OCTOBER 2014

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Two congressmen have told the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administra-tion that some of the organizations providing sleep apnea training to medical examiners are teaching the wrong material.

President Obama last year signed a law requiring the agency to write a rule covering sleep disorders, rather than handling them through guid-ance to medical examiners.

But Reps. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., and Daniel Lipinski, D-Ill., who wrote the law, now say some trainers are giving medical examiners incorrect information.

In an October 2 letter to acting FMCSA Chief Scott Darling, Bucshon and Lipinski said the agency should tell its approved training organizations that they should not follow any specific steps with respect to sleep apnea testing and treatment.

“Specific steps means that they are not to follow the specific steps in the training materials or provide guidance in the absence of a rulemaking,” said Lipinski spokesman Isaac Sancken in response to an email query.

“All it says is that medical examiner training organizations aren’t to give specific steps as there technically aren’t any in the absence of a rulemak-ing.”

The congressmen said the agency may not be involved with the curricu-lum, but they are troubled that the training organizations are listed on the FMCSA web site.

Congressmen Air Concern About Sleep Apnea TrainingReprinted From Truckinginfo.com -- October 13, 2014 -- By Oliver Patton

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Chairman’s Message..............................3

President’s Message..............................5

Update From Black Hills Log Haulers As-sociation President Robert Christian........7

October Driver of the Month...................9

Congressmen Air Concern About Sleep Ap-nia Training Continued.........................11

Britton Transport Recognized as 2014 Vol-vo Trucks Safety Award Winner..............12

State Chain Laws...........................13-17

International Registration Plan (IRP) Up-date..................................................17

Condolences.......................................18

Snow Removal Laws.......................19-24

SDTA Participates in Lake Area Tech’s Ca-reer Expo...........................................24

Pierre Truck Route Construction Traffic Im- pact..................................................25

Sudden Cardiac Arrest or Heart Attack - Do You Know the Difference?.....................27

Number of Members Signed Up Since Latest Convention........................................28

Welcome New SDTA Members...............28

Review of South Dakota’s Chapter of the World’s Largest Convoy For Special Olym-pics.............................................30-32

Board of Directors...............................36

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SDTA’S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEMike Habeck, Chairman of BoardDavid Bultsma, Vice ChairmanJeff Gillespie, TreasurerRobert Christian, SecretaryRick Hoogendoorn, Past ChairmanMyron L. Rau, PresidentMike Habeck, ATA Vice President

SDTA’S BOARD OF DIRECTORSJustin AndersTom BeuzekomLinda BickfordKimberly BonhartLloyd BultsmaRobert ChristianBrian ClarkArt DonovanBryan EdenFrancis HammRandy Hartley Larry KlaahsenJerred KoppmannJody KuperJustin LarsonTim MillerJerry Ollerich Matt ParkerRobert PuntWade Stebbins Dan SwensonDave StoterauJeff WatkinsBud WestendorfBob Willey

SDTA’S PAST ChAIRPERSOnSStan AndersLarry AndersonRobert Appelwick Ted Bultsma Rich Burns Darrold Dean Bernard FeldhausRick HoogendoornAlton PalmerJeff Parker Gene PhillipsMichelle SchipperRandy ThompsonWayne ViessmanStephen Willers

I hope everyone is well. Wow, this past month went by fast, but I am happy to report that we are having a very nice fall here in Western SD. You may all re-member last year on October 4th we experienced one of the worst snow storms on record. Over 50,000 head of livestock perished, hundreds of thousands of trees were destroyed, power in some areas was out for weeks, and traffic was stalled for days. So please remember those who suffered losses in your prayers and please remember to thank the people you know who volunteered their time and financial support to the folks who suffered those losses.

Myron Rau, Alton and Donnalee Palmer, along with myself and Mary attended the ATA Manage-ment Conference & Exhibition in San Diego, CA, from October 4th through October 7th. The convention reported a record turnout this year. All of the committee meetings I participated in had a full attendance and I heard the same from Myron and Alton for the meetings they participated in as well. The ATA staff again did an excellent job conveying to the attendees the progress reports, issues updates, and what the future of our industry looks like on Capitol Hill in the year to come. I would encourage everyone to read all about the conference in Transport Topics. If you do not subscribe to this magazine I challenge you to do so. It is probably the best publication you can read to keep up with all of our industry issues as well as economic reports, developments, and forecasts. It will also keep you up to date with what is happening on Capitol Hill. Mary and I spent one full afternoon wandering through the exhibition hall. It is truly amazing how technology advances each year. The allied members, who are also the exhibitors, did a great job showing off their products and services. What was different this year was that many of the receptions and presentations were done in the exhibit hall. Everyone at-tending had to walk through the aisles of the vendors to get to the seating area. What a great idea! Another highlight was the Lead ATA program. The program was started last year and is designed to bring on board younger individuals to get involved with the workings of the ATA itself. Many applications were sent in and seventeen were accepted. Now they have graduated from the course, four of those individuals were invited to participate on a panel discussion. I personally knew one of them and I can tell you that what they learned in a years time was very impressive. Then last but not least, ATA’s Road Team Captains. These guys travel around the country in shifts, educating the public about our industry. They do a great job and I truly believe they make a major impact on how the public views us.

The major issues challenging our industry, as most of us know, are highway funding, driver shortages and retention, government regulations, highway congestion and parking, as well as HOS regulations. I encourage everyone to become involved in these issues and to contribute your knowledge and expertise not only at the federal level, but at the state and local level as well. Please consider membership in the ATA.

This month take the time to appreciate your drivers. After all they are the greatest assets you have. These drivers have been through a lot the past few years with all the changes happening. I think for the most part they have handled these changes very well. So pat them on the back and let them know the good job their doing. And if you are an owner/operator, pat yourself on the back...you are still hanging in there. I believe our industry is on an uptick and if we work together we will make it a thriving industry.

Please remember SDTA’s Pam Kolseth in your prayers for the loss of her husband Jon. I look forward to seeing everyone at the Fall Board Meeting and guided pheasant hunt starting on November 12th.

Remember “It’s just another day in paradise.” Be safe and God Bless!

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Tuesday, November 4th is an extremely important day for citizens of South Dakota and the United States. The right to vote should not and cannot be taken lightly. Please take time to cast your vote and please allow your employees to do the same. If your employees say that voting is a waste of time or they indicate they are not knowledgeable on the issues, please take time to visit with them regarding the issues and the importance of casting a vote.

Individual candidate yard signs are everywhere these days, in boulevards, on street corners, in

fields and on billboards. Political radio and television ads seem to be constant. Since these elections are expensive, the SDTA has once again sent contribution checks to pro-business candidates some of which are incumbents and some are new to the process. Once the final ballots are counted, I will be issuing a report regarding the election success of those to whom we contributed Truck PAC dollars.

