relaxes participants. I think it is very worthwhile and unique to Iowa.

did you look forward to the most 3 What as the Chairman of the 2018 TDC? hat do you hope the drivers and their 9 Wspouses/guests take away from this event?

As the Chairman of the 2018 TDC, I look forward to meeting new participants, volunteers, and also seeing some familiar faces from past events

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hat is the most misunderstood W element of the TDC and does this impact participation in your opinion?

I believe most people are unaware of the preparation, written exam and oral evaluation that the participants take part in. Yes, I do feel that some drivers shy away from showing interest after learning the commitment that is needed.

makes the 5 WIowahatTDC special and unique?

KENNY BAUMAN

2018 TDC Chairman, JMT Trucking Company

The support from the IMTA volunteers and employers make this a very special event. The camaraderie of the drivers, even though they work for competitors, is truly unique.

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ow will the TDC H look in 3 years?

5 years?

As with everything in our world today, change is inevitable. What these changes may be in the future I am not sure of. I do feel that the TDC will be just as awesome, possibly with many more participants and increased company involvement.

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My hope is that the drivers realize how much they are appreciated for their commitment to safety and professionalism, and that their spouses/significant others are appreciated for their support and sacrifices.

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I n your recruitment efforts to get the drivers to participate in the TDC, what would you tell a driver that has never participated before?

In my recruitment efforts I would tell the driver that once you participate in the TDC you will be hooked.

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hat would you tell a CEO that W has never had a driver participate, in an effort to get him to have his company represented at the TDC?

I would encourage any CEO to encourage driver participation for the positive things they will be involved in. Which in turn may help them become better employees.

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Why do you think the TDC is so important to Iowa’s trucking industry?

Iowa’s trucking industry benefits from the TDC by promoting qualities such as safety, professionalism, pride, and self-confidence.

your company allow you 13 Wtohybedoes involved with the Iowa Truck Driving Championships?

JMT Trucking recognizes that this event is very important to IMTA, the Iowa Council of Safety Management, and the trucking industry.

2018 TDC Chairman Kenny Bauman welcomes everyone at the Driver Appreciation BBQ.

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rom a driver perspective, what is F the easiest part of the testing and what is the most difficult?

I think the personal interviews can be the most difficult for many of the drivers because it takes them out of their daily element. The drivers seem to be more relaxed when competing in the pre-trip inspection.

guiding principles 15 Wnothatonlyareasyour a safety director at your company, but in this important leadership role?

A great attitude and happiness are primary principles that can help you get through the toughest times.

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hat would you tell a driver that W is on the fence when it comes to participation?

I would tell any driver that is doubting whether he or she should participate in the TDC that what they deal with on the road daily is a tougher task than what they will experience participating in this event.

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hat motivates you to be so W involved with the Iowa Motor Truck Association?

Gaining knowledge in many aspects of the trucking industry and the interaction with so many professionals certainly motivates my involvement with the IMTA.

IMTA Chairman of the Board Kevin Gass and TDC Chairman Kenny Bauman with former Iowa Hawkeye Chuck Long (center), who addressed attendees at the TDC kickoff breakfast.

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hat motivates you to come to W workevery day?

Being part of a successful company that is a leader in the industry, and being involved in many aspects of the business motivates me to come to work every day.

ell us one thing that most people 19 Tdon’t know about you.

One thing people may not know about me is that I have a Class A CDL.

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ASK THE MEMBERS

Q: Would you be in favor of allowing 18-21 year-old drivers to operate in interstate commerce?

I would be in favor as long as proper guidelines and requirements are laid out. If done correctly with thoroughness and safety in mind, allowing this age group to operate in interstate commerce would help immensely and immediately with the national driver shortage.

I’m definitely in favor. We as an industry are missing out on a huge opportunity to get young people interested into the trucking profession. Niece Trucking’s footprint of dedicated freight would be a great way for younger drivers to gain experience.

I would be in favor, depending on the driver’s training and experience. As an industry we are missing out on a significant portion of the potential workforce and may not get them to look at driving again.

We should at least let this age group cross over a border on short hauls.

RILEY LARSON JMS Transportation Co. Inc.

KEN NIECE Niece Trucking / Niece Express

JEFF DEVRIES WestWind Logistics, LLC

I’m in favor. When it isn’t possible for the industry to recruit and train these individuals right out of high school we lose them to other career paths and won’t get another opportunity to show them what a truly rewarding career we have to offer.

10 years ago I would have said no.

But currently, this is our industry’s #1 crisis with companies competing for a shrinking talent pool, so I think this could be a viable option moving forward.

I’m in favor, but it should be strictly monitored. Transportation is a growing industry and a great profession for young people to build a career within. I think we miss a lot of good prospects as they are solicited to and absorbed by other industries.

DAVE STEFFENS Norsemen Trucking Inc.

BEN CAUGHRON Warren Transport, Inc.

JEREMY GOUGE IMT Transport

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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Solar Transport Appoints New President

RICH CLAIR

Solar Transport announces the appointment of Rich Clair as President.

In his new role, Mr. Clair will be responsible for driving transformational, scalable growth at Solar Transport.

Prior to joining Solar Transport, Mr. Clair was Chief Operating

Officer at Trinity Logistics of Seaford, Delaware. While there, he expanded earnings and revamped the company’s strategic plan to focus on capital allocation, business development and technology. He still sits on their Board of Directors.

Mr. Clair has also served in other executive leadership positions at Highway Technologies, Mail Contractors of America, First Transit, Ryder Systems, and more during his 38-year transportation and logistics industry career.

IMTA Members Help Move Smithsonian Exhibit IMTA has partnered with the Iowa Economic Development Authority to move a Smithsonian Institution exhibit around the state of Iowa. As a part of the Main Street Iowa Program, the exhibit celebrates the roles that sports plays in towns, cities, and states across America.

Also traveling with the exhibition will be two displays featuring Iowa stories; one featuring Olympic athlete Coach Dan Gable and another telling the story of six-on-six girls basketball.

Casey’s General Stores graciously completed the first move of the exhibit from Mount Vernon to Ottumwa.

Dallas Williams, Casey’s General Stores, (third from left) with the exhibit set-up crew

The exhibit will then be moved to Guthrie Center in mid-June, and then onto Jefferson, Ames and Conrad the remainder of the year.

Hormel Foods Bestows Spirit of Excellence Awards Hormel Foods Corporation recently awarded 90 suppliers with a 2017 Spirit of Excellence Award for their roles in the company’s continuous improvement process throughout the last year. These suppliers are from a variety of areas including contractors, pork procurement, provisions, ingredients, packaging and transportation. Representing the IMTA in the transportation sector are Don Hummer Trucking (Oxford) and Holiday Express Corp. (Estherville).

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Suppliers that qualified for the Spirit of Excellence Award maintained a minimum supplier rating index score of 92 throughout a 12-month period. This score is determined by a universal measurement system that began in 1990 to ensure each supplier is held to the same standards.

Award criteria include meeting performance requirements, making on-time deliveries and providing high-level customer support. Congrats to the IMTA members.

Foodliner’s Emerson Named Tank Truck Driver of the Year Paul Emerson, a driver based out of Foodliner’s Diamond, Mo. terminal, was honored as the National Tank Truck Carriers’ 2017-2018 Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year. Emerson was humbled and honored to win the award, competing with a field of seven other deserving candidates.

During a special ® Going The Distance ceremony, Paul was surprised with a 2019 Freightliner Cascadia that was specially “wrapped” to commemorate his achievement.

As the award winner, Emerson will serve as a spokesperson for the tank truck industry over the course of the next year.

TRUCK PAC IOWA

Strengthening our Political Resources Why IMTA Members Support Truck PAC Iowa Every dollar donated to the PAC is a personal investment by an individual. Over the years, IMTA members have continued to show their generosity and support of Truck PAC Iowa by writing checks. Here are some reasons IMTA members continue to contribute to the PAC:

WHY DO YOU BELIEVE TRUCK PAC IOWA IS IMPORTANT? After many years, generations actually, our association has built ADRIAN DICKEY up a level of respect at Dickey Transport the Capitol that many 2018 Chair, IMTA PAC Committee associations aspire to reach. This respect has been earned by our association through a history of integrity and honesty with the legislators. While IMTA intends to be here for many more generations, unfortunately the relationships we build with legislators does not last as long as they tend to come and go. Our PAC efforts allow us to continue to rebuild these relationships at a pace much faster than through our advocacy efforts alone.

WHY DO YOU BELIEVE TRUCK PAC IOWA IS IMPORTANT? I believe Truck PAC Iowa is important because it is the path we use to BRENDA DITTMER create a great working Weinrich Trucking relationship with our 2018 Chair, IMTA legislators. It is important PAC Committee to have a significant connection with these folks to ensure that we are the people they reach out to first when they are looking for guidance on an issue.

WHY DO YOU PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO TRUCK PAC IOWA? It is critical that we support those candidates that support our industry and,

WHY DO YOU PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO TRUCK PAC IOWA? I provide financial support to the IMTA PAC to ensure that likeminded and favorable legislators are put into office that support our industry and business needs.

WHY WOULD YOU ENCOURAGE IMTA MEMBERS TO GET INVOLVED WITH TRUCK PAC IOWA? IMTA is well respected at the Capitol. However, in comparison to other associations that are thought of in the same regard as IMTA, their PAC’s are historically much larger than ours. We need to continue to grow our PAC to ensure that we can identify and elect legislators into office are favorable to our industry’s needs.

regardless of if you agree with it or not, it is a reality of the legislative process. We must have a voice at the Capitol and we have to provide financial support outside of the Capitol.

WHY WOULD YOU ENCOURAGE IMTA MEMBERS TO GET INVOLVED WITH TRUCK PAC IOWA? If we want to be able to ensure good representation at the state house, then we need to step up and support the candidates that we know will go to bat for us when issues come up that could be damaging to the trucking industry. The more members we have involved in Truck PAC Iowa, the bigger voice we have at the Capitol … that is just the way it is.

