November 23 - Idaho Trucking Association

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129,000 PANEL INVITED TO ATTEND
IAHD CONVENTION
Tetra Capital
StreeterCorp, Inc.
Lynch Oil dba
Roadking Express
Issue Highlights
President & CEO
Representing
You……….………. 2
Photo Contest
Deadline Fast
Approaching …... 3
Share Your Opinion!
Take the
Survey…………..... 4
ITA in the Editorial
Pages…….…….... 5
New Recruitment
Program Goes
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ITA Joins Buyer’s
Guide…………..... 8
Beat-the-Binge
Challenge............ 9
November 13, 2015 - At this year’s
Idaho Association of Highway’s (IAHD)
87th Convention at the Grove we were
given an opportunity for ITA members
hold a panel discussion about 129K
vehicles.
Alan Ginkel, chairman of ITA and coowner of Western Transport, Inc.
(behind podium) Kevin Iversen, Transystems, LLC gave a presentation that
included how ESALs (equivalent single
axle load) are calculated.
Gary Halverson (center) of Glabia
Food, Inc. and Clay Handy (far right)
past chair and owner of Handy Truck
Line. “It was nice to see so many
representatives interested in improving our transportation systems in the
state” said Handy.
The audience of the panel discussion consisted of Highway District
Representative from across the state
of Idaho, some for the increase to allow all trucks to run 129,00 on appropriate routes and some against.
Iversen stated, “the research is undeniable that a truck running 129K
can save time, fuel, road wear and
tear, and in some cases, it can improve ruts that are created over time
by flattening them out due to the larg(Continued on page 2)
SAFETY MEETINGS IN JANUARY 2016
No meetings in December
Happy Holidays!
January Series January 12, Silverstone Plaza 3405 E. Overland Road in Meridian, noon
January 21, Idaho Joe’s 598 Blue Lake Blvd. in Twin Falls, noon
January 21, Tommy Vaughn’s 850 Jensen Grove Dr. in Blackfoot 6:00 p.m.
January 28, Sage Technical School 3448 N. Huetter Rd. in Coeur d’Alene at 6:00
p.m.
MEETING ARE ALWAYS FREE TO CARRIERS,
LUNCH OR DINNER IS NO-HOST
Visit Julie’s
blog at:
http://idtruckingblog.org/
Please RSVP for Meridian meeting at [email protected].
$20.00 per person (Meridian only)
THANK YOU!
We had great cooks at the Eastern Idaho meetings in November. Lynn
Jorgensen (Sage Technical School) & Travis Stibal (Western Transport)
barbequed for the Blackfoot crowd, and HUB International employees,
Melanie Crist, J.J. McBride and Shawna Frost prepared soup and
sandwiches for the Twin Falls folks. Thank you!!!
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From the desk of the President/CEO
Truck size and
weight issues are
not pro or con at
the Idaho Trucking
Association. I realize that some
discussions are
about competitive
market advantage and productivity. For example, the Truckload Carriers
Association recently opposed a measure
being supported by less-than-truckload
carriers. Efforts to limit increases in
size and weight are heavily supported
by the railroad industry. Folks, these
are economic issues and our members
come down on various sides. To choose
one member’s position over another
puts your association in the untenable
position of taking sides.
However, we are fortunate that our
board of directors places safety above
all else. Therefore, we want all discussions about size and weight to be dominated by the facts and not by fear.
We need to take our story to the newspapers and anyone else who will listen.
We need more of what happened
with the Idaho Association of Highway
Districts, a group that has traditionally
opposed increases in size and
weight. However, when I reached out
to them at the request of the Board,
they offered to let some of our members come and speak to their members
about the facts. I have heard only positive results and I hope this is the beginning of the new relationship with
an important partner.
We have also been addressing editorials with our own. Region II Vice
President Paul Kearsley responded
with the editorial on page 5. The other
from Chairman Alan Ginkel was submitted to the Idaho Statesman on November 23.
Take some time to read the materials. Get informed. Whether you agree
with using the tool or not, we need the
public to have the facts.
● REPRESENTING ITA ON THE ISSUES ●
October 17 - 20, ATA MC&E, Philadelphia