This election year is no different than other election years. Every two years we elect private citizens to represent our interests and make the hard choices as to how we support ALL the needs of South Dakota. If the voters disagree with the decisions the Legislature has made, the voters have the ability to elect new leaders. Our legisla-tors are our friends and neighbors, whom we expect to make good decisions, includ-ing tax policy. November 4th, we will be electing a Governor, an Attorney General, Constitutional Officers along with 105 members of the entire State Legislature.

I am convinced the 2015 State Legislature will be seriously considering a bill or bills that attempt to address highway funding needs. As this industry has always said, “If you have it a truck brought it.” However, it is not only this industry that needs roads. Every citizen and every business needs roads and bridges! As always, the legislators we elect will need to debate this very important issue and make the best decision they can based on the best information they can gather. I end many of my columns with this statement, “If you do not have a seat at the table, you may be what is served for dinner and perhaps that will be WELL DONE. Get involved and stay involved!” This highway funding legislation is a perfect example for that statement. As you know, your SDTA Lobbyist is on the ground in the state capitol for the entire legislative session. If you have input or concerns about where the legisla-tion is headed, you will need to get involved; if by no other way, by giving me a call.

The fall meeting of your SDTA Board of Directors is scheduled for Thursday, Novem-ber 13th at the Crossroads Hotel in Huron, SD. As you know, all SDTA Members are welcome to attend any and all board meetings; please come if you can.

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Myron has made what has become his "annual visit" with Neiman manage-ment, this year he was able to get things changed up a bit and scheduled a day of golf with Jim Neiman, Tom Shaffer, Dan Buehler and Chad Voyles at Hulett. Although the weather did not cooperate for golf and most of our log-ging issues had been discussed in previous meetings they still had a very constructive meeting and were able to discuss many other issues and ways to

work together to solve them. I believe this was a very positive meeting and I believe everyone is now beginning to see the value in both the SDTA and the BHLH Association. In fact the meeting ended with plans for meeting at the golf course in Hulett again next year.

October of this year has again been very wet, but at least this year it was because of rain in-stead of snow. The wet has not only made it difficult to maintain log inventory in the mill yards but has also made it impossible to build inventory before the spring shut down. It appears that again this year there will be little change in our fleet and we must do everything we can to man-age our fleets wisely in order to meet the needs. As of October 15, 2014 we need to average 800 loads per week through March 15th to fill the mill yards for spring shut down or we continue to fall farther behind each week. I know this seems like a tall order, but I also know if it can be done we can do it!

FTR transportation intelligence recently reported that as of the second quarter of 2014 there is a shortage of 207,439 drivers nationwide and numbers are expected to exceed 225,000 by the second quarter of 2016. Driver labor conditions are expected to remain at critical levels for the next few years as additional government regulations are implemented. Many of these regula-tions will either pull drivers out of the labor pool or will negatively impact productivity.

There have been some questions about the long eared bat being put on the endangered spe-cies list. If that happens, it will have a major effect on the logging industry. Senator Thune and Representative Noem are hesitant to put the bat on the endangered species list because the bat is plagued with disease and human activity has no bearing on their existence. They feel there are more effective solutions to protect the bat from extinction, rather than putting it on the endangered species list.

April 7th has been the official date set for the Annual Log Haulers Seminar so please mark your calendars. If there is a topic or speaker that you would like, please let me know and we will see what we can get planned.

On behalf of the log haulers, I would like to express our condolences to Pam Kolseth, SDTA comp-troller for the loss of her husband on October 6th. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Pam.

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Congressmen Air Concern About Sleep Apnea Training continued...They want the agency to tell the trainers to remove from their materials any references to recommendations by the Medical Review Board, the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee and the agency itself.

That information is available online but it is not supposed to be on the formal medical guidance for examiners

Bucshon and Lipinski also want the agency to tell examiners who have already been trained to correct their practices.

“It is imperative that FMCSA address these issues as soon as possible,” they said. “These faulty training courses are keeping qualified drivers off the road.”

The congressmen also want the agency to say when it will start the sleep apnea rulemaking.

This situation arises from concern in the industry about the agency’s former plan to address sleep apnea by beefing up its long-standing guidance to medical examiners.

The agency traditionally relied on guidance to make sure that examiners can spot drivers who may have a sleep disorder. In recent years, as doctors and medical researchers learned more about sleep disorders, the agency’s initial reaction was to pass that in-formation on to examiners by strengthening its guidance.

But trucking interests were concerned about that approach because it would not give employers a clear enough statement of their legal responsibilities.

The solution was to write a rule that will cover not just the newest understanding of sleep disorders but also the full impact of such a rule, including costs and benefits. American Trucking Associations has estimated that the rule will cost $1 billion a year.

The agency has said it intends to write the rule but has not yet posted a schedule.

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San Diego, CA, October 7, 2014– Britton Transport, Inc. of Grand Forks, North Dakota (received the Volvo Trucks Safety Award.

Now entering its sixth year, the annual Volvo Trucks Safety Awards are open to all motor carriers in the U.S. and Canada with more than five Class 8 trucks. Winners are selected using several criteria, including accident frequency rates, using the U.S. Department of Transportation definition of a “recordable accident,” and their safety and accident preven-tion training programs.

“The results are impressive. With a fleet of 97 trucks, Britton Transport had an accident frequency of .32 in over 9.2 million miles of operation.”-Volvo

“We are thrilled to be the recipient of the 2014 Volvo Trucks Safety Award,” said Jim Stockeland, president of Britton Transport. “This award does not speak to one person’s ef-forts, or even a department’s efforts, but to a continual ef-fort on behalf of the entire company to purposefully protect others.”

Britton Transport, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bison Trans-port Winnipeg, began operations in 1980. From offices in Grand Forks, ND and Sioux Falls, SD the business handles a diverse range of cargo, including machinery, building mate-rials, foodstuffs and general commodities.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Senta Brookshire at 701-757-5542 or email at sen-ta@brittontransport.com.

britton transport Recognized as 2014 Volvo trucks Safety Award Winner

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Alabama Tire chains, or metal studded or safety spike tires of reasonable proportions may be used when required for safety because of snow, rain or other slippery conditions.

Alaska It is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle with studded tires or tires with chains attached on a paved highway or road from May 1 through September 15, inclusive, north of 60 North Latitude and from April 15 through September 30, inclusive, south of 60 North Latitude, except that at any latitude on a paved portion of the Sterling Highway a person may not oper-ate a motor vehicle with studded tires or tires with chains attached from May 1 through September 15, inclusive. The commissioner of public safety shall by emergency order provide for additional lawful operating periods based on unusual seasonal or weather conditions. Upon application, a special individual traction permit may be issued by the Department of Administration allowing the operation of a motor vehicle with studded tires or chains at any time at the discretion of the vehicle owner. The fee for the special individual permit is one-third of the biennial registration fee applicable to that class of vehicle. The department may provide an appropriate sticker or other device identifying the vehicle to which the permit applies. "Studded tire" means a tire with metal studs or spikes imbedded in the periphery of the tire surface, and protruding not more than one-fourth inch from the tire surface.