Consider Supporting Truck PAC Iowa Please consider providing financial support to Truck PAC Iowa. Your personal check of any amount goes a long way in supporting IMTA’s ongoing advocacy and government relations efforts.

The political process of providing financial support to the candidates and legislators that are supportive of the trucking industry and a pro-business agenda is extremely important.

IMTA staff and leaders spend a great deal of time evaluating and reviewing the voting records of every Iowa legislator. A very thorough and deliberate process is implemented before a single PAC check is written.

“Every dollar we have in our PAC was contributed by a member, so we take this process very seriously. We have a responsibility to make wise investments with our PAC dollars. We proudly support the candidates and legislators that have an understanding and appreciation of the value of the trucking industry and appreciate the value of creating a pro-business environment in the State of Iowa,” said IMTA President Brenda Neville.

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With that said, if you haven’t registered for this valuable conference you better do so soon before the registration deadline approaches! It’s certainly an event you don’t want to miss, especially with all the fun we have in store!

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ECONOMIC UPDATE Dr. Ed Seifried is a highly recognized and respected economist that has gained nationwide appeal through his work in the banking and finance world. However, he will bring the same energy and expertise as he gives his predictions and shares his economic insight specific to trucking.

ATTORNEY PANEL Today’s Legal Environment & Trucking -An Ongoing Challenge for Carriers of All Sizes Trucking companies of all sizes are constantly battling a legal environment that is not only extremely challenging but also constantly changing, and not for the better. The litigious atmosphere for anyone in business today is daunting.

The threats that loom around every legal corner are growing. This session will address some of the most common and most threatening issues in today’s business environment. Three astute attorneys, including Lisa Stephenson of CRST, and Brian Kohlwes of Hirschbach Motor Lines, will share their expertise, insight, wisdom and counsel on how a trucker of any size can survive in a field of legal land-mines that are common in today’s trucking industry.

ELECTRIC TRUCKS What Does the Future Hold and How Do We Get There Megawatt, power grid, e-axle and chargers. All new, exciting terms the trucking industry is regularly hearing when it comes to electric trucks. But what does it all mean, and how does the industry get to this elevated level of technology advancements?

This breakout session will feature knowledgeable industry panelists discussing the challenges and the development process of electric trucks, including an insightful look into the potential electric engine options. These experts will give you a better understanding of today’s options, as well as a look at the design and industry needs for feasibility into the future.

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IMTA UPDATE

Important Trucking Issues Looming in DC Where are we with Hours of Service (HOS)?

HOS LEGISLATION PENDING IN DC

Since the ELD mandate went into effect in December of 2017, the need for Hours of Service reform has taken center stage. On January 30, 2018, The U.S. DOT Office of Inspector General completed an analysis of the effects of driver detention. The Agency plans to provide a reporting form on its public website that drivers and carriers can use to voluntarily submit data on detention.

FMCSA then plans to implement recommendations based on that feedback by December 31, 2019.

Because of the ELD mandate and the subsequent issues that have now arisen with HOS, several legislative proposals have been introduced.

Additionally, FMCSA is hoping to launch its pilot program yet this summer to study flexibility when using split sleeper berth. This program will involve a data collection period involving 200 drivers and is slated to begin this summer and run through the summer of 2019. The initial phases of this pilot program began in November of 2015.

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March 29, 2018 – “Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers Act” Introduced by Brian Babin (R-TX) This bill would allow for a driver to suspend his/her 14 hour on-duty period for up to 3 hours and would also eliminate the 30-minute rest break requirement.

Based on the statement from Babin’s office, the REST act would only make one significant change in the Hours of Service rule: to extend the day by three hours from its current top limit of 14 hours. It would also eliminate the 30-minute rest mandate.

“The REST Act requires the Department of Transportation to update Hours of Service regulations to allow a rest break once per 14-hour duty period for up to 3 consecutive

hours as long as the driver is off-duty, effectively pausing the 14-hour clock,” Babin’s statement said. “However, drivers would still need to log ten consecutive hours off duty before the start of their next work shift. It would also eliminate the existing 30-minute rest break requirement.”

While ATA believes there are opportunities to improve hours of service regulations to provide additional flexibility, maintaining highway safety continues to be a top priority. ATA does not believe there is sufficient data at this time to support the types of changes proposed by the REST Act.

MAY 23, 2018 – “TRANSPORTING LIVESTOCK ACROSS AMERICA SAFETY ACT” Introduced by a bipartisan group led by Senator Ben Sasse (R-Neb). Senator Joni Ernst was one of the 11 Senators that signed on this bill.

IMTA UPDATE The bill provides some fixes for the hours of service and the ELD through the following measures: »» Providing that hours of service and ELD requirements are inapplicable until after a driver travels more than 300-air miles from their source.

Drive time for hours of service purposes does not start until after 300-air mile threshold. »» Extends the hours of service on-duty time maximum hour requirement from 11 hours to a minimum of 15 hours and a maximum of 18 hours of on-duty time. »» Loading and unloading times are exempt from the hours of service calculation of driving time, so are time spent waiting at facilities such as packing plants. »» Grants flexibility for drivers to rest at any point during their trip without counting against hours of service time. »» Allows drivers to complete their trip – regardless of hours of service requirements – if they come within 150-air miles of their delivery point. »» After the driver completes their delivery and the truck is unloaded, the driver will take a break for a period that is 5 hours less than the maximum on-duty time (10 hours if a 15 hour drive time).

Other Senators signing the bill include: Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Doug Jones (D-Ala.).

“The transport of agricultural commodities, particularly livestock, poses unique challenges not faced by other segments of the trucking industry,” says Sen. Ernst. “The Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act addresses these realities and the shortcomings of the current hours of service regulations by giving truckers the flexibility they need to get cattle, hogs, and other live agricultural commodities to their destination.”

Livestock groups are pleased to see the proposed legislation with the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA), the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the National Pork Producer’s Council (NPPC) all backing changes to the hours of service rules.

Under this bill, a driver could driver more than double the currently allowed driving time and have the potential to be on-duty over 24 hours straight without a break.

In early June, ATA submitted a letter to members of Congress in opposition of the bill and IMTA members have expressed their concern with the proposed legislation citing grave safety concerns.

In a recent trip to DC, IMTA members met with Senator Joni Ernst and shared their concerns with this proposed legislation.

When IMTA members explained that 300 air miles essentially means 6 hours of drive time, the Senator expressed her concern too and vowed to look into the proposed legislation.

ELD Legislation MAY 23, 2018 – “SMALL CARRIER ELECTRONIC LOGGING DEVICE EXEMPTION ACT OF 2018” Sponsored by a bipartisan duo, Reps. Collin Peterson (D-Minnesota) and Greg Gianforte (R-Montana) would exempt carriers with 10 or fewer CMVs from having an Electronic Logging Device (ELD) IMTA Members are encouraged to weigh in on these issues and provide feedback either to IMTA and they will pass it on to our folks in DC or contact them directly.

“I think we are all in agreement that reform and flexibility is needed with the current Hours of Service regulations. With ELDS, we now have the data to support this change and come up with rules and regulations that offer the flexibility and common -sense approach that is needed while also keeping safety a top priority. We continue to have regular conversations with our legislators in DC and we encourage IMTA members to also continue to communicate with lawmakers in DC. They want to hear from us and get our feedback on this important issue,” said Brenda Neville, President & CEO, Iowa Motor Truck Association.

Share Your Feedback on These Proposals CONTACT INFORMATION FOR IOWA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION Send an email or letter addressed to the member of Congress with your thoughts and concerns on legislation. IMTA staff will be happy to help you with your correspondence.

SENATOR CHUCK GRASSLEY 202-224-3744

Special Advisor Sherry Kuntz Sherry_Kuntz@grassley.senate.gov 135 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

SENATOR JONI ERNST 202-224-3254

Transportation Advisor Michael Farr Michael_Farr@ernst.senate.gov 111 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

CONGRESSMAN ROD BLUM 202-225-2911

Chief of Staff – John Ferland john@rodblum.com 1108 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515

CONGRESSMAN DAVE LOEBSACK 202-225-6576

Chief of Staff – Will Collier 1527 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515

CONGRESSMAN DAVID YOUNG 202-225-5476

Chief of Staff – Jacob Olson Jacob.Olson@mail.house.gov Transportation Liaison – AJ Moore Andrew.moore@mail.house.gov 240 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515

CONGRESSMAN STEVE KING 202-225-4426

Legislative Assistant – Mathu Meiners matt.meiners@mail.house.gov 2210 Rayburn Office Building Washington, DC 20515

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How Do We Attract Drivers to the Industry?

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STORY: BRENDA NEVILLE

he trucking industry has struggled with getting drivers for decades. Being a truck driver is not an easy job, but it is a certainly a job that has a lot of plausible benefits – particularly a good salary without 4 years of college required.

Over the last 12 months, the driver shortage seems to have taken center stage. Some would argue that all this added focus on the lack of drivers was brought on because of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate that went into effect in December of 2018. The mandate pushed many long-time drivers to exit the industry.

While others would say that increased attention on the driver shortage is due to the uptick in online retail.

As people flock to Amazon and other online stores, the trucking industry can’t keep up which in turn has increased prices, according to Amazon. As a result, Amazon raised their annual fee to $119 from $99 citing increased shipping costs. Still others in the trucking industry would tell you that the driver shortage has always been an issue and will always continue to be an issue because of the nature of the job.

The Driver Shortage is Real Regardless of which camp you are in, there is a driver shortage.

Every trucking company is looking for drivers. In a two-week period, we tracked the phone calls into the IMTA office and of the 52 calls we received in that two week period from trucking companies, all of them (52) said they were in need of drivers.

According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA) there is a shortage of over 50,000 drivers at this time and that number is only expected to grow. The average age of a truck driver in the State of Iowa is 58.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average age of a commercial truck driver in the US is 55. With the alarming number of drivers that are estimated to retire in the next 10 to 20 years, there is no doubt that we have a very big and real problem looming on the horizon.

ATA is saying we will need 898,000 drivers over the next decade to keep up with growth and demand.

Unfortunately, nobody is quite sure where all those new drivers are going to come from but thinking “outside the box” will be required.