Cargo Theft

Assisted Braking Technology Mandate

Forming a Foundation to Bolster Member Engagement

Agricultural & Food Transporters Conference/FSMA

Size and Weight
October 22, SMC, Coeur d’Alene
October 31 - November 2, Western States Transportation Alliance,
Denver

CDL Shortage/18-year-old pilot project

Cargo Theft

Dyed Fuel

Size and Weight
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SHOULD CVSA TAKE A
POSITION ON SIZE AND
WEIGHT ISSUES?
I serve as a voting member of the
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
(CVSA) Size and Weight Committee,
representing the associates, the committee is currently debating a position.
The associates are advocating CVSA
take a neutral position. Here’s why:
The CVSA is currently revisiting its
position on size and weight issues, especially in the context of pending Federal
highway reauthorization legislation.
Specifically, its Size and Weight Committee is exploring the appropriateness
of CVSA weighing in on these issues and
the factors that should guide its position. For instance, the group will consider whether or not this safety organization should opine on infrastructure
matters.
Many in the trucking industry believe
that CVSA should not engage on these
issues, or otherwise remain
neutral on them, for the following reasons:
1. CVSA was established to ensure
uniformity in the roadside inspection
process. As evidenced by the many calls
for size and weight studies – including
by CVSA – size and weight issues are
complex. Previous studies have required
expertise in civil, traffic and mechanical
engineering, economics and statistics in
order to have a complete understanding
of the impacts in a proposed regulation.
Were CVSA to take positions on changes
in size and weight laws, it would have to
hire additional staff or outside consultants in order to gain a full understanding of the issues and take positions that
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er wheel base.”
According to Halversen, The convention was a great opportunity to
have an open and honest discussion about 129K pound trucks.
“129K pound trucks are not right
for all situations or for all
fleets. Local Highway District and
businesses need to work together
to find win/win solutions where
both parties benefit,” he said.
As an added bonus, Misty LaChapelle attended the event representing ITA, she toured the Ada
County Highway District (ACHD)
Traffic Management Center with
ITA members Monty and Donna
Montgomery , owners of Monty
Montgomery Trucking in Northern
Idaho. ITA
Large screens at ACHD display 160 different intersections in Ada and Canyon Counties.
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“MY TRUCK” DESTINATION ANYWHERE
DEADLINE APPROACHING!
Submit your photos by November 30th for the
2016 Photo Contest.
Send in your high quality pictures and win the opportunity
to have your photo printed on our 2016 directory cover
and membership recruitment materials. Photos will be
judged by photography students at the University of Idaho.
E-mail your pictures to [email protected] or mail to:
3405 East Overland Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(sending in your photo gives ITA permission to re-print and distribute
the image(s) in our marketing materials.)
Open to all ITA members, amateur photos only.
ITD WANTS ALL DRIVERS TO BE
SAFE THIS WINTER
Safe winter-driving tips from ITD
BOISE, ID November 4, 2015 - Winter weather is near, prompting a host of
travel-related questions. Most importantly, how can motorists drive safely on snow-covered roads?
Here are a few basic tips:
Slow down: On snow, ice or wet
roads, vehicles cannot stop as quickly as
they do on dry roads.
Obey signs: Speed limit signs, as well
as construction signs and others, are
there for the safety of the traveling public. Remember, speed limits are a maximum guideline for driving on clear, dry
roads – so if it is snowing, raining or
icy, they may not apply.
Leave room: Stopping, turning and
changing directions are all different in
winter weather than they are in dry
conditions. The vehicles around you,
and your own, cannot make these adjustments as quickly as they did before.
Allow more time: Leaving early for
your destination or giving yourself extra
time for the trip can be crucial. Even a
few extra minutes can make a safer difference.
Drivers often have other questions as
well: When encountering a snowplow
operating on Idaho highways, how and
when should you pass? How fast should
you drive on snow-covered highways?
Where will you find the worst winterroad conditions?
Answers to those questions, and
many others related to winter driving,
are available as part of a safe winter
travel-information package produced by
the Idaho Transportation Department
(ITD), at http://itd.idaho.gov/
winter_driving_series/default.htm.
The 10-part series helps motors safely
navigate Idaho’s highways and roads in
winter.
The series includes information about
ITD’s 511 Traveler Services system,
driving near working snowplows, essential emergency items to pack in your
vehicle, 10 tips for safe driving and
what to do during an emergency.
ITD also has produced several winterdriving videos that may be helpful:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=YQ5tSKrGURE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
