July 2013 SDTA Trucking News

“Customer Driven”
JULY 29, 2013
Chairman’s Message.................................................3
President’s Message.................................................5
From The Desk of Robert Christian, President of the
Black Hills Log Haulers Association.............................7
July Driver of the Month.............................................9
Know Your Options: Ending the Discomfort of Varicose Veins..........................................................11-13
Attention Livestock Haulers: 90 Day Waiver For A
Thirty Minute Rest Period........................................16
South Dakota Has Become The 14th State To Adopt
The Truckers Against Trafficking Program Continued..........................................................................17
Senator Thune Meets With SDTA Members on July 1st
at A&A Express, Inc.................................................18
Setting Employment Expectations For New Hires....19
2013 West River Poker Run Review........................21
New Research Identifies Significant Flaws in 34-Hour
Restart Benefit-Cost Calculations.......................22-23
Free Academy Helps Veterans, Former Foster Kids...24
SDTA’s Membership Drive Chart.............................25
SDTA Welcomes New Members..............................25
SDTA Annual Convention Tentative Agenda............26
SDTA Annual Convention Registration Form...........27
Important Dates To Remember................................28
SDTA Convention Event Registration Form............29
SIOUX FALLS, SD - South Dakota truckers are being
asked to help end sex trafficking.
South Dakota has become the 14th state to adopt the
‘Truckers Against Trafficking’ program.
Recently, the South Dakota U.S. Attorney formed a task
force to tackle the problem of sex trafficking in the state,
and often times sex traffickers target truckers at travel plazas as prime customers.
"The trucking industry is absolutely targeted," Rick
Hoogendoorn, chairman of the South Dakota Trucking Association, said.
That's exactly why South Dakota is now joining in the
‘Truckers Against Trafficking’ effort.
"I just thought here's something that we could really get involved in, in really rescuing and saving lives," Ann Tschetter with Thermo King and the South Dakota Trucking Association said.
More than a dozen states have already endorsed the effort
and South Dakota is hoping to raise awareness among
its truckers and provide them with a window sticker with a
phone number to call if they see this type of activity.
Driver of the Month Rules & Form......................33-35
"We want to tell them what to recognize, what to look for,
and then what information they have to collect before they
make that 800 call," Myron Rau President of the South
Dakota Trucking Association said.
Board of Directors List.............................................36
(continued on page 17)
Condolences............................................................30
2013 Top Economic Reports For Trucking Now Available..........................................................................31
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SDTA’s EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Rick Hoogendoorn, Chairman of Board
Mike Habeck, Vice Chairman
David Bultsma, Treasurer
Jeff Gillespie, Secretary
Alton Palmer, Past Chairman
Myron L. Rau, President
Mike Habeck, ATA Vice President
SDTA’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Justin Anders
Linda Bickford
Kimberly Bonhart
Lloyd Bultsma
Robert Christian
Brian Clark
Art Donovan
Bryan Eden
Francis Hamm
Randy Hartley
Jerry Johnson
Larry Klaahsen
Stan Kopfmann
Jerred Koppmann
Tim Miller
Ben Oldenkamp
Jerry Ollerich
Matt Parker
Robert Punt
Wade Stebbins
Dan Swenson
Dave Stoterau
Lyn Tschetter
John Uhl
Jeff Watkins
Bud Westendorf
Bob Willey
SDTA’s Past Chairpersons
Stan Anders
Larry Anderson
Robert Appelwick
Ted Bultsma
Rich Burns Darrold Dean
Bernard Feldhaus
Alton Palmer
Jeff Parker
Gene Phillips
Michelle Schipper
Randy Thompson
Wayne Viessman
Stephen Willers
SDTA --- bigger and better than ever!
I suspect we are all tired of hearing about the
economy and the slow recovery, etc. One positive result of the experience of going through
the “Great Recession” is most of us gained a
better understanding of the things that we can
control in both our personal lives and our businesses. As an association, we were certainly
impacted by the economic downturn as well. All
you have to do is look at our membership chart
beginning in early 2008 and watch the numbers
dip through 2009 and continue the downward
trend into 2011.
The good news is that we held together as a
group and weathered the storm only to come out the other end “bigger and better”
than ever. I am happy to report that our membership now stands at an impressive
579 members (387 regular members and 192 associate members). My immediate
records go back to 2002 and we never hit that number in those years so I suspect
we are at a historic high.
I also realize that type of success does not happen without strong support from a
broad base; support from our regular members, associate members, Board members and SDTA staff. We often talk about what a great group we have and your
collective efforts in building up our organization clearly displays the quality of
members we are fortunate to be comprised of.
As impressive as our membership growth has been, I am confident we can do even
more. I would like to throw out a challenge to every member to help us grow to 600
total members by the end of 2013. That challenge represents about 3-4 new members each month for the remainder of this year. I think that is an attainable goal.
