May 2013 Trucking News - South Dakota Trucking Association

“Customer Driven”
Sioux FAlls Trailer Sales, Inc.
605-332-5297
MAY 30, 2013
Chairman’s Message.............................................3
President’s Message..............................................5
From The Desk of Robert Christian, Black Hills Log
Haulers Association....................................................7
May Driver of the Month.........................................9
Shedding Light on the Dangers of Sun Exposure.................................................................11-13
North Dakota Highway Patrol Puts 35 Pickup Drivers Out of Service...,............................................15
Reveiw of 34th Annual South Dakota Truck Driving
Championships...............................................17-24
Agricultural Commoditeis Conference, Log Haulers
Conference, Summer Board Meeting Agenda and
Registration Forms.........................................25-27
SDTA’s Memberhsip Drive Chart..........................28
SDTA Welcomes New Members..........................28
Are Your Drivers Getting Copies of their Medical
Exam Certificates to their State Driver License
Agency?...............................................................29
East River Golf Event Registration Form.............30
West River Golf Event Registration Form............31
Dates To Remember.............................................32
Driver of the Month Rules.....................................33
CVSA’s Roadcheck 2013 Planned For June Fourth
Through June Sixth..............................................34
Driver of the Month Nomination Form..................35
Board of Directors List.........................................36
2013 TOP PLACINGS in each class:
step van:
1ST bernie weber, mct transportation llc *
2ND john mccoy, fedex ground
STRAIGHT:
1ST dan norgaard, mct transportation llc *
2NDteri spencer, a&a express, inc.
THREE AXLE:
1ST chad vermundson, fedex freight *
2ND wade wagemann, yrc freight
3RD matt minor, conway freight
FOUR AXLE:
1ST marty ellis, a&a express, inc *
2ND chris rieff, fedex freight, inc.
3RD russell wendt, stan’s, inc.
FIVE AXLE:
1ST tim gamber, orion food systems *
2ND jeff eschen, k&j trucking, inc.
3RD rick safar, stan’s, inc.
FIVE AXLE SLEEPER:
1ST clayton hatle, johnson feeds, inc. *
2ND quincy tambo, tbi, inc.
3RDdon zavesky, stan’s, inc.
TANK:
1ST brian cusson, fedex freight *
2ND jim anderson, K&j trucking, inc.
3RD vern buysse, cliff viessman, inc.
FLATBED:
1ST mike whitehead, fedex freight *
2NDdon jensen, don jensen enterprises
3RD cheryl mcclentic, k&j trucking, inc.
TWINS:
1ST troy swenson, fedex freight *
2ND ron gasper, conway freight
3RDtom morgan, trimac transportation
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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
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
Gene Williams
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
34th Annual South
Dakota Truck Driving
Championships
When I read that heading on the program
it was hard to believe we have been at this
for 34 years. I strongly believe the TDC is
one of the best events we sponsor all year.
I was especially pleased to see the Champions Club honoring Bud Westendorf with
their "Appreciation and Recognition" award
in honor of his years of service with the TDC.
I am not 100% sure if Bud was helping "year 1" and he may have, but I know
for sure he was already on board "year 2". Either way Bud has been a very
long time contributor and supporter of the event. Well deserved recognition.
It was great to see a strong field of drivers, I believe 36 to be exact. Collectively this group of 36 represented 848 years of driving experience and 74
million miles traveled; some rather impressive statistics. It is an honor for
anyone to be able to participate in the event and obviously an even greater
honor if they are fortunate enough to win their class. Congratulations to
those that did win their class and I am confident that each and every one
of them will do a great job professionally representing South Dakota at the
Nationals in Salt Lake City. Congratulations also to the MCT drivers on winning the Team Award this year.
It takes a small army to pull this off each year and we can't thank those
that helped enough, especially those that braved the wind and cold during
the competition! It takes months of detailed planning and preparation and
everyone did a great job and we appreciate your efforts. One specific group
that we always appreciate helping with the event is the South Dakota Highway Patrol with the Motor Carrier Enforcement group, and they were there in
force this year with a large contingency. Thank you! Also, special thanks
to the entire SDTA team that helped make this year such a great success.
Last but not least, my thanks to Chairman Don Knowler and Co-Chair Glade
Evenson. They had a great team helping them but it takes good leadership
to keep everything moving the right direction to have a smooth event and
great banquet. Great job to both of you!
Rick Hoogendoorn,
Director of Customer Service, YRC Freight
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On May 11th, we had another successful SDTA
Truck Driving Championships competition resulting in the crowning of champions to represent us
at national competition in Salt Lake City later this
summer. Other than missing a day outside in marginal weather, those that did not attend as spectators and those eligible drivers that did not compete
have again done themselves a disservice. In this
edition of the Trucking News, you will find photos
that will provide you a great recap.
