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South Dakota FEBRUARY 2020 Table of Contents Chairman’s Message........................................................... 3 President’s Message........................................................... 5 February Driver of the Month.............................................. 7 NextGen and Board Meeting Pictorial Review.............................9 Transport Refrigeration of South Dakota Celebrated Ten Years In Their New Building With An Open House Luncheon....10 2020 Legislative Reception & Sundae Bar.................................11 Entry Level Driver Training Delay...............................................13 SDTA Scholarship Information Available Online........................13 Driver of the Month Rules..........................................................15 Driver of the Month Nomination Form.......................................17 February is Macular Degeneration Month..................................19 Under the Dome Legislative Update......................................21-23 Welcome New SDTA Members...................................................24 Thank You Lowell Somsen & Participating SDTA Members........25 Important Dates To Remember......................................... ..27 New Members & Number Signed Up Since Convention.......... ..28 SDTA & SDTA Services Board of Directors Listing................ ..32

Any SDTA member who recruits a new SDTA member receives $100 credit which will be applied to next year’s membership dues. Regular & Associate applications are available online at: www.southdakotatrucking.com

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SDTA’S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ROBERT CHRISTIAN, CHAIRMAN JERRY OLLERICH, VICE CHAIRMAN BOB WILLEY, TREASURER JUSTIN ANDERS, SECRETARY DAVID BULTSMA, PAST CHAIRMAN RICK HOOGENDOORN, ATA VICE PRES. MYRON L. RAU, PRESIDENT SDTA’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS GREG BALDWIN TOM BEUZEKOM STEVE BENNING LINDA BICKFORD LLOYD BULTSMA KRISTAL FISER SHANNA GRAY EVAN GRONG PETE HALVERSON ERIC HAMIEL JEFF HANNAHS RANDY HARTLEY STEVE HOFFMAN LARRY KLAAHSEN IRINA KLEINSASSER JERRED KOPPMANN JUSTIN LARSON THOMAS MURPHY MATT PARKER BRIAN STERN RYAN VIESSMAN SDTA’S PAST CHAIRPERSONS STAN ANDERS LARRY ANDERSON ROBERT APPELWICK DAVID BULTSMA TED BULTSMA RICH BURNS DARROLD DEAN BERNARD FELDHAUS MIKE HABECK RICK HOOGENDOORN ALTON PALMER JEFF PARKER GENE PHILLIPS MICHELLE SCHIPPER RANDY THOMPSON WAYNE VIESSMAN STEPHEN WILLERS

Over the years the SDTA has built a working relationship with all of the Government entities within the State of South Dakota that deal with transportation. To name just a few there is the DOT, SD Highway Patrol, SD Motor Carrier Division, DMV, IFTA, and the states FMCSA department. Through seminars we are not only kept informed and updated on the new and changing transportation regulations, but also asked for input on almost everything that deals with transportation. We all constantly nurture these relationships because it is in everyones best interest. Regulators have enough to do. They prefer to keep us informed and compliant rather than reprimand us for noncompliance. It is much easier and less stressful to just do it right. We witness the benefits of these relationships every day, but occasionally one will just stand out and slap you in the face. This year at the Fall seminar in Rapid City Sgt. Stern and Master Inspector Ryan Lindblom from the SD Motor Carrier division not only spoke on a number of issues, but also informed us that SD Motor Carrier Divisions has purchased a second brake testing machine. I have observed several demonstrations with this machine and it intrigues and fascinates me, so I had a number of questions. I also inquired about demonstrations. Some will say be careful for what you ask. A couple weeks later I was entering the Port in Tilford and I see the brake testing machine set up in the lot. As I crossed the scale, my normal green light suddenly changed to the OH NO green arrow. Well as I circled around Inspector Lindblom exited the rear of the building and directed me to the brake machine. So I got to try it firsthand. Suddenly I realized I was also getting a level one inspection, but the irony of it was because of the working relationship we all have, it was pleasant and productive. We joked and laughed a little, we discussed the regulations and issues from a regulators point of view. From a user’s point of view and we even roasted a few. How often and in how many other States can you have a positive and productive outlook on a level one inspection. Down side is, I did not drive away incident free. I have to confess, I was and am embarrassed. I was 60 days expired on my annual inspection. In this case, I think regulator and operator both had a sense of gratification of all the educational seminars. Again this year’s 2020 Legislative Reception and `Social was a grand success. It is impossible to explain, if you have never attended one you should next year.

