2015, so far...SCTA Leadership Report

Leading this organization is a privilege and we thank you for the opportunity to serve. Whether it’s advocating at the highest levels of our government, speaking to the press, various organizations or a group of professional truck drivers, or just being at the countless places we need to be, we consider it an honor and take our duties seriously.

The challenges of leadership have never been more direct or difficult. SCTA maintains a high profile simply because trucking is a fundamental industry, and because our issues substantially touch all segments of the economy. Finding and maintaining consensus is paramount for keeping diverse organizations like ours together, so your active involvement is crucial.

When other associations and our partners in the business community have difficulties with trucking issues and concerns over regulations, proposed restrictions and other initiatives that they have no expertise or stomach for, they turn to us. And we work constantly to maintain the network and credibility to ensure effective collaboration. As we say: “Trucking is everybody’s business.”

Consider the overwhelming government-created impediments in the way of truck-operator freedom: Driver qualifications, liability, regulatory and technology mandates, plus our failing and overburdened infrastructure. It’s hard to imagine a more daunting manifesto, particularly considering how complicated our government system is.

Our federal government is easy to loathe. We witness its dysfunction, and are concerned that our own state government has been trending in the same direction. Creating small fixes instead of making the hard decisions that are necessary for long-term sustainability and growth has become the all-too-common practice.

The best way to counter this and ensure success going forward is to increase our capabilities and strength. The old ways of getting big things done easily and inexpensively simply through relationships and a few grassroots calls are gone. Anybody with a laptop computer and a web-presence can claim significance. There’s a group – and a willing consultant - for every interest now. To win, SCTA must be willing to get

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engaged in a myriad of ways, some costly. Modern advocacy is neither cheap, nor for the faint of heart.

Our task isn’t made easier with the impacts of continued consolidation and small business/fleet attrition. These events not only impact our membership and revenues, but also our participation levels, leadership and political calculus. That translates into more obligations on the rest of us. It will take a long-term, enthusiastic, all-in commitment from all sectors of the commercial trucking industry.

Despite the shrinking number of substantial-sized, home-grown fleets, SCTA can still “grow.” Targeting fleets that aren’t active should be a priority for us all. We’ve got the talent, we’ve just got to find, develop, and harness it. Help us identify our stars and those who can rise and help us meet our challenges.

Our newsletters and Capitol Reports highlight our efforts and the work we’ve got to do. What you don’t see is the substantial time and effort we expend behind the scenes on your behalf – putting out fires and keeping the “peace.” This is work you can’t see or do because you are focused on your business. You invest in SCTA so that we can.

SCTA is like trucking – we just keep running. Jerry Smith was recently installed at our Annual Meeting as our next Chairman of the Board. His journey to this point is a great story and it would be hard to craft a resume that would better qualify him for this leadership role. Please give him your full support.

The Annual Management Conference Committees assembled another exceptional program. And our Allied Committee sponsors once again stepped up generously. We encourage our member to show your gratitude and support by doing business with them whenever and wherever possible.

SCTA’s mission is “To Collaborate, Educate and Advocate for Successful Trucking Operations.” As we said at our meeting, thanks for being part of SCTA’s “truck dynasty.”

SCTA Mission: To Advocate, Educate & CollaborateSCTA has an aggressive Scope of Work, much of which is hi-lighted here. This report is just one way

to deliniate the value of your membership, and gives a sense for the opportunities our members have to participate.

We urge you to pay attention to our e-mailed notices and newsletters. If you aren’t getting them, let us know. Otherwise, you’re missing a lot. We encourage your input, and thank you for your support.

CalendarAugust 20

HazMat Recertification Course Charleston

August 26FMCSR Workshop - Greenville

September 4Labor Day Safety Break

September 16NTDAW Cookout

September 28TruckPAC Golf Classic - Spartanburg

October 5-6Board of Directors’ Retreat

October 19-20NATMI Fleet Maintenance Certification

Columbia

October 23-25Safety Management and Technology & Maintenance Council Joint Annual

Meeting - Myrtle Beach

November 2-6Smith System Driver Training

Columbia

December 11NATMI Accident Prevention

Columbia

Check www.sctrucking.org for more details and to register

for many of our meetings.

