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2nd Quarter 2016
KENTUCKY
TRUCKER
Official Publication of the Kentucky Trucking Association
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KENTUCKY
TRUCKER
2nd Quarter 2016
Executive Editor
Melissa Zink
Advertising Sales
Melissa Zink
Contents
Where the Rubber Meets the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5 Tips for Eating on a Budget
Take A Walk Before You Drive: The Value Of Pre-Trip Inspections
KY Risk & Safety Management Council
Mother’s Day Convoy Roundup
Trucking Industry Congestion Costs Top $49.6 Billion in 2014
Publication Design
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Are You Fiscally Fit? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Kentuckiana
The Evolution of Truck Stops
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Truck Stop Time Line
Printing
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The Political Pulse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Montezuma Iowa
International Fuel Tax Agreement Adopts Reporting Standard For Liquefied www.sutherlandprinting.com
Natural Gas; Harmonizes with IRS, Some States
No Parking Anytime? The truck parking shortage
KTA STAFF
Director of Communications
Interim Director
Melissa Zink
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Director of Safety
Glynn Powers
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“To promote the trucking industry
by educating governmental entities,
the general public, customers and
related industry groups through
advocacy, career development,
and the supporting of value-added
programs which enhance industry
safety and productivity.”
Here’s What’s Happening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 2016 Kentucky Truck Driving Championships
After 15 years, the Expedite Expo is coming home to Kentucky
Kentucky Trucking Association Member Events
2016 Kentucky Trucking Association Leadership & Management Conference
Kentucky Truck PAC Fundraising Event
Safety Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Understanding Compliance Audits
HazAlert: Worker Killed While Unloading Cargo from Flatbed Trailers
Membership Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Kentucky Trucking Association Membership Drive
Calendar of Events
New Members
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5
WHERE THE RUBBER
Meets the Road
5 Tips for Eating on a Budget
When you’re on the move and on a budget, there are
never enough ways to be conscientious about money.
Saving a few dollars here and there can really add up
and minimize your on-the- road expenses.
Here are some tried-and-true tips from the pros.
First and foremost: Pre-Plan
When you’re juggling various commitments, this is
often easier said than done – so make a point of
it. The most frivolous spending occurs on the fly
(and particularly when you’re thinking with your
stomach). Calculate your route with your budget in
mind, and roughly determine where and when you’ll
want and need to make stops. Then figure out if you’ll
be picking up, packing your food,
dining in – or a combination of
the three.
cheaper (and more of) at home. Just a little effort saves
money: Keep up with sales at your local supermarket,
get on their email list (they usually offer incentives of
member-only deals and coupons), and follow couponclipper websites to maximize your savings.
Loyalty Programs and Mobile Apps
If you’re truly hopeless when it comes to preparing food
– say, if you can burn water, as the old adage goes – or
you’re in a rush, be sure to take advantage of loyalty
reward programs at the stores you frequent most.
Earn points toward free food and drinks (and fuel for
your rig, too) at McDonald’s, Burger King, Dunkin’
Donuts, Cumberland Farms, Circle K, Kangaroo
Express, and numerous other national chains; also
download their mobile apps to take advantage of
additional in-app offers and savings.
Pack It
It can be so much simpler
sometimes to just grab something
fast and go, but the receipts can really add up that way.
Pick up some coolers and ice packs – or pull them out
of the attic or basement – and fill them up with premade peanut butter and jelly or cold cut sandwiches, fruit, or on-the- go snack packs, as well as bottled
water, soda and juice. Keep them within reach, and
remember: The less messy, the better.
Cook It Yourself
On the road, it certainly doesn’t have to be
fancy. Invest in a small
fridge and microwave,
and get yourself some
single-serve meals, or
pre-cooked food and leftovers that only require a
quick heat. If you have the time for – or prefer –
something a little more prepared, think like a camper does: Get a portable stove, mini propane tanks,
inexpensive pots and utensils, and try your hand at
easy-prep or dehydrated food (which are compact
and easy to store).
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WHERE THE RUBBER
Meets the Road
continued
Take A Walk Before You Drive: The Value Of Pre-Trip Inspections
By Sentry Insurance
Just as a builder would tell you that a solid foundation
is the most important part of building a safe and
reliable home, a truck driver builds the foundation of
a safe trip on a quality pre-trip inspection. To reduce
preventable accidents, both carriers and drivers
should carefully follow a predetermined maintenance, inspection, and record keeping plan. This helps
prevent accidents caused by worn, failed, or
incorrectly adjusted components. Developing a
standard routine that follows a detailed checklist of
key safety areas for pre-trip inspections helps make
the inspection become more of a habit and less of a
chore. While both the carrier and the driver are
responsible for ensuring safety, the responsibility to
make sure the vehicle being driven is in safe operating
condition ultimately falls to the driver.
Any reputable Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
training program should prepare and familiarize a
driver with the requirements of a quality pre-trip
inspection. The safest drivers on the road actually
perform inspections that go above and beyond what is
required by law—and their driver record reflects it.
Don’t assume that every experienced driver knows
how to do a quality pre-trip inspection. All drivers
should be put through your fleets’ pre-trip inspection
training program, regardless of experience level. This
is your opportunity to gauge their knowledge of the
inspection process and make sure it is done right,
every time.
Here are a few of the key areas to focus on in your
pre-trip inspection:
SAFETY
FIRST
Creating inspection reports is a key component in
commercial motor vehicle safety. Before every trip,
the driver should inspect the vehicle in an attempt to
detect vehicle deficiencies and report them to
maintenance for repairs. Beyond identifying and
reporting the potential safety issues, it is essential that
a driver knows when it is no longer safe to take a vehicle on the road. Carriers should have company-established standards for placing vehicles out of
service, and encourage drivers not to drive if they
discover deficiencies. All unsafe conditions should be
corrected before starting out, no matter how short the
trip may be.
According to the Federal Motor Carriers Safety
Administration's (FMCSA) Code of Federal
Regulations 392.7, a commercial motor vehicle may
not be driven unless the following items have been
verified as safe by a pre-trip inspection:
• Service brakes
• Hand brake
• Steering mechanism
• Lighting devices and reflectors
• Tires
• Horn
• Windshield wipers
• Rear view mirror
• All coupling devices
• Wheels
• Emergency equipment
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Engine Compartment and Cab
• Check all fluids and fill to proper levels
• Check belts and hoses for proper fit and wear
• Check all components (air compressor, power steering, gear box, water pump,
steering linkage, etc.)
