2016 NTDC Schedule of Events - American Trucking Associations

THANK YOU TO OUR 2016 NTDC/NSVDC SPONSORS
(as of February 1, 2016)
PREMIER Sponsor
CORPORATE SPONSORS
Transportation
AWARD SPONSOR
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC – NTDC Bendix Grand Champion
AWARD
Sponsor
SPONSORS
FedEx – Course A & Finals Course
HEB Transportation – Contestant Snacks
Marcelle & Kivisto, LLC – Lanyards & Registration Envelopes
Travel Centers of America – 2016 Facts for Drivers
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2016 NATIONAL TRUCK DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS & NATIONAL STEP VAN DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS
COMPETITION:
INDIANA CONVENTION CENTER
100 S. CAPITOL AVE.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46225
WWW.ICCLOS.COM
HOTELS:
The Westin Indianapolis
50 S. Capitol Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Omni Severin Hotel
40 W. Jackson Place
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
1 S. Capitol Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Boeing, FedEx,
NTDC Committee
ABF, HEB, Walmart, YRC
AAA Cooper, ODFL,
UPS, XPO
Crowne Plaza Indianapolis
123 W. Louisiana St.
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Hotel Reservation Cut-Off Date: July 5, 2016
In some cases, companies reserve a block of rooms for their competing employee contestants; please check with your employer
before reserving a room. When reserving, always remember to say you are with the ATA or National Truck Driving Championships
event. For those contestants, volunteers, or officials whose companies do not reserve a room block, we ask that you visit our
website at “NTDC.Trucking.org” for hotel reservation forms.
ATA has approved the Visit Indy Housing Bureau to coordinate all hotel reservation requests. The Visit Indy Housing Bureau is the
only official housing bureau of ATA’s NTDC/NSVDC Events. If you are contacted by a housing pirating company or any group other
than Visit Indy, recognize that they are not endorsed by ATA and, despite their claims, they do not have access to our negotiated
discounted rates. For accurate information regarding reservations or availability, please contact the Housing Bureau directly at
housing@visitindy.com or 317-262-8191.
INFORMATION BOOTH:
• Please Note! Champions (competing drivers) will register in their designated bullpens
(not at the Information booth) as set forth in the Schedule of Events.
• Volunteers/Judges will register at their briefing.
• Company officials may register as set forth below
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 10 THURSDAY, AUG. 11
FRIDAY, AUG. 12
SATURDAY, AUG. 13
8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
8:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Convention Center, 1st Floor, Georgia Street Cube
Convention Center, 1st Floor, Georgia Street Cube
Convention Center, 1st Floor, Georgia Street Cube
Convention Center, 1st Floor, Georgia Street Cube
OFFICES:
NTDC/NSVDC STAFF OFFICE:
NTDC COMMITTEE OFFICE:
NTDC/NSVDC STORAGE:
NEWS MEDIA OFFICE:
Convention Center, 1st Floor, 133 - 134
Convention Center, 1st Floor, 132
Convention Center, 1st Floor, 130
Convention Center, 1st Floor, 131
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 09
Important! Access to the Convention Center on Tuesday is restricted to NTDC Committee
members and Equipment Handlers only.
6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Banner Hanging
Convention Center, 1st Floor, Hall J – K
7:00 a.m.
Layout of Course
Convention Center, 1st Floor, Hall J – I
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Receipt of Equipment for Pre-Trip Inspection & Skills Test
Convention Center, 1st Floor, Hall H & G
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Equipment Handler Briefing
Convention Center, 1st Floor, Room 135
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch provided for those volunteers working in Halls F - K
Convention Center, 1st Floor, Georgia Street Cube
!
NOTE: Equipment Handlers are asked not to
arrive at the Convention Center prior to 8:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10
Miscellaneous
10:00 a.m.
Media/Videographer Briefing
Convention Center, 1st Floor, Room 131
3:00 p.m.
Bleacher Banners May Be Hung
Convention Center, 1st Floor, Hall J & K Entrance
Judges & Volunteers
Note: Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided for judges/volunteers on the 1st Floor, Georgia Street Cube
!
NOTE: Those hanging banners on the
bleachers must not enter the hall before 3
p.m. or risk having their drivers disqualified.
8:00 a.m.
Registration & Briefings (MANDATORY) Convention Center
Den Mothers 1st Floor, Room 135
Pre-Trip Inspection Judges 2nd Floor, Sagamore 5 - 7
Scorers / Recorders & Projectionists
1st Floor, Halls J & K
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
.