Considering the affordable cost of membership and the benefits derived from being a SDTA member, I think it is an easy sell. Our efforts to grow our association
represents a two-fold benefit. First, the return on investment for new members is
easily identified. What is the value of a $150 membership in terms of making sure
your business/livelihood is well represented and protected? That is a small investment in the scheme of things. Second, for those of us that are already members,
the more members we get in our association the stronger our voice becomes. We
already represent a persuasive segment of our industry any time we go to Washington, DC or when Myron or other SDTA members walk the halls of the State Capitol in
Pierre. Each additional member gained only helps our existing members by creating an even stronger voice for our industry.
Thanks again to everyone for helping our association grow. Next time you read
the Trucking News and see the article on who is helping promote our membership,
please send them a “thank you” or give them a pat on the back as they are not only
helping the new members gain a valuable resource, but adding a greater voice for
those of us already involved.
Let’s work together to hit “600” in 2013!
Rick Hoogendoorn, YRC Freight
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SDTA STAFF MEMBERS
Myron L. Rau
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mlrau@southdakotatrucking.com
Michelle Wells
Executive Assistant
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Pam Kolseth
Comptroller
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JaY Steensma
Printshop Manager
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Patty Hinz
Office Assistant / Graphic Designer
patty@southdakotatrucking.com
During the month of June, we held our usual annual events. I thank all members that participated
and all of the sponsors that contributed. Because of
the great sponsorships and the great attendance, I
declare that the west and eastern golf events were
a huge success along with our annual Cliff Tjaden
Fishing event. Again, thanks to all!
Also last month, the SDTA Board of Directors held
their Summer Meeting. During that meeting, the
board unanimously endorsed a program called
"Truckers Against Trafficking® (TAT)". This nonprofit program was created to raise awareness about
human trafficking among professional truck drivers and the trucking industry and
educate them on how they can help fight against the crime.
There are over 3.1 million truck drivers who travel over 408 billion miles each year.
SDTA is now asking our motor carriers to include this important information in their
training programs and to work with their customers and communities to help combat
the problem. These professionals are the eyes and ears of the nation’s highways, and
with knowledge and guidance, they can make a big difference and save lives. By
joining with TAT, the SDTA hopes to not only raise awareness of this problem, but to
educate our drivers on what to look for if they suspect a human trafficking incident,
what specific information is needed for local law enforcement and how to report any
suspicions.
The Department of Justice estimates between 100,000 and 300,000 children are at
risk every year to traffickers in the United States and that many children, teens and
young women are sold into the sex trade. If you are thinking that this type of activity does not take place here; in reality the U.S. Attorney in South Dakota has already
prosecuted a case here.
The SDTA joins 13 other states that already work closely with TAT. If you want more
information about the program or learn how to get your company involved, please
call your SDTA Office. TAT provides a number of resources for the industry, including
a wallet card with guidelines and a telephone number to call. They provide a training
DVD, webinars and other outreach materials. The national trafficking hotline number
is 1-888-373-7888 and more information is available at www.truckersagainsttrafficking.org.
Finally, I would like to highlight and reaffirm the message from Chairman Hoogendoorn's column in this edition of the Trucking News. We are so close to setting a
membership record. Let's all reach out to that or those companies in your area that
need to reap the benefits from SDTA Membership. Help us break the barrier of 600
members!
STAY SAFE! Until next month . . .
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UPDATE FROM THE BLACK HILLS LOG HAULERS ASSOCIATION
From the Desk of
Robert Christian, President
Black Hills Log Haulers Association
I have to confess, some months are a little easier to write an article than others. I am
always amazed when I sit down and start how much there is to be shared.
We have actually been quite busy and involved over the past few months. In March we held
the Log Haulers Seminar. In May there was the Call on Washington. In June there was the
SDTA Summer Board Meeting, along with the Agriculture Commodities Conference and Log
Haulers Conference held in conjunction with the SDTA Annual Cliff Tjaden Fishing Event. I
know we have a good number of fishermen out there and I hope we can work on getting several teams for next year. I
even plan on dusting off my own bamboo fishing pole. In June was the West River Golf Event and Annual SDTA Poker
Run. I am proud to say that the Log Hauler Members participated in every one of these functions. THANKS GUYS!!! We
will always get out of something what we are willing to put into it. As SDTA Log Hauler Members we seem to be committing more and more all the time!
The 2012 survey has been compiled. Now that it is completed it is ready to be delivered. Myron will be presenting
the 2011 and 2012 results sometime in late July or August. All members will be getting a packet in the near future
with the final results. There will be some additional information enclosed -- Note: This information should be for your
records only!