Arizona Permissible when required for safety because of snow, ice or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid. If a mountain pass or other roadway is posted vehicles must use chains because of immediate weather conditions, then the vehicle must chain up or stop until the posting is lifted. From October 1 to May 1 pneumatic tires containing metal type studs of tungsten carbide or other suitable material that are inserted or constructed in a manner so that the number of studs or the percentage of metal in contact with the roadway does not exceed three per cent of the total tire area in contact with the roadway under any conditions.

Arkansas Chains of reasonable proportions may be used on any vehicle when required for safety. Pneumatic tires with flat-headed studs projecting 1/16 inch or less beyond the tread may be used on trucks up to 6,000 lbs. in weight when required for safety on ice or snow. Only during the period from November 15 of each year until April 15 the following year.

California Required to be equipped with tire traction devices when entering a signed restricted area.

There are three requirements in California. Requirement One (R1): Chains, traction devices or snow tires are required on the drive axle of all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles. Requirement Two (R2): Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels. (NOTE: Four wheel/all wheel drive vehicles must carry traction devices in chain control areas.) Requirement Three (R3): Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles, no exceptions. There is no requirement for trucks to carry chains during any specified time period. For more information, go to Caltrans’ Web site at http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/chcontrl.htm and http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/ChainRequire.pdf.

Colorado When the chain law is in effect, drivers will be notified which vehicles must chain up and where by the following means: electronic message signs along the roadway, 511 traveler information, www.cotrip.org, and media outlets. Metal chains must consist of two circular metal loops, one on each side of the tire, connected by not less than nine evenly spaced chains across the tread. Commercial vehicles having four or more drive wheels must chain four wheels. Dual tire chains are acceptable. Ap-proved alternative traction devices include wheel sanders and the AutoSock. Also tire cables are not permitted by law as an alter-native traction device but there are two exceptions that can be found at www.cotrip.org. Chain Law Level 1; All single drive axle combination commercial vehicles must chain all four driver wheels; cables are not permitted as ATD’S. All other commercial vehicles must have snow tires or chains. Level 1 may be implemented any time there is a snow covering any part of the traveled portion of pavement on an ascending grade. Chain Law Level 2; All commercial vehicles must chain up. Single drive axle and tandem drive axle combination commercial vehicles must chain four drive wheels. Auto transports must comply to the extent pos-sible without causing damage to the hydraulic lines. Busses must chain two drive wheels to comply. Level 2 may be implemented any time there is snow covering the entire traveled portion of pavement on an ascending grade, or when driving conditions dictate that this level is necessary. Commercial vehicles traveling on I-70 in either direction between milepost 133 (Dotsero) and 259 (Morrison) from Sept. 1 from May 31 must carry sufficient chains at all times to be in compliance with the Colorado chain law. For more information, go to CDOT’s Web site at http://www.coloradodot.info/library/Brochures/ChainTips.pdf

Connecticut Studded tires and any other non-skid devices may be used from November 15 - April 30.

State Chain Laws - September 2014

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State Chain Laws - Continued...Delaware Studded tires are permitted from October 15 - April 15 and tire chains of reasonable proportions may be used upon any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to slide or skid.

Georgia Safety spike metal studs may be used when conditions demand them. A set of chains is also permissible for all vehicles likely to encounter conditions requiring chains.

idaho Studded snow tires are permissible from October 1 to April 30. There are no specific restrictions on the use of tire chains in Idaho. While it may be legal to use the tires, officials advise against it unless conditions warrant. Studded tires are snow tires with small metal cleats embedded in the tread, and may cause undue wear on bare roadways. There are times when chains are required. Signs will be posted “Chains required beyond this point” when the road is snow-covered or icy.

illinois Tire chains of reasonable proportion will be legal when required for safety because of snow, ice or other conditions caus-ing vehicles to skid.

indiana When required for safety because of snow, ice or other conditions, tire chains of reasonable proportions may be used on the highways. From October 1 to May 1, tires in which ice grips or tire studs of wear-resisting materials have been inserted may be used.

iowa Permissible from November 1 to April 1 upon any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice, or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid.

Kansas Permissible upon any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid.

Kentucky Permissible when icy road conditions exist. Where chains are used on rubber-tired vehicles, the cross chains shall be not more than three-fourths (3/4) of an inch in thickness or diameter, and shall be spaced not more than ten (10) inches apart, around the circumference of the tires.

Louisiana Permissible upon any vehicle upon any vehicle when required for safety because of conditions tending to cause a vehicle to slide or skid.

Maine Studded tires are permitted from October 2 to April 30. Permissible when icy road conditions exist. Permits can be issued to use studded tires during prohibited months.

Maryland In case of declared snow emergency, chains will be required on certain designated highways. Studded snow tires are not allowed on vehicles having a registered gross weight of more than 10,000 pounds.

Massachusetts Studded tires are permissible in Massachusetts between November 1 and May 1.

Michigan Permissible upon any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice, or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid.

Minnesota Permitted when road conditions (ice and snow) require tire chains. Studded pneumatic tires are not allowed on Min-nesota registered vehicles.

Mississippi Permissible upon any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice, or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid.

Montana Chains are permissible from October 1 until May 31, but not mandatory unless the department makes that determina-tion and notices are posted. They are then required on one set of drive axles. It is also permissible to use tire chains of reasonable proportions or pneumatic tires (means a tire in which compressed air or nitrogen is designed to support the load.), studded tires, that may not protrude more than one-sixteenth of an inch beyond the tire tread or that are clearly marked by the manufacturer on the sidewall all season mud and snow, upon a vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice, or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid.

nebraska Permissible upon any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice, or other condition tending to cause a ve-hicle to slide or skid. Pneumatic tires with metal or metal type studs not exceeding five-sixteenths of an inch in diameter inclusive of the stud-casing with an average protrusion beyond the tread surface of not more than seven sixty-fourths of an inch are allowed to be used between November 1 and April 1.