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MANDATORY ATTENDANCE:
To ensure excellence, certain
activities are mandatory for
NTDC/ NSVDC judges and
volunteers. Judges and
Course Judges Registration and Briefing (MANDATORY)
volunteers who fail to attend
Convention Center, 2nd Floor, Sagamore Ballroom 5 - 7
a designated mandatory
event - on time and for its
Course Judges Walk Through of Course (MANDATORY)
entirety - risk having their
Convention Center, 1st Floor, Hall I – K
position reassigned to
another volunteer.
Review of the Course & Pre-Trip Inspection Briefing
(Course Judges, Contestants & Den Mothers) (MANDATORY)
Convention Center, 2nd Floor, Sagamore Ballroom 5 - 7
Walk Through of the Course
(Contestants and Den Mothers Only) (MANDATORY)
Convention Center, 1st Floor, Hall I – K
WALK-UP VOLUNTEERS:
All volunteers must be approved and registered with
ATA prior to the event. The
NTDC Committee will not
allow volunteer signup after
Friday, August 5th, 2016.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 continued
4:45 p.m.
Adjournment of Wednesday Judges Mandatory Activities
5:00 p.m.
Written Exam Scoring – 1st Floor, Halls J & K
6:00 p.m.
Judges Reception – Eagle’s Nest Restaurant, Hyatt Regency
Contestants Note: Contestant Registration begins at 12 noon in order for Contestants to eat before coming to their assigned Bullpens as there is no scheduled meal break between noon and 5:00 p.m. and food may not be delivered to the bullpens after Registration begins. There will be snacks in the driver bags and beverages will be provided in the afternoon.
12:00 p.m.
Contestant Registration & Briefing (MANDATORY):
Convention Center, 2nd Floor
Step VanRoom 237
Straight TruckRoom 238
3-AxleRoom 239
4-AxleRoom 240
5-AxleRoom 241
FlatbedRoom 242
Tank TruckRoom 243
TwinsRoom 244
Sleeper Berth Room 245
1:00 p.m. Review of the Course, Equipment & Pre-Trip Inspection Briefing
(Contestants, Den Mothers and Course Judges) (MANDATORY)
Convention Center, 2nd Floor Sagamore Ballroom 5 - 7
2:30 p.m.
Walk Through of the Course (MANDATORY)
(Contestants and Den Mothers Only)
Convention Center, 1st Floor, Halls I - K
Contestants must report to
their respective bullpen
rooms after Review
and Walk Through.
Contestant Equipment Viewing
Convention Center, 1st Floor, Hall I
Contestants will not be selecting the power unit to be driven in competition
3:30 p.m.
Written Exam and Briefings for Contestants - (MANDATORY)
(60 minutes for written exam)
Convention Center, 2nd Floor
Contestants will take Written Exam
Step VanRoom 237
Straight TruckRoom 238
3-AxleRoom 239
4-AxleRoom 240
5-AxleRoom 241
FlatbedRoom 242
Tank TruckRoom 243
TwinsRoom 244
Sleeper Berth Room 245
4:45 p.m.
Adjournment of Wednesday Contestant Activities
in their respective bullpen rooms.
After completing/ turning in exam,
Contestants may leave for day.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 continued
Spouses / Significant Others / Families
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Spouse/Significant Other Welcome & Program
Convention Center, 1st Floor, Maryland Street Entrance
Indianapolis City Tour and Indianapolis Motor Speedway Grounds Tour
NOTE: DO NOT GO TO THE CONVENTION CENTER BEFORE WEDNESDAY!!!
To ensure the integrity of the Championships, all competitors, spouses, family members, friends, colleagues, spectators, corporate officials, and other unauthorized individuals will be restricted access to the Convention Center before Wednesday; and, after Wednesday, will be restricted from Halls F – I, and certain rooms and foyers beyond Room 140. Restricted areas will be posted and will be enforced.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11
NOTE: Though only four of the nine classes of competition will compete on Thursday, all Champions and their families are encouraged to attend the Breakfast of Champions.
6:45 a.m.-8:15 a.m.
Breakfast of Champions
(Tickets Collected – Doors Open at 6:30 a.m.)
