Christine’s Corner

Happy June. I hope the weather is treating you well as you’re out and about. For my family our weekends have been filled with basketball, baseball and football. The warmer temps sure make it more enjoyable to be outside. It seems like life hasn’t slowed down one bit. With the new ELDT requirements put forth back in February, we started brainstorming ways we could try to fill the workforce pipeline for CDL’s. SDTA has been working closely with Carrie from K&J Trucking, Inc., to launch our very own South Dakota CDL training program. This is just a teaser, but stay tuned for more information. We will begin reaching out with more details and how your trucking business can be involved and utilize this resource. We are always looking for ways to add value to your association membership. If there are products, services or trainings that we can provide do not hesitate to reach out. We love to collaborate with you on ways we can enhance the trucking industry. This past week we sent SDTA’s very own Patty Hinz to Huron for the 2022 Wheel Jam. The excitement about the event was on fire. Patty had the opportunity to meet with many of our current members, as well as some that are looking to join the association. See page 15 for more information on this event. Steve Hoffman, Chair of the SDTA Safety Management, along with Dave Dailey of Johnson Feed and SDTA’s Michelle Wells went to Fargo, ND to see how the North Dakota Truck Driving Championships are run. It was very informative. Take a look at the pictures on page 10 of this publication.

Christine Erickson, President SD Trucking Association

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