Ann Tschetter from Thermo King of Sioux Falls brought to the attention of the SDTA Board of Directors at the Summer
Board Meeting a program designed to help in the fight against human sex trafficking. Truckers Against Trafficking
is a program designed to train the truck drivers how to keep an eye out for this crime and how to help when a situation arises. The Board Members watched a very disturbing video highlighting this epidemic. Although we don’t think
too much about or think it could happen in South Dakota, the fact is that young children and teens are abducted and
forced in to the sex trafficking industry. I found this very disturbing with granddaughters approaching the age where
they could be abducted for this purpose. We all have children and grandchildren that this could very possibly happen
to. I can only imagine how gratifying it would be to save one person. Check out their web site at www.truckersagainsttraffickimg.org.
The SDTA Annual Convention
is right around the corner.
Registration forms are on pages 27 and 29
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JULY 2013
Driver of the month
TIMMY DAVIS
TBI, INC., SIOUX FALLS, SD
Timmy Davis, TBI, Inc., Sioux Falls, SD, has been
selected as the July 2013 Driver of the Month by
the South Dakota Safety Management Council.
Mr. Davis has logged nearly 500,000 miles in
a professional driving career that spans 5 1/2
years. He has been with TBI, Inc. for the past 3
years.
In a short time Timmy has worked to become one
of TBI’s better drivers - so much so that he even
has done some training for the company. Timmy
is very reliable and professional, not only with the
office staff and shop personnel, but more importantly with the customers and even the brokers,
which can be difficult at times. He has one
accident which was due to bad weather and bad
road conditions.
Timmy and his wife Noreen are the parents of two
adult children, Douglas, 28 and Craig, 25. They
reside in Coon Rapids, MN.
SDTA joins the Safety Management Council in
congratulating Timmy Davis for being selected as
the July 2013 Driver of the Month.
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IMPROVING THE HUMAN CONDITION
Know Your Options: Ending the Discomfort of Varicose Veins
By Dan Heinemann, MD,
Sanford Health
mon signs of varicose veins
are:
• Lack of movement
Truckers have a job that
depends on having healthy
legs.
• Pain, swelling or itching
in your legs.
If your varicose veins are beginning to interfere with your
daily activities or even just
the appearance of your veins
is causing you distress, it’s
time to talk to your doctor.
But at the same time, driving
for hours without a break can
be hard on that important
part of the body.
Adding to the problem, as
many as 60 percent of Americans suffer from some form
of varicose veins. The condition can be unsightly and
sometimes even painful –
particularly for people who
need to sit for extended periods of time.
What are varicose veins?
Varicose veins can range
from spider veins, a very
small discoloration near the
surface, to very large bulging
cords that run the length of
the leg. The problem is often
caused by an over-dilation
of the veins, called venous
insufficiency, which allows
blood to collect in the veins
and back up.
Some people who develop varicose veins have no
symptoms, but some com-
• Legs that are tired, heavy,
restless or achy.
• Leg cramps at night.
• Rashes, discolorations or
even lesions on the skin
of your legs.
If you notice a sudden swelling or pain in your legs, it is
could be a sign of deep vein
thrombosis (DVT), a blood
clot deep in your veins. If
you suspect that you have a
DVT, seek immediate medical attention. If the blood clot
travels to the lungs, it could
be deadly.
Why do they happen?
Varicose veins are often hereditary. About half of all people who have varicose veins
have a family member who
has them too. Other factors
that may lead to their development include:
• Sun exposure
What can you do?
You may not be able to prevent this condition, but you
can take steps to keep them
from getting worse. There
are a variety of minimally
invasive treatments for varicose veins.
The majority of treatments
don’t require a hospital stay
or even an incision. Your
health care provider may
suggest some of the following common treatments:
Compression stockings:
There are several types of
elastic stockings that can
squeeze your veins and help
blood return to your heart.
• Increasing age
Sclerotherapy:
• Hormonal changes
This procedure can be done
in your doctor’s office, using an injection to the vein to
• Obesity
• Pregnancy
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NOMINATE YOUR DRIVER
For SDTA’s Driver of the
Month Program!
Each month the SDTA Safety
Management Council selects
one driver to be recognized as
the Driver of the Month.
Annually the 12 Drivers of the
Month interview during the SDTA
Convention for the SDTA Driver
of the Year.
Don’t your drivers deserve to be
recognized? Sign them up today!
Nomination forms and rules
are printed at the back of this
publication.
Call Michelle Wells with any
questions at the SDTA office at
605-334-8871.
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Today, July 8, 2013, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a
limited, 90-day waiver from the 30-minute rest break provision of the Federal hoursof-service (HOS) regulations for the transportation of livestock, as defined in 7 U.S.C.
1471(2). Several associations representing various segments of the livestock industry
raised concerns about the risks to the health of animals from rising temperatures
inside livestock trucks during drivers’ mandatory 30-minute break, especially in light of long-range weather forecasts for abovenormal temperatures for July, August and September 2013. The industry requested relief, and the Agency has determined that it
is appropriate to grant a limited 90-day waiver for this period to ensure the well-being of the Nation’s livestock during interstate
transportation. The Agency has determined that the waiver, based on the terms and conditions imposed, would likely achieve a
level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be achieved absent such exemption. This waiver preempts
inconsistent State and local requirements.