Robert Christian, Black Hills Log Haulers President & SDTA Chairman TRUCKING NEWS ~ PAGE 3

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After our winter meeting of the SDTA Board, we had the annual social with the legislators. I feel it was one of the best attended socials we have had to date. I want to thank everyone that took the time to drive to Pierre and represent this industry that is vital to the economy of this state. I am writing this message on the 17th day of the 2020 South Dakota Legislative Session. We are almost half way through with consideration of around 500 Bills. Most of this industry’s desires are being met either by killing or passing an issue. I will keep you posted through my bi-weekly legislative updates sent by email. If you closely review my legislative updates, you will see there are some repeated issues and some that are a new concept or idea. There is another bill that is attempting to solve our distracted driving issues in this state. House Bill 1169 - Prohibit the use of certain handheld electronic wireless devices for electronic messaging while driving will be having its first hearing this week. If you recall, the same bill got within one vote of being adopted last year. I am hoping it gets over the line this year; it is time for the drivers of 4-wheelers to have the same requirements the trucking industry has had for several years. As you know, commercial truck drivers are presently prohibited from texting and holding a cell phone while driving. Coupled with the fact that when a truck has an accident with another motor vehicle, more than 75% of those crashes are NOT caused by the truck driver. Yet, in this state, noncommercial motorists continue to text while driving; it’s time to stop this practice! Please take a few minutes to review the bill tracking list that appears in this publication or review the latest email that highlights some of the issues. As always, if you have questions or comments regarding what is happening with a particular bill, please do not hesitate to reach out to your SDTA Office and one of the staff members will quickly get me a message. The session does not officially end until Monday, the 30th of March. Until then, I will try my best to keep you updated. Stay safe and stay warm! Until next month...

mlrau@southdakotatrucking.com PAM KOLSETH, Comptroller

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MICHELLE WELLS, Executive Assistant

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FEBRUARY 2020 DRIVER OF THE MONTH

Nomination Forms & Rules can be found on the SDTA website at: Jeff Eschen, K&J Trucking, Inc., Sioux Falls, SD, has been selected as the February 2020 Driver of the Month by the South Dakota Safety Management Council.

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Jeff comes from several generations of truck drivers. He has been a professional truck driver for 18 years, nearly 10 of which have been logged for K&J Trucking, Inc. He has driven 1.3 million miles in his career. The pride he has in his career shows through when he speaks to students as a Captain of South Dakota’s Road Team. The mission of our Road Team is to educate the public about sharing the road safely with trucks. Captain Eschen has presented to several drivers education classes. He has shared his passion with first day CDL students at Southeast Technical Institute as well. He relates well to the students of all ages. Jeff has participated in both the South Dakota and National Truck Driving Championships. He is a member of the SD Truck Driving Champions Club. Jeff and his wife Tricia are the parents of three, Brandon, Bridget and Brady. They reside in South Shore, SD. The South Dakota Trucking Association joins the Safety Management Council in congratulating Jeff Eschen for being selected as the February 2020 Driver of the Month. Sponsors of Driver of the Month Program:

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Next Gen President Rau talked to the SDTA NextGen group about the Legislative process. He explained how bills are introduced, what the process is to lobby the bills, and how Legislative Committees work the bill. He encouraged the NextGen group to schedule a time where they could spend a day with him at the Capitol. If anyone is interested in doing that, please send an email to Myron at mlrau@southdakotatrucking.com.

SDTA WINTER BOARD MEETING PIERRE, SD

The SDTA Board Members met on January 27, 2020 in Pierre, SD for the Winter Board Meeting. We truly appreciate the Board Members who take the time to attend these meetings.

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a full delay of the Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) final rule, until February 7, 2022. The ELDT final rule established minimum training standards for individuals applying for a commercial driver’s license for the first time. FMCSA states the decision to transition from a partial delay to full delay of the ELDT requirements was due to delays in the development of the Training Provider Registry (TPR) and also delays with the integration of State Driver License Agencies. In comments to the Agency’s initial ELDT delay, the ATA did express similar implementation challenges and concerns, but suggested the Agency pursue a phased-in approach. Due to setbacks with the TPR, a critical piece of the ELDT requirements, the Agency has decided to delay the entire rule.