Legislative & Regulatory ADVOCACYBoots on the Ground: The best offense is a good defense: Ensuring the legislature

“Does No Harm” is our first responsibility. So is educating them and building relation-ships. And we did plenty of that, being present at the Statehouse and offices practically every day of the session, as well as the countless evening fundraisers, receptions and other events where SCTA needed to “be present.” Nothing harmful to the business of trucking moved through the legislature or agencies as a result of the 2015 Session.

One-time Road Funding Most Ever: The Legislative Session was successful in terms of road funding, as they provided more one-time money for roads and bridges than they’ve ever appropriated. They also continued to set-aside recurring appropriations for interstate improvements, albeit not nearly enough. We will continue to advocate for sustainable, long-term funding solutions for improving our roads.

Tort Reforms & Restricting Punitive Damage Claims: We remain active in the con-stant pursuit of improvements to SC’s civil justice system, and are producing materials to better educate our members on these complex issues.

General AdvocacyDMV & STP Outreach: SCTA maintains regular contact with these two regulatory

agencies in particular, through the Motor Carrier Advisory Committee, and other meetings and events. Working on improving CDL testing and administration is a particular project at present.

Tech School Outreach: We are particularly focused on figuring out ways to bridge the gap between High School and Tech School for potential CDL drivers. Members will be encouraged to engage their local education partners directly – and to insert SCTA where we can be helpful.

SCFOR: SCTA continues to work closely with South Carolina Alliance to Fix Our Roads, supporting it with substantial direct and indirect contributions.

Road Gang: SCTA continues to dedicate time and effort to facilitate meetings of a loose-knit group of road/freight-related organizations with the purpose of promoting leg-islative action related to road system improvements.

Grassroots Action Center: SCTA utilizes software to enhance and comprehensively manage our grassroots’ advocacy and effectiveness. Members will see links and prompts to Engage the State Legislature and Congress.

TruckPAC: TruckPAC continues to raise and disburse funds, and did so generously during the previous election cycle. Almost every member of the SC General Assembly received a generous contribution during their election cycle – with many getting the maximum allowed by law. This giving is critically important, albeit difficult to measure in impact. TruckPAC also supports the various Legislative Caucuses. We host two fundraising golf tournaments annually, and this Spring’s event met its goal of 36 holes sponsors.

Advocacy Fund: Advocacy Fund contributors (members who contribute “double their dues”) underwrite SCTA direct support of: American Transporation Research Institute (ATRI), Alliance for Toll-Free Interstates (ATFI), SCFOR, SC Palmetto Agribusiness Council, BIPEC, SC Chamber of Commerce, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), among others. This fund also provides resources for other advocacy functions and efforts.

Public Education & Relations: SCTA continues to be “the voice of trucking in SC,” generating countless media references and public information. SCTA regularly participates in speaking engagements, providing op-eds/guest editorials, interviews and quotes.

State and Federal Agencies: SCTA intercedes, where appropriate when members need help with state agencies that have over-sight over laws, rules and regulations. These agencies include but are not limited to: DMV, DPS/STP, FMCSA, DEW, DHEC, DOT. SCTA is a member of SC DOT’s Freight Advisory Committee. When demand warrants it we stand ready to facilitate a working group to discuss service improvements. We welcome volunteers to participate. Administrative Report

Leadership: Jerome Jones, President of NW White & Co. led SCTA effectively during the 2014-15 term, and Jerry Smith, Gen-eral Manager of Associated Petroleum Carriers assumed the gavel for the 2015-16 year. Richard Bogan completed his first year as Treasurer.

Financials: SCTA owns its headquarters building, and an adjacent lot for parking in a desirable neighborhood in downtown Columbia. SCTA has minimally-adequate and conservatively-invested reserves, with no long-term debt. The Executive Committee and Board of Directors oversee the finances.

2015 Membership/Dues Revenues Stable: Dues revenue is critical to SCTA’s operation. Our membership numbers remain consistent - around 600 companies. We continue to experience some attrition among struggling carriers, but ironically they are the ones who need the help the most. However SCTA’s base of core members remains strong and dedicated, with growth potential tar-geted. Delinquent memberships are purged after repeated efforts to make contact and renew fail. As always, recruitment is a work

SCTA’S

Newest Members!