The office has been quite busy answering questions
about the Hours of Service Rules that take effect on
July 1, 2013. In order to deliver some basic information, I am dedicating the remainder of this column to provide a bit of guidance.
MANDATORY REST BREAKS
If more than 8 consecutive hours have passed since the last off-duty (or sleeperberth) period, a driver must take an off-duty break of at least 30 minutes before
driving. Commercial motor vehicle drivers carrying Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives
may count any on-duty time spent attending the commercial motor vehicle toward
the break, but doing no other on-duty work.
60/70 HOUR LIMIT
This driving time is based on a 7 or 8-day period, starting at the time the motor carrier designates as the start of a 24-hour period.
If the driver's company does not operate vehicles every day, the driver must not
drive a commercial motor vehicle after being on duty for 60 hours during any 7
consecutive days. The driver must wait until he/she has dropped below 60 hours for
a 7-consecutive-day period before driving again. The driver may do other work, but
any other hours worked, whether for a motor carrier or someone else, must be added
to the total.
If the driver’s company operates vehicles every day, the driver may be assigned a 70
hour/8-day schedule. This means that the driver is not allowed to drive a CMV after
he/she has been on duty 70 hours in any 8 consecutive days. Once the driver reaches
the 70-hour limit, he/she will not be able to drive again until he/she has dropped below 70 hours for an 8-consecutive-day period. Like under the first limitation, a driver
may do other work, but those other hours worked count toward the total.
34-HOUR RESTART
The 34-hour restart remains the same except for two new limits. First, the restart
may only be used once every 7 calendar days (168) hours. Second, the 34-hour period
must include two periods between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. (home terminal time zone). That
is, the restart cannot be used until 168 hours or more have passed since the beginning of the driver's last restart and the restart period is 34-hours.
* Also Note: The 11 and 14-hour rule that went into effect February 27, 2012 remains
the same unless the Court rules differently in the future.
Stay safe! Until next month . . .
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Call Michelle Wells
at the SDTA
office for more
information at
From The Desk of Robert Christian, President of the Black Hills Log Haulers Association
Finally I got to throw away the sling. Although I am a long way from being able to do much physical work, it feels good to have the
use of both hands again. I know Wayne Ryan and Rodney Johnson feel the same way about the crutches after their knee surgeries.
Thanks Bruce for covering the newsletter for me the last couple months.
As everyone knows we had to cancel the Log Haulers Seminar April 9th due to the weather. I am still amazed Myron was able to
make it back to Sioux Falls. He must have been just ahead of the road closures or he used his former connections to proceed, but
I was glad to know he made it back safely. We did reschedule the seminar April18th and had an excellent turn out. The day was
filled with many guest speakers and we had a really good social hour and dinner. I hope everyone enjoyed it and we do look forward
to some feedback.
Just to inform everyone our Black Hills Log Haulers Vice President Bruce Votroubek will be part of the SDTA group to make the Call
on Washington this year. I know Bruce was hoping to get our feet just a little wet here, but I was not surprised when he was thrown
right into the fire. Bruce has been assigned the task of addressing the pine beetle epidemic with our congressional delegates.
Bruce has spent many hours researching the issue, including visiting with forest service officials and a long phone conversation
with Jim Neiman. Although this is not a subject our delegates are not well aware of, we are an entity they have never heard from
before on this subject. The pine beetle epidemic has an effect on all of South Dakota from tourism, to the hand cutter in the woods,
to the contactor, to the log hauler, to the mills, to the mill employees, right on down to the grocery store. Bruce will do an excellent
job representing us and will be reporting on the experience as part of our newsletter in June. I for one am excited to hear about
this and all of the issues that will be addressed.
The survey for the 2012 information has gone out. I hope everyone has filled the survey out and returned it. This information is
critical and has proven to not only be effective, but it’s almost impossible to dispute. If we can get this information in and compiled
in time there will be a good possibility that both 2011 and 2012 can be delivered at the same time. We have perfected this survey
to the point that we should be able to be current every spring with the previous years information.
We have had a very good start and response for associate membership support and I would like to thank and recognize each business. Baker Timber Products, Quality Insurance, Prorate 48, Dale’s Tire, 18 Wheeler, Godfrey’s Brakes, Eddies Trucks of Rapid City,
Northwest Peterbilt of Black Hawk and CBH Cooperative of Sturgis and Belle Fourche. There are many businesses that we have not
yet contacted that I’m sure will support us, so please ask for their support when you can.
June 13th is the SDTA Annual Summer Board Meeting, Agriculture Commodities Conference and Log Haulers Conference along with
a Fishing Tournament on June14th. Please attend if you can.