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State Chain Laws - Continued...nevada Requires operators of all vehicles of more than 10,000 pounds (GVW) to install chains when chains or snow tire re-quirements are in effect. Vehicles over 10,000 pounds (GVW) are permitted in chain control areas when equipped with chains or Automatic Traction Devices (MTD) on drive axles. Studded snow tires are permitted between October 1 and April 30. For more information, go to NDOT’s Web site at http://www.nevadadot.com/business/trucker/

new Jersey May be fitted with tire chains of reasonable proportions when roads, streets, and highways are slippery, because of rain snow, ice, oil, manner of construction or other reason; provided, however, that no tire chains shall be used at any time on improved highways when highway conditions do not make such use necessary for the safety of life or property. No person shall use any tire chains so constructed or installed as to be likely to be thrown so as to endanger any person or property.

new Mexico Permissible upon any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid.

new york Tire chains are required when a snow emergency has been declared.

north Carolina Permissible upon any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to slide or skid.

north Dakota Tire chains may be used when necessary. Pneumatic tires with metal stubs projecting to 1/16 inch above the tread surface may be used between October 15 and April 15.

ohio No person shall operate any motor vehicle, other than a public safety vehicle or school bus, that is equipped with studded tires on any street or highway in this state, except during the period extending from the first day of November of each year through the fifteenth day of April of the succeeding year

oklahoma Permissible upon any vehicle when require for safety because of snow, ice, or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid.

oregon Tire chains are required when conditions demand because of snow, ice or other inclement weather and SNOW ZONE signs are posted. When signs are posted, you must use chains on any single drive axle vehicle rated over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW) and you must use chains if your vehicle is towing (such as a pickup towing a boat). Chains must also be used on the trailer or vehicle being towed. Under this condition, chains are not required on tandem drive axle vehicles. For chain information from within Oregon, call 511 or 1-800-977-ODOT (6368). From outside Oregon, dial 503-588-2941. Drivers who disobey the signs requiring chains or traction tires are subject to a traffic infraction, $190 for failure to obey snow zone signs and $544 for failure of a commercial vehicle to use chains. For more information, go to ODOT’s Web site at http://www.tripcheck.com/pages/ Also for mini-mum chain requirements http://www.tripcheck.com/Pages/RCMap.asp?mainNav=RoadConditions&staticNav=MinChainReqs.

Pennsylvania Tires in which ice grips or tire studs of wear resisting material have been installed which provide resiliency upon contact with the road and which have projections not exceeding two thirty-seconds of an inch beyond the tread of the traction surface of the tire shall be permitted between November 1 and April 15. The Governor may by executive order extend the time tires with ice grips or tire studs may be used when highway conditions are such that such tires would be a safety factor in traveling Commonwealth highways. The use of tires with ice grips or tire studs contrary to the provisions of this subsection shall be unlaw-ful. Tire chains may be temporarily used on vehicles during periods of snow and ice emergency if they are in conformance with regulations promulgated by the department.

rhode island Tire chains of reasonable proportions are permitted on any vehicle when required for safety because of ice, snow, or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid.

South Carolina Permissible upon any vehicle when require for safety because of snow, ice, or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid.

South Dakota Permissible upon any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice, or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to slide or skid. The secretary of transportation may restrict public travel upon any state trunk highway system to four-wheel drive vehicles or motor vehicles equipped with tire chains.

Tennessee A person may operate on a highway a vehicle equipped with a tire which has imbedded in it wire or other material

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State Chain Laws - Continued...

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Tennessee Continued... for improving traction on snow and ice during the period of October 1 through April 15 of each year. Such a tire shall be so constructed that the percentage of wire or other material in contact with the roadway does not exceed, after the first one thousand (1,000) miles of use or operation of any such tire, the wire or other material in contact with the roadway shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the total tire area in contact with the roadway. The studded tires allowed by this subsection shall not be used at any time on a vehicle with a maximum gross weight of more than nine thousand pounds (9,000 lbs.) , unless such a vehicle is a school bus or an emergency vehicle. It is permissible to use tire chains of reasonable proportions on any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice, or other condition tending to cause a vehicle to skid.

Texas May be used when required for safety because of a condition that might cause the vehicle to skid.

utah Vehicles likely to encounter conditions requiring chains must carry sets for at least one driving wheel on each side. Signs will designate when chains are required. When any designated highway is restricted, no vehicle or motor vehicle shall be allowed or permitted the use of the highway, during the period between November 1 and March 31, unless: 1. Said vehicle is equipped with either: a. Steel link chains or have chains in possession; or b. Mounted snow tires; or c. Elastomeric tire chains, designed for use with radial tires. 2. Four-wheel drive vehicles must have a minimum of two mounted snow tires to meet the requirements. 3. Radial tires without snow tread do not meet the requirements.

virginia Permissible when required for safety because of snow, ice, or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to slide or skid. It shall also be permissible to use on any vehicle whose gross weight does not exceed 10,000 pounds tires with studs which project no more than one-sixteenth of an inch beyond the tread of the traction surface of the tire when compressed if the studs cover no more than three percent of the traction surface of the tire. The use of studded tires is only permissible between October 15 to April 15.

Washington The chain requirements are effective when the department of transportation has posted signs marked “chains re-quired.” On certain routes sufficient tire chains must always be on the vehicle from Nov 1 to Mar 31. The number of chains required varies, depending on the number of axles and vehicle configuration. At least two extra chains must be carried on the vehicle. For more information, go to WSDOT’s Web site at http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/commercialvehicle/chain_req.htm.

West virginia It shall be permissible to use tire chains of reasonable proportions upon any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid, and it shall be permissible to use studded tires during the period from November 1 to Apri1 15 of the following year: Provided, That in the interest of highway maintenance, no vehicle moved on a highway, other than school buses, shall be equipped with studded tires which are operational with a recommended air pressure greater than forty pounds per square inch.

Wisconsin Permissible upon any vehicle when require for safety because of snow, ice, or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid.

Wyoming When the chain law is in effect due to snow, ice or other conditions, travel on a highway may be restricted to use only by motor vehicles utilizing adequate snow tires or tire chains, motor vehicles that are all-wheel drive or necessary emergency vehicles, including snow plows. In extremely hazardous conditions, travel may be restricted to use only by necessary emergency vehicles, including snow plows, and those vehicles utilizing tire chains or to all-wheel drive vehicles utilizing adequate snow tires with a mud and snow or all-weather rating from the manufacturer having a tread of sufficient abrasive or skid- resistant design or composition and depth to provide adequate traction under existing driving conditions. The prohibition or restriction of use shall be effective when signs, including temporary or electronic signs, giving notice thereof are erected upon that portion of the highway, and it shall be unlawful to proceed in violation of the notice. The operator of a commercial vehicle shall affix tire chains to at least two of the drive wheels of the vehicle at opposite ends of the same drive axle when the vehicle is required to utilize tire chains. Any person who operates a motor vehicle in violation of these restrictions is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be subject to a penalty of not more than $250.00. Any person who operates a motor vehicle, where the results of the violation is an incident that causes the closure of all lanes in one or both directions of travel of that highway, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be subject to a penalty of not more than $750.00.

no ChAin LAWS: D.C., Florida, hawaii, Missouri, new hampshire, and vermont.

