sdta feb 2013 trucking news
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FEBRuaRy 2013
FEBRUARY 20, 2013
Chairman’s Message.....................3
President’s Message.....................5
From The Desk of Robert Christian...7
Dates To Remember.......................8
Matters of the Heart: Women and Heart Health.............................9-11
Condolences...............................13
February Driver of the Month.........15
Important Phone Numbers..........15
February Specials........................17
Fischer Rounds Buys Competitor...19
Legislative Bill Log.................21-25
SDTA Membership Drive Chart....27
Driver of the Month Rules & Nomi-nation Form...........................28-29
SDTA Regular & Associate Member-ship Applications....................30-31
Board of Directors List.................32
GET YOUR DRIVERS EXCITED ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE THEIR TALENT!
Once again there is no shortage of national news and events affecting our industry. Worrying about who will be the next U.S. Secretary of Transportation is probably not at the top of our concern list, but the peo-ple in those positions do have an impact on our industry. It’s something we need to be aware of. ATA has been in the news as well, challenging the implementation of the HOS rules. There are also discussions planned for the CSA ratings program. It seems at times we will never see stability with the rules and regulations that oversee
our industry. Our "Call on Washington" in May, comes at an opportune time with some of these milestone issues once again on the table.
It is getting time to start thinking about plans for the upcoming Truck Driving Championships that will be held on Saturday, May 11. It is a one-day event so it is much less of a distraction for your drivers and your businesses than in the past years when it was a two-day event. I can't think of a better way to honor your drivers that qualify for the event than to encourage them to particiapte. Most of the past participants will tell you about how valuable the experience was and the lifelong friends they have established over the years - regardless if they are a state champion or not. It is just an all around great experience for every participant.
A number of states require drivers to compete in regional competition to earn their way to state competition. South Dakota drivers that meet the basic requirements have an opportunity to directly compete and have reasonable odds at earning their way into national competition. Wouldn't it be nice to tell your customers that one or several of your drivers com-peted in state competition and possibly boast a little bit that they com-peted in national competition? Can you put a price on displaying to your customers your company's commitment to safety and the safety of their freight and the quality of drivers you have on board? First and foremost is promoting safety and honoring our professional drivers, but don't over-look the business promotional opportunities as well. Give your drivers a nudge and get them registered! It is an honor and an experience they will never forget.
Rick Hoogendoorn YRC Freight | Office: 605-330-6920 | Mobile: 605-351-5571 | Fax: 913.981.6386
CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
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SDTA’S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEERick Hoogendoorn, Chairman of BoardMike Habeck, Vice ChairmanDavid Bultsma, TreasurerJeff Gillespie, SecretaryAlton Palmer, Past ChairmanMyron L. Rau, PresidentMike Habeck, ATA Vice President
SDTA’S BOARD OF DIRECTORSJustin AndersLinda BickfordKimberly BonhartLloyd BultsmaRobert ChristianBrian ClarkArt DonovanBryan EdenRandy Hartley Jerry JohnsonLarry KlaahsenStan KopfmannJerred KoppmannTim MillerBen OldenkampJerry Ollerich Matt ParkerRobert PuntWade Stebbins Dan SwensonDave StoterauLyn TschetterJohn UhlJeff WatkinsBud WestendorfGene WilliamsBob Willey
SDTA’S PAST ChAIRPERSOnSStan AndersLarry AndersonRobert Appelwick Ted Bultsma Rich Burns Darrold Dean Bernard FeldhausAlton PalmerJeff Parker Gene PhillipsMichelle SchipperRandy ThompsonWayne ViessmanStephen Willers
I am writing this message on the 23rd day of the 2013 South Dakota Legislative Session. We are about half way through the process of consideration of over 500 Bills. Most of our desires are being met either by killing or passing an issue. I am not tired of it yet, but I am sure by the time March 11th comes, it will be nice to get back to my office in Sioux Falls.