South Dakota Trucking Association Scholarship Information Available Online

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Application On-Line At: By completing and returning an application before the deadline, you will be www.southdakotatrucking.com considered for one of six (6) South Dakota Trucking Association Foundation Scholarships. Scholarships will be awarded at a level of $1,000.00 per recipient. To be considered eligible applicant must meet the following qualifications: 1. You must be a degree seeking student. 2. You must not be in default on any student loans, owe a refund or have received overpayments on any federal, state or institutional financial aid that have not been resolved. 3. With your application, you submitted a signed letter that indicates that you are: • A family member of a regular or associate member of the South Dakota Trucking Association; or • A family member of an employee or leased operator of a regular or associate member of the South Dakota Trucking Association; or • A family member of an employee of the South Dakota Trucking Association.

NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE ADVISING THEM IF THEY WERE OR WERE NOT AWARDED THIS SCHOLARSHIP. ALL INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE DISCARDED ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2020 OR THEY WILL BE DISCARDED!

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Who will be the next SDTA Driver of the Month? DRIVER RULES:

Driver may be nominated for Driver of the Month for any outstanding act of heroism, a contribution to highway safety, an extraordinary act of courtesy, an exceptional deed or act of service to mankind within the community reflecting positively on the motor carrier industry, or for a long period of safe and courteous driving. An outstanding act shall be deemed to mean unusual or other than the normal every day courtesies afforded by truck drivers.

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1. The nominated driver must be an employee of a member in good standing of the South Dakota Trucking Association. 2. The nominated driver must have been employed by the present employer for at least two years and have a minimum of five years overall experience. 3. South Dakota domiciled* drivers are eligible for nomination for an outstanding act performed in any state. * The intent of the word “domiciled” shall be interpreted to mean: Any driver reporting to or regularly dispatched from a terminal within the State of South Dakota (in keeping with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations definition of his home terminal) regardless of where the driver may dwell. 4. A driver may receive the Driver of the Month award only one time in any contest year. He/she may be renominated in any subsequent year. 5. Nominations for outstanding acts on the highway shall be accompanied by supporting evidence (letters, statements, news clipping, etc.). A clear, factual account is absolutely necessary. Vague generalizations will not be accepted. 6. A copy of recent driver motor vehicle record check must accompany the nomination. 7. Drivers nominated and not selected as Driver of the Month will be held over and used in the following month’s selection. Nominees not selected in either of these two months may be renominated for any future month’s selection. 8. Entries must be in the office of the South Dakota Trucking Association no later than the 10th of each month for that current month’s contest. 9. Nominations may be made by any party, but must be approved by the employer or a representative of the employer. 10. The annual contest will run from September of the previous year through August of the current year. 11. Company agrees to submit a professional, head and shoulders, black and white photo of entry upon notification of winning. (3” X 5” preferred)

Each month the SDTA Safety Management Council reviews the nominations and votes to select the next months winner. At the Annual Convention the past 12 monthly winners interview to be named the S.D. Driver of the Year.

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Wondering what AMD is? It’s a condition that attacks the macula of the eye and eats away at your clear, “straight ahead” central vision, necessary for daily tasks like: • • • •

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There are several factors that can increase the risk of AMD outside of age (which is the biggest factor): • • • • • •

Family history High-blood pressure Diabetes Excessive fat intake Smoking Vitamin D deficiency

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Adding certain vitamins to your daily routine, Low vision aids—like magnifying devices and reading machines Dietary supplement lutein/zeaxanthin

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SDTA BILL TRACKING FOR 2020 LEGISLATIVE SESSION ***Bills that reached final disposition ##Bills brought for consideration by the SDTA

For further and more detailed information about any of these Bills or other Bills, go to the website: sdlegislature.gov HOUSE BILLS Bill #: HB 1008 Title: Legalize the growth and production of industrial hemp and derivative products in the state, and to declare an emergency. SDTA Position: Watch Bill Status: Passed House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee ***Bill #: HB 1078 Title: Exempt firearms from retail sales tax and use tax. SDTA Position: Watch Bill Status: Killed in House Taxation Committee Bill #: HB 1083 Title: Rename the postsecondary technical institutes as technical colleges. SDTA Position: Watch Bill Status: Passed House Education Committee, Passed House Chamber Bill #: HB 1084 Title: Increase the maximum allowable height of certain vehicles carrying baled feed. SDTA Position: Watch Bill Status: Passed House Transportation Committee, Passed House Chamber ***Bill #: HB 1085 Title: Exempt this state from the observation of daylight savings time. SDTA Position: Oppose Bill Status: Passed House State Affairs Committee, Killed in House Chamber ##Bill #: HB 1091 Title: Revise provisions regarding the compensation of merchandise dealers for diagnostic and warranty work. SDTA Position: Support Bill Status: Passed House Transportation Committee, Passed House Chamber

