SDTA’S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE JERRY OLLERICH,, CHAIRMAN BOB WILLEY, VICE CHAIRMAN JUSTIN ANDERS TREASURER ROBERT CHRISTIAN, PAST CHAIRMAN RICK HOOGENDOORN, ATA CHAIRMAN MYRON L. RAU, PRESIDENT SDTA’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS GREG BALDWIN STEVE BENNING KRISTAL FISER SHANNA GRAY EVAN GRONG PETE HALVERSON ERIC HAMIEL JEFF HANNAHS RANDY HARTLEY STEVE HOFFMAN LARRY KLAAHSEN 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 ROBERT CHRISTIAN DARROLD DEAN BERNARD FELDHAUS MIKE HABECK RICK HOOGENDOORN ALTON PALMER JEFF PARKER GENE PHILLIPS MICHELLE SCHIPPER RANDY THOMPSON WAYNE VIESSMAN STEPHEN WILLERS
Reluctantly, but necessarily, I replaced my "smart phone". Phone upgrades are always touted to be easy and seamless. The same was said about the trucking industry transforming from paper logs to ELDs. When a new, or well-maintained piece of equipment isn't working properly, it is usually "operator-error". I've learned to slow down, re-think what I am doing, and the equipment WILL work properly. Anyway, after a steep learning curve and many frustrating cuss words, I finally began to understand and use with ease the ELD device and my new phone. I learned that not only can I make good use of devices; they actually make conducting my business easier! I can interact with customers and the office in a more timely manner. My customers want easy, fast access to me as we set up the next loads. It is important that you know that our esteemed leader, Myron Rau was recognized and honored by the South Dakota Department of Transportation Hall of Honor for his life-long contributions to improving the integrity of our state's infrastructure, and improving safety for everyone on our highways. Myron is a wellrespected lobbyist in Pierre and Washington DC as he works tirelessly to advance YOUR interests...yet another perk of belonging to SDTA. A reminder that the Annual Pheasant Hunt is Thursday, November 12, leaving the ClubHouse Hotel at 9:00 AM, (register as soon as possible), and that the Fall Board of Directors meeting, which is open to all members, is scheduled for Friday, November 13, 10:00 AM at the ClubHouse Hotel (RedRossa restaurant) in Pierre, SD. This is my personal invitation to attend, learn, contribute and profit from the meeting. Learning constantly about improving the bottom line is a huge dividend as a member of SDTA. Remember and honor our veterans every day, but especially on November 11. Respect what their sacrifices have purchased for us, by voting on November 3. Exercise your right to vote in person or absentee, but take the time and effort to VOTE! Stay well, stay safe, and "Keep between the ditches"!
Jerry Ollerich, SDTA Chairman Jerry Ollerich Trucking TRUCKING NEWS ~ PAGE 3