Robert Christian, President, Black Hill Log Haulers Association
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MAY 2013
Driver of the month
RICK GEERDES
K&J TRUCKING, INC., SIOUX FALLS, SD
Rick Geerdes, K&J Trucking, Inc., Sioux Falls, SD,
has been selected as the May 2013 Driver of the
Month by the South Dakota Safety Management
Council.
Mr. Geerdes has logged over 2.7 million miles in
a professional driving career that spans 23 years.
He has been with K&J Trucking, Inc. for the past
4 years. He has shown great skill on the road
and he shares that knowledge as one of the driver
trainers for K&J. He likes to share his experiences
with those coming into the industry in hopes that
it will prevent newcomers from making some of
the mistakes he did.
Rick is very professional when dealing with both
shippers and receivers. He is very thorough with
his paperwork in order to assure that billing can
be handled in a timely fashion. K&J Trucking, Inc.
reports, “We would like to clone him a few times
over.”
Rick and his wife Becky are the parents of two
adult children and reside in Cleghorn, Iowa.
SDTA joins the Safety Management Council in
congratulating Rick Geerdes for being selected as
the May 2013 Driver of the Month.
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IMPROVING THE HUMAN CONDITION
Shedding light on the dangers of sun exposure
By Dr. Dan Heinemann
Beach babes, sun bums and outdoor
enthusiasts aren’t the only people
at risk of developing dangerous,
sometimes deadly, skin cancers.
If you spend a lot of your workday
traveling in a truck or working in the
fields without protection from the
sun, you’re putting yourself at significant risk.
It’s important to protect yourself
from the increasingly strong, dangerous ultraviolet rays from the sun,
says Dr. Clint Brunner, a Sanford
Health dermatologist in Sioux Falls.
In fact, UV radiation bounces off of
surfaces and exposes us from all directions, which means every place,
from underneath your chin to the
palms of your hands, are vulnerable.
“We see truckers, for example, getting skin cancer on the left side of
their scalps, faces and ears,” says
Dr. Brunner. “The more you’re exposed, the more you’re at risk.”
Who’s at risk?
Sometimes genetics play a factor
in your chances of developing skin
cancers, although lifestyle goes a
long way in determining your risk.
Generally, people at higher risk for
skin cancer are:
• Fair-skinned Caucasians with
blonde or red hair and blue or
green eyes
• Outdoor workers
• Tanning bed users
• People with a history of skin,
breast, thyroid or pancreatic
cancer
• People who have a history of
sunburns
Prevention
Dr. Brunner often tells his patients
that they can’t undo their genetics
or the sun exposure they’ve had in
the past. But, “You can monitor now
and wear protective clothing, sunglasses, lip balm and sunscreen. All
of these measures will decrease your
exposure to UV radiation,” he says.
An SPF 30 to 50 is adequate. Anything higher doesn’t offer much
benefit, says Dr. Brunner. “You’re
already blocking 99 percent at 50
SPF.”
Follow manufacturer’s directions. If
it says reapply every two hours then
reapply.
Choose water resistant. Outdoor
workers tend to perspire more and
are exposed to rain, wind and snow
as well. Reapply often. “Unfortunately, there’s no way for you to
tell when a sunscreen has stopped
working, but generally they’re not
going to last longer than a couple of
hours,” says Brunner.
Can’t stand greasy lotion? There are
lots of other options nowadays that
won’t leave you feeling oily. Try a dry
touch formula or a stick, which is
good for around the eyes. Try a gel
application if you have hairy arms
or a beard.
You’re still at risk even when the
sun isn’t shining. On cloudy days,
the UV radiation is only reduced by
20%. Also, when there is snow on
the ground, 80 percent of the UV
rays are reflected back up from the
ground.
Take a shot. Generally, a shot glass
amount of sunscreen should be
enough to cover your whole body.
Apply at least 15 minutes prior to
sun exposure to allow the special
chemicals to activate on your skin.
Hat’s off to hats. Crispy fried ears.
That’s what Dr. Brunner has seen
in patients who wear baseball caps
and forget to protect their ears with
sunscreen. Brunner suggests wearing cowboy hats or other broadrimmed type hats.
The ABC’s of your birthday suit
It’s time to get naked, and bring your
wife – or your cell phone. Checking
yourself from head to toe, looking
for changes in your skin, moles and
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birthmarks goes a long way in detecting and preventing skin cancer. If you don’t have a partner
to help you check yourself, there are smart phone
apps that can snap photos and catalogue your
skin. Or go the old-fashioned way and use a fulllength mirror in a well-lit area.
Look for:
A- asymmetry of a mole (one half looks different
than the other half)
B- irregular borders (not smooth and round)
C- different colors in the same mole, or a mole
that is differently colored than the other moles
(especially if it is darker than the others)
D- increasing diameter, especially when larger
than a pencil eraser
E- evolving- itching, bleeding, scaling, pain or irritation
Still unsure? Call the dermatologist
A baseline exam will give you a good idea of your
individual risk factors. During this consultation,
a dermatologist will thoroughly examine your skin
for spots that may be red flags.