Terms and Conditions:
The waiver from the 30-minute break provision is for drivers transporting livestock as defined in the Emergency Livestock Feed
Assistance Act of 1988, as amended (the 1988 Act) [7 U.S.C. § 1471(2)]. The term “livestock” as used in this waiver means
“cattle, elk, reindeer, bison, horses, deer, sheep, goats, swine, poultry (including egg-producing poultry), fish used for food, and
other animals designated by the Secretary of Agriculture that are part of a foundation herd (including dairy producing cattle) or
offspring, or are purchased as part of a normal operation and not to obtain additional benefits under [the 1988 Act].” The waiver
is further limited to motor carriers that have a “satisfactory” safety rating or are “unrated;” motor carriers with “conditional” or
“unsatisfactory” safety ratings are prohibited from utilizing this waiver.
A link to the waiver notice is below:
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/rulemakings/rule-programs/rule_making_details.aspx?ruleid=431
Finally, the several associations requesting the waiver have also filed an exemption request from the 30-minute break requirement. The Agency plans to request public comment on this request in the days ahead and we will be sure to update you when that
request goes out.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have questions on this.
John Drake
Director of Government Affairs
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave., SE West Building, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-0493 (p)
202) 366-3224 (f)
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South Dakota has become the
14th state to adopt the ‘Truckers
Against Trafficking’ program...
continued
Officials say just that information alone could
help curb the problem.
"They're going to think twice about what truck
they send one of those young ladies to because
that truck may drive a phone call immediately,
and it in itself could definitely help curb the problem," Hoogendoorn said.
By giving South Dakota truckers this information, organizers believe they can have an impact
wherever they are hauling across the country.
"I know when they are armed with the truth, and
they are aware of the situation and what they can
do about it with an anonymous phone call, I have
faith they're going to make a difference. That they
are going to refuse to do nothing," Tschetter said.
© 2013 KELOLAND TV. All Rights Reserved.
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SENATOR THUNE MEETS WITH SDTA MEMBERS ON JULY 1ST AT A&A EXPRESS IN BRANDON
Senator John Thune met with several SDTA members on July 1, 2013, at A&A
Express, Inc., in Brandon, SD, to discuss issues affecting the trucking industry.
Larry Anderson discusses with
Senator Thune his family business and what it takes to keep
the wheels turning.
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Setting Employment Expectations for New Hires
Posted by Avitus Staff on Thu, Jun 06, 2013 @ 11:16 AM
Hiring a new employee involves a degree of risk for both the company and the individual. Afterall, how can a business predict
that a new hire will become a long-term asset to the company? On the other hand, how can a new employee foresee whether he
or she will find the company to be a good fit for their own professional goals?
According to a recent survey (link: http://www.bls.gov/news.release/jolts.nr0.htm ) conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, while the February 2013 hiring rate chimed in at 3.2 percent, the separations rate was 3.1 percent. That means companies
are losing employees at almost the same rate new hires are acquired. When a company hires a new employee, it is making an
investment. When a new employee joins a business, he or she also makes an investment. Both entities are hoping for the best, a
mutually satisfying venture that optimizes both commercial and personal success.
The path toward achieving fulfillment from this joint venture is paved with expectations and setting goals. Also known as
onboarding, establishing this type of prospective agenda would theoretically yield low turnover, high morale and staff loyalty. In
other words, the professional payoff is ideal for both the company and the new employee. This is not an impossible task. However, there are certain factors that must be considered and incorporated to ensure employment expectations for new hires are
successfully attained.
Warming Up the Welcome Wagon
Effective employee expectations start with setting the tone of the work environment. For any new hire, the first day on the job is
fraught with excitement and anxiety. An authentically warm reception eases first-day jitters and helps set a promising course
for high productivity and retention. According to a Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) (link: http://www.shrm.
org/about/foundation/products/documents/onboarding%20epg-%20final.pdf ) analysis, “the faster new hires feel welcome
and prepared for their jobs” correlates directly toward how valuable employees become to the company. Making sure that a new
employee’s first impression of the company is open and receptive fosters goodwill and good work.
Creating Clear and Realistic Goals
Establishing employee goals that are clear, yet realistic help new hires hit crucial, professional benchmarks. In fact, a good
portion of goal setting can be done during the interview process prior to hiring new employees. When a prospective employee
agrees to clarified expectations before becoming an official part of the business team, the implicated goals have already been
accepted. After hiring, employee expectations can be explicitly addressed. According to an article (link: http://blogs.hbr.org/
hmu/2011/02/making-sure-your-employees-suc.html)in the Harvard Business Review, employee expectations that are both
realistic and challenging are a productive combination.