AlPae74Sos0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
dUSnavs4Msk
“Preparation and situational awareness are two strategies to help ensure
safe winter driving not just for yourself, but the other motorists on the
road. Ensure your vehicle is up to the
challenge of winter driving before you
leave, and be attentive while on the
road," said ITD Chief Operations Officer Jim Carpenter.
"Our priority is to provide the safest
travel conditions possible. We have
professionals assigned to winter
maintenance, and they are ready for
the challenges ahead. But we also ask
drivers to do their part to make winter
travel safer for everyone by being prepared, cautious and patient,” he added.
Before heading out on the state's
highways, dial 5-1-1 or visit
511.idaho.gov on the Web for updates
on winter road and weather conditions, emergency closures and access
to highway-condition reports. Images
from cameras throughout the state are
available on the website and on the
mobile web application.
Winter conditions increase the importance of a well-maintained vehicle.
Keep car windows, mirrors and lights
clear of snow and ice. Make sure tires
and brakes are ready for the extra demands of winter. Visit a mechanic and
ensure car battery and fluid levels are
sufficient, heating units are working
properly and that tires have sufficient
traction for snowy conditions.
If you need to install tire chains,
look for a safe place away from traffic.
Know how to install them properly
before embarking on winter travel and
practice installing them if you cannot
remember the process. Tire chains
should be applied to the drive wheels.
Drive at a pace that you believe is
safest for your vehicle and your driving abilities. Do not let other drivers
dictate your speed. If traffic builds
behind you, look for a safe place to
pull to the right and allow others to
pass.
Drive with low-beam headlights in
heavy snowfall or fog. Keep your headlights, stoplights and turn-signal
lenses clean. Dirty headlights can cut
visibility by 50 percent or more.
If you start to skid, ease your foot off
the accelerator. If you have a manual
transmission, push in the clutch. Keep
your foot off the brake and steer in the
direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding.
Carry essential supplies in your vehicle, such as: flashlights with extra batteries, a first-aid kit, a blanket or sleeping bag, a basic tool kit, waterproof
matches or butane lighter, bottled water, pocketknife or multi-purpose tool.
The most important safety measures
drivers can take are:
• Ensuring that everyone in the vehicle wears a seatbelt
• Never driving after drinking alcohol,
and
• Always checking highway conditions
in advance at 511.idaho.gov or by calling 5-1-1
Idaho is rugged country with a diverse geography and natural beauty.
The qualities that invite exploration,
recreation and commerce also can
make winter driving a challenge, Carpenter said. Safely navigating Idaho’s
winter weather and highways requires
preparation and patience.
“Our highest goal is for travelers to
arrive safely at their destination and to
work constantly for zero deaths,” said
John Tomlinson, ITD's Office of Highway Safety manager.
To see all of ITD’s safe winter-driving
recommendations, visit itd.idaho.gov
and select the graphic “Winter Driving
Conditions” on the right side of the
page. ITA
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(Continued from page 2) CVSA
OCTOBER MEMBER
ANNIVERSARIES
Thank you for renewing your
membership to ITA
We value your support!
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are logical and defensible. CVSA may be served better, and be
able to better serve, by focusing on its core function as experts
in the roadside inspection
process.
2. States sometimes seek slight modifications to existing
restrictions within their respective jurisdictions. Asking CVSA
to weigh in on each of these proposals would be akin to giving
other jurisdictions authority over states’ own matters. For example, four amendments to the recent House STRR bill
sought to increase weight limits in certain states. These types
of changes are often supported by the Governor and state Department of Transportation.
3. Size and weight issues are often highly politicized battles
over productivity within the trucking industry and between
modes of transportation. For example, the Truckload Carriers
Association has recently opposed a measure being supported
by less-than-truckload carriers. Also, efforts to limit increases
in weights and dimensions are heavily supported by the railroad industry, see the NY Times article at:
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/02/us/politics/truckingand-rail-industries-turn-state-troopers-into-unwittinglobbyists.html?_r=5.
By choosing to take sides in these conflicts, CVSA potentially
puts itself in the position of choosing which industry partners
to alienate in a debate that is largely about industry economics, market share and profitability.
Though some in the trucking industry might welcome
CVSA’s support for, or opposition to, a particular size and
weight change, they must surely recognize that they would
oppose CVSA’s involvement on others. Moreover, because size
and weight is so complex and often politically charged, all