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international registration plan (irp) updateFull reciprocity plan: On January 1, 2015, the new IRP Full Reciprocity Plan (FRP) goes into effect. This major change to the Plan impacts the distance reporting and registration authority for all inter-state motor carriers registered under IRP including new and expanded operations. Cab cards for both first-time registrants and renewing carriers will display all jurisdictions and the vehicle’s appropriate registration weight.

This change, the most far-reaching since the IRP first went into effect, will give most interstate carriers more operational flex-ibility than they have had in the past. The FRP will reduce the number of permits carriers have needed to buy and fees they have paid for added states. IRP registrants renewing for an effective date of January 1, 2015 and beyond will be registered under FRP as will any new registrants registering for the first time on January 1, 2015 or after. For example, a carrier whose current registrations expire on March 31, 2015, they will renew under FRP effective April 1, 2015.

For many years the reporting of estimated distance for first time registrants and expanded operations has been a challenge in IRP. Many options have been explored over the years to address this matter and with the passing of the FRP Ballot, the mem-bership has approved the concept of “Full Reciprocity” to simplify the process. The FRP changes how distance and registration fees for first-time registrants are determined and it also eliminates the estimating of distance for expanded operations of existing carriers.

First-time registrants will pay fees based on the base jurisdiction’s average per vehicle distance chart. Renewing carriers will pay fees based solely on their actual operations during the distance reporting period.

This change will ultimately benefit the SDTA membership, as it eliminates the requirement for existing carriers to pay fees over 100% when adding jurisdictions during the registration period or expanding their operations into jurisdictions where they had no actual operations during the distance reporting period.

To learn more about FRP and how it impacts you, information including a questions and answers document, is available on the IRP website at http://www.irponline.org/?page=Fullreciprocity.

For additional information, visit the IRP website at www.irponline.org. This website provides resources for carriers to find jurisdictional specific requirements, IRP registration fees data and information on many other topics.

CAnADiAn ChAin LAWS

Alberta Allowed when conditions warrant.

British Columbia Vehicles in the mountains must be equipped with snow tires or chains from Nov 1 to Apr 30.

Manitoba Permissible upon a motor vehicle where required for safety.

new Brunswick May also be carried in the vehicle for use in ice and snow conditions.

newfoundland Required on drive wheels when there is snow or ice on the surface of the highway.

nova Scotia Permissible upon any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to slide or skid.

Prince edward island Permissible to use tire chains.

Quebec The Minister of Transport may authorize, under the conditions and for the period he determines, the use of certain types of non-skid devices for such road vehicles as he may designate.

State Chain Laws - Continued...Updated September 2014

by the American Trucking Associations

Memorial contributions can be made to the South Dakota Trucking Foundation through the SDTA office in honor of those lost.

Name:

A gift of $ has been given to theSouTh DAKoTA TruCKinG FounDATion

in memory of your loved one by:

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Jon KolsethNovember 21, 1940 - October 6, 2014

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Jon Kolseth, husband to SDTA’s Comptroller, Pam Kolseth. Jon passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, October 6th, at the age of 73.

Jon was born to Alf & Doris (Lundgren) Kolseth in Oslo, Norway on November 21st, 1940. Jon attended school and joined the military. He began working for General Motors, he was sent to the US to attend General Motors Institute in Flint, MI. Upon returning to Oslo, he

worked for GM for several years. In 1972 he moved to Minneapolis, MN and later to Sioux Falls in 1974. Jon worked in the auto industry for many years including owning and operating Avis Rent A Car in Sioux Falls. He retired from Security at Wells Fargo in July 2013. He was past president of the Sioux Falls Morning Optimists and the Nordlands Fest. He was united in marriage to Pamela Anderson in Sioux Falls on May 1, 1976. He was a member of East Side Lutheran Church.

Jon mastered the art of fly fishing and casting. He was a 6 time World Champion in fly fishing distance, he was the first to cast over 70 meters. He also enjoyed golf and cooking. He treasured woodworking, making clocks for his family and doing crafts with his grandchildren.

Grateful for sharing his life are his wife Pam, children Erik (Rochelle) Kolseth, Leawood, KS Annika Kolseth (Ryan Pederson), Sioux Falls, Chris (Julie) Kolseth, Brandon, Andy (Liz) Kolseth, Brandon, and grandchildren – Bryn, Mikayla, Kyla, Ella, Eri-ka, Kale, Macyn, Braxtyn, Anders, his brother Odd (Wenche) Kolseth, niece Anne (Jorgen) Eriksen, and their children, Morten, Anders and Mona, nephew Per (Gerti) Kolseth their daughter, Sofia, Oslo, Norway and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter Zoey.

Keep the Kolseth family in your thoughts and in your prayers!

Jon KolsethNovember 21, 1940 - October 6, 2014

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Jon Kolseth, husband to SDTA’s Comptroller, Pam Kolseth. Jon passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, October 6th, at the age of 73.

Jon was born to Alf & Doris (Lundgren) Kolseth in Oslo, Norway on November 21st, 1940. Jon attended school and joined the military. He began working for General Motors, he was sent to the US to attend General Motors Institute in Flint, MI. Upon returning to Oslo, he

worked for GM for several years. In 1972 he moved to Minneapolis, MN and later to Sioux Falls in 1974. Jon worked in the auto industry for many years including owning and operating Avis Rent A Car in Sioux Falls. He retired from Security at Wells Fargo in July 2013. He was past president of the Sioux Falls Morning Optimists and the Nordlands Fest. He was united in marriage to Pamela Anderson in Sioux Falls on May 1, 1976. He was a member of East Side Lutheran Church.

Jon mastered the art of fly fishing and casting. He was a 6 time World Champion in fly fishing distance, he was the first to cast over 70 meters. He also enjoyed golf and cooking. He treasured woodworking, making clocks for his family and doing crafts with his grandchildren.

Grateful for sharing his life are his wife Pam, children Erik (Rochelle) Kolseth, Leawood, KS Annika Kolseth (Ryan Pederson), Sioux Falls, Chris (Julie) Kolseth, Brandon, Andy (Liz) Kolseth, Brandon, and grandchildren – Bryn, Mikayla, Kyla, Ella, Eri-ka, Kale, Macyn, Braxtyn, Anders, his brother Odd (Wenche) Kolseth, niece Anne (Jorgen) Eriksen, and their children, Morten, Anders and Mona, nephew Per (Gerti) Kolseth their daughter, Sofia, Oslo, Norway and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter Zoey.

Keep the Kolseth family in your thoughts and in your prayers!

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Alabama No specific laws. Citations may be issued if snow or ice accumulation obscures vision.