• Ensure horn, windshield wipers, and rear view mirror are properly adjusted and working
• Check that emergency equipment is fully
stocked and easily accessible
Brake Performance
Catastrophic brake failure, such as sudden air loss,
may lead to loss of control and the driver’s inability to
recover. Progressive brake deterioration, without
corresponding adjustment, can be even more troublesome because it may appear innocuous during normal
driving but may lead to an accident during emergency
braking applications.
• Test brakes for stopping performance
before entering the highway
• Ensure that brakes are properly adjusted
• Learn how to determine if the air system is
operating satisfactorily
• Check that low air warning devices are
functioning
• Stop and check brake adjustment before
entering severe downgrades
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Kentucky Trucker
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WHERE THE RUBBER
Meets the Road
continued
Tire Inflation and Condition
Improper tire pressure, either too little or too much,
can lead to deterioration and eventual catastrophic
tire failure. The principal indicators of deterioration
are tread wear, tread and sidewall damage and air
leakage. Beyond improving safety on the road,
proper tire inflation also promotes fuel savings.
• Monitor tire inflation and wear
• Maintain correct tire inflation pressures
• Check tire tread depth regularly
• Mount matched tire sizes and pair tires in duals with similar wear
Beyond improving safety on the road, proper tire
inflation also promotes fuel savings.
Wheel Retention and Deterioration
Incorrectly assembled or damaged wheel components can result in collapse of the wheel assembly and
consequent loss of control.
• Inspect wheels and look for cracks in wheels and rims, improperly seated lock rings, rust around wheel nuts, wheel nut tightness after recent tire change and
missing components
• Identify and replace any missing wheel
components
• Ensure that electric and air lines are
properly connected
Lights and Reflectors
Reduce accidents that occur due to other drivers’
inability to see the vehicle. Due to their length and
lower maneuverability, trucks or tractor-trailer
combinations may be struck by other vehicles simply
because the other driver does not see the vehicle in
time. Such accidents can be reduced by ensuring the
truck’s lighting system and reflectors are adequate.
• Make sure all lights and reflectors are
operable and clean
• Use extra care when pulling low profile
trailers, such as empty flatbed tractors,
an empty container chassis, construction equipment trailers or pole trailers
Loads
Heavy, high and offset loads can precipitate rollovers
during emergency steering maneuvers or when driving
at excessive speeds.
• Make sure the vehicle and axle weights are
within legal limits
• Know the vehicle weight rating
• Make sure that tire ratings and inflations are
compatible with the load and driving
conditions
• Ensure suspension and coupling ratings are
appropriate for the load
• Make sure the cargo has been properly
secured
SAFETY
FIRST
Steering System Performance
The steering system can fail catastrophically or it can
deteriorate progressively. Progressively increasing
play in the steering wheel will make it harder for the
driver to steer and is a principal indicator of
deteriorating steering system components.
• Check for excessive steering wheel play
• Follow established company guidelines for
taking the vehicle out of service
• Indicate steering deficiencies in writing on
vehicle inspection reports
Trailer Coupling
Proper coupling procedures for semi-trailers ensure
that the coupling equipment remains in good order,
landing gear is not damaged, air lines and electric
lines are hooked up, axle loads are balanced and the
coupling is secure.
• Check to see that coupling components are in good condition on both trailer and truck
• Adjust coupler if necessary
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The value of a quality pre-trip inspection far outweighs
the potential costs of not doing one. Costs can be as
small as repairing a blown out tire on the side of the
road instead of in the shop, or paying a fine for not
doing a proper inspection. Or, the largest cost of all
could be the cost that all professional drivers strive to
avoid: causing an avoidable accident from not
discovering potential safety issues. No matter how
short your haul may be, always remember to “take a
walk before you drive” and fully inspect your truck and
cargo to make the roads safer for everyone.
One of these resources is a pre-trip inspection
checklist. Download our “Take a Walk Before You
Drive” pre-trip inspection checklist and utilize it at
the start of every trip to help ensure a safe journey,
wherever the road may take you.
Kentucky Trucker
WHERE THE RUBBER
Meets the Road
continued
KY Risk & Safety Management Council
Workforce Development Panel Discussion
April 19th , the Kentucky
Trucking Association Risk &
Safety Management Council
hosted their annual panel discussion. During the panel discussion it is customary to extend the councils appreciation
for the efforts of the outgoing
chairperson.
Chairperson
Lindsey Trent; Driving Ambition was the moderator for
this discussion and at the end
of the meeting was presented
with a plaque to thank her for the professionalism
and scheduling of our monthly meetings. Incoming
Chairperson Jay Thomas; Super Service will take over
the duties through April 2017. Dave Edmondson;
Usher Transport was elected Vice Chairperson for the
2016-2017 term.
This year the topic of workforce development was
chosen, seeing the
trends for the upcoming years with
such a demanding
shortage in CDL
Drivers and the
trucking industry as
a whole.
There was a lively
discussion; panelists from governmental workforce
development, industry HR professionals, technical
colleges, secondary education, and trucking industry
businessmen.
Josh Benton, KY Cabinet for Economic Development;
discussed how your organization works to create
talent pipelines for business and industry.
Diane Breeding; Edwards Moving & Rigging, on ways
your organization can become more involved in your
local community through job fairs, at high schools
and technical colleges, as well as community outreach
programs.
Carrie McGinnis; Hopkinsville Community College,
gave insight and ideas on reaching the Millennials
and getting their interest in the workforce & trucking
industry.
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Ron Dotson; Professor Eastern
Kentucky University, What is the
role that higher education can
play an increasing the available
workforce? Is there other ways
that higher education can support the transportation industry.
Billy Hill; Hill Transportation
Services. How his company has
changed their way of thinking
in driver pay, by offering a salary versus a cents per mile, bonus
system that is geared towards safety. Presenting better
opportunities to the young workforce by providing desirable jobs.
Don Hayden; M & M Cartage. Partnering with CDL
schools to help them with their curriculum which will
develop a driver that our members would be willing to
take in and develop with their own personal finishing
program.
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WHERE THE RUBBER
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continued
Mother’s Day Convoy Roundup
Truck drivers normally hate congestion, but none of
the drivers in the 590-truck traffic jam on Mother’s
Day in Lancaster, Pa., seemed to mind.
to the generosity of truckers, has grown into an all-day
family celebration that raises hundreds of thousands of
dollars.