• RichardsonConstructionCo.-Columbia,SC• RegionsInsurance,Inc.-Columbia,SC• RockyWellsTrucking,Inc.-Lexington,SC• SierraPiedmont,Inc.-Woodstock,GA• SpireNaturalGasFuelSolutions-St.Louis,MO• SterlingRiskAdvisors-Atlanta,GA• StoghtonLEASE-Greer,SC• TLSTrucking&Construction-GooseCreek,SC• TravelCentersofAmerica-Chattanooga,TN• VerticalAllianceGroup-Texarkana,TX• WinyahLogistics-Georgetown,SC

• BestwayExpress,Inc.-Vincennes,IN• BHCTrucking,Inc.-Greenwood,SC• CapanellaTruckingLLC-Irmo,SC• CargoTransporters-Claremont,NC• ConsultantProgessionals,LLC-Mt.Pleasant,SC• ElectricGaurdDog,LLC-Columbia,SC• InformationBuilders-Atlanta,GA• JBLInc.-Swansea,SC• Knight’sCompanies-Summerville,SC• N.O.Truck’n,Inc.-Greenville,SC• PenskeTruckLeasingCo.LP-Summerville,SC• PepsiColaofFlorenceLLC(PeeDeeFood)-Florence,SC• PivotalLNG-Atlanta,GA

in progress. Members are encouraged to promote SCTA membership among their peers, competitors and suppliers.Insurance Report: Scott Woodberry has managed what has been, to-date, a successful insurance-customer renewal, despite

continued market uncertainty/ACA. Income is down only slightly year-to-date, but we expect somewhat reduced income next year due to fleet shut-downs, benefit reductions and mergers and acquisitions. Projections beyond that will be a challenge. We have experienced some customer growth through a partnership with BB&T and for individual policies issued through SCTA’s Trucker’s Health Exchange.

Newsletters: Jennifer Patterson compiles and produces various newsletters regularly and as needed. SCTA has partnered with Transhield to provide regular company/driver safety information/letters to members, particularly Safety Council members. Capi-tol Report continues to get positive reviews from our readers.

Website: SCTA has a popular and dynamic website. Jennifer Patterson and Taryn West actively manage it, with Facebook post-ings and photos regularly up-dated.

Education & Training: Taryn West has coordinated an aggressive and diverse set of seminar/training offerings. We constantly evaluate training opportunities, as some make money, some don’t. Doug Lax serves members’ compliance/Q&A/training/consult-ing needs.

Councils Report: Taryn West manages the Councils, regularly utilizing NW White’s facilities. They are active, but, as always, could use more broad-scale participation, and we encourage management to encourage their staff to do so. The Safety & Mainte-nance Council leadership run good meetings, the Truck Driving Championships, Driver/Technician recognition programs, and host regular and joint meetings, plus a valuable and deserved annual meeting. Their message to SCTA leadership: “The bosses need to support us.”

Emerging Leaders: They meet from time to time, and this program should be expanded. Again, SCTA’s leaders and fleet own-ers would do well to submit participants for involvement.

Accounting: SCTA continues to utilize integrated database and financial management, and outsource its accounting, payroll, and tax compliance functions to an accounting firm with expertise in non-profits.

2015 Annual Meeting: A large and enthusiastic crowd attended the Annual Management Conference at Myrtle Beach in June, and record sponsorship revenues underwrote an outstanding program. The Board has endorsed continuing this cycle and format into the near future.

Staffing: No changes. SCTA employs four full-time employees, 1 independent contractor and part-time help. ATA Report

Call on Washington: SCTA conducted a “Call on Washington” in April, with almost 20 committed to participate. They met with most of the SC federal delegation directly, and SCTA hosted fundraisers for both US Senators and several House members during the last reporting period. We also stand ready to arrange in-district meetings with select members as well.

SCTA works closely with ATA’s Capitol Hill operations and directly with our Congressional Delegation and their staff year-round.

Clifton Parker is SCTA’s State VP to ATA.Phil Byrd completed his ATA Chairmanship last October, and is still active as the Immediate Past-Chairman, holding several

important roles. Members are encouraged to join ATA.