Convention Center, 2nd Floor, Sagamore Ballroom
Keynote Presenter:
Craig Karges, Author, Award-winning Entertainer, and “Extraordinist”
8:30 a.m.
Contestants in the following Classes must be in their bullpen rooms by 8:30 a.m.
prior to competing in both the Skills Test and Pre-Trip Inspection (MANDATORY):
Convention Center, 2nd Floor
3 – AxleRoom 240
4 - AxleRoom 241
Flatbed Room 242
Tank TruckRoom 243
8:45 a.m.
Skills Test
Convention Center, 1st Floor, Halls I - K
Course A Course B
4-Axle3-Axle
Tank TruckFlatbed
8:45 a.m.
Pre-Trip Inspection (3-Axle, 4-Axle, Flatbed, Tank Truck)
Convention Center, 1st Floor, Hall H
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11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch Served (Contestants, Judges & Volunteers)
Convention Center, 2nd Floor, outside Bullpens; 1st Floor, Hall I near dock doors and Georgia Street Cube
5:00 p.m. Deadline to Turn in Banquet Tickets
6:30 p.m.
Adjournment of Thursday Activities
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
7:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast Served (Contestants, Den Mothers & Judges)
Convention Center, 2nd Floor, outside Bullpens; 1st Floor, Hall I near dock doors and Georgia Street Cube
7:00 a.m.
Contestants in the following Classes must be in their bullpen rooms prior
to competing in the Skills Test and Pre-Trip Inspection (MANDATORY):
Convention Center, 2nd Floor
Step VanRoom 244
Straight TruckRoom 243
5 – AxleRoom 242
Twin TrailerRoom 241
5 – Axle Sleeper
Room 240
7:15 a.m.
Skills Test
Convention Center, 1st Floor, Halls I – K
Course A Course B
Step Van5 – Axle
Straight TruckTwin Trailer
5 – Axle Sleeper
7:15 a.m.
Pre-Trip Inspection (Step Van, Straight Truck, 5- Axle, Twin Trailer, 5 – Axle Sleeper)
Convention Center, 1st Floor, Hall H
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch Served (Contestants, Judges & Volunteers)
Convention Center, 2nd Floor, outside Bullpens; 1st Floor, Hall I near dock doors
and Georgia Street Cube
6:00 p.m.
Adjournment of Friday Activities
Bullpens – Level 2 • Rooms 245 - 237
Exhibits,
Information Desk,
Souvenirs
!
Hall F - NAIC
Halls I – K – Skills Test
Hall G Media Event
Hall H
Pre-trip
Inspection
Indiana Convention Center
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
6:30 a.m.
Hot Breakfast Sandwiches Served (Contestants, Judges & Volunteers)
Convention Center, 2nd Floor, outside Bullpens; 1st Floor, Hall I near dock doors and Georgia Street Cube
7:00 a.m.
Contestants must report to their respective bullpens:
Convention Center, 2nd Floor
Step VanRoom 237
Straight TruckRoom 238
3-AxleRoom 239
4-AxleRoom 240
5-AxleRoom 241
FlatbedRoom 242
Tank TruckRoom 243
TwinsRoom 244
Sleeper Berth Room 245
7:20 a.m.
Introduction of NTDC Committee, Staff and Honored Guests
Convention Center, 1st Floor, Hall J - K
7:22 a.m.
Introduction of State Champions
Convention Center, 1st Floor, Hall J - K
7:45 a.m.
7:50 a.m.
“National Anthem”
Convention Center, 1st Floor, Hall J - K
8:00 a.m.
Parade of Equipment
Convention Center, 1st Floor, Hall J - K
8:00 a.m.
Finalist Briefing & Walk-Through
Convention Center, 2nd Floor, Room 236; 1st Floor, Hall J - K
9:20 a.m.
Championships Finals
Convention Center, 1st Floor, Hall 6
2:30 p.m.
Finalist Briefing
Convention Center, 2nd Floor, Room 236
Announcement of Finalists
Convention Center, 1st Floor, Hall J - K
5:30 p.m.
Private Reception (Finalists/Dignitaries)
Convention Center, TBD
5:30 p.m. Championships Reception
Convention Center, TBD
6:15 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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Championships Awards Banquet (Tickets Collected)
Convention Center, 2nd Floor, Sagamore Ballroom
NOTE: Room assignments may change by August so be sure to consult the most recent schedule onsite.