“You can get skin cancer anywhere you have skin,
even in areas that weren't exposed to the sun,”
says Brunner, emphasizing both the importance of
self-checks and regular exams with your doctor.
If you have questions or you would like to set up an
exam with a dermatologist, visit sanfordhealth.org.
Nominate your best
drivers for SDTA’s
Driver of the Month.
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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North Dakota Highway Patrol puts 35 pickup drivers out of service
By Greg Grisolano, Land Line staff writer
A commercial motor vehicle enforcement effort in North Dakota resulted in more than 100 citations and 35 drivers ordered out of service, according to a spokesman for the highway patrol’s office.
not passed the necessary knowledge and skills tests for the
class of vehicle they are operating. These violations occur
more frequently in western North Dakota, as the demand for
truck drivers is high.
Reprinted From Land Line Magazine - Copyright © OOIDA
Troopers from across the state traveled to western North
Dakota near U.S. Highway 83 and Interstate 94 last week
to conduct a saturation patrol. Sgt. Mitch Rumple said the
goal of the three-day effort was to identify and remove drivers from behind the wheel who were operating CMVs without
proper training and licensing authority.
“Since the oil boom caught our state, there’s been a huge
influx of commercial vehicle traffic of all sizes in western
North Dakota,” he said. “Through our safety efforts, we’ve
had concentrated patrols. The mission is to make sure the
roads are safe for everyone.”
Rumple said the 35 drivers ordered out of service in the latest
patrol were all pickup drivers, hauling trailers or equipment
that exceeded gross vehicle weight limits. Pickup trucks pulling trailers where the gross vehicle weight exceeds 26,001
pounds require the driver to have either a Class A CDL if the
trailer is over 10,000 pounds, or Class B CDL if the combination was over 26,000 pounds, but the trailer weighs less than
10,000 pounds.
“There seems to be a lot of confusion throughout the motor
carrier industry and the general public about what weight
is used in determining whether a CDL is required,” Rumple
said. “It’s not how much the vehicle weighs that determines
if a CDL is required. It’s the manufacturer’s gross vehicle
weight rating. That is what we use.”
In addition to the license violations, Rumple said the patrol
issued citations for other infractions, including logbook violations, hours-of-service violations, medical certificates and
seatbelt violations. On each stop a driver-vehicle inspection
report was undertaken as well. Patrolmen issued more than
200 violations from the inspections, many of them of the
equipment variety.
The North Dakota Highway Patrol has noticed an increase
in the number of CMVs being driven by operators who have
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4-AXLE
STEP VAN
1st Place (Left):
Bernie Weber,
MCT Transportation LLC
2nd Place (Right):
John McCoy,
FedEx Ground
1st Place (Center): Marty Ellis, A&A Express, Inc.
2nd Place (Right): Chris Rieff, FedEx Freight
3rd Place (Left): Russell Wendt, Stan’s, Inc.
VAN
STRAIGHT
1st Place (Right):
Dan Norgaard,
MCT Transportation LLC
2nd Place (Left):
Teri Spencer,
A&A Express, Inc.
1st Place (Center): Tim Gamber, Orion Food Systems
2nd Place (Left): Jeff Eschen, K&J Trucking, Inc.
3rd Place (Right): Rick Safar, Stan’s, Inc.
3-AXLE
SLEEPER
1st Place (Center): Chad Vermundson, FedEx Freight
2nd Place (Right): Wade Wagemann, YRC Freight
3rd Place (Left): Matt Minor, ConWay Freight
1st Place (Center): Clayton Hatle, Johnson Feed, Inc.
2nd Place (Right): Quincy Tambo, TBI, Inc.
3rd Place (Left): Don Zavesky, Stan’s, Inc.
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TANK
Step Van:
JOHN McCoy / FedEx Ground
Bernie Weber / MCT Transportation LLC
3-Axle:
Matt Minor / ConWay Freight
Chad Vermundson / FedEx Freight, inc.
Wade Wagemann / YRC Freight
1st Place (Center): Brian Cusson, FedEx Freight
2nd Place (Right: Jim Anderson, K&J Trucking, Inc.
3rd Place (Left)): Vernon Buysse, Cliff Viessman, Inc.
FLATBED
4-Axle:
Marty Ellis / A&A Express, inc.
Chris Rieff / FedEx Freight, inc.
Seth Sigafoos / MCT Transportation LLC
Russell Wendt / Stan’s, Inc.
Tank:
Jim Anderson / K&J Trucking, Inc.
Vernon Buysse / Cliff Viessman, inc.