“We have a demographics problem, demand is strong, trucks haul over 70 percent of the freight tonnage, our average is very high, and we don’t have enough females, so much of it revolves around demographics,” said Bob Costello, chief economist for the American Trucking Associations in a recent online article published on the economy by CNBC. Women make up 47% of the nation’s workforce but only account for 6% of commercial truck drivers and that is up from roughly 4.5 percent just five years ago.

“As a truck driver you make the same amount of money as a male or female driver, because you either get paid by the mile or load percentage. So, gender is not an issue in pay in the trucking industry for drivers,” said Ellen Voie, CEO of Women in Trucking (WIT) Association.

Voie, who founded WIT in 2007 after several decades in the trucking industry, continues to be a leading advocate for women in the trucking industry and believes there is unlimited potential to get women behind the wheel.

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“What carriers are telling me is that they want more female drivers for the safety issue and ... women are often better with the customers, paperwork, better with the equipment and often easier to train.”

“We are certainly missing opportunities with women drivers---especially on the flatbed side of the fleet. But the reality is that the load securement in flatbed is sometimes more physically demanding than a woman with average strength can handle. We need to do a better job in attracting Latinos into our industry too.

We also think that drivers with military experience are a great opportunity for our Company.

We are in the process of making “We are certainly missing opporour fleet more attractive for miltunities with women drivers– espeitary veterans. We are also now cially on the flatbed side of the trying to attract drivers who fleet. But the reality is that the load love to travel with their small securement in flatbed is sometimes dog. This will open up a whole more physically demanding than a new demographic for our comwoman with average strength can pany,” said Tim Burns, CFO of handle. We need to do a better job Decker Truck Line. in attracting Latinos into our indusWhile demographics is certry too. We also think that drivers tainly an issue to be considered with military experience are a great when talking about the driver opportunity for our Company. shortage, the lifestyle of a truck TIM BURNS driver cannot be ignored. While CFO at Decker Truck Line in Fort Dodge many seek out the independence and freedom that is part of the intrigue of driving truck, there are many that steer away from a career in the industry because they want to be home every night.

“In a perfect world, we would love to change our operation and have our drivers home every night, but we also are forced to operate in the real world and that it is very difficult to do both. We recognize that the drivers want to be home and we do our best to work with every driver and their lifestyle but once again, I think the pay will need to be increased significantly to compensate for the call of the road,” said Melinda Anderson, President of Ennis Trucking.

“I have always said, we don’t lose a driver because of the job, we lose drivers to the lifestyle that our freight dictates. We now have a dispatch system that truly tracks home time. We try to be very considerate of the driver’s need to be home for important family functions when-

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ever possible, but the reality is that we will never be that “home every night” company so we look for other ways to entice and retain the drivers, but it continues to be very challenging and difficult,” said Gary Handley, Director of Safety with BTI Special Commodities in Des Moines.

“We work and talk with our customers regularly about implementing higher detention fees and we take as much “driver friendly” freight as we can. We work to have as many dedicated loads as possible because our drivers like those loads. The dedicated loads allow us to get our drivers home more regularly and they can make more family plans based on a more regular driver routine. We have found this really helps our retention and that is a big deal right now as we are all fighting for the same pool of drivers,” said Sheila Schichtl, Director of Safety at Holiday Express in Estherville.

Are There Any Good Solutions to the Driver Shortage?

Because there has always been a need for drivers, the industry has dealt with this issue for decades and there is no one solution that will alleviate this issue. It is a complex issue and a “one size fits all” approach is destined to fail.

However, there are some common themes that emerge when you ask for input on easing the driver shortage and while they seem easy at face value, nothing in the trucking industry is easy … .

INCREASE DRIVER PAY The natural market reaction when there is a shortage is to increase the price, which in this case is raising driver pay.

Simple supply and demand theory, right? The industry has seen unprecedented pay increases over the last six months, but many CEOs have expressed frustration because these increases aren’t having the impact they have in the past.

“Obviously raising pay up to a point where a professional driver is not tempted to get off the road is a solution we think about regularly. The pay needs to be high enough to offset being away from family and friends for a week or more at a time,” said Burns.

Although after talking to a group of drivers at the

recent Iowa Truck Driving Championships, they argued that pay was not the only factor to be considered.

“Of course we want to make good money and I think I make very good money for what I do, but I think sometimes CEOs automatically think they can just throw money at the problem and give us more money without addressing some of the other issues that make this job challenging, such as getting us home, creating a more healthy lifestyle, having newer equipment and making us feel as though we are important. Those things go a long way in retaining drivers too and I think too often the discussion always centers around pay,” said a driver that was participating in the 2018 Iowa Truck Driving Championships.

HOURS OF SERVICE REFORM As we continue to get feedback from company CEOs, safety Directors and professional truck drivers, this suggestion continues to rise to the top.

“A serious and timely revamping of the Hours of Service (HOS) is a must and needs to become a top priority. Drivers are becoming increasingly frustrated with not being able to stop their 14-hour clock while waiting for a customer to load or unload. This reduces their earnings and their home time. We need to stand up for our drivers and make this a priority,” said Handley.

“We are very regulated, and we are okay with that because safety is and always will be our top priority, however, we need some flexibility and reform with the Hours of Service. Name any other industry where you can’t take a bathroom break or eat when you are hungry because your clock is ticking, and you are running out of time. And once you run out of time, it impacts every-

We work and talk with our customers regularly about implementing higher detention fees and we take as much “driver friendly” freight as we can. We work to have as many dedicated loads as possible because our drivers like those loads. The dedicated loads allow us to get our drivers home more regularly and they can make more family plans based on a more regular driver routine. We have found this really helps our retention and that is a big deal right now as we are all fighting for the same pool of drivers.”

SHEILA SCHICHT Director of Safety at Holiday Express in Estherville

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thing…like being able to catch dinner with your family.

We have created a very unhealthy industry because of these unrealistic HOS rules,” said Anderson.

LOWER THE REGULATED DRIVING AGE For many decades the debate on the 18 year old driver has ensued. Currently an 18-year-old is only allowed to do intrastate driving and this same age group (18-21-yearold) has the highest rate of unemployment of any age bracket. Having the age minimum of an interstate commercial truck driver set at 21 eliminates a large pool of competent and potential drivers from our industry.

“As it stands right now a high school graduate can’t even consider this profession because they aren’t allowed to because of the age requirement. We are missing the boat and losing out on a whole lot of potential drivers as a result of this. I would recommend that they work at the company for at least one year. They work in the shop, the office, in dispatch and expose these individuals to all facets in the company. From there, if they are still interested in the industry then we help them with their driving,” said Schicht.

Fortunately, through the efforts of ATA and the workforce development committee chaired by John Smith with CRST, the Drive Safe Act has been drafted and is quickly gaining support by lawmakers in DC. “We like the idea of the 18 – 21-year-old apprenticeship programs. We are an ag state and many of these farm kids have been driving since a very young age. These kids are competent and deserve the chance to start their careers long before the age of 23. We need to be in the high schools and sharing the opportunities that exist in our industry and this apprenticeship program is a great first step in getting people into our industry,” said Anderson.

“I think the Drive Safe Act is a step in the right direc-

tion. Obviously getting the support of the insurance industry is going to be a big challenge but I think an apprenticeship program makes perfect sense and have worked in the other trades. I think there is a of interest among the 18-year-old age group, but the minute we tell them they can’t drive until they are 21 or older, it forces them to make another career decision and then we lose them forever,” said Handley.

“We are comfortable with an 18-year-old driver, but our insurance company is not comfortable and given the litigious environment we have today, I think that will continue to be a challenge we face in getting younger drivers behind the wheel of a truck,” said Burns.

Attracting good folks to our industry will continue to be ongoing challenge and the trucking industry takes this challenge very seriously. Every operation, large or small has trucks sitting and an empty truck is a costly reminder that the driver shortage is a real threat. Fortunately, the industry is coming together with legislators, insurance executives, regulators, and other government officials to work on solutions, because as we all know, the quality of our life depends on professional truck drivers.

So now more than ever, our respect and appreciation for the job they do is as equally important as finding ways to get new blood in the industry to carry on the important tradition of delivering America. So stay tuned, this is an issue that will continue to dominate the industry.

“Without truck drivers, this industry is dead on arrival.

So I think you will see a continued emphasis on driver recruitment and retention. The look of the driver population will inevitably change in the next five years, and it will be interesting to see the demographics of the average driver in 2025.” Said a 2018 Iowa TDC participant.

“A serious and timely revamping of the Hours of Service (HOS) is a must and needs to become a top priority.

Drivers are becoming increasingly frustrated with not being able to stop their 14-hour clock while waiting for a customer to load or unload. This reduces their earnings and their home time. We need to stand up for our drivers and make this a priority.”

GARY HANDLEY Director of Safety with BTI Special Commodities in Des Moines

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IMTA Driver Training Survey The IMTA conducted a member survey regarding the current driving age regulations for commercial truck drivers.

Pie Charts Key Yes

No

Would you be in favor of allowing 18-21-year old drivers to operate in interstate commerce?

Is 400 hours of on-duty time and another 240 hours of driving time with a trainer in the cab sufficient for a probationary period with drivers under the age of 21 operating in interstate commerce?

83.3%

73.0%

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SAID YES

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What is the youngest age you would hire a driver to operate in interstate commerce?

Source: 2018 IMTA Member Survey. 90 members responded

“We like the idea of the 18 – 21-year-old apprenticeship programs. We are an ag state and many of these farm kids have been driving since a very young age.

These kids are competent and deserve the chance to start their careers long before the age of 23. We need to be in the high schools and sharing the opportunities that exist in our industry and this apprenticeship program is a great first step in getting people into our industry.”

MELINDA ANDERSON President of Ennis Trucking in Clarion

For complete results of the IMTA survey, go to www.iowamotortruck.com

DRIVE Safe Act Introduced Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA-50) recently introduced H.R. 5358 – the DRIVE Safe Act – into the US House of Representatives. This bill would direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to permit an 18-21 year old CDL holder to drive a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) across state lines, during and upon the completion of a two-step apprenticeship program.