The annual Make-A- Wish Mother’s Day Truck
Convoy set an unofficial world record for the world’s
longest truck convoy. Validation by the Guinness
Book of World Records will take a while, but Sunday’s
event seems to have shattered the previous official
record of 416 trucks, set in the Netherlands, and is
a high for the Make-A- Wish event, which has been
held for 27 years.
An estimated 6,000 to 7,000 people enjoyed a carnival
before the trucks began to roll out and spectators lined
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the truckers, who answered with blasts of their horns.
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Trucking Industry Congestion Costs Top $49.6 Billion in 2014
Arlington, VA – Traffic congestion on the U.S.
National Highway System (NHS) added over $49.6
billion in operational costs to the trucking industry
in 2014, according to research released today by the
American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI).
ATRI utilized a variety of data sources as well as a
revised methodology which facilitated the expansion
of its previous cost of congestion research from the
Interstate System to the entire NHS network. This
resulted in calculated delay totaling more than 728
million hours of lost productivity, which equates to
264,500 commercial truck drivers sitting idle for a
working year.
ATRI’s analysis also documented the states,
metropolitan areas, and counties that were most
impacted by these delays and subsequent increased
costs. More than a dozen states experienced increased costs of over $1 billion each due to congestion, with Florida and Texas leading with over $4
billion each. As expected, traffic congestion tended
to be most severe in urban areas, with 88 percent of
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the congestion costs concentrated on only 18 percent
of the network mileage, and 95 percent of the total
congestion cost occurring in metropolitan areas. This
concentration of congestion has been well-documented in ongoing work by ATRI which annually identifies
the worst truck bottlenecks in the U.S.
The analysis also demonstrates the impact of
congestion costs on a per-truck basis, with an average
increased cost of $26,625 for trucks that travel 150,000
miles annually.
As part of this analysis, ATRI has created a congestion cost database to provide granular cost information to transportation planning officials on the hours
of delay and associated cost by major jurisdiction type
and road level.
“Unfortunately we’ve come to expect traffic congestion as a part of our daily lives but ATRI’s latest analysis illustrates what a significant productivity drain
that congestion is on our industry and the economy at
large,” said David Congdon, Chief Executive Officer of
Old Dominion Freight Line.
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ARE YOU
Fiscally Fit?
The Evolution of Truck Stops
The modern-day travel plaza with a movie theater,
food court and gym has its roots in the old West. It
can be traced back to the famed Pony Express mail
delivery and the stagecoach lines which brought passengers, freight and mail west.
For as long as Americans have been crossing the
country, they’ve needed places to rest, refuel and get
something to eat. For Pony Express riders who, in
1860, began carrying saddlebags of mail from St. Joseph, Mo., to Sacramento, Ca., the way stations were
little more than places to swap horses along the 2,000mile trail.
Because they could carry up to nine passengers,
stagecoaches, which reached their peak in the 1860s,
required something a little more hospitable. Stagecoach stations were about 12 miles apart and the nicer
ones offered a meal and overnight lodging.
Soon, horses gave way to railroads, then the internal
combustion engine. As the cars grew more powerful
and drivers ranged farther from home, there grew a
need for places for them to eat and refuel.
At first these were little more than gas stations
with diners attached, but truck stops really came into
their own in the 1960s after the Federal-Aid Highway Act launched construction of more than 40,000
miles of interstate highway. Mom-and-pop stops gave
way to franchises and services which had been spread
among a cluster of buildings were consolidated under
single, ever-growing roofs.
Truck stops began evolving into travel plazas in the
1980s as operators pursued four-wheelers and RVs.
Corporate ownership did their best to scrub the sites
of the seamy images truck stops once had and began
adding features such as gift shops, movie theaters and
more.
Though the corporatization of travel plazas has
resulted in a certain sanitized sameness, there are still
some truck stops out there that have become destinations purely for their size or kitschy appeal.
Among them, South of the Border, a 67-year-old,
Mexican-themed stop in Hamer, S.C., which features a reptile lagoon, amusement rides and a sombrero-shaped restaurant; Iowa 80 Truckstop, “The
World’s Largest,” which opened in Walcott in 1964
and sprawls over more than 600 acres to accommodate
a trucking museum, dentist, barber shop, chiropractor, move theater etc.; and Sierra Sid’s in Sparks, Nev.,
which has a casino, gun collection and John Wayne
memorabilia.
But those type of attractions are more for tourists
than truckers.
Owner operator Thomas Miller said the price of fuel
is the biggest factor when considering where to stop.
The RoadPro Pro Driver Council member said he also
likes to stop as close to shippers and receivers as possible and that adequate parking is a must. Healthier food
options are a plus, but he doesn’t like the trend toward
reserved parking.
A driver can’t always predict exactly where he is going to be at the end of his day,” Miller said. “I find it
incredibly irritating to arrive and the only spaces left
to park are paid reserved spots, and then find out all
of those are gone as well. In my opinion, it’s the travel
centers just using parking as another source of revenue.
“I do a lot of my own cooking so food doesn’t play a big
role,” he said. “Amenities such as showers, TV room, and
laundry facilities are certainly a plus.”
Fuel prices also determine where fellow Pro Driver
Council member Maggie Riessen stops. What else matters? “I love a good sit-down restaurant,” she said. “Next
is parking. I like a place with clean showers and laundry. I don’t like to stop at ones that are always the same.
I get bummed on fast food; variety is always best.”
TRUCK STOP FACTS
2,500 – Number of truck stops in the U.S., defined by
National Association of Truck Stop Operators as anywhere with at least one shower, 15 parking spaces and
diesel fuel for sale.
6,000 – Number of locations that sell diesel fuel, but
don’t have other amenities.
950 – Number of overnight truck parking spaces at
Iowa 80, the largest truck stop in the country.
Florida 595 Truck Stop in Davie, Fla., and Petro Stopping Center in Atlanta, Ga.
Jubitz in Portland, Or., the biggest stop on I-5.
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Fiscally Fit?
Truck Stop Time Line
1857 – Wells Fargo forms Overland Mail Co. to
deliver mail by stagecoach between St. Louis
and San Francisco. Stages stop at way stations
to change horses.
National Pony Express Monument, Salt Lake City, Utah
1956 – Federal Highway Interstate Act signed into law,
funding construction of the interstate highway
system.
1958 – First Pilot opens in Gate City, Va.
1964 – Love’s founded in Watonga, Okla.
1968 – Flying J founded in Ogden, Utah.
