Arizona Trucking Association 2015-2016 Yearbook

2015-2016 YEARBOOKThe Official Publication of the Arizona Trucking Association

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Meet the New Board Members ...........page 12

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ATA Safety Awards ...page 29

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FEATURES

Meet the New Board Members .................................................12

2015 ATA Leadership Conference Coverage .............................14

Thank You to Our 2015 Conference Sponsors! ........................ 21

Safety is King ......................................................................... 22Fleets discuss their approach to safety

Milstead Named DPS Director ................................................. 24

Trucking Industry’s Top 10 ..................................................... 26By Ford Torrey, Research Associate ATRI

The Urgent Need to Develop the Next Generation of Leaders ... 28By Linda and Tery Tennant, Attainment Inc.

ATA Safety Awards.................................................................. 29

ATA Event Highlights ............................................................... 32

ATA’s BUY FIRST Allied Members .............................................. 39

ATEF Scholarships .................................................................. 45

DEPARTMENTSFrom the Chairman by Larry Woolson ............................................................................7

From the President by Tony Bradley ................................................................................9

ATA Board of Directors .....................................................................................................10

Upcoming Events...............................................................................................................44

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DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIONRhonda Merkel

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MEMBERSHIP & EVENTS COORDINATORNancy Nelson

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VEHICLE REGISTRATION AGENTSVictoria Adams, Arthur Contreras,

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2015-2016 YEARBOOK Message froM the ChairMan

To my friends and fellow truckers:

Once again I find myself engaged in the volunteer leadership role of chairman of the Arizona Trucking Association. As Yogi Berra famously said, “It’s dejà vu all over again” because I served as

ATA’s chairman once before, from 2005 to 2007. My serving as chairman again doesn’t set any precedents, in fact volunteer leaders serving more than one term has occurred five times in the history of our association. However only one other chair has served non-consecutive terms and that was Howard Shaw, serving 1943 to 1945 and again from 1950 to 1951. I am honored by your consideration and confidence in electing me during our annual meeting in Tucson.

As I reviewed the history of the leadership of our association, it became very clear to me how important our mission of advocacy and public policy is. Not since the inception of our organization in 1937 have businesses of all sizes struggled with rampant government oversight and regulations. In fact, the reason for the proliferation of business groups (aka trade associations) in the thirties was due to a similar government view of business and free enterprise, well known as the “New Deal”.

The good news is that we live and work in Arizona, a state known for its rapid growth and business friendly governance. But we can also pat ourselves on the back for being an active voice in state government by providing feedback and guidance to our citizen legislators. With events such as Truck Safety Day at the Capital, we bring our industry and message to them loud and clear. Be sure to put this event on your calendar for January 25, 2016.

An engaged membership is the key to the success of the Arizona Trucking Association. The board meetings are an opportunity for all members (not just board members) to participate and help craft the policy initiatives of the association. Time after time, the response from our member surveys clearly identifies policy and advocacy as the most valued service provided. As a recognized leader in state trucking associations, I believe ATA should make its voice heard in all the current policy debates, certainly in our state legislature as well as in Congress.

A policy issue that has captured my attention over the past few years, especially with my chairmanship of the American Trucking Associations Labor and Regulatory Policy committee is the status of independent contractors. It would seem that the opinion from Washington today is we should all just be an employee of some large corporation (that we didn’t build). In the trucking industry in America, the role of the independent contractor has been foundational in its success, and in some cases the seed that grew into some of the largest transportation businesses in the world!

Certainly the regulatory landscape will evolve in ways we can’t begin to imagine, but the Arizona Trucking Association has earned a seat at the negotiating table, and we should take full advantage of the opportunity to contribute. Whether it is guiding our state legislature toward a definition and protection of independent contractors, or helping our state officials understand the impact of tow truck legislation, we must continue to have our voice heard! All of you, the members of the Arizona Trucking Association, are that voice, and I look forward to serving you!

Larry WoolsonChairman of the Board

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OUTSTANDING LEGISLATORS OF THE YEARSenator Bob Worsley

Representative Rick Gray

OUTSTANDING INDUSTRY SUPPORTRick Duncan, Duncan & Son Lines, Inc.

Bill and Becki Ewing, Hurley Transportation Companies Doug Prall, HDS Inc.