STEP ONE // 120-Hour Probationary Period »» First the apprentice must complete 120 hours of “on-duty” time, 80 hours of which must be “driving time”. During the 80 hours of driving time, the apprentice may drive a CMV in interstate commerce, but only when accompanied in the “the passenger seat of the cab” of the CMV by an experienced driver. »» Performance Benchmarks: The apprentice must demonstrate to the employer’s satisfaction the following core competencies: interstate, light city traffic, rural two lanes, and evening driving; safety awareness; speed and space management; lane control, mirror scanning, and right and left turns; compliance with logging/Hours of Service. »» Restrictions: The apprentice may not operate a CMV w/Hazardous materials placards

STEP TWO // 280-Hour Probationary Period The apprentice must complete 280 hours of “on-duty” time and 160 hours of “driving time”. During the 160 hours of “driving time”, the apprentice may driver on interstate commerce, but only when accompanied in the passenger seat of the cab of a CMB by an experienced driver. »» Performance Benchmarks: The apprentice must demonstrate to the employer’s satisfaction the following core competencies: backing and maneuvering in close quarters; pre-trip inspections; fueling procedures; weighing loads; weight distribution; and sliding tandems; coupling and uncoupling procedures; trip planning, truck routes; map reading; navigation, and permits; and transporting hazardous materials if properly endorsed.

Experienced Driver Should be Defined as One Who: »» Has held a CDL for the 2 year preceding the date on which such an individual serves as an experienced driver »» Has had no preventable, DOT-reportable accident or pointed moving violations for the year preceding the date on which such individual serves as an experienced driver

Technology: Any CMV operated by the apprentice during the apprenticeship must have: »» Automatic or automatic manual transmissions »» Active braking collision mitigation system »» Forward facing video event capture »» Governed speeds of 65 MPH at the pedal and 65 MPH under adaptive cruise control Other Provisions: »» Apprentices that are involved in a preventable accident or a moving violation that is reportable to DOT during the apprenticeship will be subject to remediation and additional hours of training until they demonstrate the above-mentioned performance benchmarks to the employer’s satisfaction. »» DOT would be required to issue corresponding regulations within 1 year of enactment »» Record Retention – Employee shall maintain records , in a manner required by the Secretary of Transportation, concerning a candidate’s satisfaction of the performance benchmarks for both probationary periods.

»» Is at least 21 years old »» Has at least one year of experience driving a CMV in interstate commerce

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IMTA IMAGE CAMPAIGN

Promoting Iowa’s Trucking Industry with the Relaunch of the IMTA Image Campaign Participants Carrier Companies C.H. Wilson Transport Inc Decker Truck Line, Inc. Don Hummer Trucking Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc. Ennis Corp Foodliner Green Products Company Hueneman Farms Johnsrud Transport Keane Thummel Trucking, Inc. Nebraska Coast Panama Transfer PDI Pyle Transportation

At the Board of Directors meeting in May, the IMTA excitedly announced a relaunch of the IMTA Image Campaign that proved to be successful the two previous years. The IMTA Image Campaign 2.0 focuses on raising the respect, visibility and recognition of Iowa’s trucking industry and related partners.

Throughout this contest, there are several influential engagements members will measure campaign success with over a 6-month period, with the winners being announced at the fall Board of Directors meeting. The overall carrier division winner and the overall allied division winner will each receive $1,000 cash prizes.

The importance of this campaign is to get IMTA members involved with their communities to show how critically important trucking is to their local economies and communities. Since the start of the campaign in 2016, participating members have actively been trying to find new ways to get involved in their community by thinking outside of the box and volunteering their time and equipment to events.

“Getting IMTA members from across the state involved in promoting the industry is critical in helping the trucking industry gain the positive attention it deserves,” said IMTA Chairman of the Board Kevin Gass.

PYLE TRANSPORTATION Storm Lake 4th of July Parade

Quest Liner Ruan

At the annual July 4th parade, this mini-replica of a Pyle Transportation truck took to the streets of Storm Lake to promote the trucking industry in a fun way. The kids at the parade always love seeing the big trucks, but also love being able to take this replica for a spin. Not only is Pyle Transportation a parade sponsor, but they also sponsor the food booth in the park during the festivities.

Schuster Co. Simons Trucking Inc Sukup Manufacturing Van Wyk, Inc. Weinrich Truck Line West Side Transport Allied Companies Des Moines Truck Brokers Hanifen Co., Inc. Harrison Truck Centers Hawkeye Community College Kings Material (Dakota Red) Kirkwood Community College MHC Kenworth Midwest Insurance Alliance Midwest Peterbilt Group Midwest Wheel Companies O’Halloran International Truck Country TrueNorth Companies

HARRISON TRUCK CENTERS Sturgis Falls Parade For the past three years, Jeff Kennedy with Harrison Truck Centers has volunteered his time as a parade announcer for the Sturgis Falls Parade. In addition to Jeff’s time, Harrison Truck Centers also entered a truck in the parade to pull a trailer full of Cedar Falls High School Class of 1968 reunion attendees.

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To see who is leading the charge, be sure to visit www.iowamotortruck.com where points are updated regularly!

MIDWEST PETERBILT GROUP Kids & Parents Touch-a-Truck Event

O’HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL Cherokee PRCA Rodeo O’Halloran International once again participated in Cherokee’s Annual PRCA Rodeo. This special event includes a parade in which O’Halloran participated with two-truck entries, as well as representatives on-hand from their Cherokee location.

In addition, O’Halloran helps sponsor the event as a Chute Gate Sponsor.

Hundreds of children and adults climbed into work trucks, honked horns and blew sirens during a special weekend at the Sioux City Railroad Museum. Dozens of commercial vehicles were lined up for the boys and girls to explore, including a dump truck, cement mixer, wrecker, ambulance, police car and military vehicles.

Peterbilt of Sioux City exhibited a brand-new sleeper truck and informational tent.

At the tent, Marketing Manager Tom Schoening challenged attendees to learn more about the importance of the trucking industry by playing his “Truck Trivia Quiz Game” and win prizes.

GREEN PRODUCTS COMPANY Black Dirt Days Parade

ENNIS CORP. Trucker Buddy Program During the 2017-2018 school year, Ennis Corp. participated in a Trucker Buddy program within the school system in Clarion. At the end of the school year, Truck Buddy John wished the Kindergarten class a great summer, shared ice cream with the class and had the students climb up inside his truck. Throughout the year, John had kept the students involved with the various places he traveled and talked about the importance of the trucking industry.

Black Dirt Days is the annual celebration for the city of Conrad. Its name comes from the long history of fertile farm ground around the area, which in turn makes Conrad the “Black Dirt Capital of the World!”

Truck driver Jason Dew drove a Green Products Company truck along the parade route with the assistance of three lucky kids riding inside the truck to assist in throwing out candy to the crowd.

DON HUMMER TRUCKING Rollin’ Rally Event SCHUSTER COMPANY Great West Casualty’s Take Your Kid to Work Day Schuster Company truck driver Don Herrmann took a truck and trailer to Great West Casualty’s Take Your Kid to Work Day event. The kids got the chance to see and explore the equipment and learn a little bit about the trucking industry. They, of course, also enjoyed an ice cream treat on the hot day!

Not only was Don Hummer Trucking a sponsor of the Rollin’ Rally at Kirkwood, they also brought along a truck and trailer for kids and adults to climb inside.

Hummer employees volunteers their time at the event to hand out prizes, coloring books and stickers.

WEINRICH TRUCK LINE Share the Road Event Throughout the year, Randall Luschen, Weinrich Truck Line driver as well as a former ATA Road Team member, lines up opportunities in Northwest Iowa to promote the trucking industry and educate the public. This specific event took Randall and other Weinrich Truck Line drivers to area schools to promote the Share the Road program.

These students had the opportunity to climb up in the truck and witness exactly where the blind spots are.

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REGULATORY UPDATE

Does the Personal Conveyance Guidance Help or Muddy the Waters?

Personal conveyance has been a hot topic for a long time.

Unfortunately, there has been a considerable amount of misunderstanding when it comes to the hours-of-service regulations and being able to use the truck for personal conveyance.

The regulations required that the truck be “unladen”, but what did that mean?

Some officers interpreted that to mean “not loaded”, while other officers interpreted it to mean that the tractor had to be bobtailing with no trailer.

Some would argue that many companies and drivers have long taken advantage of the personal conveyance exception, but given the tremendous inconsistencies by enforcement due to misinterpretations and a lot of confusing information circulating, the stage was set for some perceived abuses by the industry.

FMCSA had been promising that they would publish guidance for quite some time, and recently they did just that.

Prior to the official guidance, FMCSA had talked about a mileage limitation, whether the vehicle must be empty, bobtailing, etc. The expectation was that the new guidance would provide definitive clarification not only to aid the driver but also enforcement. Finally, we would have some answers as to when a driver may log their driving time as personal conveyance, which is considered off duty time.

The new guidance clarifies that the vehicle may be used for personal conveyance, even if it is laden, since the load is not being transported for the commercial benefit of the motor carrier at the time.

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DON EGLI

IMTA Director of Safety & Security

That has already raised many questions from IMTA members.

The key is: has the driver been relieved from work and all responsibility for performing work by the motor carrier?

The fact that the personal conveyance guidance has been more clearly defined and has allowed the regulation to be somewhat less restrictive, does not reduce a driver’s or carrier’s responsibility to operate a CMV safely. There are many scenarios where a driver and carrier may claim the exemption, but any movement of the truck must be of personal nature, and not advancing the load.

Now more than ever, motor carriers need to establish a clear-cut company policy on personal conveyance and should set specific limitations and parameters within the scope of the guidance. The carrier may also establish more restrictive policies than the FMCSA guidance.

For example, some carriers are simply

banning the use of a CMV for personal conveyance purposes. Others are imposing a distance limitation on personal conveyance, or prohibiting a driver to utilize the personal conveyance exception while the truck is loaded. If the carrier meets the minimums of the guidance, they may go beyond the scope of the guidance when establishing their policies.