1972 – Truckstops of America, now TravelCenters
of America, founded.
1975 – Petro founded.
2007 – TravelCenters of America acquires Petro.
2010 – Pilot acquires Flying J.
1860-61 – Pony Express operates between St. Joseph,
Mo., and Sacramento, Ca. Riders change
horses periodically.
1898 – Semi-truck invented.
1926 – U.S. Route 66 established.
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The Political Pulse
Legislative News from Frankfort and Washington, D.C.
International Fuel Tax Agreement Adopts Reporting Standard For Liquefied Natural Gas; Harmonizes with IRS, Some States
The International Fuel Tax Agreement has adopted a
standard unit of measurement for reporting of liquefied natural gas, one of a series of proposed amendments voted on by participating states and provinces.
The LNG ballot proposal sets 6.06 pounds (0.73 kilograms for filers based in Canada) as the standard unit
– or diesel gallon equivalent – for purposes of IFTA
reporting of LNG, according to a report in the State
Laws Newsletter from American Trucking Associations. (Technology & Finance is also part of ATA).
Standardization of the IFTA rule will be helpful to
fleets; without a uniform unit of measure for a fuel,
IFTA reporting of that fuel “simply won’t work,” the
story stated. And LNG cannot be measured directly
in volumetric units. The change takes effect on July
1, 2017. The same standard has been adopted by the
IRS and by more than half of U.S. states, with the remainder using a variety of units. But the amendment
only applies to IFTA reporting, which is significant
since weights and measures are largely controlled at
the state level, noted Bob Pitcher, Vice President of
State Laws for ATA. He told Technology & Finance
that while there is a good deal of uniformity among
states, that uniformity is not complete. A state may
still sell LNG in other units, or impose taxes in other
units, such as standard gallons. And if a carrier buys
fuel in states with differing measures, Pitcher noted, it
must ensure that it converts the information from its
purchases accurately and consistently when it files its
IFTA report. It must also ensure that it takes proper
account of the receipts it get for those transactions so
it can protect itself in the event of an IFTA audit. “If
the state uses for its sales or its taxation a unit other
than that which IFTA has just adopted, the state must
also make sure that it does all its conversions properly when it does its IFTA accounting for its carriers
on the one hand, and all the other IFTA states on the
other,” Pitcher said. Among other ballot items that
were approved by IFTA voters was a requirement that
states and provinces upload demographic data on
their IFTA accounts to the IFTA Clearinghouse on a
daily basis, in order improve the timeliness of information. Another ballot item makes the failure of a state
or province “to audit on behalf of all other IFTA jurisdictions” an infraction that may be taken to the IFTA
Dispute Resolution Committee.
And still another requires jurisdictions to include on
the audit reports they give to carriers and to the other
states and provinces the date through which interest
has been calculated on any underpayments. All seven
proposed IFTA amendments up for a vote were adopted. For an amendment to be approved, at least 75% of
IFTA members must vote in favor of the proposal.
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No Parking Anytime?
The truck parking shortage
Tight confines, row upon row of filled-up
slots, not an open space in sight. If you’ve
been out on the road (or, more fittingly
for the subject matter of this post, just
getting off of it), you know: Truck parking is a
serious problem. Safe and accessible big rig parking spots are a precious commodity these days.
And with freight transportation forecast to rapidly
expand in the coming decades, the situation is only
expected to get worse.
So – what’s to be done about the parking shortage?
Highways, Highways Everywhere, But…
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), nearly 6 million commercial vehicles
whir down U.S. roadways every day. However, by
contrast, there are only 308,920 parking spaces to
accommodate them, between state rest areas and
private truck stops.
As would be expected, the shortage is much
more dire in certain areas. Metro locations and
their immediate outskirts have long grappled with
adequate truck parking, and individual states vary
widely in their availability. For instance, Rhode Island, the country’s smallest, not surprisingly has
the least amount of spaces per 100,000 miles of
annual truck vehicle miles traveled (31) – but California, the second-largest in the contiguous U.S.,
comes in second-to-last, with just around 55 spots.
Montana has the most, at 171 per 100,000 miles
driven.
The Implications
You’re circling, you’re scanning, but you can’t find
an official, designated, or suitable spot. So what do
you do? You have a couple options. Park elsewhere:
a vacant lot, along the roadside, on an exit ramp.
Or, on the other hand, simply give up looking and
move on.
Obviously, neither option is optimal. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in 2012, trucks located on the
roadside, shoulder, parking lane, or otherwise off
the roadway were involved in nearly 60 percent of
single-vehicle crashes in which drivers or passen-
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gers were injured.
Just last week, as an example, Interstate 77 in Charlotte was closed down due to a truck crash that the
trucker said occurred after he fell asleep because he
couldn’t find a spot to park for the night.
Drivers affirm the problem; 39 percent of respondents to a recent survey said it regularly takes them an
hour or more to find parking. Meanwhile, 88 percent
confirmed that, at least once over the past 12 months,
they have felt unsafe while parked waiting for a pickup or delivery, or during a mandatory rest period.
State bans also pose a quandary, with truckers reluctant to park along highways for fear of being ticketed.
What’s Being Done?
Between budget constraints, state statutes, and hurdles related to land use and real estate (among others)
it’s a bulky issue to tackle. But experts and officials are
beginning to push for movement.
To start, in 2012, Jason’s Law was passed. Named
for Jason Rivenburg, a New York-based driver who
was murdered while parked at a deserted gas station
after failing to find a safer spot elsewhere, the statute
has provided funding for much-needed expansions
and improvements at various state rest stops, and also
required the completion of a parking survey.
The DOT has convened a dedicated committee to
seek out solutions; the National Coalition on Truck
Parking held its first meeting in November, and expects to hold regular regional meetings.
Meanwhile, the Federal Highway Administration
is planning workshops around the topic this summer.
Notable chains, for their part, including TravelCenters
of America and Love’s Travel Stops, have committed
to expansion efforts. Others, including Pilot Flying J,
have experimented with paid reservation models.
Ultimately, with the amount of freight moving in the
U.S. expected to grow by 45 percent over the next 25
years, there’s no doubt that the parking shortage will
be a topic of discussion for a long time to come.