should agree that CVSA’s involvement in these issues will likely be beyond the organization’s scope and dilute its
effectiveness at promoting vehicle and driver safety through
roadside inspections. ITA
DON’T FORGET!
Take the Dyed Diesel survey!
Dear Members:
As I think you are all aware, the legislature has the Idaho State Tax Commission and the Idaho State Police looking at enforcing against the illegal use
of dyed fuel.
They need your input!
Please take a few minutes and answer
the questions in the link. Feel free to
forward to anyone you believe would
be interested in participating.
All responses will be confidential and
all respondents will be anonymous.
https://
www.surveymonkey.com/
r/262876C
Deadline is December 1st!
Please contact us if you have any
questions at 208.342.3521 or e-mail
[email protected]
Thank you for your time and participation.
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TRUCKING INDUSTRY’S NO.
1 PRIORITY: SAFETY
Editorial by Paul Kearsley
was published October 2,
2015 by the Idaho Press Tribune.
Jobs. The economy. Affordable
goods and food. In the trucking industry, these vitally important factors of our quality of life are balanced against our paramount goal of
the safety of our drivers and the traveling public. To insinuate otherwise, as the recent guest opinion by AAA does,
serves only to demonize the hard-working men and women in
Idaho’s trucking industry and ignore the facts.
It is also ludicrous to assume, as AAA also asserts, that determining the engineering feasibility of what routes certain
trucks may take is somehow contributing to “the expanding
freight markets these changes bring.” These route requests
are the result of increasing demands on freight haulers to
meet the needs of consumers, i.e. manufacturers, lumber
mills, dairies, dairy product producers, farmers, produce
companies, etc. Folks, that’s you, me, our neighbors, the veteran down the street, and the single mom with three
kids. We expect store shelves to be full.
Regardless of where you may fall on any particular route –
and we encourage you to attend any and all public meetings
held on transportation issues because our roads and bridges
are built using our user fees – please at least consider the
facts and not the fear-mongering. Here a few that bear consideration.
18-year-olds can already hold an intrastate Commercial
Driver’s License in Idaho. In fact, they can drive more than
900 miles from Boise to Bonners Ferry and back. However
they cannot drive the 6 miles from Payette to Ontario, Oregon. In addition, the vast majority of insurance carriers will
not insure a driver under the age of 23, Congressional action
notwithstanding. If Congress did act, the result would not be
tumultuous applause from the trucking industry: it would
STATESMAN EDITORIAL GETS BIGGER PICTURE
AND TRUCK DEBATE WRONG, BURIES
LEGITIMATE FREIGHT
DEBATE
Editorial by Alan Ginkel was submitted to the
Idaho Statesman on November 23, 2015.
The bigger picture in this debate is about the right loads
on the right routes with the safest outcome, it is not about
taking sides as the Statesman’s November 1, editorial suggests. If the safe and efficient movement of freight in Idaho
is about taking sides, and as long as community voices are
characterized as having to do so, we will only continue to
argue about whose side we should be on and never solve the
problem. The reason we are even talking about the issue of
larger loads is the American public’s ever-increasing demands on the movement of goods and products to support a
healthy economy and a prosperous lifestyle.
Though the trucking industry is an integral part of meeting
the public’s demands for full grocery store shelves, clothing
racks and gaming products, it is safety that is paramount.
To suggest something different ignores that the industry is
actually our family and friends. To tell your readers that a
professional driver – especially one who is hauling a longer
combination vehicle such as a 129,000 pound vehicle and
likely has more accident-free miles than your average passenger car driver will have in a dozen lifetimes – and a legally permit-able load are cause to “hold your breath” or
“suspend reality” is nothing short of fear-mongering.
Not to mention that nothing involving any commercial
load can be “overlooked.” Not the compliance with the Federal hours of service rules; not the pre-trip inspection that
ensures everything from brakes to the light over the trailer
plate is in good working order; not the rules governing holding a commercial driver’s license (CDL) that require drug
tests and have very little wiggle room in a driving record or
there is the threat of revocation.
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more likely be shrugs and chirping crickets.
There is no safety or engineering data that states long combination vehicles like the specialty and specifically permitted
129,000 pound vehicles are more dangerous or destructive
than any other vehicle. There is data that these vehicles are
more likely in the hands of experienced drivers; are involved
in fewer accidents than a standard 5-axle tractor/trailer configuration; and put a lighter footprint on the roads and bridges
that they are authorized to use. Size and weight restrictions