In this column, I have highlighted a few of the Bills that I am keeping a close eye on. If you want to know the status of all Bills I am tracking on your behalf, please review the Bill Tracking List that appears in this edition of the Trucking News. As always, if you have questions or comments, please call the office and the staff will hunt me down.
HB 1050 - Make an appropriation for costs related to the suppression of mountain pine beetles, to establish a cost share program with the counties in the state, and to declare an emergency.
Again this year as during the 2012 Legislative Session, I provided testimony in support of the Governor’s efforts to try to get ahead of the mountain pine beetle infestation in the Black Hills. The experts are now predicting that we can get ahead of this problem and save the forest in the Black Hills.
As you know the Black Hills of South Dakota are a treasure for us as South Dakota citizens and also a treasure for many tourists each and every year. Getting ahead of this problem should also save the Black Hills Log Haulers that are our friends, partners and members of the South Dakota Trucking Association.
HB 1050 is currently half way through the process and I do not think it will have a problem getting to the Governor’s Desk.
SB 154 - Revise the maximum weight allowed on certain wide-based super single tires.
This Bill was drafted by the SDTA and presented to enable the use of wide based super single tires on single axles or spread tandems at weights allowed in other states. Currently, 445 mm tires and 455 mm tires are being sold and used but limited to lower weights. The Bill has not yet had its first hearing but I think it is in good shape to make it through the process. It has been a great deal of work but I am keeping my fingers crossed. Stay tuned to this one!
SB 142 - Prohibit the use of certain handheld electronic wireless devices for electronic messaging while driving and to prohibit conflicting municipal regulations.
As you know, commercial truck drivers are presently prohibited from texting and holding a cell phone while driving. There is also a move to prohibit drivers under the age of 18 from texting while driving. Well, a perfect complement would be the passage of SB 142 that would result in all drivers held to the same standard regardless of age or what type of vehicle they are driving.
I will not make a prediction regarding passage of the texting ban Bill. I think the mood is good in the Senate but the issue may again meet its demise in the House of Representatives. Again, stay tuned on this one!
Stay safe, stay warm and think Spring! Until next month . . .
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MYRoN L. RAUPresident
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PAM KoLSEThComptroller
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President, Black hills Log haulers Association
I would like to start with a reminder for everyone about the log haulers meeting scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on February 24th at the Deadwood Mountain Grand. A good part of this meeting will be dedicated to discussion of the 2011 survey results.
Spring break up is coming and it appears that mother nature should have us shut down and out of the woods for the entire month of April. Myron and I are discussing the possibility of picking a day in April to have a full day Log Haulers Convention. The date will depend on when we can get the forest service scheduled to attend the meeting. Some of the other possible guest speakers could be from retirement, health insurance and taxes. We have had the South Dakota Highway Patrol’s Motor Carrier Division talk to us in the past. In the past, the Wyoming DOT has shown interest in attending one of our meetings, this may be a good opportunity to have them attend. Please share your thoughts at the February meeting. If you can’t make that meeting we would still like you to share your thoughts. We will get out of this what we are willing to put into it. Good participation is also necessary if we want to move forward with this idea.
FROM THE DESK OFRobert ChristianBlack Hills Log Haulers Association
We Are Here For You!
SDTA Truck Driving Championships – Saturday, May 11, 2013, at the Sioux Empire Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls.
Warehouseman & Movers Conference – (tentative) May 17 through 19, 2013, at the Blue Bell Lodge in Custer State Park.
Wheel Jam at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron - May 31 through June 2, 2013.
SDTA Summer Board Meeting – 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2013, at the Clubhouse Inn & Suites, Pierre. The Executive Committee will meet in the evening of Wednesday, June 12, 2013.
Annual Meeting of the Agricultural Commodities Conference and the Log Haulers Conference at the Clubhouse Inn & Suites, Pierre starting at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2013. The Calcutta for the Annual Cliff Tjaden Fishing Event will take place over dinner that evening.