On a positive note, the published guidance did include examples of appropriate uses of a CMV while off-duty for personal conveyance. Some of those examples include: Time spent traveling from a driver’s end-route lodging (such as a motel or truck stop) to restaurants and entertainment facilities; Commuting between a driver’s terminal and his or her residence, between trailer drop lots and the driver’s residence, and between work sites and his or her residence; Time spent traveling to a nearby, reasonable, safe location to obtain required rest after loading or unloading (the rest location must be the first such location reasonably available).

As with any of the regulations, carriers should use their policies and implement best practices that stay within the guidelines of the regulation. For more detailed information you can go to the FMCSA website (www.fmcsa.dot.gov) or call the IMTA office at (515) 244-5193, we are always here to offer assistance and guidance.

Don Egli has over 25 years of experience in the trucking industry. He has served as IMTA’s Director of Safety and Compliance for over 10 years. Don started in the industry as a driver and worked his way through various management positions related to safety. He proudly holds the CDS (Certified Director of Safety) certification and in addition to serving IMTA’s membership by assisting with safety, regulatory and compliance oversight, he also sits on several state and national boards dedicated to safety.

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ATRI UPDATE ATRI Board Identifies Top Research Priorities for 2018 The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) Board of Directors has approved the 2018 Top Research Priorities as identified by ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee (RAC). ATRI’s RAC developed the list of recommended research and the ATRI Board then vetted and approved that list at a subsequent follow up meeting.

REBECCA BREWSTER ATRI President & COO

Want to get more involved with ATRI? There are a number of ways you can be part of this vital industry organization: »» P articipate in ATRI’s research. When ATRI puts out a call for carrier data or asks for responses to an industry survey, take the time to participate. More is always better when it comes to research and we encourage you to join the growing number of motor carriers, professional drivers and industry suppliers who all regularly take part in ATRI’s studies. »» C ontribute to ATRI. Join your peers in the industry and STEP UP with a charitable contribution to support ATRI’s research. Giving is easy and can be done online at www.atri-online.org. »» S uggest a research topic. ATRI is always looking for new research ideas for the RAC to evaluate. »» J oin the RAC. Want to be involved in setting the trucking industry’s research agenda? Send us an email letting us know you want to be considered for a nomination to serve on the RAC. »» S pread the news. When ATRI releases research results, please Tweet, Facebook and otherwise share the findings with your colleagues and peer network so that everyone benefits from our work on behalf of the trucking industry.

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The research topics cover a wide array of critical industry issues including the impact that urban planning and “smart city” design have on truck operations, inconsistencies in CDL testing, and continuing research on the impact of autonomous technologies on the trucking industry.

The 2018 ATRI top research priorities are: »» Urban Planning and Smart City Design for Trucks Examining how and where truck freight delivery can be effectively incorporated into urban planning and smart city design approaches. »» Assessing the Consistency and Accuracy of CMV Crash Data Will identify ways to improve commercial motor vehicle crash data collection, quality review, data management and data submission at the local and state levels.

»» Role and Impact of Government Regulations on Autonomous Vehicles Research will assess the positive and negative impact of regulations being promulgated at the state-level for identification of model legislation on how autonomous technologies and vehicles should be deployed. »» Inconsistencies in CDL Testing Will review the range of requirements for CDL testing across states and identify best practices to develop an effective set of testing requirements. »» Autonomous Impacts on the Truck Driver A detailed analysis of how autonomous truck technologies will change the operational environment and driving requirements for commercial drivers. »» Best Practices for Cannabis Intoxication Testing Exploring best practices in the U.S. and abroad, the research will benchmark recommended maximum intoxication levels and identify recommendations for driver sobriety testing.

ABOVE: Iowa Motor Carriers Foundations hosted an opening dinner. ATRI Staff and IMTA 2nd Vice Chairman Dan Van Alstine (Ruan Transportation) RIGHT: Bobby Martens and Kraig Paulsen (Iowa State University) with IMTA President Brenda Neville ATRI President and COO Rebecca Brewster, ATRI Board member Ben McLean (Ruan Transportation), and IMTA Chariman of the Board Kevin and Diane Gass (PDI)

ATRI Holds Annual Staff Retreat at IMTA Offices Every June, ATRI hosts an annual staff retreat which they hold at a state trucking association. This year, they traveled to Des Moines and held their three-day event at the Iowa Motor Truck Association Offices.

IMTA & ATRI Staff Spent an Afternoon Getting Acquainted and Participating in Team Building Exercises.

“With staff in California, New York, Minnesota, and Georgia, we look forward to the opportunity to come together to review our research priorities and collaborate on a number of different research projects. The state trucking associations are critical partners with ATRI, so it’s a great opportunity each year for us to learn more about their internal operations,” said ATRI President and COO Rebecca Brewster.

LEFT: Rebecca Brewster, Don Egli and Janelle Stevens BELOW: ATRI Staff and IMTA President Brenda Neville.

In previous years, they have held the retreats in Georgia, Minnesota, Indiana, and Massachusetts.

“We recognize that Des Moines, Iowa, is not the typical destination, so we were very excited to learn that ATRI was coming to IMTA for their 2018 retreat. Many of the ATRI staff have never been to Iowa so we were excited to show them the city and give them a warm welcome. But more importantly, we looked forward to the opportunity to get better acquainted with the ATRI staff because we value the important work they do for the trucking industry and will continue to do anything we can to show our support of their important work,” said IMTA President and CEO Brenda Neville.

The Iowa Motor Carriers Foundation hosted a dinner on the opening night and Foundation Board members had the opportunity to meet with the ATRI staff and learn more about the variety of research activities they are involved with.

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Blast From the Past – IMCF 1987 FROM LEFT: Jeff Martins (IMTA), Paul Vital (Arthur Young Co.), Thomas Liou (Drake University), Steve Panyan (Drake University) and Rick Howe (Adams, Howe & Zoss) make up an early selection committee for the Iowa Motor Carriers Foundation. This committee distributes the scholarship funds for the Foundation.

BELOW: Steve Carnine (Cummins Great Plains Diesel) presents the first Iowa Motor Carriers Foundation donation to Vernon Van Wyk (Iowa Motor Carriers Foundation officer).

Shared Visions … One Journey

How we got to where we are today (1987–2018)

In 1987, a group of IMTA leaders formed the Iowa Motor Carriers Foundation. Vern Simpson, Mid Seven Transportation, Larry Miller, Ruan Transportation and Bob Molinaro, Warren Transport, were the most vocal in their thoughts regarding the Foundation. The trio of leaders felt that a 501 C 3 should be formed to further complement the work of the association.

After months of working on a plan of action, meeting with lawyers and getting support from the board, the Iowa Motor Carriers Foundation was formed. In the original documents, there were many objectives mentioned regarding the scope of the Foundation. Scholarships, public relations, research, and safety were among the top priorities of the newly formed Foundation. However, the Foundation leaders quickly discovered that they had a limited amount of resources and they all agreed that the most logical move was to set up a scholarship program.

In 1989, the first scholarships were awarded to 6 individuals from across the State of Iowa. The only requirement was that these high school graduates attend a college or a university in the State of Iowa.

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the horizon, the main emphasis for several decades was the scholarship program.

In 2011, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Association, a long-time tenant of the IMTA office, vacated their space. After exhausting efforts to find a new tenant, IMTA leaders determined another course of action was needed. By the end of 2012, the building was gifted to the Iowa Motor Carriers Foundation and with this action, the stage was set to move forward in a different direction. As a 501 C 3, the Foundation was exempt from property taxes and by 2013, The Iowa Motor Carriers Foundation had secured an 86% property tax exemption. The tax bill went from over $65,000 to $7,500 in 2015.

It was after that major strategic move that IMTA leaders, along with Foundation leaders, decided that the Foundation was now in the position to broaden it scope of activities and inf luence. Finally, after almost 30 years since the Foundation was first formed, some of the original objectives were back on the table and the Foundation went from simply providing scholarships to owning a building and broadening its scope of priorities to include research and image enhancement.

IOWA MOTOR CARRIERS FOUNDATION

Why I Contributed to the Iowa Motor Carriers Foundation WHY DID YOU MAKE THE DECISION TO MAKE SUCH A SIZEABLE DONATION TO THE FOUNDATION? The Iowa Motor Carriers Foundation is our future. The Foundation is the vehicle that will enable IMTA to help trucking for generations to come. Contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible and through Endow Iowa, the Foundation will get 5% back every year which enables the Foundation to support and complement the efforts of the Iowa Motor Truck Association.

WHAT DO YOU FIND THE MOST EXCITING ABOUT THE FOUNDATION AND ITS ONGOING EFFORTS? Areas that I find most exciting is the commitment by the Foundation to get involved with research efforts that will better our industry. Another area of excitement is the emphasis on the enhancement of the image of trucking.

Trucking deserves credit for the hard work we put into safety and for delivering the products that everyone depends upon.

Furthermore, we deserve respect from the motoring public and the only way we will get that is through a consistent and professional image campaign.

WHAT WOULD YOU TELL AN IMTA MEMBER THAT MAY BE CONSIDERING A DONATION TO THE FOUNDATION? An investment into the Foundation is an investment in the future of the trucking industry. The industry that we all are involved in and obviously love and respect.

Contributing to the Iowa Motor Carriers Foundation is the best investment any trucking company can ever make.

2018 Iowa Motor Carriers Foundation Board CHAIRMAN Murry Fitzer Florilli Transportation VICE CHAIRMAN Steve Schuster Schuster Company Dave Boyer Lube-Tech & Partners, LLC Dave Dickey Dickey Transport Gary Handley BTI Special Commodities John Minor Midwest Wheel Companies Jack Sawyer Des Moines Transportation Company Dave Van Wyk Van Wyk, Inc. Delwin Van Wyk Harrison Truck Centers Jeff Wangsness JMT Trucking

President of Schuster Co., Le Mars

Steve Schuster, President of Schuster Company in LeMars, Iowa, made a sizeable contribution to the Iowa Motor Carriers Foundation two years ago and structured the contribution to be paid over a 5-year period.