are also entirely arbitrary. The “longstanding” regulation on
how much cargo a truck can carry and how long a vehicle can
be is actually the result of a freeze that went into effect in 1991
when the transportation bill ISTEA (Intermodal Surface
Transportation Efficiency Act) mandated that every state was
restricted to whatever they were currently doing at that
time. That is why all of our surrounding states are set at different size and weight restrictions and why Idaho is working
to get Congressional action to harmonize our limits with those
in Montana, Wyoming, Utah and Nevada thus enticing new
industry to our state.
Finally, let me be clear that the safety of our drivers and the
traveling public is paramount in our industry. Not because 80
percent of all accidents involving commercial vehicles are the
fault of the passenger cars. Not because specially trained law
enforcement use a 2 by 8.5 by 11 inch code book just to enforce
the federal safety regulations on commercial vehicles. Not
because drivers are required to ensure every brake and light
and strap be in working order before they ever set foot in the
truck. Because safety means moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas, wives, husbands, children, friends and other family are
reunited at the end of the day.
When that happens, then we can count ourselves fortunate
to earn a living; be a vital part of a healthy economy; and be
the beneficiaries of affordable goods and food.
Paul Kearsley is general manager for CanAm Logistics,
manager of customer service for Scott Fulcher Trucking and
serves on the board of directors for the Idaho Trucking Association. ITA
Add that to the knowledge that each
load is often worth hundreds of thousands of dollars in the vehicle and
the cargo and that the goal is for everyone to get home safely at the end of
the day: something where the cost
cannot even be counted.
So if we really want to have a discussion about the legitimate part of
this debate – the safe and efficient
movement of freight – and can get
past the arm-waving, we should first
consider that an arbitrary Federal freeze with no rhyme or
reason left Idaho without the option to consider moving larger loads on the Interstate system. With that option removed,
next consider if 1,750 loads (fewer trucks) with a lighter footprint (less impact on infrastructure) has merit when weighed
against 2,187 loads (6 times per day vs. 4). We should also
look at the routes, alternatives and potential impacts to the
communities.
Unfortunately, none of that is possible after we have already
scared ourselves into a “not in my back yard” answer. In fact,
the Statesman’s editorial doesn’t even encourage collaboration on what should be important to everyone. Joint efforts to
more safely and efficiently move freight might lead to public/
private partnerships as they did in Gooding with a two-mile
stretch of road being improved for everyone’s benefit. They
might lead to the lifting the freeze on the Interstate system
and move more truck traffic off of local and state roads to the
more robust national network. They might lead to innovations and real solutions that keep the public safe.
Unfortunately, it is hard to collaborate when you use fear to
obscure the big picture and just take sides.
Alan Ginkel is vice president of Western Transport, Inc.
and chairman of the board of the Idaho Trucking Association. ITA
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ITA RECRUITMENT EFFORT GOES LIVE!
TWIN FALLS, ID November 17, 2015 - At Canyon Ridge High School the QR code campaign was launched at the full day job
fair in the schools gymnasium. Duane Worthington, Safety Director with Rich Thompson Trucking spent the day talking with
children that visited the fair ranging from sixth graders to high school seniors. “Kids, parents and teachers were very impressed with the idea that this was being done using a QR code. They felt that with technology evolving like it is there would
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JOB FAIR SCHEDULE
ITA will be represented at the
job fairs below, we need your
help to walk around and give
out our cards and free T-shirts
to the students.
Jan 27, 2016 ● Columbia High
School
April 2016 ● JA Inspire to Hire,
Boise Area ● location TBD
If you haven't already watched
the interview with Jeff Halford
from Con-way Freight, now XPO
Logistics, be sure to watch the
clip. He gives insight to why he
decided to become a driver and
the path he took to get there.
http://idtruckingcareers.org/
We ordered thousands of these business cards. If you wish to
have a stack to hand out at your office or at your events, contact [email protected] and we will mail them to you.
We received this e-mail below shortly after the fair closed.
From: Alice <[email protected]>
Date: November 20, 2015 at 8:43:20 AM MST
To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Subject: Thank you!
Hello Duane,
Thank you for inspiring and empowering Idaho’s future workforce at Inspire to Hire. Idaho Trucking Association was able to
impact and share what's available within the trucking industry and inform students that there are more than just truck driver
positions with nearly 1,500 students. It was so great seeing the lightbulbs being turned on as the students went around and