Mike Nesbitt, Jonesco Trucking, Inc.Collin Stewart, Stewart Transport, Inc.Becky Thiessen, DLD Truck Straps, Inc.

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YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEARWill Foster, Continental Tire

SHARE THE ROAD HEROESAlbertsons LLC

Knight Transportation, Inc. Walmart Transportation, LLC

CALL ON WASHINGTON HEROSDave Berry (Swift Transportation Co. of AZ, LLC), Scott Barnett (Diamondback Systems), Mark Doughty (HELP Inc. - Provider of PrePass), Will Foster (Continental Tire), Micheal E. Jimenez (J & L Transportation, Inc.), Cecile & James Matarelli (Continental Tire), Karen & Kyle Wilkes

(Empire Transport), Suzi & Dave Williams (Knight Transportation, Inc.), Kelly & Bart Wilson (On Time Express, Inc.), Larry Woolson (Roehl Transport, Inc.), and

Laurie & Chris Zwierzynski (Z Trucking LLC)

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Truckers Against Trafficking 38

Utility Trailer Sales Co. of Arizona 6

Wells Fargo Equipment Finance 23

W.W. Williams 48

Message froM the President

As another year comes to pass and we look ahead at next year, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to every member of the Arizona Trucking Association and the ATA staff for your friendship and support of Arizona trucking. Also, thank you to the Board of Directors for the

service, time, effort, and guidance you selflessly provide this association day in and day out. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. Finally, I would like to thank Immediate Past Chairman Bart Wilson and Chairman Larry Woolson for their leadership of this association. Without you, each and every person that contributes to this association, nothing would be possible. Here are just a few of the highlights from this past year:

Legislative SessionThis year, the Arizona Legislature adjourned on April 3, 2015, to mark the shortest

legislative session in over 50 years. While the session was short it was not without controversy, and the ATA was at the State Capitol diligently representing the interests of the Arizona trucking industry. In all, we had a successful legislative session. ATA tracked dozens of bills, successfully defeated several proposals that could have hurt the trucking industry, and of course advocated for common sense solutions that benefited the trucking industry.

Call on WashingtonLater in April, ATA had a successful Call on Washington. Fortunate for us, our

meetings were very timely, as our delegation arrived shortly after the first version of the House Transportation Bill was introduced in Congress. Members of our delegation met with every member of the Arizona congressional delegation or their staff. In addition to our meetings, we had some free time to do a little sightseeing. This year’s ATA Call on Washington participants enjoyed a tour of the White House. If you haven’t participated in Call on Washington, you should consider joining ATA on its next trip in 2017.

Truck Driver ChampionshipsAs always, I continue to be impressed with ATA drivers. I am humbled to be in

their presence and witness the amazing things they do, not only behind the wheel, but also in their personal lives. During the Truck Driving Championship (TDC), I enjoyed walking the course, talking with drivers, getting to know them better and hearing their stories. I am proud of the event the ATA puts on and I am already looking forward to the 2016 TDC. On a side note, I would once again like to congratulate Mr. Eric Ramsdell (Walmart Transportation) for winning the Five-Axle Class at the National Truck Driving Championship this year. Way to go, Eric!

Young Professionals CouncilATA’s Young Professionals make the future of our industry look bright. The

educational and networking sessions have proved to be beneficial to everyone involved: the young professional, the member company, and the ATA. I am so proud that several members of the YPC have already been tapped for leadership positions within ATA and ATEF. If you have a young professional, consider nominating them to join the YPC in 2016. It is a great way to support the future of trucking in Arizona. Moving Forward

I will close by expressing how excited I am with the incoming Board of Directors for 2015-2017. In all, the ATA membership elected nine new members to the Board. Each of these members brings unique experiences to the table and I cannot wait to work with them to move this association forward. I am also excited to be working with Mr. Larry Woolson, who is serving his second term as ATA Chairman. Larry has boundless enthusiasm about this association and trucking. We are lucky to have him back as our chairman, and I look forward to all the great things to come.

Again, thank you for being members of the Arizona Trucking Association and giving me the opportunity to lead this great organization.

Tony BradleyPresident and CEO

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2015-2017 Arizona Trucking Association Officers and Board of Directors

(Elected 10.1.15)

OFFICERSImmediate Past Chairman

Bart Wilson*On Time Express, Inc.