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IMTA EVENTS Board of Directors Holds Spring Meeting The IMTA Board of Directors met in May for their annual spring board meeting, with over 50 board members and invited guests in attendance. A full agenda of speakers highlighted the meeting, which featured special guest FMCSA Deputy Administrator Cathy Gautreaux who provided attendees with a regulatory update and outlined FMCSA’s priorities. Also presenting was Bobby Martens of Iowa State University also gave an insightful presentation on

applied research opportunities for the Foundation and Iowa’s trucking industry.

Other speakers included IMTA lobbyist Dave Scott, Ken Craig with McLeod Systems, Scott Marler with the Iowa Department of Transportation, and John Smith with CRST International. The meeting concluded with IMTA President Brenda Neville giving attendees an update on the launch of the IMTA Image Campaign 2.0, as well as the IMTA Speaking Ambassadors Program.

Steve Sukup (Sukup Manufacturing, Co.), and Melinda Anderson (Ennis Corp.)

Board Meeting Speakers:

Greg McCoy (Foodliner), Mike Gerdin (Heartland Express), and Doug McCoy (Truck Country)

ABOVE: Cathy Gautreaux (FMCSA Deputy Administrator) Diane & Kevin Gass (Perishable Distributors of Iowa) and John Minor (Midwest Wheel Companies)

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BELOW: Bobby Martens (Iowa State University Supply Chain Management & Information Systems)

IMTA EVENTS

2018 IMTA Leadership Class

FRONT: Brittany Lamphier (West Side Transport), Krystin Sitzmann (Schuster Company), Jeff Morehead (Heyl Companies), Brian Weihs (Panama Transfer), Greg Edwards (Don Hummer Trucking), Jennifer Lawler (Decker Truck Line), and Kelli Boyle (Ruan Transportation) MIDDLE ROW: Ben Goyette (West Side Transport), Dave Weber (Harrison Truck Centers), Mackenzie Schaffert (Heyl Companies), Ryan Hawes (Warren Transport, Inc.), and BJ Bruck (Panama Transfer) BACK ROW: Scott Lemon (Keystone Trucking), Ben Couch (Reynolds & Reynolds), Charles Greth (O’Halloran International), John Kearse (Hanifen Co., Inc.), Kevin Flannery (Midwest Wheel Companies), Jeff Martin (Green Products Company) and Blake Grolmus (Ruan Transportation)

IMTA Leadership Class Returns for Second Round of Sessions

Jennifer Brim (Decker Truck Line), Justin Walters & Ben Goyette (West Side Transport), IMTA President Brenda Neville, and Lindsay Kearse (Hanifen Co., Inc.)

The IMTA Leadership Class returned in April for additional training focused on personal growth & development. Erin Peterson with Ruan presented the Whole Brain Model of thinking to the group, Tero International provided the class with a fresh perspective on how to increase their ability to influence, and Pope Communications conducted their phenomenal communications training.

In addition to these in-depth sessions, attendees got to meet with Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg and had the opportunity to network and listen to LEAD IMTA Council members who reiterated just how important it is to remain active and involved in the IMTA -- the future of the industry depends on it!

2018 IMTA Speaking Ambassadors

FRONT: Ron DeVries (Ruan Transportation), Ashley Sly (McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith, P.C.), Ben Currie (RSM US LLP), Dave Weber (Harrison Truck Centers), Sammi Johnson (Decker Truck Line), Allison Meiners (Ruan Transportation), Rhonda Hartman, (Old Dominion Freight Line), and Jeff Arens (Schuster Company) MIDDLE ROW: Adrian Dickey (Dickey Transport), Bret Smith (Johnsrud Transport), Celeste Turner (Hawkeye Community College), Jennifer Brim (Decker Truck Line), Darin Ladlie (Decker Truck Line), Kate Price (Gatr Truck Center), and Chris Dougherty (Solar Transport) BACK ROW: Dustin Rippentrop (Shamrock Truck & Trailer), Cindy Rippentrop (CH Wilson Transport), Ryan Frederiksen (Ruan Transportation), Scott Szymanek (Eldon C. Stutsman), Melinda Anderson (Ennis Corp.), Steve Coleman (Dickey Transport), Anthony Longhurst (TanTara Transportation Corp.), Rachel Barnhart (Eldon C. Stutsman), Terri Gach-Mils (Nebraska Coast), Rick Moln (ICS Logistics), Kelly Lien (Solar Transport), Jerry Bender (Midwest Wheel Companies), and Doug Beach (Ruan Transportation)

IMTA Speaking Ambassadors Program Kicks Off The IMTA is dedicated to strengthening our presence throughout the state of Iowa, and in order to do this we have established the IMTA Speaking Ambassadors program.

Over 30 members from all corners of the state took part in a recent training

workshop presented by Scott Pope, Pope Communications, to go over the basics of public speaking and to dive into a more focused training component specific to addressing larger groups. Time was spent rehearsing presentations, and tools were provided to further customize presentations.

Every Ambassador who attended the workshop was challenged to do at least two presentations before the end of the year, which would reach a significant number of people in the state of Iowa.

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FINAL THOUGHT

BRENDA DITTMER Weinrich Trucking

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By nature, as truckers we are very independent.

We are that way because, not unlike other business owners, we have had to deal with many challenges as we built our businesses from scratch.

For many of us, our entrance into the trucking industry was with very little fanfare and in many cases, born out of pure necessity; food needed to be put on the table and trucking was the way to quickly accomplish that back in the day.

Generations of trucking families have poured their heart and soul into building a company that brought them great pride. For many of us, this success was achieved through a lot of blood, sweat, and tears by generations of family members that were engaged and involved with the company. Tremendous sacrifices were made, but we always felt they were worth it as we saw our name on the side of the truck heading out across the country.

As this industry has continued to evolve, we have had to endure a litany of regulations despite being a “deregulated” industry. We have all come to realize that the regulatory environment of this industry is the cost of being in this business. We have accepted every new regulation by making adjustments to our operation, while doing our best to stay competitive, and more importantly, stay afloat. Every good trucking operation puts safety at the forefront.

We are committed to our safety and compliance activities and I believe the vast majority of trucking companies operating today share that same commitment to safety. We take the responsibility of operating big trucks very seriously.

When electronic logging devices (ELD) were first talked about, nobody liked the idea but eventually it didn’t matter what we liked or didn’t like, ELDs were going to be a reality in the trucking industry. I am not going to lie, that was a tough pill to swallow.

Drivers were concerned, shippers were concerned, staff was conserned. and yet it was another big change for the trucking industry.

It was a painful process despite having several years to prepare for it. Our disdain for mandates was reaffirmed but our choices were simple; either

get out of business or install ELDs. Like thousands of trucking companies across the state and nation, we installed ELDs. We focused our energy once again on changing our business model and implemented a plan of action that would be as painless as possible to our drivers, our customers, our employees, and our bottom line.

We adapted, we adjusted, and we moved on.

But now almost 8 months after the mandate went into effect, there are still segments of this industry fighting the mandate. Unfortunately, the regulators that initially proposed this mandate in the first place started to accept exemption requests right out of the gate and what should have been a straight forward transition to ELDs quickly turned into a big mess.

I have been very vocal in my concern with these exemption requests, as well as the various legislative proposals related to ELDS and HOS exemptions, for the simple fact that I believe we are truly compromising safety at the highest level.

Do you think a family of five that is involved in a tragic accident with a truck that has no ELDS and is operating under an Hours of Service exemption will care? I think not. All they know is that their life was turned upside down by a big truck and then …. when they learn that the truck driver had been granted an exemption from ELDs and HOS, the trucking company, the regulators and the legislators that allowed certain segments to be exempt will need to be prepared to justify and explain why some big trucks have to follow the rules and others don’t.

And don’t be fooled for a minute if you think the bad publicity is only going to be directed at the ONE truck that was involved in an accident, you are sadly mistaken. We, as an entire industry, will suffer.

A truck is a truck and the entire industry will once again get a black eye by the actions of one bad operator, or in this case, the actions of some folks in this industry that are seeking out exemptions and legislative proposals that really don’t make sense and significantly compromise the overall safety for everyone on the road.

Because safety is so important, I can’t sit idly by and not share my concerns, and if you feel the same way I hope that you will join me in urging fellow truckers, legislators, and regulators to think long and hard before they move forward in making changes that ultimately compromises safety.

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2018 Truck Driving Championships

TDC HEATS UP The 2018 Iowa Truck Driving Championships (TDC) proved to be a hot one when it came not only to the weather, but also the competition.

This year’s event brought 103 professional truck drivers to Prairie Meadows Hotel and Conference Center in Altoona, Iowa. Drivers represented 27 IMTA member companies, with 3 companies participating for the very first time – Don Hummer Trucking, Heyl Truck Lines and Pyle Transportation.

Each year at the TDC, drivers are tested in four different areas which include a written exam, a personal interview, a driving skills test, and a pre-trip inspection test. To assist in breaking the ice, and the nervous tension, a few years ago the IMTA and the TDC committee incorporated a driver team building activity to kick off the event. Throughout the years drivers have pitched TV and radio segments to promote the industry, built model trucks from junk and participated in valuable leadership training breakouts. This year’s activity may have taken the driver’s minds off the testing, but certainly shifted their nerves to the activity at hand.

All 103 drivers were individually interviewed on camera and simply asked “Why did you become a professional truck driver?” And we’re happy to report that all 103 drivers did an exceptional job! These videos will be used by the IMTA in a social media campaign to promote the image of the trucking industry. What

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better way to promote the trucking industry than to have the professional men and women who are the foundation of the industry share their stories.

Beyond the testing portion of the event there were several special activities that took place which included the popular champagne toast for the VIPs of the event – the drivers – before they walked the red carpet at the Driver Appreciation BBQ on Thursday evening. At this event while the drivers are recognized throughout, it’s their support system at home that kicked off the program by being honored up on the stage.

“Without the support of a spouse or partner at home, a truck driver would have so much more to worry about.