2015-2016 Officers & Directors

Keith JohnsonH & J Trucking Co., Charleston

Vice Chairman

Michele Adams, Liquid Box, N. CharlestonAllen Ard, Ard Trucking Co., Inc., Darlington

Pat Barber, Superior Transportation, N. CharlestonCharlie Barry, Southern Tank Transport, Holly Hill

Dave Benore, Benore Logistics Systems, SpartanburgTommy Britton, TC Inc., Hemingway

Phil Byrd, Bulldog Hiway Express, N. CharlestonDuncan Bunch, Bunch Leasing, Charleston

Mike Carey, Carey Moving & Storage, GreenvilleTobin Cassels, Southeastern Freight Lines, Columbia

Bob Dumit, Palmetto State Transportation, GreenvilleKelley Edwards, Milliken & Co., Spartanburg

Chris Garrett, Golden Strip Transfer, SimpsonvilleJimmie Gianoukos, ATS Intermodal, Charleston

Jeremy Godwin, H.K. Steele, W. Columbia

Carl Hamilton, New South Express, Myrtle BeachRichard Jackson, C. R. Jackson, Inc., Columbia

Karen Johnson, Walter P. Rawl, LexingtonLeroy LeMaster, Lewis Truck Lines, ConwayFrank Morris, United Parcel Service, AtlantaDavid Oswalt, J.E. Oswalt & Sons, BatesburgElleveen Poston, Quality Transport, Lake City

James H. Ramsey, Diamond Hill Plywood, DarlingtonMark Randolph, J. Grady Randolph, GaffneyRichard Ryan, Carolina Idealease, Columbia

Van Swafford, Swafford Transportation, GreerColeman Thompson, Hunter Transportation, CharlestonMatt Thompson, O. L. Thompson Const. Co., Charleston

Joel Tyson, L.A. Barrier & Son, LexingtonKen Willingham, Thompson Trucking Co., Charleston

Byron Yahnis, The Yahnis Co., Florence

Motor Carrier Directors:

Allied Directors:

Road Team:

TruckPAC Committee:

Safety Management Council:

Technology & Maintenance Council:

Richard BoganSoutheastern Freight Lines, Columbia

Treasurer

Greg Arscott, The Pete Store – SC, GreenvilleStewart Brown, Triple-T Truck Centers, Summerville

David Cranford, Twin State Trailers, Myrtle BeachHannah Davis, Webster Capital Finance, Tega Cay

Steve Davis, PeopLease Corp., Salisbury, NCRuss Ellett, Columbia Truck Center, Columbia

Jameson Griffis, Peterbilt Motors Co., Nashville, TNKate Hanson, Carolina International Trucks, Columbia

Scooter Harris, Omnitracs, Lynchburg, VA

Willie Atkinson, Con-Way FreightCharles Bridwell, UPS Freight

Tim Cooley, UPSWaymon Hood, YRC

Jenny Lodes, Con-Way FreightKenny Lowry, Wal-Mart Stores

Dennis Martin, UPS FreightJ. B. Quarles, Wal-Mart Stores

Jeff Wade, Southeastern Freight Lines

Ray Lambeth, Volvo Trucks, N.A., Greensboro, NCHoward Lukens, Freightliner Trucks, Ft. MillKenny Martin, Worldwide Equipment of SC

F. R. McQueeney, Thermo King - Columbia, ColumbiaRob Moseley, Smith Moore Leatherwood, Greenville

Tommy Parrish, BB&T-CIC, GreenvilleBruce Shealy, Shealy Truck Centers, Columbia

Allen Smith, People’s United Equipment Finance Corp., NewberryBuddy Smith, Navistar, Belton

Jerome JonesN. W. White & Co., Columbia

Immediate Past Chairman

Rick ToddSCTA

President

Clifton ParkerG & P Trucking, Gaston

State Vice President to ATA

Ronald CooperB. W. Mitchum Trucking Co., Mt. Pleasant

Vice Chairman

Jerry SmithAssociated Petroleum Carriers,

Spartanburg Chairman

Landy WeatherWeathers Trucking, Bowman

Vice Chairman

Chairman - Mark Randolph, J. Grady Randolph Treasurer - Ken Willingham, Thompson Trucking

Chairman - Russell Lawson, Associated Petroleum Carriers1st Vice-Chairman - Mike Harlan, J. Grady Randolph2nd Vice-Chairman - James Bailey, Tidewater Transit

Treasurer - Jim Drennan, Superior TransportationSecretary - Taryn Shekitka-West, SCTA

Chairman - Mike Harlan, J. Grady RandolphVice-Chairman - Larry Cockrell, Mid-Carolina Electric Coop.

Sec./Treasurer - Taryn Shekitka-West, SCTA

Platinum

Bronze

Silver

Gold

Diamond

BB&T - CIC InsuranceBunch Truck GroupCummins Atlantic

Daimler Trucks North AmericaFederal Express

Great West Casualty CoHelp Inc – Provider of PrePass

Joe Morten & Son, Inc.Mack Trucks, Inc.