Employees are only human — and human beings make mistakes. However, people also possess a great capacity for overcoming mistakes and becoming highly proficient. Realistic goals are achievable goals — and those successes can be built upon to
accomplish more.
Unilateral Approaches and Appreciations
Positive and proactive communication is the core of every successful working relationship, including that between companies
and new employees. Establishing an evaluating system that is consistent and fair fosters a sense of equilateral value. Based on
a 2006 report (link: http://familiesandwork.org/site/research/reports/brief2.pdf ) from the Families and Work Institute, cultivating a work atmosphere of employees’ high value is cyclical. When employees understand the positive value he or she has for a
business, that value continues offsite into their personal lives — and bounces back to the work place. Positivity breeds positivity and this applies to new hires, as well.
Essentially, a successful company’s backbone is built on good, skillful employees. Infusing a bit of humanism into performance
expectations goes a long way toward procuring and retaining them.
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There were 104 golfers
at the SDTA East River
Golf Outing in Brandon on
Thursday, June 20th.
On Friday, June 28th the
SDTA West River Golf Event
was held at the Elk’s Golf
Course, in Rapid City for an
additional 32 SDTA members.
We could not have asked for
two better days to play golf in!
We would like to send a special
Thank You to the sponsors
of these two events! We truly
appreciate your support.
Without it, these events simply
would not happen!
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2013 West River Poker Run
A special thank you to jo underwood and JULIE
CULLUM for running the registration desk at the
2013 SDTA POKER RUN. They registereed 97 riders
and sold 125 poker hands. The event raised $2,140
in proceeds. Thanks to all who participated and
also to those who helped sponsor the event.
WHAT A RIDE!!!
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New Research Identifies Significant Flaws in 34-Hour Restart Benefit-Cost Calculations
Reprinted from The ATRI Insider
On June 17th, ATRI released the findings of its assessment of the Regulatory Impact Analysis used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to justify changes to the 34-hour restart provisions, which took effect
July 1, 2013.
The sweeping changes to the Hours-of-Service rules proposed by FMCSA include two new 34-hour restart provisions which limit use of the restart by truck drivers to one per week (168 hours) and a requirement that the
restart include two overnight periods from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. ATRI’s analysis quantified a delta between FMCSA’s
purported industry benefit and actual industry costs resulting from the rules changes of more than $322 million.
Among the flaws in the FMCSA Regulatory Impact Analysis identified by ATRI are:
• The reliance by FMCSA on a biased dataset of driver logs from carriers undergoing compliance reviews and
safety audits, skewing the data toward drivers operating at higher limits of available hours
• The assignment of industry costs associated with the change to only 15 percent of the driver population,
ignoring operational changes and associated costs which were shown to be experienced by a much larger
percentage of drivers.
Net Cost / Benefit
$175,000,000
$125,000,000
$133,000,000
$75,000,000
$25,000,000
$0
$(95,730)
$(25,000,000)
$(75,000,000)
$(125,000,000)
$(175,000,000)
$(225,000,000)
$(189,023,667)
FMCSA Table
ES-9 Results*
Baseline (No
Restart
Provisions)
ATRI Med. 7Day Scenario
ATRI Med.
Scenario with
15 min. Loss
ATRI’s analysis is based on industry survey data of over 2,000 commercial drivers and 500 motor carriers as well
as detailed analysis of logbook data representing 40,000 + commercial drivers and over 1.2 million individual
driver logs.
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New Research Identifies Significant Flaws in 34-Hour Restart Benefit-Cost Calculations
continued...
Many additional costs were not included in FMCSA’s analysis, particularly those related to the expected shift
of some nightime drivers to daytime operations. By limiting its groupings, FMCSA ignored costs related to
increased congestion exposure and increased restart times which will be experienced across a much larger
percentage of the driving population. Components of the restart provisions may also result in shipper costs,
scheduling issues and could exacerbate the ongoing driver shortage.
It was estimated the FMCSA found a net benefit of $133 million for the restart provisions. ATRI conducted the
same analysis using driver groupings based on normal operating patterns and found an estimated industry
cost of $95,730 annually. In addition, a series of reasonable productivity costs not captured by FMCSA were
calculated by ATRI using the same driver groupings and methodology to monetize productivity loss, resulting in
a projected loss to the industry ranging from $85 million to $376 million.
It should be noted that none of the net benefit or cost figures include FMCSA’s estimated $40 million annual cost
for motor carrier and driver training and reprogramming in response to the rule.
“We know that the 34-hour restart changes are going to have a significant impact on your operations an across
the entire supply chain,” commented Steve Niswander, vice president of Safety for Groendyke Transport and
Chairman of ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee. “ATRI’s analysis clearly documents the costs that our fleet
and fleets across the country are likely to experience from these changes.”