Annual Cliff Tjaden Fishing Event on Friday, June 14, 2013, with boats launching on the Missouri River at 8:30 a.m. and returning for weigh-in at 3:30 p.m. with dinner to follow at the Redrossa Restaurant next to the Clubhouse Inn & Suites, Pierre.
SDTA East River Golf Outing at the Brandon Golf Course – 10:00 a.m. shotgun start on Thursday, June 20, 2013.
SDTA West River Golf Outing at the Elks Golf Course – 10:00 a.m. shotgun start on Friday, June 28, 2013.
6th Annual West River Poker Run for Truck PAC, Saturday, June 29, 2013 in the Rapid City area.
National Truck Driving Championships – August 20 through 24, 2013 in Salt Lake City, UT.
SDTA Annual Convention – Sheraton Hotel and Convention Center, Sioux Falls, SD on September 4 through 6, 2013.
SDTA Fall Executive Committee Meeting - Crossroads Hotel & Event Center, Huron at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2013, with dinner served during the meeting.
SDTA Fall Board Meeting – Crossroads Hotel & Event Center, Huron at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2013, with the Annual Guided Pheasant hunt scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 13th at Stan’s Inc., east of Alpena, SD.
East River Legislative Reception - Callaway’s, 500 East 69th Street, Sioux Falls on Wednesday, December 4, 2013, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. (east river time).
West River Legislative Reception - Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn, Rapid City - Monday, December 9, 2013, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. (west river time).
DATES TO REMEMBER
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Matters of the Heart: Women and Heart HealthBy Dr. Dan Heinemann, Sanford Health
It’s no secret that men and women are different. Just ask my wife. It’s no wonder there are countless books on navigating the differences between us. And our health is no different. Especially our heart health.
When it comes to matters of the heart, women rarely believe heart disease is their greatest health threat. However eight million women in this country are living with heart disease. And the truth is, more women die of heart disease than all forms of cancer combined.
On top of it, you’re a caregiver. You spend countless hours making sure everyone around you is okay. Sometimes that means sacrificing your health.
Because February is National Heart Month I encourage everyone to start thinking about heart health. It’s a great opportunity to learn about the risks and symptoms as well as procedures that can help.
Stereotypical symptomsOftentimes women don’t experience the same typical heart symptoms as their male counterparts. Less than a third of women in a recent survey reported early warning signs. It’s important for women to re-alize, for them, the symptoms aren’t necessarily the same ones society associates with a heart attack. They don’t often experience the crushing, clenching chest pain like men do.
In general women will experience some sort of discomfort in their chest though it may not be severe. Instead it is more likely that a woman will experience signs unrelated to chest pain. They may have dis-comfort in their neck, shoulder, upper back or stomach. Shortness of breath as well as nausea and even vomiting can be related to a heart attack. In addition, women may also begin to sweat, feel lightheaded or dizzy and may experience an abnormal amount of fatigue.
Know the risksThere are several risk factors for heart disease. Some of them you have no control over like your gen-der, your age or family history. There are others that you do have control over. By making changes to your lifestyle, you can reduce your risk for heart disease. Risks you can take control of include: smoking, high cholesterol and blood pressure, lack of exercise, obesity, diabetes and stress.
Take ActionIf you believe you’re having a heart attack, please take it seriously. It’s nothing to mess around with. Call 911 within five minutes of experiencing symptoms and tell the operator you think you’re having a heart attack. Even if your symptoms go away, get medical attention. You can also chew and swallow one regu-lar full-strength aspirin with water as soon as you can. This helps prevent blood clotting.
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Matters of the Heart: Women and Heart HealthContinued...
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Please don’t drive yourself to the hospital. An ambulance is the way to go because the professionals on board can begin to treat you before you arrive at the hospital. Once you’re at the hospital, make it clear you’re having heart attack symptoms. Ask for a complete cardiac evaluation, including an EKG and car-diac enzyme blood test.
If you’re concerned that you may be at risk for a heart attack or stroke, preventative screening is a life saver. Contact the Sanford Center for Health and Well-being at (605) 312-2150 or (800) 445-5788 to schedule a Heart ScreenTM .