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Bill #: 1094 Title: Repeal certain provisions regarding permits for concealed pistols. SDTA Position: Watch Bill Status: Passed House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee Bill #: HB 1154 Title: Revise certain provisions regarding motor vehicle license plates. SDTA Position: Watch Bill #: HB 1161 Title: Revise the provision regarding emblem license plates. SDTA Position: Watch Bill #: HB 1169 Title: Prohibit the use of certain electronic devices while driving. SDTA Position: Support SENATE BILLS Bill #: SB 14 Title: revise registration requirements for motor vehicles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, trailers, and semitrailers. SDTA Position: Watch Bill Status: Passed Senate Transportation Committee, Passed Senate Chamber Bill #: SB 21 Title: Authorize temporary variable speed limits on state highways under certain circumstances. SDTA Position: Support Bill Status: Passed Senate Transportation Committee Bill #: SB 30 Title: Update references to certain federal motor carrier regulations. SDTA Position: Support Bill Status: Passed Senate Transportation Committee, Passed Senate Chamber Bill #: SB 52 Title: Create a state seal specialty plate emblem. SDTA Position: Watch Bill Status: Passed Senate Transportation Committee, Passed Senate Chamber PAGE 22 ~ TRUCKING NEWS

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***Bill #: SB 68 Title: Revise the penalty for the misuse of emblem specialty plates on motor vehicles. SDTA Position: Watch Bill Status: Killed in Senate Taxation Committee Bill #: SB 69 Title: Revise the penalty for the misuse of emblem specialty plates on motor vehicles. SDTA Position: Watch Bill Status: Passed Senate Transportation Committee, Passed Senate Chamber Bill #: SB 70 Title: Authorize other languages to be used in the process of issuing certain driver licenses and permits. SDTA Position: Support Bill Status: Passed Senate Transportation Committee ***Bill #: SB 85 Title: Establish an annual fee for certain electric motor vehicles and electric hybrid motor vehicles. SDTA Position: Watch Bill Status: Killed in Senate Transportation Committee Bill #: SB 149 Title: Revise provisions regarding emblem specialty plates. SDTA Position: Watch Bill #: SB 178 Title: Increase funding for counties and townships by increasing the excise tax rate on motor fuel. SDTA Position: Watch

If you are not getting the email updates from myron on the legislature, let us know at the SDTA office and we will get you added to the email group.

For further and more detailed information about any of these Bills or other Bills, go to the website:

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SCHOLARSHIP CHALLENGE UPDATE: At the SDTA 2019 Winter Board Meeting

a goal was set to raise $25,000 for the SDTA Foundation. By doing so an additional scholarship will be awarded in the future from the interest earned. Lowell Somsen agreed to spearhead this campaign. He was not only a contributor but spent hours calling members for contributions.

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A-G-E Corporation Anders Trucking, Union Center B&D Trucking Black Hills Log Haulers Association Bob Willey, Gettysburg Brick Transport C&S Licensing Cliff Viessman, Inc., Gary Dakota Carriers, Sioux Falls Dakotaland Transportation David Doud, Rapid City Dixon Insuance DIZCO, Inc. Doug Jones Trucking East West Logistics Engel Trucking Evenson Grain, Sioux Falls Feldhaus Trucking Fischer Rounds & Associates, Pierre Frontier Heavy Haul Great West Casualty Co. Greg Baldwin Gunderson Trucking Habeck Trucking Harms Oil Co. Hedge & Herberg, Inc., Big Stone City Jerry Ollerich, Sioux Falls Jim Hawk Truck Trailer Co. Johnson Feed J&W Diesel Justin Larson, Pierre K&J Trucking, Inc. Kaiser Trucking