Chairman of the Board

Larry WoolsonRoehl Transport, Inc.

Vice Chairman

Kyle Wilkes*Empire Transport

Treasurer

Kevin Iven*XPO Logistics, Inc.

Secretary (non-voting)

Tony BradleyArizona Trucking Association

State VP to American Trucking Associations

Micheal Jimenez*J & L Transportation, Inc.

Alternate to American Trucking Associations

Scott Barnett*Diamondback Systems

Directors at LargeMike BarrCummins Rocky Mountain, LLC

David Berry*Swift Transportation Co. of AZ, LLC

Don BlakeInland Kenworth, Inc.

Rich BrenInternational Excess Program Managers

Todd BurdineWestern Refining Wholesale, Inc.

George Cravens*Utility Trailer Sales Co. of Arizona

Robert “Chip” Dircks*Dircks Moving & Logistics

Mark DoughtyHELP Inc. - Provider of PrePass

Gary DoyleBaumann, Doyle, Paytas & Bernstein, PLLC

Richard Duncan*Duncan & Son Lines, Inc.

LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: Tim Noeding; Todd Burdine; David Ruff; Jeff Gennaro; Kevin Iven, ATA Treasurer; Larry Woolson, ATA Chairman; Kyle Wilkes, ATA Vice Chairman; Shon Rasmussen; Bart Wilson, Immediate Past Chairman; Doug Prall; Laurie Zwierzynski.SECOND ROW: Tony Bradley, ATA President & CEO; George Cravens; Doug Dwiggins; Mike Jimenez, State VP to American Trucking Associations; Bill Ewing; Xavier Ortega; Rick Owens; Mike Nesbitt; Ronny Eddleman; Kiki Rodriguez; Freeman

Theriault; Jeremy Theisen; Mike Barr; Mark Doughty.THIRD ROW: Mike Kunde; Gary Doyle; Don Blake; Ryan Flynn; Bill Hudnall; Bruce DD McCrae; Chip Dircks; Scott Barnett, Alternative State VP to American Trucking Associations; Ryan Larsen.Not pictured from the 2015-2017 Board are: David Berry; Rich Bren; Richard Duncan; Tom Jones; Dan Maridian; Chuck Riser; Mike Shannon; Collin Stewart; Faye Stewart; Russ Thompson; Dave Williams and Mike Yadon.


Doug DwigginsShamrock Foods Co.

Ron EddlemanMcKee Foods Transportation, LLC

William EwingHurley Transportation Companies

Ryan Flynn*TCI Leasing

Jeff GennaroCapitol Insurance Brokers

Bill HudnallWalmart Transportation, LLC

Tom Jones*CTI, Inc.

Mike Kunde*Doudell Trucking Co.

Ryan LarsenVanguard Truck Center

Bruce MacRaeUPS

Dan MardianMarco Crane & Rigging

Mike NesbittJonesco Trucking, Inc.

Tim NoedingFreightliner of Arizona

Xavier OrtegaBJ Cecil Trucking, Inc.

Rick OwensDesert Refined Products Transport

Doug PrallHDS, Inc.

Shon RasmussenRWC Group

Chuck Riser*Central Arizona Freight, Inc.

Kiki RodriguezCitizen Auto Stage Co./Citizen Express Lines

David RuffW.W. Williams

Mike ShannonEmpire Truck & Trailer

Collin Stewart *Stewart Transport, Inc.

Faye StewartFaye Stewart Transportation Service, LLC

Jeremy Theisen*Transtar Insurance Brokers, Inc.

Freeman Theriault Finders Equipment

Russ Thompson Secured Land Transport

Dave Williams*Knight Transportation, Inc.

Tom WittRoehl Transport, Inc.

Michael YadonFedEx Corporation

Laurie ZwierzynskiZ Trucking, LLC

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Meet the New Board Members

The Arizona Trucking Association elected several new board members at the annual membership

conference in October. They are: Mike Barr, Cummins Rocky Mountain, LLC; Todd Burdine, Western Refining Wholesale, Inc.; Mark Doughty, Help Inc. – Provider of Prepass; Doug Dwiggins, Shamrock Foods Co.; Bill Hudnall, Walmart Transportation, LLC; Ryan Larsen, Vanguard Truck Center; Xavier Ortega, BJ Cecil Trucking, Inc.; Rick Owens, Desert Refined Products Transport; Shon Rasmussen, RWC Group; David Ruff, W.W. Williams; and Russ Thompson, Secured Land Transport.