N T D C / N S V D C C O M M I T T E E & S TA F F
The National Truck Driving Championships Committee is the governing body for the Championships program.
It establishes policy and rules governing operations, qualifications of contestants and specifications for equipment
used in the competition. It is responsible for the conduct of the National Truck Driving Championships and National
Step Van Driving Championships and for providing advice and assistance to state trucking associations which
conduct the state championships. Members of the Committee are motor carrier and state trucking association
safety professionals who have a requisite number of years of Championships experience.
OFFICERS
Larry W. Bizzell, CDS
CHAIRMAN
FedEx Ground
Memphis, TN
Don Egli, CDS
1ST VICE CHAIRMAN Iowa Motor Truck Association
Des Moines, IA
Sam Faucette
2ND VICE CHARIMAN
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Thomasville, NC
LIFE-TIME MEMBERS
Scot Bishop, CDS
Angels Camp, CA
Douglas R. Cook, CDS
Holiday Island, AR
Daryl Decker, CDS
Bentonville, AR
John J. Killilee
Meridian, ID
Bucky Robbins, CDS
Bentonville, AR
Clifford Williams
Ringgold, GA
Richard C. Laliberte
Roseville, MN
John G. Lathrop
McAlpin, FL
HONORARY MEMBERS
Rick G. Cates, CDS
Marsh USA, Inc. Raleigh, NC Mark Courter, CDS
FedEx Freight Orlando, FL James J. Daulerio, CDS
Envirun
Skippack, PA
Rick D. Foster, CDS
Bentonville, AR
Michael W. Smith Kenneth Teetzen, CDS
Great Wide Logistics Services
Albuquerque, NM
Nashville, TN 9
AT-LARGE MEMBERS
Jason Ahten
Missouri Trucking Association
Jefferson City, MO
Robert Foskey
UPS Freight, Inc.
Jacksonville, FL
Rodney Myers
FedEx Freight
Harrison, AR
Richard Turner, CDS
Walmart Transportation, LLC
Bentonville, AR
Lauren Akins
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Thomasville, NC
Patricia “Patti” Gillette, Ph.D.
Colorado Motor Carriers Assoc.
Denver, CO
Jerry Peterson
Bulldog Hiway Express
N. Charleston, SC
Fred Whitely
In Memorium
1950-2016
Randy DeVault
Maine Motor Transport Assoc.
Augusta, ME
Jamie Hofer
YRC Worldwide
Overland Park, KS
Francisco “Frank” M. Silió
Publix Super Markets
Deerfield Beach, FL
Jason Wing, CDS, CDT
Walmart Transportation, LLC
Bentonville, AR
Larry Evener, COSS
Walmart Transportation, LLC
London, KY
Talmadge Humphrey
Covenant Transport, Inc.
Chattanooga, TN
Dean F. Yockey, CDS
PITT OHIO
Harrisburg, PA
Robert G. St. John, CDS
P Judge & Sons, Inc.
Canandaigua, NY
David Yonemoto, CDS
Reddaway
Vancouver, WA
STAFF
Brian Lagana
Executive Director
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Jacob Pierce
Deputy Executive Director
Maria Quereshi
Office Manager
What to do in Indianapolis:
Indianapolis/Marion County is the twelfth largest city in
the United States, and it is by far one of our country’s
most livable big cities. Visitors are drawn from all over the
globe to enjoy the top-notch professional sports venues
and numerous cultural attractions.
• A must experience is the Dallara
Fun Things to Do Include:
Indy Car Factory- satisfy your racing dreams behind the wheel of
the racing simulators, experience
the thrill of riding in a street-legal
Indy Car two-seater with a professional driver, or take a factory tour
where you’ll watch skilled technicians handcraft the Dallara Indy
Car chassis.
• Children’s Museum- it is
recognized as the largest
children’s museum in the world.
• Art Center- families can learn art
techniques while taking home
something fun.
• Indianapolis Zoo- see the dolphins,
shark touch tank, racing cheetahs,
and paint with elephants.
• Take advantage of the Indy Fun
Tours & Indy Motor Speedway
Tour on Wednesday, August 10th,
from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. See the
“NTDC/NSVDC Family Program”
information flyer for details.
• Conner Prairie Interactive History
Park- ride a hot air balloon, pet
adorable animals, and travel back
to the 1800s at this interactive history park on the settlement of the
historic William Conner house.