learned more about the career opportunities that are available within just the Magic Valley and in the trucking industry.
We also would like to congratulate you on making it through over 7 hours of talking non-stop with students yesterday. We all
at Junior Achievement applaud you for staying the whole day and inspiring local students.
We do apologize for not providing a lunch, but next year we will have a lunch available for our wonderful vendors. If you have
any questions, comments, and/or suggestions we would love to hear your feedback of this event no matter what it may be! We
are open to everything and are looking for some outside perspective on Inspire to Hire to help improve the next Inspire to Hire
events in the next year. Desi Ward will be sending a survey to you shortly for your feedback, if there is something you would like
to share with us that you didn’t have the opportunity to in the survey, please feel free to email us.
Again, thank you for your time and talking with our next generation of workers here in the Magic Valley, whether they decide
to stay in the Magic Valley or anywhere they may go. We look forward to seeing you at next year’s Magic Valley Inspire to Hire!
Thank you again,
Alice Pyle
Director of Community Engagement
Junior Achievement of Idaho
[email protected]
www.jaidaho.org
Junior Achievement: empowering young people to own their economic success.
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TRUCKING NOTICES:
ATRI RELEASES ANNUAL LIST OF TOP TRUCK
FREIGHT CONGESTION LOCATIONS
ARLINGTON, VA - The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released the latest findings of
its annual truck bottleneck listing. The 2015 Congestion
Impact Analysis of Freight-Significant Highway Locations, which assesses the level of truck-oriented congestion
at 250 locations on the national highway system, uses several customized software applications and analysis methods, along with terabytes of data from trucking operations
to produce a congestion impact ranking for each location.
The data is associated with the FHWA-sponsored Freight
Performance Measures (FPM) initiative. The locations detailed in this latest ATRI report represent the top 100 congested locations.
The number one spot on the ATRI list this year is the
Tom Moreland Interchange in Atlanta, GA, a five-level
stack interchange at the intersection of I-285 and I-85.
Known by local commuters as "Spaghetti Junction," it is
not only the confluence of two highly traveled interstates,
but also provides ramps to four secondary roadways. Also
notable on this year's list - four of the top 10 truck chokepoints are located in Houston, TX. The top 10 locations on
the ATRI list this year are:
1. ATLANTA, GA: I-285 AT I-85 (NORTH)
2. CHICAGO, IL: I-290 AT I-90/I-94
3. FORT LEE, NJ: I-95 AT SR 4
4. LOUISVILLE, KY: I-65 AT I-64/I-71
5. HOUSTON, TX: I-610 AT US 290
6. HOUSTON, TX: I-10 AT I-45
7. CINCINNATI, OH: I-71 AT I-75
8. HOUSTON, TX: I-45 AT US 59
9. LOS ANGELES, CA: SR 60 AT SR 57
10. HOUSTON, TX: I-10 AT US 59
"With a robust economy comes increased demand for
consumer goods, the lion's share of which is carried by
truck. We see that reflected in the ATRI truck bottleneck
list as more trucks move through the nation's major metropolitan areas to deliver the goods," said Ed Crowell, Georgia Motor Trucking Association President and CEO.
"ATRI's ranking allows states to better understand where
targeted infrastructure improvements could keep the economy moving."
For access to the full report, including detailed information on each of the 100 top congested locations, visit www.atri-online.org. ITA
IDAHO TRUCKING ASSOCIATION CHAIRMAN
(1972 & 1973), LEE BARRETT HAS PASSED
Lee Edmund Barrett, our loving Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend, reunited with the love of his life, leaving life peacefully of natural causes, November 5, 2015. Born
August 24, 1935 in Woods Cross, UT,
the son of Edward and Leah Barrett.
Dad was drafted and served in the
U.S. Army and was honorably discharged. On December 18, 1961 he
married Sharron Lee Selleneit in the
Salt Lake LDS Temple. He graduated
from Boise High School, and then
continued his education at Boise State
University with a Bachelor's degree in
business management. Dad had a
successful career and an admirable
work ethic. He was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many positions. He
enjoyed golf, watching college football, and FOX news. He is
survived by his four children, Kurtis (Valerie) Barrett of
Tooele, Heather (Steve Garner) of Acton, CA, Craig (Katrina)
Barrett of Vernal, Scott Barrett of West Bountiful; 13 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; brother, S. Hatch Barrett of
Boise, ID. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Sharron Lee
Selleneit Barrett; his parents, Edward and Leah Barrett;
mother and father-in-law, Louis and June Selleneit; sister,
Ruth Ann Hitler. The family wishes to thank the West Bountiful 4th Ward and his many friends throughout the community.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 12,
2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the West Bountiful, Utah Stake Center.
In lieu of flowers the family would welcome and appreciate
donations to Russon Brothers Mortuary for burial expenses.