This February I ask that you do something good for yourself and your loved ones. Know your risks. Know the symptoms and take care of your heart.
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EDDIE’S TRUCK CENTER, INC.Julie Cullum or Mark Gillam1002 East Omaha (57701)
PO Box 536Rapid City, SD 57709-0536
Phone: 605-348-4900Fax: 605-341-7516
Watts: 800-233-3437www.eddiestruckcenter.com
MADISON FARMERS ELEvATORMichael Bruna
222 N Farmers AvenueMadison, SD 57042
Phone: 605-256-4584Type of Carrier: Grain
Sponsored by: I-State Truck Center
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Wendol Holcomb - March 23, 1923 - February 3, 2013Wendol Holcomb passed away on February 3, 2013, at the age of 89. In 1969, Wendol purchased Holcomb White Trucks, that later became known as Holcomb Freightliner, in Sioux Falls and in Sioux City, IA. Wendol was an active member of the South Dakota Trucking Association as well as the South Dakota Automo-bile Dealers Association
Please keep the Holcomb family in your thoughts and in your prayers as they mourn the loss of Wendoll.
Denton Haber - July 23, 1948 - February 4, 2013Denton Haber, 64 years old, passed away from a motor vehicle accident on February 4, 2013. Denton was the owner of Haber Truck & Trailer Sales, in Sioux Falls and was a member of the South Dakota Trucking Association.
In sorrow, we mourn those lost. In gratitude, we embrace those around us. In sympathy, we reach out to those who grieve. Keep the Haber family in your prayers!
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You All Know Who Your Best Drivers Are....Do You Recognize Them?The SDTA Safety Management Council has a Driver of the Month Program that can help you do just that. The rules and a nomination form are printed on pages 28 and 29 of this publication.
TAke The TiMe To give your BeST of The BeST The reCogniTion They DeServe!
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Mark Your Calendars:The 2013 South Dakota Truck Driving
Championships are May 11th.
Promote and Serve the Transportation Industry.
Pictured Left: Safety Director Andy Clemen
Pictured Right: Don Davis
South Dakota Trucking Association'sMiSSion STATeMenT
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SDTA OFFICE NUMBERS
Telephone 605-334-8871
Fax 605-334-1938
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Rick Hoogendoorn 605-330-6920
Mike Habeck 605-892-2644
David Bultsma 605-337-2242
Alton Palmer 605-343-6042
Jeff Gillespie 605-339-8400
MISCELLANEOUS NUMBERS
Governor’s Office 605-773-3212
Sec. of Transportation 605-773-3265
Secretary of Revenue 605-773-5131
Div. of Motor Vehicles 605-773-3541
SD Highway Patrol - HQ 605-773-3105
SDHP Motor Carrier Services 605-773-4578
Public Utilities Commission 605-773-3201
SD Driver Licensing 605-773-6883
FMCSA - Pierre 605-224-8202
Susan Gregory - Extension 221
Mark Gilmore - Extension 222
Noel Gabriel - Extension 223
Jeff Ellett - Extension 224
Dudley Feige - Extension 1
William Moravec - Extension 2
DON DAVISNORTH CENTRAL FARMERS ELEVATOR, IPSWICH SD
FEBRUARY 2013DRIVER OF THE MONTH
Don Davis, North Central Farmers Elevator, Ipswich, SD, has been selected as the February 2013 Driver of the Month by the South Dakota Safety Management Council.
Mr. Davis has logged over 2.5 million accident-free miles in a professional driving career that spans 32 years.
Don is always safety minded. He always completes his pre and post trip inspections, doing much of the daily inspection maintenance himself. He helps North Central Farmers Elevator cover the pre and post inspections during their Annual CDL Training conducted by the South Dakota Highway Patrol. Don never overdrives road conditions and is always highly responsible!
Don and his wife Betty are the parents of four children, two sons and two daughters. They reside in Ipswich, SD.