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2016 Kentucky Truck
Step Van Winner
Straight Truck
Award
Winners
Three Axle
Grand Champion
Donald Grace
XPO Logistics
Team Trophy
FedEx Express
Edwin Thompson
UPS Parcel
Jesse Benkert
FedEx Ground
Douglas Adams
FedEx Express
Four Axle
Five Axle
Cargo Tank
Rookie of the Year
Jeffery Sanders
FedEx Freight
High Score
Written Test:
Dale Brenaman
UPS Freight
&
Gerald Wrinkle
Walmart Transportation
John Willinger
FedEx Freight
Donald Grace
XPO Logistics
Mark Campbell
FedEx Express
Flatbed
Twin Trailers
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Pre-Trip High Score:
Scott Wells
Skill Course
High Score:
Donald Grace
XPO Logistics
John Wiley
Larry Schilmiller
XPO Logistics
Warren Cusick
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Here’s What’s Happening
After 15 years, the Expedite Expo is coming home to Kentucky
The only trade show in North America focused exclusively on the expedited trucking industry, Expedite
Expo will be held July 15-16 at the Lexington Center
in downtown Lexington.
Expedite Expo is produced and organized by On
Time Media LLC, based in Florence, Ky. The show
has grown from humble beginnings on a truck stop
parking lot in Michigan to become a can’t-miss event
for thousands of attendees each year.
The move to Lexington, within a day’s drive for 75
percent of the U.S. population, offers even more
growth opportunity for the Expo as company drivers,
owner operators, fleet managers, company executives
and more come from across North America to learn
about the newest trucks, career opportunities and
products geared specifically to owner operators and
drivers in expedited trucking.
Lawrence McCord, CEO of On Time Media, said the
Lexington Center is the perfect new venue for Expedite Expo. McCord said that show organizers researched and/or conducted site visits in Cleveland,
Columbus, Detroit, Nashville, Knoxville, Sevierville,
Cincinnati, Dayton and Indianapolis before selecting
the Lexington Convention Center.
and a drivers’ barbecue make the Expo even more
attractive for drivers — and a must for companies
interested in recruiting those drivers.
Add in the atmosphere of downtown Lexington
— with plenty of lodging, dining, entertainment
and history — and it’s easy to see why attending
Expedite Expo makes plenty of sense, from both a
business and leisure perspective.
McCord indicated that the Expedite Expo will remain in Lexington long-term. “With this move to
Lexington, we’re looking forward to having more
than 1,000 hotel rooms available and flexible floor
space to support the Expo in 2016 and for many
years to come,” he said.
For more details about Expedite Expo, visit http://
www.expediteexpo.com or call 859-795-5738.
Expedite Expo 2016
Lexington Convention Center
430 West Vine Street
Lexington, KY 40507
Show times:
Friday, July 15, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday, July 16, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
“We had very specific parameters,” said McCord. “We
were looking for a venue that is convenient to the
interstate, provides acres of free and safe overnight
truck parking for our attendees, and offers plenty of
restaurants, hotel rooms, and amenities to support
exhibitor and attendee after-hours events. And the
Lexington Convention Center fits that model perfectly.”
The convention center features more than 66,000
square feet of dedicated exhibit space, as well as
40,000 feet of meeting spaces, a mall and food court.
It is attached to both the Hyatt Regency and Hilton
Hotel.
With so many people in one location, all with ties to
the trucking industry, the Expo offers a great opportunity for networking and recruiting. Events such as
workshops, a working truck show, cash giveaways
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Kentucky Trucking Association Member Events
Louisville Switching Service
hosted their 3rd Open House in March. It was a
great afternoon with customers and friends. Everyone seemed to enjoy
getting together and
eating some delicious
Genuine Hardwood
Smoked Kentucky
Barbecue for lunch.
We loved being able to
show off two brand new
Ottawa T2s alongside
one of our refurbished
Ottawa Trucks. If you
didn't know, we have
been working really
hard to prepare an old Ottawa Yard Truck to display
at the Mid-America Trucking Show. Check out our
blog series that walks you through the refurbishing
process:
• Refurbish Your
Ottawa for Another
Life-cycle with
Louisville Switching
• The Latest on Our
Ottawa Refurb
• Ottawa Yard Truck
Refurb Update:
Painting and
Mechanical Work
24/7 to all Larson Group customers and is maned by
trained technicians. This new program will put all
divisions of the Larson Group on the cutting edge of
customer service.
Peterbilt currently
represents 13% of the
market and predict
to be at 16% with
the newly released
programs and product enhancements,
specifically the 386 and 579. Which is being tested to
be at 10.7 mpg with equipment body enhancements.
After touring the simulators and
visiting with
the multiple vendor
exhibits,
customers
were treated
to a day at
Churchill Downs and the Thurby experience. Thanks
for allowing Kentucky Trucking Association to be a
part of your customer open house.
As a way to wrap up the series, we want to include
some pictures and details of the finished product
from our event.
Louisville Peterbilt, part of The Larson Group,
held a customer appreciation day on May 5th, at
their Jeffersonville locations. On display was the
super hi-tech Peterbilt simulator. During the open
house representatives from the Larson Group corporate offices were on hand to discuss the recently
developed TLG-Guru Call Center which is available
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Please fill in all the information.
Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa
1800 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40511
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2016 Annual Leadership & Management Conference Schedule
Griffin Gate Resort & Spa, Lexington, KY
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Friday, September 9, 2016
12:00pm - 5:00pm
8:00 am - 8:45 am
9:00 am - 10:00am
10:00 am - 10:15am
6:00 pm - 7:30pm 8:30 pm
Golf Outing
Open to all members
Welcome Reception.
Hospitality Suite
Thursday, September 8, 2016
8:00 am - 8:45 am
9:00am - 10:00 am
10:00 am - 10:15 am
10:15 am - 11:15 am
11:15 am - 11:30 am
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Continental Breakfast
Educational Seminar I
Break - Visit the Exhibitor Booths
Educational Seminar II
Break - Visit Exhibitor Booths
Educational Seminar III
Chairman's Luncheon
Guest Speaker
Afternoon Excursion
Dinner
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Continental Breakfast
Educational Seminar IV
Break
Visit the Exhibitor Booths
10:15 am - 11:15 am Educational Seminar V
11:15 am - 11:30 am Break
Visit the Exhibitor Booths
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Board Meeting
Open to all Members
Early registration ends on Jul 14, 2016.
Regular registration starts on Jul 15, 2016
and ends on Aug 31, 2016.
Late registration starts on Sept 1, 2016
and ends on Sept 6, 2016
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Kentucky Truck PAC Fundraising Event
Churchill Downs Jockey Club
On May 3rd, the Kentucky Truck PAC had their first
fundraising event of 2016. William Hill; Hill Transportation Services, was implemental in promoting
this event. Contributors were treated like stars and
enjoyed a day at Churchill Downs Jockey Club. The
event was a huge success, and raised $19,000.00.