Alaska Special regulations applies to all vehicles.: If cited $50.00/0 Points Public Safety Part 1 Division of Alaska State Troopers Chapter 04 Motor Vehicle and Driving Offenses: Vehicle Equipment and Inspection Article 4 Brakes and Other Equipment 13 AAC 04.225. Windshields and wipers (a) No person may drive a motor vehicle with a sign, poster or other nontransparent material on the front windshield or window of the vehicle which obstructs, obscures, or impairs the driver’s view; nor may a person drive a motor vehicle when there is an accumulation of snow, ice or frost on the windshield or windows which obstructs, obscures or impairs the driver’s view. (b) The windshield on a motor vehicle must be equipped with devices for cleaning rain, snow and other moisture from both sides of the windshield; the device must be constructed to be controlled or operated by the driver of the vehicle, and must be maintained in good working order. (c) A motor vehicle required to have a windshield, except vehicles which do not have enclosed passenger compartments, must be equipped with a defrosting device to remove snow, ice, frost, or internal moisture from the windshield; this defrosting device must be maintained in good working order.

Arizona None None

Arkansas No specific laws No additional tolerance or allowance for snow/ice when weighing trucks.

California None None

Colorado No specific laws. Excess snow may produce a high None reported. alert, which would preclude a truck entering Eisenhower Tunnel.

Connecticut Section 1. (a) The operator of any motor vehicle, as Any operator who fails to remove defined in section 14- 1 of the general statutes, shall accumulated ice or snow that poses remove any accumulated ice or snow from such motor such a threat shall be fined $75. vehicle, including the hood, trunk and roof of such motor vehicle, so that any ice or snow accumulated on such vehicle does not pose a threat to persons or property while the vehicle is being operated on any street or highway of this state. (b) If the operator of a noncommercial motor vehicle violates the provisions of this section and snow or ice is dislodged from such

Connecticut vehicle and causes personal injury or property damage, cont... the operator shall be fined not less than two hundred dollars but not more than one thousand dollars for each offense. If the operator of a commercial motor vehicle violates the provisions of this section and snow or ice is dislodged from such vehicle and causes per- sonal injury or property damage, the operator shall be fined not less than five hundred dollars but not more than twelve hundred fifty dollars for each offense. (c) This section shall not apply to (1) any operator of a motor vehicle during a period of snow, sleet or freezing rain if such period began and continued during the period of the motor vehicle’s operation, or (2) any operator of a motor vehicle during the time such vehicle is parked.

Delaware No Specific Laws None

District of Will stop tucks that have large amounts of snow/ice No citations issuedColumbia accumulation

Georgia No specific laws. However if the snow/ice accumulation It is believed that 392.9 could be on any vehicle presents a “danger” to other drivers, then used to deal with loose or falling the CMV driver could be cited under Georgia snow/ice. This could result Code 40-8-7. in out-of-service. A traffic citation would be at the officer’s discretion. If a vehicle has snow/ ice accumulation that weight would be included, with the ve- hicle’s owner potentially cited for overweight.

Hawaii None None

Idaho None None

Illinois None None

Indiana No specific laws. Indiana Turnpike will deny use unless None snow is removed.

Iowa None Snow that would put a vehicle over height generally would be overlooked. Ice coming off a roof could be cited by an officer’s dis- cretion and cited under a general regulation.

Kansas No specific laws. Kansas has a general tolerance allowance for 1,000 pounds for fixed facilities and 1,500 for mo- bile scale operations. This policy

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Kansas does allow for discretion of excont... tenuating circumstances, which snow and ice would qualify.

Kentucky No specific laws None

Louisiana None None

Maine None None

Maryland None No additional tolerance or allowance for snow/ice when weighing trucks.

Massachusetts Pending state legislation. Failure to remove snow from https://malegislature.gov/Bills/188/House/H3162 the top of a vehicle could result in a $35 citation from an officer, and in some cases, if shards of hardened snow and debris lead to an accident, or damage another vehicle, criminal charges could apply.

Trucks have been stopped for snow and ice fall off causing property damage to another ve- hicle, but stop is for tort hazard.

Michigan Michigan has no law that addresses snow/ice in parti- Snow/ice accumulation could cular. It falls under the general operations requirement. result in an overweight situa- tion if near limits. There could be a citation if excessive amounts of falling snow/ice interfered with traffic, which would be applicable to all motor vehicles.

Minnesota None None

Mississippi None None. Leniency is given in the events of overweight due to ice and snow.

Missouri None None

Montana None None

Nebraska None None. Warning ticket is issued for a truck that is 5% or less over gross weight. Minimum ticket is $25 plus court costs of $45. In active storm,

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Nebraska enforcement officers will allow cont... driver to clear snow/ice buildup prior to reweighing.

Nevada None None

New Under New Hampshire State law, a driver can be cited Guilty of a violation and shallHampshire for driving a vehicle in a manner that “endangers” or be fined not less than $250 “is likely to endanger any person or property.” Large nor more than $500 for a first amounts of snow accumulating on a vehicle or trailer offense and not less than $500 often melts and refreezes over time causing build-up of nor more than $1,000 for a ice that can often damage vehicles when falling from a second or subsequent offense vehicle. Early removal of the snow after a snowstorm is the best way to prevent such ice from accumulating.

It is also very important for drivers of all vehicles to leave sufficient space when following large trucks to give themselves enough time to react and be able to avoid any snow/ice in the event that it does fall from a large truck or trailer.

265:79-b Negligent Driving. – Whoever upon any way drives a vehicle negligently or causes a vehicle to be driven negligently, as defined in RSA 626:2, I(d), or in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger any person or property

New Jersey New Jersey has the following law that applies to all motor The operator of a non-commercial vehicles: motor vehicle shall be subject to a fine of not less than $200 or more Title 39:4-77.1 states that when snow or ice is dislodged than $1,000 for each offense. from a moving vehicle and strikes another vehicle or The operator, owner, lessee, pedestrian causing injury or property damage. bailee or any one of the aforesaid of a commercial motor vehicle Any vehicle with a “dangerous accumulation” of snow shall be subject to a fine of not must have it removed before entering a public road. less than $500 or more than $1,500 for each offense.

No motor vehicle points or automobile insurance eligibility points shall be assessed for this offense, however, any violation of this law requires an appearance in Court.

Fines for not removing “danger- ous accumulations” of snow will be from $25 to $75.

New Mexico None None

New York State legislation pending: None http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/bill/A3687-2013

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No. Carolina No specific law Snow/ice falling would be acci- dent if there is property damage.

No. Dakota No specific laws. There is requirement that snow/ ice accumulation that causes the vehicle to be overweight must be removed immediately.

Ohio No specific laws. Law enforcement would use state laws No additional tolerance or allow- applicable to all motor vehicles. Ohio Turnpike will deny ance for snow/ice when weigh- use until snow is removed. ing trucks. Ice falling producing an accident would be charged as insecure load.

Oklahoma None None

Oregon No specific laws, “Rules of the Road” would apply if there Driver given an opportunity to is an accident. remove snow/ice accumulation if overweight.