The Yearbook convinced some to share a short profile.

Mike Barr, Automotive Territory Manager, Cummins Rocky Mountain

Mike counts 26 years in the trucking business with 10 at his current company.

Born in Phoenix and raised in Glendale, he started his career in the industry with Arrow Stage Lines. “Chuck Busskohl, former ATA Chairman, was the president of the company at the time. Day one, I was washing buses. Day two, I found myself replacing a third member. Day three, the foreman put me under a MCI bus to assist with an 8V71 overhaul. That job and my boss, Dan Leise, instilled a work ethic in me that catapulted me to an 11 year run with the company, ultimately ending my career with them as Director of Maintenance.”

His first ever job was at the Burger King at 59th Ave/Camelback. “At the time seemed to be a really cool means to make some money and in rather short order the general manager thought a promotion outside of his organization was in my best interest,” he recalls.

He enjoys spending as much time as he can outdoors and the famous person he wishes he could have met was Nelson Mandela. “Mandela’s perseverance after spending 30 years in prison to end apartheid showed focus. I would like to know when he was faced with what

appeared to be a freedom ending jail sentence how did he stay focused and what did he do to harness the energy to carry on with his quest?”

Mike follows Texas A&M Aggie football and recounted his favorite quote, given to him many years ago but which he still uses today: “When given 30 seconds to make a decision, think for 29.”

Todd Burdine, General Manager Transportation and Distribution, Western Refining Wholesale, Inc.

A 30-year trucking industry veteran, Todd joined his current company six years ago. His first job 30 years ago was as an hours of service log clerk.

He grew up in Angleton and Albany, Texas where his first job was as a roustabout for a wildcatter in the oilfields.

A Texas Longhorns sports fan, Todd said if he could meet one famous person, alive or dead, that would be President Reagan saying, “he had all the attributes of a good leader.”

The best piece of business advice he’s heard: “Respect and Trust are given to a position, once you are in the position you have to continuously earn it.”

Doug Dwiggins, Transportation Manager, Shamrock Foods, Co.Doug has been with his company

for 23 years – 14 of those spent in the transportation end of the business.

Born and raised in Chandler, his first job in high school was on a cotton farm and then at Shamrock Dairy Farm.

A fan of Arizona State football, he also would have liked the chance to meet President Reagan. “He was a great leader

and he inspired a nation.”

As for his favorite quote, he picked one from Theodore Roosevelt: “The most important single ingredient in the formula to success is knowing

how to get along with people.” His best career advice: “Treat every

customer as a friend and every employee as family.”

Xavier Ortega, CEO BJ Cecil TruckingXavier joined his company three years

ago as the chief financial officer. A native of Phoenix, Xavier says that he was inspired by his father. His favorite quote: “Stay hungry.”

Shon T. Rasmussen, Fleet Account Manager, RWC Group

A 29-year veteran of the trucking industry, Shon has a total of 27 years with various International dealerships, the last five with the RWC Group.

His first job out of high school in 1982 was busting split rim wheels, changing tires & fixing flats.

A native of Kearns, Utah, Shon’s first job was as a dishwasher when he was in the 9th grade.

In his spare time – when he can find it, Shon enjoys golf, which would explain why his favorite movie is Caddyshack.

His favorite quote: “No other success can compensate for failure in the home,” from David O. McKay.

Shon said his “mom was my inspiration of a solid work ethic. She raised two kids by herself while working 2 and 3 jobs at a time to make sure we had a roof over our heads, food in the refrigerator and anything else we needed for education to be successful in our lives. My sister is a very successful business woman and feels the same way.”

David Ruff, General Manager Southwest Division, W.W. Williams

David began his trucking career with his current company four years ago. He grew up in Columbus, Ohio and spends his spare time with race cars – drag racing in particular. He follows the Ohio State Buckeyes as a sports fan.

The best business advice he received: “Listening is an active process.”

Additional new board members not shown: Ryan Larsen, Vanguard Truck Centers; Bill Hudnall, Walmart Transportation, LLC; Russ Thompson, Secured Land Transport; Mark Doughty, Help Inc. – Provider of Prepass and Rick Owens, Desert Refined Products Transport.