Why is Kentucky Truck PAC important?
Truck PAC provides an organized way for KTA to
support political candidates, causes, legislation, regulations or initiatives that face the trucking industry.
William Hill, Shepherdsville, KY
Rae Hill, Shepherdsville, KY
Bill Usher Jr, Crestwood, KY
Cynthia Usher, Crestwood, KY
Pat & Elaine Mattingly, Springfield, KY
Barry Cannon, Caneyville, KY
Linda Cannon, Caneyville, KY
Dewell Gossett, Louisville, KY
Ed O’Daniel, Springfield, KY
Mike Whitaker, Somerset, KY
Nick D’Andrea, Louisville, KY
What is Kentucky Truck PAC?
An account formed to raise and contribute money
to the campaigns of candidates likely to advance
the legislative and regulatory interests of Kentucky
Trucking Association.
How does Kentucky Truck PAC work?
Monetary donations are made by you and deposited
in Kentucky Truck PAC. O’Daniel Law Offices along
with the guidance of the KTA Executive Board determines how to best spend the PAC money. Funds
are only given to those supportive of the trucking
industry.
Thank you to all the contributors and everyone in
attendance who made this event awesome! You will
definitely want to be a part of the next event.
5 – STAR Contributors
Don Hayden, Louisville, KY
Denise Hayden, Louisville, KY
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Safety Corner
Understanding Compliance Audits
AUDIT….a word that strikes fear into the hearts of
many. Whether undergoing an IRS audit – or more specific for motor carriers – a FMCSA audit, these are often
stressful and extensive processes.
Compliance Reviews can occur at any point while a
company is regulated by the FMCSA. And although
these reviews can occur at any time, various factors may
“red flag” the FMCSA to review a company’s DOT operations. These triggers include:
• Accidents – Even one accident can alert the FMCSA to conduct a compliance review. How much notice the FMCSA provides depends on the severity of the accident. Accidents that re-
sult in a fatality or serious injury will prompt the FMCSA to conduct a review with as little notice as possible.
• Roadside Inspections resulting in “out-of
service” violations –The more roadside in-
spections that occur with violations – such as
mechanical, Hours-of-Service, or moving viol
ations – the more likely the FMCSA will want to conduct a compliance review.
• Failure of a New Entrant Safety Audit – It is never a good thing to start off on the wrong
foot. The FMCSA tends to monitor companies who did not pass the NESA at the get-go.
Having a firm grasp on the regulations is the best way to ensure the NESA is passed and the FMCSA won’t follow-up with a compliance re
view later on.
Understanding the Outcome of a Compliance Review
Unlike the New Entrant Safety Audit, a compliance
review may result in substantial financial penalties depending on the amount and severity of the violations
found. In addition, there are three “safety rating” designations that may be assigned to a company following a
compliance review.
• Satisfactory – This is the most desired desig-
nation. It means the FMCSA has determined the company has adequate safety management controls in place and is doing their best to
comply with federal requirements.
• Unsatisfactory – While satisfactory is the most desired safety rating, unsatisfactory is the most dreaded. This means the FMCSA has found serious violations and/or non-
compliance with federal requirements that may cause safety hazards. In addition to the financial
penalties incurred, the company must prove corrective action by submitting a “Safety
Management Plan” deemed acceptable by the FMCSA within 60 days for property carriers or 45 days for passenger/hazmat carriers. If they fail to do this, they risk being placed out of service.
• Conditional –A conditional safety rating desig-
nation means that although the FMCSA found at least one violation and/or non-compliance
with federal requirements, the company does not
necessarily pose an imminent safety hazard. Although a company will not face an out-of
service order, they will incur financial penalties and their DOT operations may be negatively im-
pacted due to contractors and insurance com
panies being reluctant to work them. Therefore, in order to remove a conditional safety rating designation, the company must prove corrective
action by submitting a “Safety Management Plan” deemed acceptable by the FMCSA.
• Un-ratable – Sometimes the FMCSA conducts a “focused” compliance review that only deals
with one aspect of federal requirements, and therefore a safety rating designation will not be
assigned. However, violations found may result in financial penalties.
Should you face a Compliance Review, there are some key
violations to watch out for. All of the following are considered “critical” or “acute” in the eyes of the FMCSA and will
cause an immediate unsatisfactory or conditional safety
rating designation. They can also lead to substantial fines.
These violations include, but are not limited to:
• Any type of Drug & Alcohol Testing violation (provided Drug & Alcohol testing is required).
• Using a driver without a valid license.
• Using a driver who has been deemed medically unqualified.
• Operating a CMV without the required level
of insurance.
• Failing to maintain Hours-of-Service records.
• Operating a vehicle declared Out-of-Service 24 Kentucky Trucker
during a Roadside Inspection before
the required repairs are made.
• Operating a CMV that has not undergone an Annual/Periodic DOT inspection.
• Falsification of records
Have you had a FMCSA Compliance Review that resulted in a Conditional or Unsatisfactory safety rating designation? To speak with a compliance specialist about how
we can help, call Foley at (800) 253-5506.
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HazAlert: Workers Killed While
Unloading Cargo from Flatbed Trailers
Kentucky FACE Program - May 2016
Loading zones have safety hazards that may result in serious injury
or death. Nine workers were killed between 2010 and 2015 in Kentucky during truck loading and unloading procedures. Six of these
incidents involved truck drivers. They were all preventable.
The following incidents occurred in Kentucky:
1) On January 5, 2015, an equipment rental company truck driver was delivering elevator assemblage to a con-
struction site. After parking on an uneven surface, he finished removing the ratchet straps that secured a 1,000 pound elevator door and turned his back to roll up the straps. The elevator door shifted and fell on the driver, resulting in fatal crushing injuries.
2) On October 26, 2015, a driver was delivering a steel coil to a steel and aluminum metal parts production plant. He was unloading the 15,242 pound steel coil when it shifted and fell onto him, pinning him to the bed of the trailer. The coil struck the middle thoracic area on his left side and crushed his lower body, resulting in his death.
3) On May 14, 2015, a company owner and a forklift operator were unloading granite slabs from a flatbed delivery truck. As the forklift operator clamped one of the granite slabs, the company owner stood adjacent to where the slab would be stored. Once the granite slab was on the ground, the forklift clamp automatically released the slab. The slab was unstable, shifted, and crushed the owner who was directly in the fall shadow zone.