Pennsylvania 3720 (motor vehicle code Title 75): When snow or ice is Fines of $200-$1,000 per offense. dislodged or falls from a moving vehicle and strikes another vehicle or pedestrian causing death or serious bodily injury as defined in section 3742 (relating to accidents involving death or serious bodily injury), the operator of the vehicle from which the snow or ice is dislodged or falls shall be subject to a fine of not less than $200.00 and not more than $1,000.00 for each offense.

Rhode Island None None

So. Carolina None, however, if ice or snow falls off a driver’s unit Load securement possible. and cause damage to another vehicle then we could be sited for improper load securement.

So. Dakota None None

Tennessee None, however, leniency is given in the events of over None weights due to ice and snow.

Texas None None

Utah None None

Virginia None None

Vermont None None

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Washington None None

West W.VA. has no laws regarding the removal of accumulat- NoneVirginia ed snow on commercial vehicles or any other motor vehicle. A motorist striking another vehicle with falling snow/ice is considered a road hazard in 99% of cases. In the remaining 1% of cases that reach the court level, they have been ruled as unsecured equipment.

Wisconsin No specific laws. However, if snow and/or ice were to Citation for a violation of this fall from the vehicle and create a hazard, it could be nature is rare but, can be fined at cited under s. 348.10(2). More specifically, the statute $181. reads: (2) No person shall operate a vehicle on a high- way unless such vehicle is so constructed and loaded as to prevent its contents from dropping, sifting, leaking or otherwise escaping therefrom.

Wyoming None None

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On behalf of the SDTA Safety Management Council, Michelle Wells par-ticipated in Lake Area Tech’s 2014 Career Expo on September 24th. Over 1,000 sophomore students from Huron and surrounding area schools participated in the event. It was a great chance to talk to the kids about the future of the trucking industry and what it has to offer.

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PIERRE TRUCk ROUTE COnSTRUCTIOn TRAFFIC IMPACTThe Truck Route in Pierre (US Hwy 14B) will be reconstructed this summer (2014) from near the Airport Road / 4th Street and Truck Route intersection, north to the divided highway in Pierre.Anticipated bid letting of March 5, 2014 and anticipated start date late April / early May (dates subject to change).The project will be constructed in three phases: - Phase 1: Traffic maintained through the project. - Phase 2: Project closed to through traffic for approximately 3 months. - Phase 3: Traffic Maintained through the project, with a 12’ width restriction.Access to the businesses located in the project area will be maintained from the south (Airport Road / 4th Street).The median crossover in the divided highway, located at Kingsway / North Airport Road will be closed during Phase 2.Commuter and residential truck route traffic will be required to utilize Euclid Avenue during Phase 2.Through trucks will be required to utilize a 19-mile detour around the Oahe Dam during Phase 2. Local delivery only permitted to utilize Euclid Avenue.Over-width vehicles required to detour around the Oahe Dam during Phases 2 and 3.A permanent left turn lane will be constructed in the median crossover located at Windsor Place for eastbound traffic that needs to access the developments to the north of the divided highway.Temporary traffic signals will be installed at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and 4th Street in Pierre during construction of this project.

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Sudden cardiac arrest or heart attackDo you know the difference? By Scott Pham, MD, Medical Director of Electrophysiology at Sanford Heart Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD

If you think these two occurrences are the same, you aren’t alone. Most people believe sudden cardiac arrest and heart attack are interchangeable – but this is incorrect.

A simple way to explain the difference is to think about your home. You have electrical and plumbing systems that keep your home functioning properly. And when/if either system malfunctions, they cause much different problems.

Now think about your heart in the same way. While both heart attacks and cardiac arrests are medical emergencies that require immediate treatment, they do not affect your body the same.

During a heart attack your heart’s “plumbing” – or circulation – is the problem. Blood flow to the heart is blocked. When sudden cardiac arrest occurs, an “electrical” issue causes the heart to malfunction without warning, and unexpectedly stop beating.

What do they look like?Symptoms of a heart attack include excessive fatigue, palpitations or the feeling of your heart skipping a beat, difficulty breathing, and chest pain or discomfort. The blockage reduces blood flow – and therefore oxygen – to the heart.

Without treatment your heart muscle will begin to die, potentially causing permanent damage to the heart, which can be fatal. Your heart does not stop beating during a heart attack, unless it causes cardiac arrest.

So it is possible to experience both a heart attack and cardiac arrest, only reinforcing their differences.

Unlike a heart attack, sudden cardiac arrest shows no symptoms, but if you have a heart condition, you may be more at risk for this to occur. The electrical malfunction happens suddenly and causes your heart to beat irregularly, what we call ar-rhythmia.

When the pumping of the blood is interrupted during arrhythmia, it means that the brain and other vital organs are not get-ting the blood they need. Within seconds, a person can lose consciousness and the heart can stop beating. If not treated immediately, a person can die within minutes of going into sudden cardiac arrest.

What can you do?For heart attacks or sudden cardiac arrest, the first step is to call 911 to get emergency personnel to the person in trouble right away. On average, people get treatment one hour sooner when emergency personnel are called, versus being driven to the hospital.

If you suspect sudden cardiac arrest, use an automated external defibrillator, or AED, or begin hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately.

Don’t know CPR? It’s time to learn. There are several organizations that will teach you at no cost. According to the American Heart Association, you should perform CPR to the beat of the song Stayin Alive.

Don’t have access to an AED? It could mean the difference between life and death. Encourage your workplace, businesses you visit or organizations you are a part of to purchase an AED and have it readily available and visible. These devices are very user friendly and vocally provide step-by-step instructions, allowing virtually anyone to use them.

Call (605) 312-2150 to learn more about no cost CPR training or purchasing AEDs.

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1 New Member

1 New Member

7 New Members

byShelley Schipper

byMike Habeck

bySD Truck Association

The SD Trucking Association is designed to benefit trucking companies of all sizes. If you know a company that is unaware of the benefits that come with membership, please give them our phone number and let us help them out. There is strength in numbers.

A special gift will be awarded to the SDTA Member who signs up the 600th member.

Number of Members Signed Up Since 2014 SDTA Convention

Our gOal is tO make it tO 600 sDta members befOre the start

Of the 2015 cOnventiOn!