• Scenic Eagle Creek Park- Go Ape
in this unique adventure in the
forest canopy for all ages. The
course includes rope ladders, net
bridges, trapezes, Tarzan swings,
and five zip lines.
Parking
Hotel
Indianapolis,
IN
Westin
Hyatt
Omni
Crowne
Valet overnight
with
in/out
privileges
$42
$39
$38
$36
Dress Code:
With the exception of the Championships banquet on Saturday evening, the
dress code for all NTDC & NSVDC attendees is casual. All Contestants must
wear the recognized uniform of their
motor carrier while they are competing.
Semi-formal attire is appropriate for the
Banquet on Saturday evening.
Self-parking
with In/out
privileges
$30
$26
Self-parking
without
in/out
privileges
$22
$22
Airport Shuttle:
GO Express Travel provides transportation from the Indianapolis International Airport to all the hotels in the
NTDC/NSVDC block. It’s just $10.00
one-way! Priority is given to online
reservations. We strongly recommend
you book a round trip reservation
online so you won’t have to wait for
the next bus! At the airport, cash and
major credit cards are accepted but
walkups may have to wait for the next
shuttle. Shuttle picks up at Zone 7
in the Ground Transportation Center.
Visit https://goexpresstravel.com/reservations to make a reservation or call
1-800-589-6004.
Taxi Service:
There is a $15 minimum charge for all
fares from the airport, regardless of
distance. The Taxi Call Button - Sign
Taxi service is available at the curb
on the lower level of the terminal just
outside Baggage Claim.
Daily Valet
12-24 hours
$36
$30
Additional Overnight Parking Downtown - World of Wonders
(Circle Centre): 24 Hour Self-Parking, $20 Overnight, Location: 1/2 block from
hotel at Maryland and Illinois Street. Clearance: 8’2”. Large vehicle and RV
parking is located 1 block south and 1 block west (approximately $36 per day).
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2016 State Truck Driving Championships
State
Date
Location
Contact
Kentucky
Louisiana
South Carolina
Virginia
Arizona
Nevada
Mississippi
Tennessee
New Mexico
Georgia
Idaho
North Carolina
Delaware
Rhode Island
South Dakota
California
Alaska
Ohio
Wisconsin
Maine
Missouri
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Colorado
Maryland
New Hampshire
North Dakota
Vermont
Massachusetts
Florida
Alabama
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Texas
Utah
Connecticut
Oregon
Wyoming
Minnesota
Iowa
Kansas
Hawaii
Montana
Washington
West Virginia
Arkansas
March 18 – 19
March 18 – 19
April 17 – 18
April 17 – 18
April 16
April 23
April 29 - 30
April 29 - 30
April 30
May 5 - 7
May 13 - 14
May 13 - 14
May 14
May 14
May 14
May 15
May 20 - 21
May 20 - 21
May 20 - 21
May 21
June 3 – 4
June 3 – 4
June 3 – 4
June 4
June 4
June 4
June 4
June 4
June 5
June 9 – 11
June 10
June 10 – 11
June 10 – 11
June 10 – 11
June 10 – 11
June 10 – 11
June 10 – 11
June 10 – 11
June 10 – 11
June 11
June 11
June 11
June 11 – 12
June 16 – 17
June 17 – 18
June 18
June 18
June 18
June 25
July 15 -16
Louisville, KY
Baton Rouge, LA
West Columbia, SC
Suffolk, VA
Tempe, AZ
Las Vegas, NV
Gulfport, MS
Antioch, TN
Albuquerque, NM
Lake Lanier Islands, GA
Meridian, ID
Smithfield, NC
Harrington, DE
Pawtucket, RI
Sioux Falls, SD
McClellan, CA
Anchorage, AK
Sandusky, OH
Eau Claire, WI
Hermon, ME
Springfield, MO
Grand Island, NE
Oklahoma City, OK
Brighton, CO
Timonium, MD
Pembroke, NH
Fargo, ND
Pembroke, NH
North Andover, MA
Dayton Beach, FL
Pelham, AL
St. Charles, IL
Indianapolis, IN
Lansing, MI
Iselin, NJ
Syracuse, NY
Harrisburg, PA
Bryan/College Station, TX
Salt Lake City, UT
Somers, CT
Portland, OR
Cheyenne, WY
Roseville, MN
Altoona, IA
Topeka, KS
TBD
Billings, MT
Kent, WA
Charleston, WV
Rogers, AR
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