SDTA joins the Safety Management Council in congratulating Don Davis for being selected as the February 2013 Driver of the Month.
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Fischer Rounds Buys CompetitorReprinted from the Argus Leader
Fischer Rounds & Associ-ates has purchased Bald-win-DeBates Insurance.
The purchase doubles the size of Fischer Rounds’ Sioux Falls office to 14 employees.
“We had some common markets,” said Kim Du-prey, agency administra-tor for Fischer Rounds. “Fischer Rounds is an agency specialized in trucking operations, and that’s a big focus for Bald-win-DeBates, so it made sense to combine forces.”
The two also are com-bining offices. Fischer Rounds will move from 434 S. Kiwanis Avenue to the Baldwin-DeBates of-fice at 1101 West Russell Street. Construction on the larger space is expect-ed to be done by May.
Fischer Rounds is based in Pierre and started its Sioux Falls office in 2009.
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What can the South Dakota Truck Driving Championships offer you?
• Great opportunity for drivers to showcase their talents.
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HB 1017: Establish and re-vise certain provisions, bond amounts, fees, and penalties related to the regulation of grain warehouses and grain buyers.SDTA’s Position: Neutral Status: Passed House
HB 1037: Define the require-ments for the sale of certain oc-tane petroleum products.SDTA’s Position: Support Status: Tabled by the sponsor due to compromise with HB 1091
HB 1050: Make an appropria-tion for costs related to the sup-pression of mountain pine bee-tles, to establish a cost share program with the counties in the state, and to declare an emer-gency.SDTA’s Position: SupportStatus: Passed House
HB 1080: Include certain speed-ing offenses in the point system for traffic violations for the pur-poses of driver license records.SDTA’s Position: WatchStatus: Killed in Committee
HB 1089: require statewide livestock ownership inspection.SDTA’s Position: Watch
HB 1091: Establish certain pro-visions regarding the labeling of motor fuel at a retail fuel pump.SDTA’s Position: OpposeStatus: Passed Senate Commmittee
HB 1097: Revise certain provi-sions relating to an employer’s denial of workers’ compensa-tion claims.SDTA’s Position: SupportStatus: Passed Senate
HB 1129: Prohibit businesses and employers from establish-ing certain policies against the ability of an invitee or employee to store firearms and ammuni-tion in a locked motor vehicle parked on the premises.SDTA’s Position: NeutralStatus: Killed in Committee
HB 1142: Promote patient choice in selecting health care providers.SDTA’s Position: Oppose
HB 1157: Increase certain pen-alties regarding the sale of pe-troleum products.SDTA’s Position: SupportStatus: Passed House
HB 1228: Give producers prior-ity to recover on a bond seized by the state from a public grain warehouse or grain buyer.SDTA’s Position: Oppose
SB 21: Eliminate ownership in-spection for horses and mules.SDTA’s Position: WatchStatus: Killed on Senate Floor
SB 40: require certain receipts of delivery to grain elevators be kept and to establish certain penalties for overweight vehi-cles and trailers.SDTA’s Position: OpposeStatus: Killed in Senate Committee
SB 41: Revise certain provi-sions regarding the require-ments for school bus inspection and to authorize the Highway Patrol to approve school bus in-spectors.SDTA’s Position: NeutralStatus: Passed House Committee
SB 42: Update references to federal regulations regarding safe transport of hazardous ma-terials.SDTA’s Position: Support Status: Passed Senate Committee
SB 43: Revise certain provi-sions regarding the crossing of a railroad and to revise the pen-alty for certain railroad cross-ing violations by the driver of a commercial motor vehicle.SDTA’s Position: Neutral (with testimony)Status: Passed Senate
LEGiSLATiVE BiLL LoG - UPDATED JANUARY 25, 2013