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2015 ATA Leadership Conference Coverage

BY ARIZONA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION STAFF

Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, more than 195 (includes spouses) members

of the Arizona Trucking Association got together at the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa in Tucson, Arizona for three days of education, networking, and some rest and relaxation.

Planning for this year’s conference started months earlier as Conference Chairman Mike Barr (Cummins Rocky Mountain) gathered his committee to create an ‘out of this world’ event for one and all.

Starting promptly on Thursday afternoon, the 2015 Annual Leadership Conference started with the ATA Membership Meeting. ATA kicked-off the meeting with an update from Dave Manning, President, TCW and Vice-Chairman, American Trucking Associations, who updated the group on the latest news and events from the American Trucking Associations and briefed the group on ATA’s legislative priorities including: MAP-21 Reauthorization, a permanent fix for Hours of Service Restart

Rule, Twin 33s, establishing a new freight program, various safety issues including supporting CSA reform and hair testing, and supporting programs to help the driver shortage issue. Additionally, Mr. Manning highlighted the success of the Trucking Moves America Forward image campaign, the Call on Washington program, and encouraged all participants to get involved with the various trucking associations.

Members of the ATA elected the new Officers and Board of Directors at large for 2015-2017 (listed on pages 10-11).

The election saw the return of Mr. Larry Woolson, Roehl Transport, as Board Chairman. Larry has been a dedicated member of the board and previously served as Chairman from 2005-2007. The other elected officers were: Vice Chairman, Mr. Kyle Wilkes, Empire Transport; Treasurer, Mr. Kevin Iven, XPO Logistics Inc.; State VP to American Trucking Associations, Mr. Michael Jimenez, J & L Transportation, Inc., Alternate State VP to American Trucking Associations, Mr. Scott Barnett; and Immediate Past Chairman, Bart

Incoming ATA Chairman Larry Woolson (Roehl Transport, Inc.) presents outgoing Chairman Bart Wilson (On Time Express, Inc.) with a gavel plaque as a commemoration of his time served.

The Saturday morning business session was honored to have Senator John McCain speak.

Matthew Wicker (On Time Express, Inc.) and his wife Kristel take a few minutes to chat One on One with Senator John McCain during the breakfast re-election campaign fundraiser held Saturday morning.


Wilson, On Time Express. Additionally, ATA elected 11 new board

members to its ranks. Those members are: Mr. Mike Barr, Cummins Rocky Mountain, LLC; Mr. Todd Burdine, Western Refining Wholesale, Inc.; Mr. Mark Doughty, Help Inc. – Provider of Prepass; Mr. Doug Dwiggins, Shamrock Foods Co.; Mr. Bill Hudnall, Walmart Transportation, LLC; Mr. Ryan Larsen, Vanguard Truck Center; Mr. Xavier Ortega, BJ Cecil Trucking, Inc.; Mr. Rick Owens, Desert Refined Products Transport; Mr. Shon Rasmussen, RWC Group; Mr. David Ruff, W.W. Williams; and Mr. Russ Thompson, Secured Land Transport. Full list on pg. 10-11.

On Friday, conference participants started the day with our Annual Signature Safety Breakfast with special guest speaker Mr. Jack Van Steenburg, Chief Safety

Officer and Assistant Administrator for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. We honored our very own driver, Mr. Eric Ramsdell, Walmart Transportation, who won first place in the five-axle class at the National Truck Driving Championship in St. Louis, Missouri. Additionally, we honored DPS officer Dan Volker, who was named 2015 Outstanding Commercial Trooper of the Year.

Conference attendees played 18 holes on the Westin La Paloma’s award

winning Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. Offering immaculate grounds and a challenging layout that kept our players engaged from the first tee to the last. With the beautiful Sonoran desert and the Santa Catalina Mountains as our background, players felt worlds away from anything but their golf game. As always, thank you to our Golf Committee for all the hard work in getting raffle prizes and putting together another great tournament.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, the ladies of ATA wrote a novel at the “Brush and Bottle” spouse/guest event. The event received rave reviews from its participants and one of their masterpieces was auctioned off for charity during the ATEF auction.

During the conference, participants got the latest economic news and information from two economists. First up was Bud

Moderator Dan Baker posed some great question to the truckers panel which consisted of Chip Dircks (Dircks Moving & Logistics), Donald Orr (Central Freight Lines, Inc.) and Dave Williams (Knight Transportation, Inc.)