Navistar

Benton & ParkerBlanchard Truck Centers

Bridgestone Commercial SolutionsCarrier Transicold Mid-Atlantic

C.R.T.S., Inc

Diamond Motorz – Trailer Sales & LeasingEFS – Electronic Funds Source, Inc.

Great Dane TrailersMeritor

Pilot Flying J Travel Centers

BlueCross BlueShield of SCChristopher Trucks, Inc.

BendixCarolina International Trucks, Inc.

BancorpSouth Equipment FinanceBestPass/NC Pass

Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLPClean Energy

Fontaine TrailerGain Clean Fuel

Eaton CorpLoves Travel Stops

Mack of Rock Hill/McMahon truck Centers

Columbia Truck CenterKenworth Truck Company

G.E. Capital – Transportation FinanceJJ Keller

Lytx/DriveCamMack Financial ServicesNewton Truck Parts, Inc.

Pinnacle Trailer Sales, Inc.

2015 Annual Conference Sponsors!

Rick ToddSCTA

President

Landy WeatherWeathers Trucking, Bowman

Vice Chairman

Shealy Truck CentersWorldwide Equipment of SC

Bulldog Hiway ExpressCarolina International Trucks

Hunter TransportationL.A. Barrier & Son

PeopLease CorporationPeterbilt MotorsThe Pete Store

Twin State Trailers, LLCVolvo Trucks North America

OmnitracsThermo King - Columbia

Triple-T Truck Centers

People’s United Equipment Finance Corp. Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers

Sierra Piedmont Inc.Smartdrive Systems

The SEFA GroupTransure Services, Inc.

Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C.Smith, Moore, Leatherwood

Snider Fleet SolutionsSpire Natural Gas

Vertical Alliance Group, Inc.Webster Capital Finance

2015 Advocacy Fund Contributors (to-date)

2015 TruckPAC Contributors

N. W. White & Co.O.L. Thompson ConstructionPalmetto State Transportation

Souteastern Freight Lines

Superior TransportationWalter P. Rawl & Son

Thermo King - Columbia, Inc. The Yahnis Co.

Ard Trucking Co., Inc.Atlantic Trucking Co., Inc.Benore Logistics SystemsBowman Trailer LeasingBulldog Hiway Express

Canal Insurance Co.Carolina International Trucks, Inc.

Christopher TrucksColumbia Truck CenterContract Leasing Corp.

Cox Wood Preserving Co.Cummins Atlantic LLC

Diamond Motors Trailer Sales and Leasing Eaton Corp.

Edwards Wood Products, Inc.Electronic Funds SourceG & P Trucking Co., Inc.

Golden Strip Transfer, Inc.Great Dane Trailers, Inc.

GreenRoad, Inc.H & J Trucking, Inc.

Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc.Hendrickson International

Hughes Motors, Inc.Hunter Transportation Co., Inc.

J. E. Oswalt & Sons, Inc.L. A. Barrier & Son, Inc.

Mack Truck Sales of CharlotteMeritor

Murray Sand Co., Inc.N. W. White & Co.

Navistar, Inc.New South Express, Inc.

O. L. Thompson Construction Co.Omnitracs, LLC

Palmetto State Transportation Co., Inc.PeopLease Corporation

Ryder Systems, Inc.

SEFA GroupSenn Freight Lines

Service Transport, Inc.Shealy Truck Centers, Inc.

Smartdrive SystemsSmith Dray Line & Storage Co., Inc.

Smith Moore LeatherwoodSoutheastern Freight Lines, Inc.Southern Tank Transport, Inc.

Sumter Transport Co.Swafford Transport Co., Inc.

Thermo King - Columbia, IncThe Peterbilt Store - Greenville

The Yahnis Co.TPS Logistics, Inc.

Triple T Freightliner Sterling Western StarTwin State Trailers

Webster Capital FinanceWorldwide Equipment of South Carolina

Special Thanks...

The 2015 Annual Management Conference was held June 11-14 at the Marriott Grande Dunes Resort in Myrtle Beach

“Truck Dynasty” was this year’s theme and over 350 attendees enjoyed the Thursday night outdoor reception decked out in camo with bluegrass music by the incredible Hinson Sisters – even an alligator and crocodile joined the crowd.

Caricature artists and a face painter were on hand to give both kids and adults a good laugh at how they were perceived by the artists’ perspectives.