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SB 44: Allow disqualification of commercial driver licenses for violations of federal, state, or local texting bans while driving a commercial vehicle to com-ply with federal regulations and requirements.SDTA’s Position: OpposeStatus: Passed Senate Committee
SB 45: Permit certain persons to renew an operator's license, a motorcycle operator's li-cense, or nondriver identifica-tion card without appearing in person at a driver license exam site.SDTA’s Positoin: NeutralStatus: Passed House Committee
SB 53: Expand the application of the farm decal system.SDTA’s Position: Oppose Status: Sent to Governor
SB 58: Revise certain provi-sions regarding the electronic filing of motor fuel tax reports and the electronic remittance of motor fuel tax.SDTA’s Position: NeutralStatus: Signed by Governor
SB 78: Revise certain provi-sions relating to medical re-quirements for intrastate driv-ers transporting passengers.SDTA’s Position: SupportStatus: Passed House Committee
SB 89: Limit the liability of re-tail dealers in petroleum prod-ucts under certain conditions.SDTA’s Position: NeutralStatus: Passed Senate
SB 105: Revise certain provi-sions regarding instruction per-mits and restricted minor’s per-mits to drive a motor vehicle.SDTA’s Position: NeutralStatus: Passed Senate
SB 106: Prohibit certain minors from using wireless communi-cation devices while operating motor vehicles upon the public highways.SDTA’s Position: NeutralStatus: Passed Senate
SB 107: limit the number of passengers allowed in a motor vehicle operated by a holder of a restricted minor’s permit.SDTA’s Position: NeutralStatus: Passed Senate
SB 142: Prohibit the use of certain handheld electronic wireless devices for electronic messaging while driving and to prohibit conflicting municipal regulations.SDTA’s Position: SupportStatus: Passed Senate Committee
SB 154 **: Revise the maxi-mum weight allowed on certain wide-based super single tires.SDTA’s Position: SupportStatus: Passed Senate Com-mittee
SB 163: Establish uninsured motorist identification data-base program.SDTA’s Position: Watch
SB 166: Revise the number of years that permits to carry a concealed weapon are valid.SDTA’s Position: NeutralStatus: Passed Senate
LEGiSLATiVE BiLL LoG coNTiNUED...
http://legis.state.sd.us/sessions/2013/index.aspx
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SB 170: require a temporary permit to be issued to certain per-sons lacking certain documents when applying for a driver license or nondriver identification card.SDTA’s Position: NeutralStatus: Killed in Committee
SB 175: Exempt trucking of used tires and tire casings from sales and use taxes.SDTA’s Position: Neutral
SB 179: Provide for a uniform county drainage permit applica-tion form and to remove the maxi-mum limit for drainage permit fees.SDTA’s Position: WatchStatus: Killed in Committee
SB 206: Revise certain provi-sions relating to liability and to worker's compensation and dis-ability payments for law enforce-ment officers performing duties in other jurisdictions.SDTA’s Position: Neutral
SB 216: Establish a state-wide driver education program.SDTA’s Position: SupportStatus: Passed the Senate
SB 219: Revise the fuel excise tax rate for liquid petroleum gas, compressed natural gas, and liq-uefied natural gas.SDTA’s Position: WatchStatus: Killed in Committee
Srj 2: Proposing and submitting to the electors at the next general election amendments to Article XI of the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to the vote required to increase taxes.SDTA’s Position: SupportStatus: Passed the Senate
** Denotes Bill drafted by SDTA
LEGISLATIvE BILL LOG CONTINUED...
Each month the South Dakota Trucking Associations Safety Management Council selects one driver to be recognized as the
following month’s SDTA Driver of the Month.
Annually, during the SDTA Convention these monthly winners are interviewed for a SDTA
Driver of the Year Award.
Rules and a Nomination Form are enclosed on pages 28 and 29 of this publication.
Feel Free to call the SDta oFFice iF you have any queSitonS.