Brian Cusson / FedEx Freight, inc.
Jesse Harmer / TBI, Inc.
Straight Truck:
Dan Norgaard / MCT Transportation LLC
Teri Spencer / A&A Express, Inc.
1st Place (Center): Mike Whitehead, FedEx Freight
2nd Place (Right): Don Jensen, Don Jensen Enterprises
3rd Place (Left)): Cheryl McClintic, K&J Trucking, Inc.
TWINS
5-Axle Van:
Tim Gamber / Orion Food Systems
Harley Gray / Trimac Transportation
Brandon Houselog / Orion Food Systems
Jeff Eschen / K&J Trucking, Inc.
Reshard McCray / Blachowske Truck Lines, inc.
Rick Safar / Stan’s, Inc.
5-Axle Sleeper:
Gary Gault / TBI, Inc.
Clayton Hatle / Johnson Feed, inc.
Shannon Olson / Orion Food Systems
Lamar “SCOTTY” Scott / Blachowske Truck LInes, inc.
Quincy Tambo / TBI, inc.
Wendell Taylor / MCT Transportation LLC
Rick Witczek / Orion Food Systems
DOn Zavesky / Stan’s, Inc.
Twin:
Ron GaspEr / ConWay Freight
Tom Morgan / Trimac Transportation
Troy Swenson / FedEx Freight, inc.
1st Place (Center): Troy Swenson, FedEx Freight
2nd Place (Left): Ron Gasper, ConWay Freight
3rd Place (Right): Tom Morgan, Trimac Transportation
Flatbed:
DeJuan Hale / Blachowske Truck Lines, inc.
Don Jensen / Don Jensen Enterprises
Cheryl McClentic / K&J Trucking, Inc.
Mike Whitehead / FedEx Freight, inc.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE COMPANIES THAT SUPPORTED THE
2013 SOUTH DAKOTA TRUCK DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS!
Ruby sponsors
Baldwin DeBates, Sioux Falls
Midwest Truck Insurance, Sioux Falls
Quality Truck Insurance, Rapid City
RAS Companies / Dakota Truck Underwriters, Sioux Falls
Transportation Insurance Services, Pierre
Truck Insurors, Mitchell
Emerald sponsors
K&J Trucking, Inc., Sioux Falls
Northwest Food Products Transportation, Volga
South Dakota Truck Driving Champions Club
Stan’s, Inc., Alpena
Trimac Transportation, Rapid City
Saphire sponsors
Boyer Ford Trucks of Sioux Falls
Butler Machinery Company, Fargo, ND & Sioux Falls
FedEx Freight, Inc., Harrison, AR
Great West Casualty, S. Sioux City, NE
Ken Darling, Spencer
MCT Transportation LLC, Sioux Falls
Peterbilt of Sioux City, Norfolk, NE, Des Moines & Council Bluffs, IA
Transport Data, Brookings
Topaz sponsors
Anders Trucking, Inc., Union Center
Burns Moving & Storage, Sioux Falls
C&V Hayworth Trucking, Rapid City
Orion Food Systems LLC, Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls Truck & Trailer, Sioux Falls
IN-KIND SPONSOR
Custom Art Graphics, Sioux Falls
Banner sponsors
A&A Express, Inc., Brandon
Big D Technologies, Sioux Falls
Butler Machinery Company, Fargo, ND & Sioux Falls, SD
ConWay Freight, Fridley, MN
First Line Funding Group, Madison
K&J Trucking, Inc., Sioux Falls
Door Prize Sponsors
Conway Freight, Fridley, MN
Great West Casualty Company, S. Sioux City, NE
Interstate PowerSystems, Sioux Falls
I State Truck Center, Sioux Falls
K&J Trucking, Inc., Sioux Falls
Vanderhaag’s, Inc., Sioux Falls
WorkFORCE Occupational Health / Medical Services,
Sioux Falls
EQUIPMENT Sponsors
A&A Express, Inc., Brandon
Boyer Ford Trucks of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls
CHS Transportation, Sioux Falls
ConWay Freight, Fridley, MN
Custom Truck Leasing, Sioux Falls
FedEx Freight, Inc., Harrison, AR
I State Truck Center, Sioux Falls
Jim Hawk Truck Trailers, Sioux Falls
K&J Trucking, Inc., Sioux Falls
MCT Transportation, LLC, Sioux Falls
Mid States Transport, Inc., Sioux Falls
North Central International, Sioux Falls
Northwest Food Products Transportation, Volga
Peterbilt of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls
Sheehan Mack Sales & Equipment, Sioux Falls
TBI, Inc., Sioux Falls
Tucson Motors, Hartford
YRC Freight, Sioux Falls
Zomer Truck & Trailer, Sioux Falls
Chuck Fjellin Award Winner
for the Best Written Exam
DAN NORGAARD
MCT TRANSPORTATION, LLC
LARRY THURY AWARD WINNER
RON GREEN AWARD WINNER
for the Best Driving Score On Course
for the Best Pre-Trip Score
BERNIE WEBER
TROY SWENSON
MCT TRANSPORTATION, LLC
FEDEX FREIGHT
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
TEAM TROPHY WINNER
MCT TRANSPORTATION LLC
JOHN MCCOY
FEDEX GROUND
PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT:
WENDELL TAYLOR, BERNIE WEBER, SETH SIGAFOOS, MIKE
STELTZ (DRIVER TRAINER), JEFF GILLESPIE (VP SAFETY) AND
DAN NORGAARD. This award is given to the company
with the highest score of their top three contestants.