You are often the “business manager” for the family. You make sure that the kids get to school on time, get to eat at meal time, and get to their ball games and their other events. You make sure that the bills are paid on time, that the car gets serviced, and be the front-line parent in the absence of your spouse. You do this all so your spouse can be out there on the road, doing what they need to do, doing what they’re great at, to support not only your family but the nation’s economy. You are that support person that, even though you are not driving a truck, helps to keep America’s goods moving by allowing your spouse or significant other to do their job,” said 2018 TDC Chairman Kenny Bauman during the spouse appreciation ceremony.

To conclude the TDC, the Banquet of Champions on Friday night hosted almost 350 attendees who were all on their feet to welcome the drivers into the ballroom for one last parade. The drivers were given the rockstar treatment with high-fives, loud music, cheers, and plenty of noise. During this event, drivers are recognized up on the stage multiple times throughout the evening, and then of course the various awards are presented.

“I want to thank all the other folks that are here tonight because they support, appreciate and believe in the importance of the truck driving championships. This event is an opportunity for us as an industry to show our respect, appreciation, gratitude and thanks for the men and women who make us all look good – the professional truck driver. Your presence here tonight means a lot to me personally but more importantly to

the professional men and women that have spent the last two days competing in this premier event. We have a great thing going here in Iowa and I appreciate you helping us with this important celebration,” said IMTA Chairman of the Board Kevin Gass while addressing the attendees at the Banquet of Champions.

Not only are the professional drivers the rockstars of the TDC, the event wouldn’t be possible without our other rockstars – the volunteers and the sponsors. From start to finish, these two groups have a significant hand in the success of the TDC whether it be financially or dedicating time to attend planning meetings or being on-site at the event to lend a hand.

The trucking industry is special, but you certainly can’t beat the support and dedication of the Iowa trucking industry!

2018 TDC Chairman Kenny Bauman (JMT Trucking) congratulates the drivers during the champagne toast.

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2018 Truck Driving Championships Winners

Overall Champions

2ND PLACE TEAM: CASEY’S GENERAL STORES

3RD PLACE TEAM: WALMART TRANSPORTATION

1ST PLACE TEAM: XPO LOGISTICS

Champions by Division

3 AXLE VAN DIVISION FROM LEFT: IMTA Chairman of the Board Kevin Gass (Perishable Distributors of Iowa); 3rd Place: Rhonda Hartman (Old Dominion Freight Line); 1st Place: Jerry Beckman (Walmart Transportation); 2nd Place: Steven Iburg (XPO Logistics); TDC Chairman Kenny Bauman (JMT Trucking); TDC Co-Chairman Allison Meiners (Ruan Transportation)

5 AXLE VAN DIVISION FROM LEFT: IMTA Chairman of the Board Kevin Gass (Perishable Distributors of Iowa); 2nd Place: Dakota Dekeyrel (Ruan Transportation); 1st Place: Scott Delaney (Casey’s General Stores); 3rd Place: Dean Filmer (Decker Truck Line); TDC Chairman Kenny Bauman (JMT Trucking); TDC Co-Chairman Allison Meiners (Ruan Transportation)

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4 AXLE VAN DIVISION FROM LEFT: IMTA Chairman of the Board Kevin Gass (Perishable Distributors of Iowa); 3rd Place: Mark Brown (Walmart Transportation); 1st Place: Dean Key (Ruan Transportation); 2nd Place: Ben Ulery (Old Dominion Freight Line); TDC Chairman Kenny Bauman (JMT Trucking); TDC Co-Chairman Allison Meiners (Ruan Transportation)

STRAIGHT TRUCK DIVISION FROM LEFT: IMTA Chairman of the Board Kevin Gass (Perishable Distributors of Iowa); 3rd Place: Steve Knight, Walmart Transportation; 1st Place: Adam Stroup, (FedEx Express); 2nd Place: Richard Barre (XPO Logistics); TDC Chairman Kenny Bauman (JMT Trucking); TDC Co-Chairman Allison Meiners (Ruan Transportation)

TWIN TRAILERS DIVISION

SLEEPER BERTH DIVISION

FROM LEFT: IMTA Chairman of the Board Kevin Gass (Perishable Distributors of Iowa); 3rd Place: Kevin Garlick (Old Dominion Freight Line); 1st Place: Jim Stinemates (Walmart Transportation); 2nd Place: Jim Getty, (XPO Logistics); TDC Chairman Kenny Bauman (JMT Trucking); TDC Co-Chairman Allison Meiners (Ruan Transportation)

FROM LEFT: IMTA Chairman of the Board Kevin Gass (Perishable Distributors of Iowa); 2nd Place: Jim Baker (Hy-Vee);1st Place: George Lundahl (Schuster Co.); 3rd Place: John “Tex” Halligan, (Ruan Transportation); TDC Chairman Kenny Bauman (JMT Trucking); TDC Co-Chairman Allison Meiners (Ruan Transportation)

5 AXLE TANK TRUCK DIVISION

5 AXLE FLATBED DIVISION

FROM LEFT: IMTA Chairman of the Board Kevin Gass (Perishable Distributors of Iowa); 2nd Place: Michael Lundberg (Walmart Transportation); 1st Place: George Foster (Casey’s General Stores); 3rd Place: Robert Meyer (Johnsrud Transport, Inc.); TDC Chairman Kenny Bauman (JMT Trucking); TDC Co-Chairman Allison Meiners (Ruan Transportation)

FROM LEFT: IMTA Chairman of the Board Kevin Gass (Perishable Distributors of Iowa); 2nd Place: Mark Howard (Old Dominion Freight Line); 1st Place: Richard Meimann (Casey’s General Stores); 3rd Place: Randy Engels (Walmart Transportation); TDC Chairman Kenny Bauman (JMT Trucking); TDC Co-Chairman Allison Meiners (Ruan Transportation)

HIGHEST OVERALL SCORE

HIGHEST FIRST YEAR PARTICIPANT SCORE

FROM LEFT: IMTA Chairman of the Board Kevin Gass (Perishable Distributors of Iowa); Jerry Beckman (Walmart Transportation); TDC Chairman Kenny Bauman (JMT Trucking); TDC Co-Chairman Allison Meiners (Ruan Transportation)

BRUCE ARNOLD PRE-TRIP AWARD FROM LEFT: IMTA Chairman of the Board Kevin Gass (Perishable Distributors of Iowa); Scott Delaney (Casey’s General Stores); TDC Chairman Kenny Bauman (JMT Trucking); TDC Co-Chairman Allison Meiners (Ruan Transportation)

FROM LEFT: IMTA Chairman of the Board Kevin Gass (Perishable Distributors of Iowa); Adam Stroup (FedEx Express); TDC Chairman Kenny Bauman (JMT Trucking); TDC Co-Chairman Allison Meiners (Ruan Transportation)

INDIVIDUAL SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD FROM LEFT: IMTA Chairman of the Board Kevin Gass (Perishable Distributors of Iowa); Scott Delaney (Casey’s General Stores); TDC Chairman Kenny Bauman (JMT Trucking); TDC Co-Chairman Allison Meiners (Ruan Transportation)

TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD FROM LEFT: IMTA Chairman of the Board Kevin Gass (Perishable Distributors of Iowa); Green Products Company; TDC Chairman Kenny Bauman (JMT Trucking); TDC Co-Chairman Allison Meiners (Ruan Transportation)

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2018 Truck Driving Championships Teams

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ABF FREIGHT

ARGEE TRANSPORT

CASEY’S GENERAL STORES

CROUSE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

DECKER TRUCK LINE, INC.

DON HUMMER TRUCKING CORP.

ENNIS CORP.

FEDEX EXPRESS

FEDEX FREIGHT

FOODLINER INC.

GREEN PRODUCTS COMPANY

HEYL TRUCK LINES

HY-VEE, INC.

JOHNSRUD TRANSPORT

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE

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PANAMA TRANSFER

PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA

PYLE TRANSPORTATION

QUEST LINER INC

RUAN TRANSPORTATION

SCHUSTER COMPANY

SOLAR TRANSPORT

UPS FREIGHT

WALMART TRANSPORTATION

XPO LOGISTICS

YRC FREIGHT

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WEST SIDE TRANSPORT

I want to thank all the other folks that are here tonight because they support, appreciate and believe in the importance of the truck driving championships. This event is an opportunity for us as an industry to show our respect, appreciation, gratitude and thanks for the men and women who make us all look good – the professional truck driver.”

IMTA Chairman of the Board Kevin Gass

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Round of Applause

Meet the Committee KENNY BAUMAN Chairman JMT Trucking

ALLISON MEINERS Co-Chairman Ruan Transportation

JASON AHTEN Walmart Transportation

KEITH LAMFERS Schuster Co.

MATT SCHMITZ Panama Transfer, Inc.

GARY HANDLEY BTI Special Commodities, Inc.

MARVIN MCGINNIS Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

BRET SMITH Johnsrud Transport

BRAD KOHLWES Argee Transport

BRIDGET NIXON Solar Transport

DALLAS WILLIAMS Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

DEAN KLOEWER Panama Transfer, Inc.

MARK OLSON Olson Explosives, Inc.

JEN WILSON Sully Transport

Thank you to our Sponsors TROPHY SPONSORS All Seasons Trucking, Inc. Careerbuilder Casey's General Stores, Inc. Cedar Rapids Truck Center/Quad Cities Peterbilt Cummins Sales & Service Decker Truck Line, Inc. Des Moines Transportation Co. FedEx Freight Green Products Company Heil Trailer Hy-Vee, Inc. Jim Hawk Truck-Trailers, Inc. Joe Morten and Son, Inc. d.b.a. MotorWays, Inc. Johnsrud Transport, Inc. LeFebvre & Sons, Inc. Lytx Mid Seven Transportation Co. Midwest Wheel Companies Niece Trucking, Inc. Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. Panama Transfer, Inc. Perishable Distributors of Iowa Reynolds & Reynolds, Inc. Ruan Transportation Schneider Graphics, Inc. Solar Transport Stockton Towing Sully Transport, Inc. TanTara Transportation Corp

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IOWA TRUCKING LIFELINER

Truck Country Freightliner-Western Star West Side Transport, Inc. Wilson Trailer Company EVENT SPONSORS Argee Transport Central Trailer Service Crouse Transportation Services, LLC Dickey Transport Great West Casualty Company Holmes Murphy & Associates Joe Morten and Son, Inc. d.b.a.