Recommendations to prevent loading and unloading injuries:
1) Perform a job hazard analysis prior to loading and
unloading procedures
• During the job hazard analysis, be sure to ask:
• What could go wrong?
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HazAlert: Workers Killed While
Unloading Cargo from Flatbed Trailers
• What are the consequences?
• How could injuries result?
• What is the likelihood of an injury
occurring?
• What can be done to prevent
injuries?
• What are possible contributing
factors?
• To make this analysis useful, it is important to document answers in a consistent manner.
2) Periodically inspect load securement during transport and correct any
deficiencies
FMCSA (title 49 section 392.9) requires that the load and securement devices be exam-
ined and adjusted during the first 50 miles.
Reexamine the cargo when the driver changes duty status, the vehicle has been driven for 3 hours, or the vehicle has been driven for 150 miles, whichever occurs first.
3) Maintain a clear line of communication with all loading personnel
Clear communication should be established early to raise awareness of hazards in the loading zone. Verbal agreement on a cargo loading and unloading strategy should be established prior to entering the loading zone.
4) Stand clear of the ‘fall shadow zone’ when loading and unloading
The driver and other personnel should establish
an ‘exclusion zone’ during loading and unload
ing processes. An exclusion zone is an area that
prohibits personnel from being present during load zone machinery operation. All personnel should remain clear of these zones until the machinery has ceased all movement and is
turned off.
6) Never turn your back to cargo while in the loading zone
All personnel should maintain awareness of the position of the cargo and never turn their back to it during loading and unloading pro-
cesses. Even a small shift can compromise stability and result in crushing injuries. Split second reactions may save you
from serious injury or death.
Loading Safety Tips for Employers
1. Review company accident history to determine what incidents are occurring; focus safety training on
these specific issues.
2. Ensure all personnel receive proper load safety
training and refresher safety training.
3. Establish and enforce standard operating procedures
for moving cargo.
4. Conduct regular safety meetings, toolbox talks, and
safety trainings to address hazards.
5. Only permit workers trained in proper load
handling to load and unload trucks.
6. Ensure availability of necessary equipment and that
it remains in safe operating condition.
7. Require reporting of and document all near misses
and other safety incidents.
Employees should stand clear of the area sur-
rounding cargo in which it is reasonably foreseeable that a tip over would result in crushing/struck-by injuries. Workers are especially vulnerable to this zone when the cargo is being moved.
5) Establish an exclusion zone for when forklifts, cranes, and other machines are in use
8. Train employees on ‘fall shadow’ and ‘exclusion’
zone safety.
Employees: Before loading or unloading, ask yourself:
• Are the brakes applied, wheels chocked, and all stabilizers in place?
• Did I perform a job hazard analysis?
• Is the trailer parked on level pavement that 26 Kentucky Trucker
can support the weight?
• Is the trailer overloaded?
• Does the freight appear to have shifted during transportation?
• Do the top loaded items appear to be
stable?
• Do I have a clear and active line of com
munication with the other workers ?
• Do the storage containers and pallets look stable?
• Could any of the cargo move, or become unstable while removing the restraint?
This HazAlert was developed by the Kentucky
Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE)
Program. Kentucky FACE is a NIOSH-funded occupational fatality surveillance program with the goal to
prevent fatal work injuries by studying the worker, the
work environment, and the role of management, engineering, and behavioral changes. The FACE Program
is located in the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC) at the University of Kentucky.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 859-257-5839
For more information on the Kentucky FACE Program
and to access this report and more like it, please visit
us at:
www.mc.uky.edu/kiprc/programs/face.html
Please take our brief survey regarding this HazAlert
here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/J8CTBHS
Membership Matters
Kentucky Trucking Association Membership Drive
Keeneland Event
On April 21st, we hosting our
first Day at Keeneland Membership Drive. The event was
sponsored by our 2016 All
Event Sponsors, thanks to each
of you for your support, which
enables us to promote the
association to organizations in
the trucking industry around
the state.
We had 15 in attendance, each member of the board
was challenged to bring in a potential member as their
cost of admission. This was a great opportunity to
meet potential members and discuss the benefits of
membership with the association.
There were a few tickets cashed, none by this person,
and witnessed a race being completed in a “Dead Heat”
I have been told this is a fairly rare occurrence.
KyTrucking.net
We would like to thank KTA Members, Paul Pezel; Kentucky Freightliner, Lindsey Trent; Driving Ambition, Art
Potter; M & M Cartage, William Hill; Hill Transportation
Services, Tim Pike; Mercer Transportation for seizing the
opportunity and bringing in potential members.
Extremely
excited to
have met the
following and
look forward
to your membership &
involvement
with the Kentucky Trucking Association:
Andy Shelton – Southeastern Freight Lines, Lexington
Christy Dennis – Southeastern Freight Lines, Louisville
Mark Barnes – Phoenix Transportation, Georgetown
Jim Norris – TSI, Jeffersonville
Bill Cherry – EFS, Nashville
Jordan Pankey – Rush Enterprises, Bowling Green
Matt Smith – Apollo Oil, Winchester
Gregg Greer – Professional Expediting, Lexington
Darren Callihan – Core Crew, Cincinnati
Kentucky Trucker
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What: DOT Compliance/Electronic Logging
Calendar of Events
What: Kentucky Trucking Association Risk &
Safety Management Council Meetings
When: 3rd Tuesday each Month (no meetings in
May, June, July, August or December)
Where: Wildwood Country Club, 5000 Bardstown
Road, Louisville, KY
Information: Kentucky Trucking Association hosts
meetings each month with an array of speakers that
is designed to help the motor carriers of Kentucky with
their daily operation. Everyone is welcome to attend,
members and non-members. Plan on attending these
informative sessions and meet the Kentucky Trucking
Association Staff.
What: MOCK TRIAL
When: July 25-26, 2016
Where: Belterra Casino & Resort, Florence, IN
Information: Who is at fault for an accident that oc-
curred on I-74 between a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle? This disputed liability case involves a slow
moving tractor-trailer that was rear-ended in the right
hand lane of I-74, a preventability determination by
the motor carrier, an admission by the truck driver to
the police officer about regular maintenance problems
with his truck and a company CSA Basic score of 81%
on vehicle maintenance.” Collaboration with Kentucky,
Indiana and Ohio State Trucking Associations. Contact
the office for registration info.