605-334-8871www.southdakotatrucking.com
GIVE YOUR BEST DRIVERS THE RECOGNITION THEY
DESERVE....NOMINATE THEM FOR THE
SDTA DRIVER OF THE MONTH.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMPANY CITY
RICK HOOGENDOORN, CHAIRMAN YRC SIOUx FALLS MIKE HABECK, vICE CHAIRMAN HABECK TRUCKING BELLE FOURCHE DAvID BULTSMA, TREASURER D&J BULTSMA TRUCKING PLATTEJEFF GILLESPIE, SECRETARY MCT TRANSPORTATION LLC SIOUx FALLSALTON PALMER, PAST CHAIRMAN ALTON PALMER TRUCKING LLC RAPID CITY MYRON L. RAU, PRESIDENT SDTA SIOUx FALLS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPANY CITY TERM EXPIRES
JUSTIN ANDERS ANDERS TRUCKING UNION CENTER 2015LINDA BICKFORD QUALITY TRUCK INSURANCE RAPID CITY 2014KIMBERLY BONHART UNITED PARCEL SERvICE LEAWOOD, KS 2015LLOYD BULTSMA LLOYD BULTSMA TRUCKING SIOUx FALLS 2014ROBERT CHRISTIAN BLACK HILLS LOG HAULERS ASSOC. RAPID CITY 2015BRIAN CLARK ZOMER BROS. SIOUx FALLS 2013ART DONOvAN DEAN FOODS / LAND O’LAKES SIOUx FALLS 2015BRYAN EDEN BUTLER MACHINERY COMPANY SIOUx FALLS 2013RANDY HARTLEY HARTLEY TRANSPORTATION, INC. WATERTOWN 2014JERRY JOHNSON B & G TRANSPORTATION MADISON 2013LARRY KLAAHSEN DAKOTA TRUCK UNDERWRITERS SIOUx FALLS 2014STAN KOPFMANN STANS, INC. ALPENA 2014JERRED KOPPMANN NORTH WESTERN WAREHOUSE RAPID CITY 2014BEN OLDENKAMP OLDENKAMP TRUCKING KENNEBEC 2014JERRY OLLERICH JERRY OLLERICH TRUCKING SIOUx FALLS 2014MATT PARKER PARKER MOvING & STORAGE SIOUx FALLS 2014 ROBERT PUNT ROBERT PUNT TRUCKING STICKNEY 2013WADE STEBBINS EAST WEST LOGISTICS LLC PIEDMONT 2014DAN SWENSON SWENSON BROS. GRAIN LANE 2013DAvE STOTERAU CHS TRANSPORTATION SIOUx FALLS 2013LYN TSCHETTER THERMO KING OF SIOUx FALLS SIOUx FALLS 2013JOHN UHL GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. S. SIOUx CITY, NE 2014JEFF WATKINS SIOUx FALLS TRUCK & TRAILER SIOUx FALLS 2013BUD WESTENDORF CUMMINS CENTRAL POWER LLC SIOUx FALLS 2013BOB WILLEY BOB WILLEY TRUCKING GETTYSBURG 2014GENE WILLIAMS TRIMAC TRANSPORTATION RAPID CITY 2015TIM MILLER SDTA SAFETY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL PAST CHAIRPERSONS COMPANY CITY TERM EXPIRED
ALTON PALMER ALTON PALMER TRUCKING RAPID CITY 2012WAYNE vIESSMAN CLIFF vIESSMAN, INC. GARY 2010STAN ANDERS ANDERS TRUCKING UNION CENTER 2008LARRY ANDERSON A & A ExPRESS, INC. BRANDON 2006MICHELLE SCHIPPER K & J TRUCKING, INC. SIOUx FALLS 2002BERNARD FELDHAUS, JR. FELDHAUS TRUCKING HOWARD 2000 DARROLD DEAN DIZCO, INC. SIOUx FALLS 1998GENE PHILLIPS B & G TRANSPORTATION MADISON 1996 RICH BURNS BURNS MOvING & STORAGE SIOUx FALLS 1992TED BULTSMA BULTSMA TRUCK LINE PLATTE 1990RANDY THOMPSON TBI SIOUx FALLS 1988
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