Jones Completes Term as Chairman

Jerome Jones, President of N.W. White & Co. in Columbia presided during the meetings and thanked all for their support during his term. He kept the meetings light, fun and on time.

We appreciate Jerome’s leadership and his willingness to step up on behalf of SCTA.

Jerry Smith New Chairman of the Board

SCTA welcomed Jerry Smith, General Manager of Associated Petroleum Carriers (APC), Spartanburg, SC as its 2015-2016 Chairman of the Board.

Jerry knows SCTA inside-out, cutting his teeth here within SCTA’s Safety Council, and has been involved in every aspect of SCTA life.

We look forward to his leadership.

Education Sessions & SpeakersA strong line-up of speakers featured ATA leaders covering the federal trucking issues gamut, ranging from a discussion of the

legislative and regulatory agenda to research and operational challenges.Keynoter Dave Mitchell had the attendees rolling in the aisles with his hilarious brand of “entertainment,” with many claiming

he was the best ever.STP’s Colonel Taylor summarized SC’s highway safety status, health and wellness programs were given a review, and one of

the industry’s foremost legal professionals held court on the status of independent contractors and what carriers needed to do to protect themselves.

Mark your calendar and plan to join us next year!June 9 -12, 2016 at the Westin Hotel on Hilton Head Island, SC

ATA Immediate Past Chairman Phil Byrd, Bulldog Hiway Express

ATA ChairmanDuane Long, Longistics

ATRI PresidentRebecca Brewster

ATA VP and Chief of Legislative Affairs, Chris Spear

Col. Leroy Taylor, SC State Transport Police

The Leadership Difference: Dave Mitchell

BB&T’s National Director of Health Managenment Services, Andrew Grose

Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary Partner, Greg Feary

Truck Fest2014 Diver of the Year: Selected from the 2014 Drivers of the Month, the Driver of the Year serves as a role model for all drivers who see their work as a career. They take pride in the service they perform and play a vital role in our complex system of motor freight transportation.

Michael Chasteen, C & S Wholesale Services, Greenville

2014 SC Technician of the Year Winner: Started in 2009 by the SC Maintenance Council, technicians are nominated from their companies for Technician of the Quarter. The Technician of the Year is selected from the Technicians of the Quarter.

Edward Johnson, Shealy Truck Centers, Columbia

SC Grand Truck Safety Winner: Presented to the carrier with the best overall safety record for the year in South Carolina.

Edwards Wood Products - Marshville, NC

SC Most Improved Truck Safety Winner: Presented to the carrier with the most improved safety record from the previous year.

Southern Transportation - Holly Hill, SC

(pictured L to R: SCTA President Rick Todd, FMCSA Division Administrator Chris Hartley, Michael Chasteen and State Transport Police Col. Leroy Taylor)

(pictured L to R: SCTA President Rick Todd, FMCSA Division Administrator Chris Hartley, Edward Johnson and State Transport Police Col. Leroy Taylor)

SC Industrial Safety Award Winners: Presented to companies whose employees have the best workday records. Employee classifications

include intercity drivers, local drivers and dock and shop personnel.G & P Trucking Co. – Gaston, SC

N. W. White & Co. – Columbia, SCNew South Express, Inc. – Myrtle Beach, SC

Southeastern Freight Lines – W. Columbia, SCSumter Transport Co. – Sumter, SC

TCW, Inc. – N. Charleston, SCUpstate Trucking, Inc. – Fountain Inn, SC

SC 1st Place Truck Safety Award Winners: Presented to motor carriers for their fleet safety accomplishments. Winners are selected based on

accident frequency rates per one million miles traveled in SC. ABF Freight System, Inc. – Charleston, SCArd Trucking Co., Inc. – Darlington, SC

Associated Petroleum Carriers – Spartanburg, SCBulldog Hiway Express – N. Charleston, SC

Diamond Hill Plywood – Darlington, SCDillon Provision Co., Inc. – Dillon, SC

Edwards Wood Products Transportation – Marshville, NCFedEx Ground Package System Inc. - StatewideGolden Strip Transfer Co. – Simpsonville, SC

Hartt Transportation Systems, Inc. – Sumter, SCMilliken & Co. – Clinton, SC

New South Express, Inc. – Myrtle Beach, SCSoutheastern Freight Lines – W. Columbia, SCSouthern Tank Transport, Inc. – Holly Hill, SCSouthern Transportation, LLC – Holly Hill, SC

