November 23 - Idaho Trucking Association
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November 23 - Idaho Trucking Association
TRANSPORT NEWS P 208.342.3521 F 208.343.8397 E-mail: [email protected] 3405 East Overland Rd./Suite 175 Meridian, ID 83642 ITA News Briefs Welcome ITA’s Newest Members November 23, 2015 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 Live…………….…. 6 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!!! T R A N S P O R T ITA NEWS BRIEFS N E W S 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 PAGE 2 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 (Continued on page 4) (Continued on page 8) (Continued from page 1) 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. T R A N S P O R T ITA NEWS BRIEFS N E W S PAGE 3 “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 ITA NEWS BRIEFS T R A N S P O R T N E W S PAGE 4 (Continued from page 2) CVSA OCTOBER MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES Thank you for renewing your membership to ITA We value your support! BILL MARION ENTERPRISE DUMP TRUCK SERVICE DRIVEWYZE, INC. INTERMOUNTAIN GAS COMPANY MAX GOULD & SON FARMING NORTHWEST PETROLEUM SERVICE REED HURST TRUCKING SCOTT FULCHER TRUCKING 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. ITA NEWS BRIEFS T R A N S P O R T 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. N E W S PAGE 5 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 ITA NEWS BRIEFS T R A N S P O R T N E W S PAGE 6 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 (Continued on page 8) 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. ITA NEWS BRIEFS T R A N S P O R T N E W S PAGE 7 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 ITA NEWS BRIEFS T R A N S P O R T N E W S PAGE 8 (Continued from page 6) RECRUITMENT 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 (Continued from page 2) 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 ITA NEWS BRIEFS T R A N S P O R T N E W S PAGE 9 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: www.smarttruckerfitness.com “Like” us on Facebook for more exercise and nutrition tips
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