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Korkow Rodeos & Trucking Kurt Swanson, Pierre Larson Truck Sales Linda Bickford L.G. Everist, Inc, Sioux Falls Lloyd Bultsma Trucking Lowell Somsen, Pierre Mid States Transport Mitzel & Sons North American Truck & Trailer Parker Transfer & Storage Premier Compliance Prompt Express Rude Transport Russ Legler, Woonsocket Russ Stough SDTA Convention Fundraisers Sioux City Truck Sales/Midwest Peterbilt Group Stan’s, Inc. Stern Oil Company Steve Lincoln, Sioux Falls TBI, Inc. Thermo King of Sioux Falls The Truckers Place Tony’s Diesel Transportation Insurance Services, Pierre Truck Writers Vinnie Harguth Western Provisions Wilson Trailer Company Zomer Truck & Trailer

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Spring Log Haulers Seminar- Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at the First Gold Gaming Resort.

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Spring/Summer Board of Directors Meeting and the Cliff Tjaden Fishing Event, at the Americlnn, Chamberlain. The Executive Committee will meet at 10:00 a.m. on May 7, 2020, followed by a full board meeting starting at 1:00 p.m. on the same day. The fishing Calcutta will be held after a social and hosted dinner. The Cliff Tjaden Fishing Event is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on May 8, 2020.

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South Dakota Truck Driving Championships, Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux Falls, SD starting at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2020.

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SDTA 2020 Call on Washington - April 20 through 22, 2020 (We will be joining the Minnesota Delegation).

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Wheel Jam, State Fairgrounds, Huron, SD - June 4 through June 7, 2020.

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14th Annual West River Poker Run- 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2020, starting in Rapid City.

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West River SDTA and Logging Industry Golf Event - 9:00 a.m. shotgun start on Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Tomahawk Golf Course, south of Deadwood.

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East River Golf Event - 9:00 a.m. shotgun start on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at the Brandon Golf Course.

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National Truck Driving Championships - Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN, on August 19 through 23, 2020.

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Annual Convention - Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood, on September 9- 11, 2020.

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West River Legislative Reception - Minerva’s in Rapid City- Monday, November 9, 2020, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. (west river time).

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Annual guided pheasant hunt is on Thursday, November 12, 2020 -leave the hotel in Pierre at 9:00 a.m.

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SDTA Fall Board of Directors Meeting- Executive Committee will meet at 8:00 a.m. The full board will convene at 10:00 a.m., all at RedRossa, Pierre, SD, on Friday, November 13, 2020.

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East River Legislative Reception (NextGen Group meeting at 4:30) - Minerva’s in Sioux Falls Thursday, December 10, 2020, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. (east river time).

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Winter Executive Committee Meeting- 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 8, 2021 at the Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center, in Pierre, followed by the Winter Board of Directors Meeting at 12:30 p.m. The Winter Reception with Legislators will follow at 6:00 p.m. All events of the day are scheduled at the Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center, in Pierre. TRUCKING NEWS ~ PAGE 27

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GOEDEN TRUCKING LLC Danny Goeden 300 32nd Ave, Unit F Brookings, SD 57006 402-316-6162 D# 3001575 Type of Carrier: Milk Sponsored by: SDTA

James Wellin, Director of Safety 2100 East Rice St Sioux Falls, SD 57103 605-271-7141 hello@wittrucking.com www.wittrucking.com DOT# 2051193 Type of Carrier: Dry Van/OwnerOperator/Refrigeration Sponsored by: Logistics Buddy Transportation

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The NORPASS partners are committed to promoting safe and efﬁcient trucking though out North America. Through the combination of mainline

screening devices and compatible transponders, participating safe and

legal commercial vehicles are allowed to bypass speciﬁc weigh stations allowing enforcement to concentrate its efforts on high-risk carriers.

Participation in NORPASS is voluntary. The only cost to the carrier is the

charge for the transponder. There are no monthly or annual fees.

To avoid stopping at weigh stations call 1-888-877-8567.