Dan Baker, Dan Baker Consulting, Tommy Lyons (Vanguard Truck Center) and Harold Merkel (Empire Transport) during Friday’s business session.

“The driver performs the only function in your entire organization that creates the

revenue that feeds the rest of us!” – Dan Baker

Weinstein, Associate Director, Maguire Energy Institute who discussed the “Impact of Shale Boom on Trucking”. American Trucking Associations Economic Analyst, Rod Suarez, gave members a deep-dive into the latest economic trends and stats on trucking.

Focusing on the people side of trucking, keynote speaker and moderator for the famous ‘Truckers tell it like it is’ panel, Mr. Dan Baker impressed the crowd with his knowledge and humor to drive home how to become more successful by understanding those around you. This year’s all-star panel included: Mr. Don Orr, Central Freight Lines; Mr. Chip Dircks, Dircks Moving and Logistics; and Dave Williams, Knight Transportation.

Rounding out the discussions were presentations by Senator John McCain, who gave the group a very entertaining and informative update from Washington D.C. and a moving presentation on how the trucking industry can help fight human trafficking by Kendis Paris, Executive Director of Truckers Against Trafficking.

Last but certainly not least, the conference concluded with an epic Lip Sync Battle between ATA’s outgoing Chairman Bart Wilson and incoming Chairman Larry Woolson.

All in all, the 2015 Leadership Conference was a huge success. Once again, we would like to thank everyone who helped make this year’s conference a success. We would also like to thank our generous sponsors, whose support is critical to the success of the event. Our sponsors are listed on page 21, please thank them by letting them quote your business before your next purchase.

In closing, we are proud to announce that we will return to the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain Resort and Spa for our 2016 Leadership Conference, which will be held on October 20-22, 2016. We hope to see you there!

“In customer service situations, treat the customer like you would want your mother treated.” – Chip Dircks

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Eric Ramsdell (Walmart Transportation, LLC) is presented with an award in recognition of outstanding performance and dedication to safety.

2015 ATA Leadership Conference

Kendis Paris, Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) certainly brought home

the message of the important role Truckers

have in reducing/eliminating this crime.

Long standing ATA board member and avid racing fan Mike Jimenez (J & L Transportation, Inc.) is tickled to win the bid on the Brickyard 400 Package for 4 generously donated by Cummins Rocky Mountain, LLC.

THANK YOU! Dave Williams (Knight Transportation, Inc) presents ATEF Chairman Chip Dircks (Dircks Moving & Logistics) a check for $40,000.00. This is a percentage of the money that is raised during the Annual Charity Classic Swift/Knight Golf Tournament.

Richard Popham (Volvo Trucks North America), Kristine Koblenzer and Mark Karrasch (Cummins Rocky Mountain, LLC) catching up and truly enjoying the company at Thursday night’s reception.

Keynote speaker Dave Manning, Vice-Chairman, American Trucking Associations, Inc.

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Conference Golf Co-Chairmen Freeman Theriault (Finders Equipment), left and Will Foster (Continental Tire), right, pose with tournament winners Kevin Jones, Steve Hitchcock (Duncan and Son Lines, Inc.) and Jeremy Theisen (Transtar Insurance Brokers, Inc.)

Sonia & Kevin Iven (XPO Logistics, Inc.) with, Kristina Koblinzer & Mike Barr (Cummins Rocky Mountain) prepare to tee it up at the annual golf tournament.

Another successful spouse/guest event. The Brush and Bottle Painting class on Friday was a hit. As a group they certainly did an amazing job.

Transtar Insurance Brokers Inc., presented a check for the revenue that the Transtar owner/operator endorsed insurance program brought to ATA so far in 2015. Approximately 30% of this goes to the ATEF Safety Program.

Tony Bradley along with newly appointed ATA Chairman Larry Woolson present Safety & Maintenance Council Chairwoman Becky Thiessen (DLD Trucks Straps) with a certificate of acknowledgement for her dedicated service.

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Will Foster (Continental Tire) and ATA President & CEO Tony Bradley adjust to life with a beak.