Motor-Ways, Inc. Walmart Transportation, LLC PLATINUM SPONSORS Harrison Truck Centers MHC Kenworth Midwest Wheel Companies Thompson Truck & Trailer, Inc. Truck Country Freightliner-Western Star GOLD SPONSORS Cross Dillon Tire, Inc. FSSolutions Interstate PowerSystems J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. Johnsrud Transport, Inc. Kwik Trip, Inc. McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith, P.C. Midwest Peterbilt Group

North Central Utility O'Halloran International, Inc., a Trivista Company / Quality Services Corp.

Ruan Transportation Sully Transport, Inc. United Trailer Leasing United Truck and Body

SILVER SPONSORS Allied Oil & Tire Company Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC BMO Transportation Finance Bradshaw, Fowler, Proctor & Fairgrave, P.C. Cornhusker International Trucks Gatr Truck Center Housby Lube-Tech & Partners, LLC Mid-States Utility Trailer Sales, Inc. Pilot Flying J Sadler Power Train, Inc. Schuster Company Stoughton Lease TanTara Transportation Corp Thermo King Sales & Service TrueNorth Companies Valley Distribution Corp Warren Transport, Inc. BRONZE SPONSORS Aero Industries Bauer Built Tire

Bayard Advertising Agency, Inc. Bridgestone Commercial Solutions Dave Syverson Truck Centers Des Moines Truck Brokers, Inc. Donaghy - Kempton Insurors EBE Technologies Engles, Ketcham, Olson & Keith, P.C. Hanifen Company, Inc. JMT Trucking Company Lockton Companies, LLC Majestic Truck Center Northland Insurance Co. Pocket Card Networks, LLC Pomp's Tire Renewable Energy Group RSM US LLP Ryder System Inc. Thermo King Christensen Truckers Insurance Associates, Inc. US Cargo Control Whitfield & Eddy, PLC FRIEND OF THE TDC Eastern Iowa Tire Ennis Corp.

Growmark, Inc. National Interstate Insurance Company Ten D, Inc Weinrich Truck Line, Inc.

Truck PAC Iowa Golf Outing

OUTING BRINGS RECORD TURNOUT, FUNDRAISING To say it was the perfect day for a golf outing fundraiser would be an understatement.

The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk, Iowa, played host to a record number of golfers for the 2018 Truck PAC Iowa Golf Outing. 172 golfers registered for the popular event, with over $29,000 being raised for Truck PAC Iowa. Record breaking numbers!

This annual event has been in existence since the late 1970s and has become a tradition that continually attracts IMTA members – both carriers and vendors – from across the state.

IMTA officers and leaders could be found out on the course at hole 10 for their unique fundraiser opportunity that was well received, and financially supported, by golfers looking for a fun break in their golf game. IMTA Chairman Kevin Gass, Perishable Distributors of Iowa, along with Brenda and Barry Dittmer, Weinrich Truck Line, Brad Kohlwes, Argee Transport, Jeff Wangsness, JMT Trucking Company, and IMTA President Brenda Neville provided refreshments and snacks at the hole as a thank you for supporting such a valuable cause.

A special thank you to Brad Bailey, Central Trailer Service, and Matt Hurd, Hanifen Co., Inc. for their hard work in organizing this year’s event and for having a hand in making it such a success. Also, thank you to the volunteers and the Truck PAC Committee who were on hand to assist in fundraising efforts.

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2018 Golf Outing Photos

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IOWA TRUCKING LIFELINER

Champions by Flight CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT 1ST PLACE, FROM LEFT: Mark Crall (Panama Transfer), Bobby Seivert (Panama Transfer), and Nathan Arkfeld (Panama Transfer) 2ND PLACE, FROM LEFT: Delwin Van Wyk (Harrison Truck Centers), Craig Thomsen (Niece Trucking), and Jason Wehrle (Wehrle Trucking) 3RD PLACE, FROM LEFT: Clark Bannister (Ruan), Aaron McPherson (Ruan), and Dave Gaer (Ruan)

CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT, 2ND PLACE

CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT, 1ST PLACE

FIRST FLIGHT, 1ST PLACE FROM LEFT: Shawn Wilkening (Cross Dillon Tire), Kip Strickland (Cross Dillon Tire), John Buettner, (Cross Dillon Tire), and Chad Gould (Yokohama Tire Corp.)

SECOND FLIGHT, 1ST PLACE FROM LEFT: Jason McNertney (MHC Kenworth), Garrett Mleynek (MHC Kenworth) and Matt Parson (United Farmers Co-op)

FIRST FLIGHT, 2ND PLACE FROM LEFT: Dave Nelsen, (Harrison Truck Centers), Tyler Pontier, (Harrison Truck Centers), Russ McGlaughlin, (Harrison Truck Centers), and Jeremy Kane, (Priority Capital Group)

SECOND FLIGHT, 2ND PLACE FROM LEFT: Mike Bagg (Central Trailer Service), Brad Bailey (Central Trailer Service), Bill Bailey (Central Trailer Service) and Randy Frisk (Central Trailer Service)

CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT, 3RD PLACE

FIRST FLIGHT, 3RD PLACE FROM LEFT: Ryan Bastian (Truck Country), Marty Magnuson, (Randolph’s), John Ridder (Truck Country), and Bill Cobbs (Valley Environmental)

SECOND FLIGHT, 3RD PLACE FROM LEFT: Scott Ferris (Housby), Jared Modlin (Housby) Ben Burzacott (IMT Transport), and Gary Johnson (Old Castle Materials)

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2018 Truck PAC Golf Outing

Meet the Committee

Truck PAC Iowa Golf Outing Task Force BRAD BAILEY Central Trailer Service

MATT HURD Hanifen Co., Inc.

Truck PAC Iowa Committee BRENDA DITTMER Chairman Weinrich Truck Line, Inc. ADRIAN DICKEY Co-Chairman Dickey Transport MIKE BAGG Central Trailer Service FRED GRASK Cedar Rapids Truck Center BRAD KOHLWES Argee Transport

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DAVE NEUWOHNER All Seasons Trucking MARK OLSON Olson Explosives DUSTIN PETERSEN Harrison Truck Centers STEVE SUKUP Sukup Manufacturing Co. NICK THUMMEL Keane Thummel Trucking JEFF WANGSNESS JMT Trucking Company

IOWA TRUCKING LIFELINER

Thank you to our Sponsors EVENT SPONSORS Allied Oil & Tire Company Bauer Built Tire BMO Transportation Finance Bridgestone Commercial Solutions Cornhusker International Trucks Dave Syverson Truck Centers Des Moines Truck Brokers, Inc. Donaghy - Kempton Insurors Gatr Truck Center Hanifen Company, Inc. Harrison Truck Centers Housby Interstate PowerSystems Lube-Tech & Partners, LLC Majestic Truck Center McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith, P.C. MHC Kenworth Mid-States Utility Trailer Sales, Inc. Midwest Peterbilt Group Northland Insurance Co. O'Halloran International, Inc. a Trivista Company / Quality Services Corp.

Renewable Energy Group RSM US LLP Thermo King Christensen Thermo King Sales & Service Thompson Truck & Trailer, Inc. Truck Country Freightliner-Western Star TrueNorth Companies US Cargo Control Valley Distribution Corp.

HOLE SPONSORS Bauer Built Tire Cross-Dillon / Yokohama Tire Cummins Sales & Service Eastern Iowa Tire, Inc. Jim Hawk Truck-Trailers, Inc. Joe Morten and Son, Inc. d.b.a.

Motor-Ways, Inc. Keck Energy Kwik Trip Inc. Niece Trucking, Inc. Sioux City Truck & Trailer, Inc. Stoughton Lease TAB Bank Tarbell & Co., P.L.C BEVERAGE SPONSORS Engles, Ketcham, Olson & Keith, P.C. Reynolds & Reynolds, Inc. Truckers Insurance Associates Werts Welding & Tank Service, Inc. GOLF CARTS SPONSOR Central Trailer Service PUTTING CONTEST SPONSOR J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. SCORECARDS SPONSOR Midwest Wheel Companies STEAK FRY SPONSORS Warren Transport, Inc. Wilson Trailer Company

Call On Washington

CAPITAL DISCUSSIONS Members of the Iowa Motor Truck Association once again made their annual trip to Washington D.C. to meet with lawmakers and discuss several important issues.

For over two decades, IMTA has been making this DC trip a priority. The American Trucking Association’s senior staff met with IMTA members and gave them additional information on key issues such as F4A, Hours of Service Reform, the Drive Safe Act and infrastructure funding before they headed to Capitol Hill for scheduled appointments with the Iowa delegation.

“We met with every Iowa lawmaker except for Senator Grassley who was called to a meeting with President Trump. We had good conversations with all of them and their key staff members. The legislators were attentive and very interested in our issues and more importantly our opinion and viewpoint. We have a very good working relationship with our elected officials in DC

and this trip is extremely valuable,” said IMTA Chairman Kevin Gass, PDI, Inc. While at dinner the second night with Senator Ernst and Congressman Blum, the Iowa group also had the opportunity to meet and visit with Senator Ted Cruz and EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt.

“As a first-time attendee of this trip, I found it to be extremely worthwhile and interesting. I was very impressed with the attention that we received from every legislator. We (IMTA) clearly have done a good job building relationships with our folks in DC and given all that is going on in DC, those positive working relationships are extremely valuable,” said Preston Hinkle with MHC Kenworth.

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Call On Washington

2018 Participants BILL ARNOLD Quest Liner, Inc.

KEITH LAMFERS Schuster Company

ADRIAN DICKEY Dickey Transport

COREY MURPHY MHC Kenworth

KEVIN GASS Perishable Distributors of Iowa

DELWIN VAN WYK Harrison Truck Centers

PRESTON HINKLE MHC Kenworth

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