The significant delta from FMCSA’s benefit figure and ATRI’s industry costs calculations was also cited by ATRI
Chairman Steve Williams in testimony before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s subcommittee on Highways and Transit on June 18th. Williams told the House members that the new rules are “costly
and unsupported by research.” Williams further went on to tell the committee members that “ATRI’s findings
call into question the use of FMCSA’s analysis to justify these new rules.”
KEEP THE DATE OPEN:
For SDTA’s Annual Convention on
September 4, 5, 6, 2013
The Convention will be held at the
Sioux Falls Convention Center
Sleeping Rooms are blocked at the
Sheraton Hotel through August 4th.
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Free Academy Helps Veterans, Former Foster Kids
July 18, 2013, 6:00 PM by Hailey Higgins
Gary, SD ----Returning
veterans and
teens “aging
out” of the
South Dakota foster system are among the largest homeless populations in the state.
But a group of private companies work together to help give
them an education, a job and a place to call home in Gary,
South Dakota.
With a cut of a ribbon, the Midwest Training Academy is
officially open for business. But for the last two weeks, a
group of five former foster kids and returning veterans have
been staying at the Buffalo Ridge Resort.
Brad Steven’s worked on this project for more than a year.
He’s part of a team spending time and money to create an
academy unlike any other in the state. It was Joe Kolbach’s
idea after seeing a similar program in California.
“I know challenges in life. Life is hard sometimes and we
all grew up with parents,” Kolbach said.
see if we’re making a difference,” Kolbach said.
The average salary will be in the mid $30,000 range for
graduates.
The academy’s programs are targeted to growing industries
in the Mount Rushmore State, something Governor Dennis
Daugaard says will help South Dakota.
“It’s a win, win, win,” Gov. Daugaard said. “It will help employers fill jobs, help foster care kids and young soldiers get
training, and it will fill a need that matches up job skills
with job openings.”
Reprinted from KELOLAND.com
Plan to join us in
Sioux Falls for the SDTA’s
78th annual convention
on september 4, 5 and 6
Registration forms enclosed on pages 27 and 29.
In unused rooms at this former school for the blind, students live for free while earning certificates in the areas of
hospitality, wind energy maintenance, trucking and welding.
Many businesses have donated to the academy including
this semi and 16 brand new laptop computers. At the end
of completion, every student has a guaranteed job.
“This is an incubator, if you will, to see if it works. We’ve
got a couple universities to help measure the statistics and
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1101 West Russell Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone: (605) 336-4444
Fax: (605)274-9034
rstough@fischerrounds.com
WELCOME NEW SDTA MEMBERS
Avera St. Luke’s Hospital - Business Health
Donna Hurley
305 S State Street / Aberdeen, SD 57401
Phone: 605-622-5858 / Fax: 605-622-5687
asl.businesshealthavera.org
www.averastlukes.org
Service Provided: Occupational Health Services - DOT Physicals
Sponsored by: SDTA
CBH Cooperative
Chance Hershey
2020 Lazelle Street / Sturgis, SD 57785
Phone: 605-720-2946 / Fax: 605-720-2951 / 1-800-606-2351
chershey@cbhcoop.com
www.cbhcoop.com
Service Provided: Petroleum Supplier
Sponsored by: Black Hills Log Haulers Association
C&M Hi-Way
1308 18th Street SE / PO Box 1297
Watertown, SD 57201
Phone: 605-886-9266 / Fax: 605-886-9271
Service Provided: Tow Truck
Sponsored by: Dutch VanSanten
Cross Country Freight Solutions
Jeff Hannahs
3223 N First Avenue / Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone: 701-222-8498 / Fax: 605-339-0414 / 1-800-521-0287
www.shipcc.com
Service Provided: Dry Van / Local Cartage / Less Than
Truckload
Sponsored by: JB Sweere
Kotalik Transportation
Joe Kotalik
PO Box 95 / Colton, SD 57018
Phone: 605-221-1707 / Fax: 605-221-3260
Service Provided: Bulk Commodities / Flatbed
Sponsored by: SDTA
Luverne Truck Equipment
John Schulzetenberg
1200 East Birch Street / Brandon, SD 57005
Phone: 605-582-7200 / Fax: 605-582-7434 / 1-800-533-5328
lte@luvernetruck.com
www.luvernetruck.com
Service Provided: Manufacturer / Special Equipment
Sponsored by: SDTA
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South Dakota Trucking Association’s 78th Annual Convention
September 4-6, 2013 • SIOUX FALLS CONVENTION CENTER, SIOUX FALLS, SD
TENTATIVE AGENDA
Wednesday, September 4
A.M. 8:00 Open for Booth Setup (all booths must be setup prior to 4:00 p.m.)