ITA
ATA NEEDS YOUR HELP
Understanding how much and where you deploy resources in your safety initiatives will allow us to quantify
what the industry spends on safety each year. This is imperative as we represent you and the industry here in Washington, DC. Therefore, we are asking you to participate in a
short survey available at http://trck.ng/SafetyStudy.
You might recall that we sent a letter earlier this year asking you to fill out a similar, but much longer, survey. We
have shortened the questionnaire significantly to aid your
participation. You can download this much abbreviated survey at the above link.
This short survey seeks information on the trucking industry’s safety related expenditures. The goal is to help improve ATA’s understanding of the types of safety programs
currently in use, as well as estimate the annual industry investment of such practices.
The survey will also result in the publication of a safety investment benchmarking tool for carriers to evaluate company expenditures with their peer groups.
As a participant, you will receive a complimentary
copy of the safety benchmark tool.
As with all of ATA’s surveys, your data is held in the strictest of confidence. No individual carrier data will be disclosed. Please feel free to sign the Non-Disclosure Agreement if you would like. Please complete and return the
questionnaire and optional Non-Disclosure Agreement to
ATA’s Economics Research Assistant Laurel Leitner
at [email protected] no later than December 31,
2015.
Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to
contact Laurel at 703.838.1935 or [email protected].
Thank you in advance for your assistance with this vitally
important project.
Dave Osiecki
ATA Executive Vice President & Chief of National Advocacy
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be more people likely to scan the code to see what is all about,
especially the young adults. Some of the comments that the
kids were making all revolved around that fact that they never
realized that there are that many jobs involved with the trucking industry. All in all everyone was very surprised with the
effort that was being put forth by the ITA to help companies
continue to grow and move America. The entire staff from
Inspire to Hire were very appreciative for the ITA getting involved with the program that they are doing.” said Duane.
IDAHO JOINS “BUYERS GUIDE”
Suppliers will now be accessible to nonmembers
The Idaho Trucking Association (“ITA”) has announced its
designation of the exclusive publisher and advertising sales
agent for the ITA Buyers’ Guide (the “Guide”) - Overland
Park, Kansas based Strategic Value Media, a leading nationwide provider of print and digital media solutions to national, state and local trade and membership associations. ITA
is proud to provide its members with this exclusive easily
accessible year-round valuable resource that is expected to
be first available this coming Fall.
“This comprehensive Guide offers access to a vast network
of industry suppliers,” said Julie Pipal, President and CEO
of ITA. “In addition to the exceptional relationships our
member suppliers and carriers already have with each other, we are pleased to offer this additional resource, which
will greatly assist industry professionals in making educated
purchasing decisions throughout the year.”
ITA is joining a host of other states to provide additional
opportunities to members and fill a much needed niche
by allowing non-members to have access to those
suppliers who serve their membership.
The Guide features updated and expanded company and
product listings in addition to other valuable information
relating to the trucking industry. The Guide provides users
with an efficient way to browse for goods and services and
offers trucking suppliers and companies exceptional visibility by showcasing their products and services to a targeted,
industry-specific buyer group.
The Guide will be accessible through the ITA website at
www.idtrucking.org. We encourage you to take advantage
of this exceptional opportunity to highlight your products
and services. To learn more about advertising your products
or services in the Guide, please email [email protected]. ITA
ITA will link carriers career's pages to the landing page free
of charge and then then have the option to advertise on the
page for an additional cost. If you wish to link your page, contact [email protected]. ITA
Sign up for updates on
advocacy issues!
e-mail [email protected] to be added
to the list
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REPRESENTING ITA continued
November 12, SMC, Coeur d’Alene
PHIPPS LEAVES POSITION IN PERMITTING AT
ITD
Boise, ID - Regina (Reggie) Phipps has accepted a new
position as the Program Specialist Position in Driver Services with ITD.
“Reggie has served our industry well for over 23 years”
said Pipal. We wish her well, she’ll be missed!
Any questions or concerns you have regarding permitting
etc. should be addressed by Gustavo Salazar, Permit Supervisor, by e-mail [email protected] or by phone
at 208.334.8427 or contact Reymundo Rodriguez, Manager
at: [email protected] or call
208.334.8699.
Phipps started her new job this week. ITA
November 13 - 14, University of Idaho All-Advisory
Board Weekend