Superior Transportation, Inc. – N. Charleston, SCThe Waggoners Trucking – Spartanburg, SCThompson Trucking Co. – N. Charleston, SC

Tidewater Transit Co., Inc. – Florence, SCW. Lee Flowers & Company – Scranton, SC

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. – Laurens, SC

Thank You to the Sponsors & VendorsTruck Safety Awards

BB&T - Carolina Insurance ConsultantsCarolina International Trucks and Idealease

Lunch SponsorsBulldog Hiway ExpressColumbia Truck Center

Reception SponsorsHartt TransportationNew South Express

Tidewater Transit Co.Volvo Trucks NA

Worldwide Equipment of SC

Table Top VendorsBunch Truck Group

Carolina International TrucksChristopher Trucks

Clean EnergyColumbia Truck Center

Cummins, Inc.Diamond Motorz

Eaton Corp.Florence-Darlington Technical

CollegeGreenville Technical College

J. J. KellerMiller-Motte Technical College

Omnitracs, Inc.Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical

CollegePeopleNet Communications

SC Press AssociationShealy Truck CentersState Transport PoliceSnider Fleet Solutions

The Pete Store - SCThermo King - Columbia,

Florence, CharlestonTransforce Inc.

Vertical Alliance GroupVolvo Trucks NA

Worldwide Equipment of SCYork Technical College

Grand Champion: awarded to the overall high scorer in the championships

George Beland, AAA Cooper Transportation

First Place Winners

Second Place Winners

2015 Truck Driving Championships

SAVE THE DATE: The 2016 TDC will be April 15 & 16!

Straight Truck Class – Johnathan Mozeak, Con-Way FreightFive Axle Sleeper Class – John Hummel, UPS Freight

Five Axle Van Class – Donald Harrison, Con-Way FreightFive Axle Twins Class – George Beland, AAA Cooper Transportation

Step Van Class – Eddie Days, FedEx ExpressFour Axle Class – J. B. Quarles, Wal-Mart Stores

Three Axle Class – Milom Williams, Wal-Mart StoresFive Axle Tank Class – Thomas Winston, FedEx Freight Five Axle Flatbed Class – Ray Wright, Superior Carriers

Five Axle Flatbed Class – Ray Shelton, FedEx Freight Step Van Class – Dubby Freeman, FedEx Ground

Three Axle Class – Jason Sigwart, Bulldog Hiway ExpressFive Axle Van Class – Gene Summers, C & S Wholesale Services

Straight Truck Class – James Belcher, UPS FreightFive Axle Tank Class – Michael Preacher, TCW Inc.

Five Axle Twins Class – John Cook, UPS Freight Five Axle Sleeper Class – Philip LaGrave, TCW Inc.

Four Axle Class – Clay Hensley, C & S Wholesale Services

William C. “Curly” Hallford Team Award: awarded to the company whose drivers’ average the highest total points – UPS Freight with drivers James Belcher, John Cook, John Hummel, Ronnie Luckadoo, Steve Newsome, and Jon Teaster

Vehicle Condition Award: awarded to the high scorer in the “Pre-Trip Inspection” competition

Donald Harrison, Con-Way Freight

G. M. “Scott” Murray Knowledge of the Industry Award: awarded to the high scorer on the written knowledge test

Jeff Wyder, FedEx Ground

Rookie of the Year Award: awarded to the overall highest scoring first-time participant in the competition

Jason Sigwart, Bulldog Hiway Express

2015 Technician Skills Challenge

Grand Champion: Jonathan Timmons, Ryder Truck Leasing (right)Champion: Timothy Hightower, Southeastern Freight Lines (middle)Runner-up: Derek Drafts, Southeastern Freight Lines (left)

Thank You to the SponsorsBreakfast

Tuesday - Shealy Truck Centers, Inc. Wednesday - Worldwide Equipment of SC

Thursday - W. W. Williams

LunchTuesday - Thermo King - Columbia Wednesday - Great Dane Trailers

SnacksColumbia Truck Center

BendixColumbia Truck Center

Consolidated Metco, Inc.Cummins Atlantic LLC

Eaton Corp.Hendrickson International

Jost InternationalMaxon

Meritor WabcoMichelin N.A.

Mitchell 1Navistar, Inc.

Purkey’s Fleet ElectricReliance Supply

RemyVolvo Trucks N.A.

Workstations