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DON
KNOWLER
CHAIRMAN OF
THE 2013 SDTDCs
Emcee:
Jim Woster
Congratulations to MCT Transportation LLC for
being selected as Partners in Safety by the South
Dakota Champions Club. Pictured Left To Right:
Wendell Taylor, Bernie Weber, Seth Sigafoos,
Mike Steltz, Jeff Gillespie and Dan Norgaard.
America’s Road Team
Captain
TED CARLSON
Congratulations to Bud
Westendorf, Cummins
Central Power LLC, who
was recognized by the
South Dakota Champions Club.
The Champions Club
recognized Bud for his
work with the Truck Driving Championships. Bud has
been a long-time supporter and volunteer for this event.
Thanks Bud for all you do!
Mark Your Calendars - - - - - May 10, 2014 is the 35th
Annual South Dakota Truck Driving Championships!
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2013 Inspector Challenge WINNERS:
1st Place: Dan Fields (center)
2nd Place: Nick Veflin (left)
3rd Place: Mike Lyngstad (right)
Far Right: Captain John Broers
Inspector Challenge PARTICIPANTS:
Trooper Torok – Sioux Falls MC Trooper
Inspector Lounsbery – Sioux Falls Port of Entry
Inspector Lyngstad – Jefferson Port of Entry
Inspector Miller – Jefferson Port of Entry
Inspector Schubauer – Vermillion Mobile Team
Inspector Grave – Yankton Mobile Team
Inspector Fields – Jefferson Port of Entry
Trooper Halm – Beresford MC Trooper
Inspector Veflin – Sisseton Port of Entry
Master Inspector Testing PARTICIPANTS:
Inspector Lentz – Sioux Falls Mobile Team
Inspector Schubauer – Vermillion Mobile Team
Inspector Grave – Yankton Mobile Team
Inspector Bruzelius – Pierre Mobile Team
Inspector Hasting – Rapid City Mobile Team
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We wish our South Dakota
Champions great success
at the 2013 National Truck
Driving Championships in
Salt Lake City, Utah!
It truly takes an army of volunteers
to put together the Truck Driving Championships.
We appreciate all of the help we received (see below)
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AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES CONFERENCE & LOG HAULERS CONFERENCE
CLUBHOUSE INN & SUITES - PIERRE, SD - Thursday, june 13, 2013
NOTE: Room reservations for the Clubhouse Inn & Suites, 808 West Sioux Avenue, Pierre, SD, are being accepted by
Rebecca Mickelson at rmickelson@clubhouse-hotel.com or by calling (605) 301-4930 or (888) 420-0376.
When making room reservations, be sure to tell them you are with the South Dakota Trucking Association.
IMPORTANT: Room reservations must be made prior to MAY 13TH to ensure you have reservations
at the Clubhouse Inn & Suites. After that, rooms will be available on a first come basis.