P.M. 4:00
Visit Displays & Refreshments
6:30 SDTA Member Appreciation Dinner
• Annual Associate Sponsor Awards
• Fleet Safety Awards
• Vendor Forum
Thursday, September 5
A.M. 8:30
Board Bus To Bakker Crossing Golf Course From The Hotel Lobby
9:00 Registration & Check-in at Bakker Crossing Golf Course
10:00
Shotgun start – Bakker Crossing Golf Course
P.M. 3:00
Registration Desk Opens – Sioux Falls Convention Center Lobby
5:00 Social & Visit Displays
6:30 Dinner & Awarding of Golf Prizes
8:00 Entertainment: The Neo Johnson’s Band
Friday, September 6
A.M. 7:45
Registration Desk Opens
8:00 Breakfast
• Formal Opening 78th Annual Convention
• Welcome & Annual Meeting
8:30 Business Session I: Energizing America: Facts for Addressing Energy Policy by
John Flemy, Chief Economist, American Petroleum Institute
10:00 Business Session 2: What Can SDTA Do For You? by SDTA’s President Myron Rau
11:00 Visit Displays & Refreshments
P.M.Noon
Awards Luncheon with guest speaker: Mary Phillips, ATA Senior Vice President,
Legislative Affairs with a Capitol Hill Update
1:00
Spouse Program: Pouring Your Heart Into Life, by Inspirational Speaker Julie Clark
1:30 Business Session 3: Top Ten Legal Issues for Carriers in 2013, by Attorney Greg Feary, Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary
2:30 Driver of the Year Interviews
3:00
Heavy Duty Truck Dealers Meeting
4:00
Visit Displays
5:00
Capitol Club Reception - By Invitation Only
5:30 Social & Visit Displays
6:30 Chairman’s Banquet
• Pride of the Show
• Safety Director of the Year
• Presentation of Chairman’s Award
• Driver of the Year Presentation
• Entertainment: Comedian, David Testroet
THE CONVENTION ENDS FOLLOWING THE CHAIRMAN’S BANQUET
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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
• National Truck Driving Championships – August 20 through 24, 2013 in Salt Lake City, UT.
• SDTA Annual Convention – Sheraton Hotel and Convention Center, Sioux Falls, SD on September 4 through 6, 2013.
• SDTA Fall Executive Committee Meeting - Crossroads Hotel & Event Center, Huron at 6:00 p.m.
on Wednesday, November 13, 2013, with dinner served during the meeting.
• SDTA Fall Board Meeting – Crossroads Hotel & Event Center, Huron at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2013, with the Annual Guided Pheasant hunt scheduled to start at 10:00
a.m. on Wednesday, November 13th at Stan’s Inc., east of Alpena, SD.
• East River Legislative Reception - Callaway’s, 500 East 69th Street, Sioux Falls on Wednesday,
December 4, 2013, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. (east river time).
• West River Legislative Reception - Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn, Rapid City - Monday, December 9, 2013, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. (west river time).
• SDTA Winter Executive Committee Meeting - 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2014 with
dinner served during the meeting.
• SDTA Winter Board of Directors Meeting - 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 17, 2014 with
a Board of Directors Dinner at 5:30 p.m. In the evening, we will hold the annual legislative
reception and sundae bar. The SDTA Executive Committee will meet jointly with the SDADA
Executive Committee in the afternoon of Monday, February 17, 2014.
• SDTA Truck Driving Championships – Saturday, May 10, 2014, at the Sioux Empire Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls.
• Warehouseman & Movers Conference – (tentative) May 16 through 18, 2014, at the Blue Bell
Lodge in Custer State Park.
• Wheel Jam at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron - June 6 through 8, 2014.
• SDTA Executive Committee Meeting Wednesday afternoon, June 11, 2014, at the Clubhouse
Inn & Suites, Pierre. Wednesday evening will be a dinner followed by the Calcutta for the SDTA
Cliff Tjaden Fishing Event.
• Annual Cliff Tjaden Fishing Event on Thursday, June 12, 2014, with boats launching on the
Missouri River at 8:00 a.m. and returning for weigh-in at 3:30 p.m. with dinner to follow at the
Redrossa Restaurant next to the Clubhouse Inn & Suites, Pierre.
• Annual SDTA Summer Board Meeting / Agricultural Commodities Conference / Log Haulers
Conference – at the Clubhouse Inn & Suites, Pierre starting at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, June 13,
2014 at the Redrossa Restaurant next to the Clubhouse Inn & Suites, Pierre.
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ARLEN J. WIESE
December 20, 1930 - July 13, 2013
Arlen “AJ” Wiese died July 13, 2013, in Sioux Falls. He was 82.
Arlen James Wiese was born December 20, 1930, at Tyler, MN, to Leo and Mabel (Stroh)
Wiese. Arlen attended Brookings High School . On August 27, 1948, at age 17, he
enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He became
a Paratrooper of the 82nd Airborne Division, stationed in Fort Benning, Georgia. Arlen
completed over 50 jumps as a member of the 505th parachute infantry. He was discharged on August 27, 1953.