What: KTA Annual Leadership & Management
Conference
When: September 7-9, 2016
Where: Griffin Gate Resort, Lexington, KY
Information: Save the date, registration information
will be available after the first of the year. Make your
reservations now to take advantage of the special
room rates available to our members. Nationally
recognized speaker, networking, and social events. A
limited amount of Exhibitor space will be available.
Call or email the office for more info.
Device Mandate
When: August 17, 2016
Where: Lexington, KY
Information: The trucking industry is one of the
most heavily regulated industries and there have been
significant changes in the last 6 – 12 months. With the
Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate being the most
controversial, who has to comply? Along with others that
many carriers aren’t aware of dealing with hours of service, medical cards, MVR’s and vehicle inspection reports.
Contact the office for registration info or visit our website
to register.
What: Electronic Logging Device Workshop
When: August 23, 2016
Where: Wildwood Country Club, Louisville, KY
Information: The trucking industry is one of the most
heavily regulated industries and there have been significant changes in the last 6 – 12 months. With the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate being the most
controversial, who has to comply? This class will review
the complete federal registry as related to the implementation of the ELD requirements. During this class, you will
have the opportunity to test, and review products from
several ELD providers.
Don’t wait until the deadline to make your decision on
the provider your company will use. Contact the office for
registration info or visit our website to register.
What: OSHA/Workers Comp for Trucking Companies
When: July 19, 2016
Where: Wildwood Country Club, Louisville, KY
Information: OSHA/Workers Comp course on how each
effects the trucking industry. This class will review policy
and procedure for trucking companies. Contact the office
for registration info or visit our website to register.
What: DOT Compliance/Electronic Logging
Device Mandate
When: September 20, 2016
Where: Prestonburg, KY
Information: The trucking industry is one of the most
heavily regulated industries and there have been significant changes in the last 6 – 12 months. With the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate being the most
controversial, who has to comply? Along with others that
many carriers aren’t aware of dealing with hours of service, medical cards, MVR’s and vehicle inspection reports.
Contact the office for registration info or visit our website
to register.
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Why Join the Kentucky Trucking Association?
KTA Member Benefits
The KTA network allows its members to realize larger discounts than what they normally receive by working directly
with various members.
Voice in Frankfort
An intangible service results in a tangible benefit for our members and the commercial trucking industry as a whole.
The KTA network, through our legislative efforts, has produced a savings of $3,200 PER TRUCK PER YEAR
National Fuel Program
The KTA has partnered with a 3rd party (Profit Tools for Trucks) to administer a fuel program for our members. They
will do a fuel analysis for the KTA members to their current fuel program compares to your current program. The 3rd
party will also handle the entire billing process for the motor carrier. Possible savings of up to 0.15 per gallon of fuel.
The truck shop offers over 200 locations nationwide. Contact the KTA office for details on this program.
UPS Discounts
All KTA members can save up to 28% on UPS shipping services thanks to the exclusive agreement with the Kentucky
Motor Transportation Association. That’s a significant savings, all with a carrier that guarantees delivery of more
packages around the world than anyone, and delivers more packages overnight, on time in the U.S. than any other
carrier. Simple shipping! Special savings! It’s that easy!
JJ Keller Discounts
KTA members can save up to 20% on all compliance supplies purchased through KTA and J.J. KELLER & ASSOCIATES.
Hire Right
This member-benefit program helps employers fulfill DOT/FMCSA Compliance Requirements while protecting themselves from fraud, liability, and negligent-hiring exposure. With more than 25 years in the transportation industry,
USIS/DAC Services offers services such as drug/alcohol testing, MVRs, employment histories, criminal records, and
more. For Sales contact Angela McElyea at 1.800.331.9175 ext. 2507.
Best Pass
KTA members can receive discounts on New York State Thruway tolls, Pennsylvania tolls, Maryland’s tolled bridges
and now on the Ohio Turnpike. BEST PASS, owned and operated by the New York State Motor Truck Association,
works with NORPASS, PrePass, and/or E-Z Pass systems. To start realizing your savings today, call 1.800.282.5463.
PrePass/DriveWyze
KTA members can save by using PrePass or DriveWyze for their scale house screening. By keeping your vehicles on
the highway, you will save money in your operational costs.
Health Insurance Plan
Lower your health insurance premiums with KTA’s Healthcare Program. KTA has a network of agents that will give
you a quote for the Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield plan. Ask your agent about the Wholesale Trade Trust Insurance
Program. This is an association-based insurance plan that has the potential to reduce your health insurance cost.
With the new health care laws, KTA’s plan is going to provide our members a very good health care option.
KTA Allied Network
KTA members enjoy access to a network of vendors who support the commercial trucking industry. These “allied”
members work very closely with our members to provide quality products and services. Because all KTA members
have equal access to the allied members and their services, they are able to discuss the benefits and drawbacks to
each item~one more way to increase company effectiveness!
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New Members
KTA - Motor Carriers
A to Z Transport Inc
1290 Aviation Blvd • Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 586-0507
[email protected]
Melanie Harshbarger
Gateway Press Inc
4500 Robards Lane • Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 454-0431
[email protected]
Luke Douglas
MTI Trucking Inc
P.O. Box 104 • Lily, KY 40780
(606) 528-2005
[email protected]
Jason Beams-Jackson
Tram Construction Inc
9279 E KY 8 • Garrison, KY 41141
(606) 757-4874
[email protected]
Leslia LeMaster Wilson
KTA - Allied Members
Constellation
18133 Cristin Circle • Indianapolis, IN 46062
(317) 362-7959
[email protected]
Nic Davison
Infosite Technologies
701 Dubois Ste#202 • St Eustache, QC J7P3W1
(450) 623-2000
[email protected]
Robert McNamara
Palmer Leasing Group
3099 Element Lane • Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 267-7520
[email protected]
Greg Wright
USI Insurance Services LLC
950 Breckenridge Lane Ste#50 • Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 815-5402
[email protected]
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Verizon Wireless dba Cellco Partnership
101 Bullitt Lane Ste#107 • Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 883-5863
[email protected]
Ben Loetz
TRAK Members
Tally’s Towing & Recovery
10026 ST RTE 44 • Philpot, KY 42366
(270) 925-8098
[email protected]
Nathan Meadors
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Fell Trucking & Leasing Inc
5775 Napleoan Zion Station Road • Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 428-9752
[email protected]
Leo F. Fell
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(502) 777-7378
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