Company Name
Date
Mailing Address
City
State
Zip
E-mail Address
Please list names as you wish them to appear on Official Conference Badges:
WOMen’s Names
Men’s Names
Single Registration(s) @ $25.00 = $
Couple Registration(s) @ $40.00 = $
Total Registration Check Enclosed = $
Check Enclosed
Credit Card:
Bill Me
Discover
Bill the following credit card
Mastercard
Visa
American Express
Card Number:
Expiration Date:CVV#:
Printed Card Holder Name:
Card Holder Signature:
Return or Fax this form to:
SDTA • PO BOX 89008 • SIOUX FALLS, SD 57109-9008
PHONE: (605) 334-8871 • FAX: (605) 334-1938
E-mail: michelle@southdakotatrucking.com
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SUMMER BOARD MEETING, AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES CONFERENCE, LOG HAULERS
CONFERENCE & SDTA ANNUAL CLIFF TJADEN FISHING EVENT TENTATIVE AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2013
7:00 p.m. - SDTA Executive Committee Dinner Meeting
THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013
8:00 a.m. - SDTA Summer Board Meeting
• Call To Order
• Roll Call
• Approve Minutes From Winter Board Meeting
• Review Third Quarter Financial Statement
• Review Important Dates To Remember
• Executive Committee Report
• Safety Management Council Report - Tim Miller, Chairman
• Associates Conference Report - Bryan Eden
• Issues Management Report - Matt Parker
• Membership and Membership Services Report
• Public Relations Discussion
- Review SDTA Truck Driving Championships
- Discuss National Truck Driving Championships Funding
• ATA Vice President Report - Mike Habeck
• Old Business
• New Business
• Lunch on Your Own
1:00 p.m. - Agricultural Commodities Conference & Log Haulers Conference
• Greetings & Introductions
• Annual Business Meeting
• Election of Officers & Directors
• New Business
• 2013 Legislative Update - Myron Rau
• Regulatory Roundtable SD Highway Patrol, FMCSA & Myron Rau
5:30 p.m. - Social Hour
6:30 p.m. - Hosted dinner and Annual Fishing Calcutta
FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2013
7:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
Check-in for SDTA's Annual Cliff Tjaden Fishing Event
Boats cannot launch before this time
Must weigh-in fish by 3:30
- Fish fry at hotel following the weigh-in.
ALL EVENTS & MEETINGS WILL BE HELD AT THE CLUBHOUSE INN & SUITES, 808 West Sioux Avenue,
Pierre, SD, (605) 301-4930 or (888) 420-0376
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SDTA’S ANNUAL CLIFF
TJADEN FISHING EVENT
FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2013
Clubhouse Inn & Suites, Pierre, SD
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Check-in at 7:30 a.m. at the Clubhouse Inn & Suites
Continental breakfast and sack lunches will be provided.
The boats will launch after 8:00 a.m. - launch from any location
Fish Fry at the Clubhouse Hotel following weigh-in
Cost: $50 per person (includes breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Please check here if you can provide a boat
Number of people that can be added to fish from your boat
Please check here if you need to be assigned to a fishing boat
Company Name
Date
Mailing Address
City
State
Zip
E-mail Address
Names
Total Enclosed = $
Check Enclosed
Credit Card:
Bill Me
Discover
Bill the following credit card
Mastercard
Visa
American Express
Card Number:
Expiration Date:CVV#:
Printed Card Holder Name:
Card Holder Signature:
Return or Fax this form to:
SDTA • PO BOX 89008 • SIOUX FALLS, SD 57109-9008
PHONE: (605) 334-8871 • FAX: (605) 334-1938
E-mail: michelle@southdakotatrucking.com
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DAN CASE
1 New
SDTA Member
BRYAN EDEN
1 New
SDTA Member
FELDHAUS
TRUCKING
1 New SDTA Member
Thomas howells
1 New
SDTA Member
jim murphy
1 New
SDTA Member
SD Log haulers
association
2 New SDTA Members
russ stough
1 New
SDTA Member
Dan Swenson
1 New
SDTA Member
SCOT MARONE
2 New
SDTA Members
SDTA WELCOMES THE FOLLOWING
NEW MEMBERS:
Avera Occupational Medicine - Mitchell
Sherry Thomas
525 North Foster
Mitchell, SD 57301
Phone: 605-995-5701
Fax: 605-995-5700
occmedmitchell@avera.org
www.avera.org/occmedmitchell
Service Provided: Occupational Medical Services
Sponsored by: SDTA
Avitus Group
Katrina Heser
2329 N Career Avenue, Suite 232
Billings, MT 59101
Phone: 800-454-2446
www.avitusgroup.com
Services: Business Services
Sponsored by: SDTA
Dakotaland Feeds, LLC
Dean Toman
674 Westpark Avenue NW
Huron, SD 57350
Phone: 605-352-8581 • 800-952-3583
Fax: 605-352-7660
dean@dakotalandfeeds.com
Service Provided: Manufacturer
Sponsored by: SDTA
Donald Brummund dba Sam’s Way Trucking
SDTA
11 New SDTA Members
I-STATE TRUCK
CENTER
14 New SDTA Members
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Donald Brummund
PO Box 507 • 303 Sixth Street
Frederick, SD 57441
Phone: 605-216-0759
Service Provided: Bulk / Feed / Grain / Gravel / Livestock /
Asphalt
Sponsored by: I State Truck Center
434 S. Kiwanis Ave., Suite 2
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone: (605) 336-4444
Fax: (605) 582-8406
rstough@fischerrounds.com
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SDTA’S EAST RIVER GOLF OUTING - BRANDON GOLF COURSE
THURSDAY, June 20, 2013
SponsoR LEVEL:
m Ruby Sponsor $750
m Emerald Sponsor $500
m Saphire Sponsor $250
m Topaz Sponsor $100
Please Charge Credit CaRD:
m Discover
m MasterCard
m Visa
m American Express
Card Numer:
Printed Name of Card Holder:
Expiration Date:
Zip Code:
Signature of Card Holder:
CVV:
Please BILL COMPANY:
Company Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
REMIT TO: SDTA • PO Box 89008 • Sioux Falls, SD 57109-9008 • Phone: 605-334-8871 • Fax: 605-334-1938
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
• SDTA Summer Board Meeting – 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2013, at the Clubhouse Inn & Suites, Pierre. The
Executive Committee will meet in the evening of Wednesday, June 12, 2013.