Education for the future

Dyed Fuel Survey
November 15 - 18, WTAEC, Napa Valley

Cargo Theft

Getting in front of FMCSA mandates

Forming a Foundation to Bolster Member Engagement

Non-Dues revenue

Size and Weight
November 19, SMC, Twin Falls and Blackfoot
Upcoming
SMC meeting series in January 2016
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TRANSPORT NEWS - DRIVER HEALTH
BY MISSI BALISON WITH SMART TRUCKER FITNESS, AUTHOR, HEALTH GURU & GUEST BLOGGER FOR ITA
Are your ready to create
some new habits?
SUPER SIMPLE CALORIE BLASTER
We are fast approaching the New Year and the season for
creating new healthy habits. Let’s take a look at some things
that will help these new healthy behaviors stick:
1.
Burpees: 1 minute
Plank: 30 seconds
2.
Rest for 30 seconds &
repeat set for 15-20 minutes
3.
Are you looking for help getting through the
Thanksgiving holiday with healthy success?
Join Smart Trucker Fitness in our Holiday “Beat the Binge”
Challenge. You’ll get a short downloadable e-book,
and daily e-mails Tuesday - Friday of the Thanksgiving
holiday that will guide you through a healthier holiday
that will keep you on track with your fitness goals.
The e-mails will contain encouragement, tips, recipes
and links to workout videos to keep your metabolism
soaring. You will be invited to join a private Facebook
group where you can have access and support in upcoming fitness/health challenges.
4.
5.
Go check out the link the this free challenge and stay
on course to your goals!
www. smarttruckerfitness/leadpages/beat-thebinge-challenge
6.
Your brain does what you consistently tell it and what it
finds to be enjoyable. If your brain has already told you
that you are not going to stick to it you most likely
won’t. Write your self some positive notes to refer to.
Every time you catch yourself telling yourself negative
things, follow it with five positive affirmations.
Repeat 5 times what it is what YOU WANT to do. “I am
going to do it,” “I am going to stick to it...and this is
how.” Say, “I am going to follow through.” Drown out
the voices of negativity either coming from inside or
outside of your own head. Forgive yourself for past slip
ups and move forward.
Give yourself a reward - Tell your brain that the behavior you just completed was a good one. Smile, fist
bump or happy dance every time you complete a new
behavior your are attempting to make into a habit.
You MUST have a plan - Whenever you want to be consistent, you must have a plan. Write it out on paper.
Do not try to do this in your head. On paper, you will be
able to look at it daily and remember that you are doing
a new thing. How many days a week will you workout?
With who? How much weight do you plan to lose? By
when? Have daily, weekly and monthly plans to refer
back to often.
Go for the quick win - Make goals that are short, fast,
attainable and exciting. Loosing 100 pounds is not an
exciting goal. It is an overwhelming goal. Break it up
into smaller bite-sized exciting pieces. And plan to reward yourself along the way. Celebrate EVERY win!
Find an accountability partner - Studies show that
having an accountability partner will keep you on target. Be sure to pick a partner that is not going to go easy
on you. Pick someone with a similar goal in mind and
preferable one that is actually a little further ahead of
where you are. They will want you to be where they are
and will be very encouraging as they have been in your
shoes.
Attempt only one habit change at a time. Here’s
why:
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