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Safety is KingBY JIM BEACH

The Arizona Trucking Association does a lot to help its members become safer. From Safety and Maintenance Council meetings to seminars on CSA or DOT compliance, the Truck Driving Championships to

the Fleet Safety Awards program and a number of other events promoting safety and burnishing the trucking industry’s image, safety is a key component of the association’s mission.

This focus on safety permeates ATA’s membership, which includes some of the safest trucking operations not only in Arizona but nationwide. We recently chatted with representatives from a few member companies that have been recognized for their safety efforts. From small fleets to large, the message remains the same: Safety is King.

ATG TransportFor Ray Mogensen, owner, ATG Transport, a three-time

ATA Safety Award winner, safety and efficiency are intermingled. “Efficiency goes hand in hand with safety,” he said. “If you are safe, that correlates with you doing your proper inspections, keeping logs up to date – everything involved with driving a truck.”

In other words, doing things the right way usually means doing things the safe way. The safest fleets are those that make safety a part of their company’s culture. At ATG, it’s the same, Mogensen said. “Our safety culture: we don’t allow any shortcuts within our organization. Everything is pretty black and white. We operate under a team concept – nobody is better than anyone else,” After all, he said, the company’s success is based on everybody’s efforts. “There is a lot of pride in the company and because of our culture, these guys are really proud who they are driving for.”

While much of the focus with safety in on the drivers, every employee within an organization has a role to play. For companies such as ATG, fostering a team atmosphere is relatively easy. “We are a small company, but we all work together as a team,” Mogensen said. “We have no separation by department, everyone can do everyone else’s job.”

The results speak for themselves. The company, which has virtually no turnover, counts 36 million-milers among its 46 owner operators.

Empire TransportEmpire Transport is known for heavy haul and equipment

transport. It’s safety record has been recognized by ATA. In an email response to our questions, Harold Merkel, Operations Manager, noted that safety is the at the top of their list of seven corporate values: Safety, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, Stewardship, Astonishment. “In our industry, safety must be the first thing all employees learn and buy into,” he said.

Again, it’s part of the company’s culture, Merkel said. “Empire

Four Arizona Fleets Discuss How Their Companies Approach Safety

“Our safety culture: we don’t allow any shortcuts within our organization.” – Ray

Mogensen, ATG Transport LLC

employees know that a safe work environment is essential to the health and well-being of everyone. Safety first is more than a slogan, it’s a personal commitment to preventing unsafe conditions of any kind.”

That extends to all employees, not just drivers, Merkel said. “In safety, we look for ways to continually improve our individual and collective performance. Empire people are never satisfied with ‘good enough.’”

Team work begins at Empire with a morning meeting each day with representatives from dispatch, safety, maintenance and management where “safety is always our priority,” he said.

Like with many other fleets, technology plays a role in Empire’s safety efforts. “Our ability to embrace and drive change with technology in our organization has improved driver behavior which translates into safety,” Merkel said. For instance, he cited electronic logging devices the company implemented, which has “streamlined hours reporting while saving drivers time and the temptation of driving fatigued.”

Knight TransportationBrett Sant, Senior Vice President, Safety and Risk Management,

Knight Transportation said when it comes to safety, what companies do is more important than what they say about it. “When what you do aligns with your stated values – that is a commitment,” he said. “We value safety and we are committed to it. The commitment is reflected in the value we provide. Our goal is to provide value to our stakeholders, including our customers by providing the services our customers want in the most cost effective way possible. Safety is not what we do, it is how we do what we do and we do it safely because safety adds value.”

For trucking companies, safety is an “obligation and duty,” Sant said, “since our safety-sensitive functions are largely done in the public, on the roadways we share with other motorists.”

Having a safety culture “means you have everyone in the organization working safely and supporting specific safety objectives,” he added. Each person’s role comes with specific safety responsibilities. In short, a safety culture “is a culture of discipline and personal responsibility and accountability for performance.”

Sant said that while a fleet’s safety performance depended on the decisions drivers make behind the wheel, “everyone in the organization affects that decision making and the planning and preparation that goes into executing every load.” He agrees with ATG’s Mogensen that safety comes down to doing things right. “We approach safety as a set of specific things we do to ensure safety along with a real individual commitment to safety – meaning every individual has to commit to doing things the right way every time.”