• Annual Meeting of the Agricultural Commodities Conference and the Log Haulers Conference at the Clubhouse Inn
& Suites, Pierre starting at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2013. The Calcutta for the Annual Cliff Tjaden Fishing
Event will take place over dinner that evening.
• Annual Cliff Tjaden Fishing Event on Friday, June 14, 2013, 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.
• SDTA East River Golf Outing at the Brandon Golf Course – 10:00 a.m. shotgun start on Thursday, June 20, 2013.
• SDTA West River Golf Outing at the Elks Golf Course – 10:00 a.m. shotgun start on Friday, June 28, 2013.
• 6th Annual West River Poker Run for Truck PAC, Saturday, June 29, 2013 in the Rapid City area.
• 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 7:00 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’S WEST RIVER GOLF OUTING - ELKS GOLF COURSE
FRIDAY, June 28, 2013
SponsoR LEVEL:
m Ruby Sponsor $750
m Emerald Sponsor $500
m Saphire Sponsor $250
m Topaz Sponsor $100
Please Charge Credit CaRD:
m Discover
m MasterCard
m Visa
m American Express
Card Numer:
Printed Name of Card Holder:
Expiration Date:
Zip Code:
Signature of Card Holder:
CVV:
Please BILL COMPANY:
Company Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
REMIT TO: SDTA • PO Box 89008 • Sioux Falls, SD 57109-9008 • Phone: 605-334-8871 • Fax: 605-334-1938
RULES FOR SDTA’S DRIVER OF THE MONTH NOMINATION
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.
ELIGIBILITY:
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 renonimated 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)
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CVSA's Roadcheck 2013 planned for June 4-6
Mark your June calendars. The CVSA Roadcheck 2013 is right around the corner. The
annual inspection event – the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 72-hour safety blitz
– is scheduled for June 4-6.
CVSA sponsors Roadcheck with participation by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators, Transport Canada, and the Secretariat of Communications and Transportation (Mexico).
Roadcheck is the largest targeted enforcement program on commercial vehicles in the world, with approximately 14 trucks or buses being inspected, on average, every minute from Canada to Mexico during
a 72-hour period.
CVSA provides a Roadcheck checklist for drivers. Included in it are tips such as:
• Buckle up.
• Pre-inspect the condition of your vehicle and check for load securement issues.
• Check your brakes.
• Inspect coupling devices.
• Ensure all required lamps are the proper color and operational.
• Check for loose fuel tank mountings, leaks, etc.
• Look over your tires and check for proper inflation, cuts, bulges, etc.
The full checklist can be found at the following link:
http://www.cvsa.org/programs/documents/roadcheck2012/checklist_20120531v2.pdf.
Each year, approximately 10,000 CVSA-certified local, state, provincial and federal inspectors at 1,500
locations across North America perform the truck and bus inspections.
CVSA is made up of local, state, provincial, territorial and federal motor-carrier safety officials and industry representatives in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Since its inception in 1988, the roadside inspections conducted during Roadcheck have numbered more
than 1 million. Learn more about the program at cvsa.org.
Reprinted from Land Line Magazine
South Dakota Trucking Association’s Mission Statement:
Promote & Serve The Transportation Industry.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMPANY CITY
RICK HOOGENDOORN, cHAIRMANYRCsioux falls
MIKE HABECK, vice chairman
HabECk Trucking
Belle Fourche
DAVID BULTSMA, TREASURERD&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 DIRECTORSCOMPANYCITY
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 DONOVANDEAN FOODS / LAND O’LAKES
SIOUX FALLS
BRYAN EDEN BUTLER MACHINERY COMPANY
SIOUX FALLS
Randy Hartley
Hartley Transportation, INc.
Watertown
JERRY JOHNSON
B & G TRANSPORTATION
MADISON
LARRY KLAAHSENDAKOTA 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
DAN SWENSON
SWENSON BROS. GRAIN
LANE
Dave Stoterau
CHS TRANSPORTATION
SIOUX FALLS
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
Gene WIlliams
TRIMAC TRANSPORTATION
RAPID CITY
TIM MILLER
SDTA SAFETY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL PAST CHAIRPERSONSCOMPANYCITY
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 DEANDIZCO, 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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TERM EXPIRED
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