Welcome New SDTA Members:

Floyd PattersonPO Box 224 • St. Onge, SD 57789Phone: (605) 580-0587Type of Service: Log HaulerSponsored by: SDTA

Health Management PartnersJack Lundie2301 W Russell Ave • Sioux Falls, SD 57104Phone: (605) 977-0123 • Fax: (605) 977-0185www.hmpsd.comSponsored by: SDTA

Poet, LLCSara Andresen4615 N Lewis Ave • Sioux Falls, SD 57104Phone: (605) 965-4905sara.andresen@poet.comwww.poet.comType of Service: BiofuelsSponsored by: SDTA

Trans-MotionHolly Westcott600 E 60th Street N • Sioux Falls, SD 57104Corp Office: 1804 Paul St • Omaha, NE 68102Phone: (402) 374-4022 • Fax: (402) 896-1194transmotion61@gmail.comwww.transmotiontrucking.comType of Service: Trucking, Brokerage, Warehousing, Cross DockingSponsored by: SDTA

The 2014 SD ChAPTer oF The WorLD’S LArGeST Convoy For SPeCiAL oLyMPiCS WAS A huGe SuCCeSS!

THE SOUTH DAKOTA COMMITTEE MEMBERS PUT A LOT OF HARD WORK INTO PROMOTING THIS YEAR’S EVENT...AND IT PAID OFF!

The TWo 2014 ConvoyS rAiSeD in eXCeSS oF $52,000. We hAD A reCorD SeTTinG nuMBer WiTh 148 reGiSTereD DriverS in The TWo SouTh DAKoTA ConvoyS -- 21 in rAPiD CiTy AnD 127 in SiouX FALLS

WE THANK ALL PARTICIPANTS AS WELL AS ALL OF THE SPONSORS THAT HELPED TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN. A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR THEIR DEDICATION YEAR ROUND TO GET DRIVERS INVOLVED

AND TO KEEP THE SPONSORSHIP DOLLARS COMING IN!

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THANKS TO DUTCH VAN SANTEN AND THE SIOUx FALLS SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR REINACTING BURT REYNOLDS’ CAR CHASE SCENE FROM THE MOVIE “SMokey AnD The bAnDiT“ DURING FRIDAY NIGHT’S LIGHT SHOW

Spectator’s choice: Paul Hofer; ugly Duckling: Randy Van Doom; bobtail: Todd Olander (1ST), Wayne Holt (2ND), Rollie Kruse (3RD); best interior: Seth Denning; best of Show: Seth Denning; Million Mile: Joe Destreick (1ST), Claude Raschke (2ND), Dale Melin (3RD); paint & Graphics: Kyle Johnson(1ST), Rollie Kruse (2ND), Todd Foster (3RD); Specialty: Vern Buysse (1ST), Kasey Wallace (2ND), David Hackrott (3RD); combination: Danny Dammer (1ST), Teuni Fluit (2ND), Gary Johnson (3RD); best of Show lights: Wesley Wolf (1ST), Danny Dammer (2ND), Kyle Johnson (3RD); bobtail lights: Tim Stevenson (1ST), Seth Denny (2ND); participants choice: Dale Melin; Athletes choice: Shawn Magee; company truck: Concrete Materials, Sioux Falls

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EXEcutiVE coMMittEE coMpAnY citY MIKE HABECK, CHAIRMAN HABECK TRUCKING BELLE FOURCHE DAVID BULTSMA, VICE CHAIRMAN D&J BULTSMA TRUCKING PLATTE JEFF GILLESPIE, TREASURER MCT TRANSPORTATION LLC SIOUx FALLSROBERT CHRISTIAN, SECRETARY BLACK HILLS LOG HAULERS ASSOCIASTION SPEARFISH RICK HOOGENDOORN, PAST CHAIRMAN YRC SIOUx FALLS MYRON L. RAU, PRESIDENT SDTA SIOUx FALLS

boArD oF DirEctorS coMpAnY citY tErM EXpirESJUSTIN ANDERS ANDERS TRUCKING UNION CENTER 2015TOM BEUZEKOM GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. S. SIOUx CITY, NE 2017LINDA BICKFORD QUALITY TRUCK INSURANCE RAPID CITY 2017KIMBERLY BONHART UNITED PARCEL SERVICE LEAWOOD, KS 2015LLOYD BULTSMA LLOYD BULTSMA TRUCKING SIOUx FALLS 2017ROBERT CHRISTIAN BLACK HILLS LOG HAULERS ASSOC. RAPID CITY 2015BRIAN CLARK ZOMER BROS. SIOUx FALLS 2016ART DONOVAN DEAN FOODS / LAND O’LAKES SIOUx FALLS 2015BRYAN EDEN BUTLER MACHINERY COMPANY SIOUx FALLS 2016FRANCIS HAMM TRIMAC TRANSPORTATION RAPID CITY 2015RANDY HARTLEY HARTLEY TRANSPORTATION, INC. WATERTOWN 2017LARRY KLAAHSEN DAKOTA TRUCK UNDERWRITERS SIOUx FALLS 2017JERRED KOPPMANN NORTH WESTERN WAREHOUSE RAPID CITY 2017JODY KUPER VALLEY QUEEN CHEESE FACTORY MILBANK 2016 JUSTIN LARSON TRANSPORTATION INSUANCE SERVICES PIERRE 2017JERRY OLLERICH JERRY OLLERICH TRUCKING SIOUx FALLS 2017MATT PARKER PARKER TRANSFER & STORAGE SIOUx FALLS 2017 ROBERT PUNT ROBERT PUNT TRUCKING STICKNEY 2016WADE STEBBINS EAST WEST LOGISTICS LLC PIEDMONT 2017DAVE STOTERAU CHS TRANSPORTATION SIOUx FALLS 2016DAN SWENSON PRO HAUL, LLC WOONSOCKET 2016LYN TSCHETTER THERMO KING OF SIOUx FALLS SIOUx FALLS 2016JEFF WATKINS SIOUx FALLS TRUCK & TRAILER SIOUx FALLS 2016BUD WESTENDORF CUMMINS CENTRAL POWER LLC SIOUx FALLS 2016BOB WILLEY BOB WILLEY TRUCKING GETTYSBURG 2017GLADE EVENSON SDTA SAFETY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL

pASt chAirpErSonS coMpAnY citY tErM EXpirEDRICK HOOGENDOORN YRC FREIGHT SIOUx FALLS 2014ALTON PALMER ALTON PALMER TRUCKING RAPID CITY 2012WAYNE VIESSMAN CLIFF VIESSMAN, INC. GARY 2010STAN ANDERS ANDERS TRUCKING UNION CENTER 2008LARRY ANDERSON A & A ExPRESS, INC. BRANDON 2006MICHELLE SCHIPPER K & J TRUCKING, INC. SIOUx FALLS 2002BERNARD FELDHAUS, JR. FELDHAUS TRUCKING HOWARD 2000 DARROLD DEAN DIZCO, INC. SIOUx FALLS 1998GENE PHILLIPS B & G TRANSPORTATION MADISON 1996 RICH BURNS BURNS MOVING & STORAGE SIOUx FALLS 1992TED BULTSMA BULTSMA TRUCK LINE PLATTE 1990RANDY THOMPSON TBI, INC. SIOUx FALLS 1988

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