Following his military service, he began working for Frank Willard, driving truck out of
Brookings, SD. In 1971, Arlen started his own trucking business, "Arlen Wiese Trucking,”
leasing his trucks to All American Freight and Midwest Coast. At one time, Arlen had a
fleet of 16 trucks.
On November 16, 1976, Arlen became a member of the Masonic Temple, Trinity Lodge #200 A.F. and A.M., York Rite, and El Riad
Shrine. He also joined the Shrine’s Oriental Band, (OB) where he became the bass lead drummer in 1981, and led the Oriental Marching Band for over 20 years, traveling throughout the state. He was President of the Oriental Band in 1988. Arlen was also a Road
Runner, and drove children to and from the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, in the Twin Cities.
Because of his perfect driving record, Arlen had the privilege of driving President Reagan from the Sioux Falls airport to his destination.
Please keep the Wiese family in your thoughts and in your prayers as they mourn their loss.
Memorial contributions can be made to the South Dakota Trucking Association Foundation through the SDTA office in honor of those lost.
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for Trucking Now Available
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMPANY CITY
RICK HOOGENDOORN, cHAIRMAN
YRCsioux falls
MIKE HABECK, vice chairman
HabECk Trucking
Belle Fourche
DAVID BULTSMA, TREASURER
D&J BULTSMA TRUCKING
PLATTE
jeff gillespie, secretarymct transportation llcsioux falls
ALTON PALMER, PAST CHAIRMAN
Alton Palmer TruckingLLC
RAPID CITY
MYRON L. RAU, PRESIDENTsdta
SIOUX FALLS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMPANY
CITY
Justin Anders
Anders Trucking
Union Center
LINDA BICKFORD
QUALITY TRUCK INSURANCE
RAPID CITY
KIMBERLY BONHART
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
LEAWOOD, KS
LLOYD BULTSMA
LLOYD BULTSMA TRUCKING
SIOUX FALLS
ROBERT CHRISTIAN
BLACK HILLS LOG HAULERS ASSOC.
RAPID CITY
BRIAN CLARK
ZOMER BROS.
SIOUX FALLS
ART DONOVAN
DEAN FOODS / LAND O’LAKES
SIOUX FALLS
BRYAN EDEN BUTLER MACHINERY COMPANY
SIOUX FALLS
FRANCIS HAMM
TRIMAC TRANSPORTATION
RAPID CITY
Randy Hartley
Hartley Transportation, INc.
Watertown
JERRY JOHNSON
B & G TRANSPORTATION
MADISON
LARRY KLAAHSEN
DAKOTA TRUCK UNDERWRITERS
SIOUX FALLS
STAN KOPFMANN
STANS, INC.
ALPENA
jerrEd KOPPMANN
NORTH WESTERN WAREHOUSE
RAPID CITY
BEN OLDENKAMP
OLDENKAMP TRUCKING
KENNEBEC
JERRY OLLERICH
JERRY OLLERICH TRUCKING
SIOUX FALLS
MATT PARKER
PARKER MOVING & STORAGE
SIOUX FALLS
ROBERT PUNT
ROBERT PUNT TRUCKING
STICKNEY
WADE STEBBINS
East West logistics llcpiedmont
Dave Stoterau
CHS TRANSPORTATION
SIOUX FALLS
DAN SWENSON
SWENSON BROS. GRAIN
LANE
LYN TSCHETTER
THERMO KING OF SIOUX FALLS
SIOUX FALLS
JOHN UHL
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
S. SIOUX CITY, NE
JEFF WATKINS
SIOUX FALLS TRUCK & TRAILER
SIOUX FALLS
BUD WESTENDORF
CUMMINS CENTRAL POWER LLC
SIOUX FALLS
BOB WILLEY
BOB WILLEY TRUCKING
GETTYSBURG
TIM MILLER
SDTA SAFETY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL PAST CHAIRPERSONS
COMPANY
CITY
alton palmeralton palmer truckingrapid city
WAYNE VIESSMAN
CLIFF VIESSMAN, INC.
GARY
STAN ANDERS
ANDERS TRUCKING
UNION CENTER
LARRY ANDERSONa & a express, inc.brandon
MICHELLE SCHIPPER
K & J TRUCKING, INC.
SIOUX FALLS
BERNARD FELDHAUS, JR.
FELDHAUS TRUCKING
HOWARD
DARROLD DEAN
DIZCO, INC.
SIOUX FALLS
GENE PHILLIPS
B & G TRANSPORTATION
MADISON
RICH BURNS
BURNS MOVING & STORAGE
SIOUX FALLS
TED BULTSMA
BULTSMA TRUCK LINE
PLATTE
RANDY THOMPSON
TBI
SIOUX FALLS
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