Phone 888.877.8567 | Fax 360.705.6836 | transponderadmin@wsdot.wa.gov

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SDTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ROBERT CHRISTIAN, CHAIRMAN JERRY OLLERICH, VICE CHAIRMAN BOB WILLEY, TREASURER JUSTIN ANDERS, SECRETARY DAVID BULTSMA, PAST CHAIRMAN RICK HOOGENDOORN, ATA VICE PRESIDENT MYRON L. RAU, PRESIDENT

COMPANY CITY BLACK HILLS LOG HAULERS ASSOCIATION SPEARFISH JERRY OLLERICH TRUCKING SIOUX FALLS BOB WILLEY TRUCKING GETTYSBURG ANDERS TRUCKING UNION CENTER D&J BULTSMA TRUCKLINE LLC PLATTE YRC SIOUX FALLS SDTA SIOUX FALLS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPANY CITY EXPIRES GREG BALDWIN BALDWIN DEBATES INSURANCE SIOUX FALLS 2021 STEVE BENNING AGTEGRA COOPERATIVE IPSWICH 2022 TOM BEUZEKOM GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. S. SIOUX CITY, NE 2020 LINDA BICKFORD QUALITY TRUCK INSURANCE RAPID CITY 2020 LLOYD BULTSMA LLOYD BULTSMA TRUCKING SIOUX FALLS 2020 KRISTAL FISER UNITED PARCEL SERVICE SEATTLE, WA 2021 SHANNA GRAY S&B TRANSPORTATION BRANDON 2022 EVAN GRONG VALLEY QUEEN CHEESE FACTORY MILBANK 2022 PETE HALVERSON THERMO KING OF SIOUX FALLS SIOUX FALLS 2022 ERIC HAMIEL TRANSOURCE SALES & EQUIPMENT SIOUX FALLS 2021 JEFF HANNAHS CROSS COUNTRY FREIGHT SIOUX FALLS 2021 RANDY HARTLEY HARTLEY TRANSPORTATION, INC. WATERTOWN 2020 STEVE HOFFMAN (COUNCIL CHAIRMAN) MID STATES TRANSPORT SIOUX FALLS 2020 LARRY KLAAHSEN DAKOTA TRUCK UNDERWRITERS SIOUX FALLS 2020 IRINA KLEINSASSER LOGISTIC BUDDY TRANSPORTATION SIOUX FALLS 2020 JERRED KOPPMANN NORTH WESTERN WAREHOUSE RAPID CITY 2020 JUSTIN LARSON TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE SERVICES PIERRE 2020 THOMAS MURPHY PARKER TRANSFER & STORAGE / NEXTGEN SIOUX FALLS 2023 MATT PARKER PARKER TRANSFER & STORAGE SIOUX FALLS 2020 BRIAN STERN SDTA ASSOCIATES CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN SIOUX FALLS 2020 RYAN VIESSMAN CLIFF VIESSMAN, INC. GARY 2020 PAST CHAIRPERSONS COMPANY CITY EXPIRED DAVID BULTSMA D&J BULTSMA TRUCKLINE PLATTE 2018 MIKE HABECK HABECK TRUCKING BELLE FOURCHE 2016 RICK HOOGENDOORN YRC FREIGHT SIOUX FALLS 2014 ALTON PALMER ALTON PALMER TRUCKING RAPID CITY 2012 WAYNE VIESSMAN CLIFF VIESSMAN, INC. GARY 2010 STAN ANDERS ANDERS TRUCKING UNION CENTER 2008 LARRY ANDERSON A & A EXPRESS, INC. BRANDON 2006 MICHELLE SCHIPPER K & J TRUCKING, INC. SIOUX FALLS 2002 BERNARD FELDHAUS, JR. FELDHAUS TRUCKING HOWARD 2000 DARROLD DEAN DIZCO, INC. SIOUX FALLS 1998 GENE PHILLIPS B & G TRANSPORTATION MADISON 1996 RICH BURNS BURNS MOVING & STORAGE SIOUX FALLS 1992 TED BULTSMA BULTSMA TRUCK LINE PLATTE 1990 RANDY THOMPSON TBI, INC. SIOUX FALLS 1988

SDTA SERVICES BOARD OF DIRECTORS NAME & POSITION JUSTIN ANDERS BRAD SCHIPPER, MEMBERSHIP RETENTION DIRECTOR TODD JOHNSON, PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR RICK UNDERWOOD, MEMBERSHIP SERVICES DIRECTOR CINDY HEIBERGER, GROUP INSURANCE DIRECTOR

COMPANY ANDERS TRUCKING, UNION CENTER SCHIPPER TRANSPORTATION, SIOUX FALLS JOHNSON FEED, INC., CANTON DALE’S TIRE & RETREADING, RAPID CITY TONY’S DIESEL, SIOUX FALLS

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