And while conflicts between various departments can occur within any company, if all buy-in to a company’s culture, those conflicts can be minimized. “Sometimes priorities conflict, but if everyone shares the same values and we work together respectfully and constructively, we can figure out how to achieve all the priorities we have in the best possible way,” Sant said. “I think what is important is that our goals and objectives align fundamentally from

“Safety first is more than a slogan, it’s a personal commitment to preventing unsafe conditions of

any kind.” – Harold Merkel, Empire Transport


the top down through the entire organization.”That provides the foundation for a workforce where everyone

is committed to the team, regardless of conflicting priorities. “You

can make sure nothing is sacrificed at the expense of something else. Conflict and tension do not have to be negative, and if managed well, they are very positive and valuable.”

Knight has long embraced technology as a tool in their safety efforts, Sant said. “Technology plays a central role for a couple of reasons. First, in safety the best way to deal with risk is to eliminate it by engineering the risk out.” He noted the advances in equipment such as roll stability and collision mitigation systems and ELDs. These technologies help “eliminate certain risks and mitigate against the mistakes drivers can and do make.”

A second reason is that drivers perform safety-sensitive functions every day while unsupervised and in public. “In our world, we have to be able to observe performance remotely,” Sant said, and technology plays a role in that. “As technology advances and allows us to do more, it helps us be able to better support and coach our drivers and leverage the information they provide and create to improve both performance and work conditions.”

Western Refining Product Transport LLCRick Hollingsworth, Safety Manager of

Western Refining Product Transport LLC says their safety focus in on “protecting the health and safety of our employees as well as people who live in the communities in which we operate.” As a HazMat hauler that also operates three refineries, the company’s safety culture is “strong due to the high risk involved in our business,” Hollingsworth added.

At the root of the company’s safety culture is a focus on people and discipline for processes, he added. And while traditionally safety programs are managed from the top down, “Western’s vision is to use a reversal in roles,” with management providing support for the employees doing the work. Employees can express their concerns through safety committees and other measures.

Hollingsworth said it comes down to, “say what you do, do what you say, prove it and improve it.”

“A safety culture “is a culture of discipline and personal responsibility and accountability

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Beyond working with drivers, the company has a safety committee at each location that includes all employees. Also, the company builds upon the “safety first” mantra at most companies by saying that “safety is equal until there is a conflict with other operating factors – when that occurs then safety always wins,” he said.

The company uses technologies such as electronic logging devices, geo-fencing, stability and anti-roll systems in its safety efforts. Hollingsworth said these technologies allow the company to decrease collision risks and they “also enhance the motor public’s perception of how we safely operate our fleet.

The bottom line with safety: it doesn’t make any difference how large or how small the fleet, a safe operation means doing things the right way each and every day.

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Arizona Governor Doug Ducey named Frank L. Milstead as the new director of DPS Jan. 27, 2015.

In a statement announcing the appointment, Governor Ducey said, “Frank Milstead has led a long, dedicated and successful career improving the safety of our communities while creating efficiencies in his departments. I am proud to announce he will continue to serve our state and defend the safety of our citizens as the new director of DPS.”

By law, Milstead’s nomination by Ducey as the new director of DPS had to be approved by state lawmakers before he could officially begin his four-year appointment as the leader of the agency. Milstead’s four-year term at DPS will run concurrent with the Governor’s four-year term.

Milstead’s appointment became official March 11 when state lawmakers approved the governor’s appointment making Milstead the ninth full-time director in the Department’s history.

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He had held that post since March of 2010, overseeing 1,250 sworn officers and civilian employees.

As police chief, Milstead placed an emphasis on street-level crime fighting, community partnership, transparency and economic efficiency, including the use of innovative technology.

Prior to joining the Mesa Police Department, Milstead served for 25 years with the Phoenix Police Department, including command positions in the Homeland Defense Bureau, Major

Offender Bureau and the Traffic Bureau. Milstead was also involved in several multi-agency high-status cases and served in the Unified Command structure for Super Bowl 42 and the 2009 NBA All Star games.

He is a member of several law enforcement organizations, including the Major Cities Chiefs Association; International Association of Chiefs of Police; and the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police.

Milstead, who was born and raised in Arizona, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in organizational management from the University of Phoenix, and is a graduate of the University of Louisville Southern Police Institute Chief Executive Leadership Program.

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Milstead has also received two Police Chief’s Unit Awards, two City of Phoenix Excellence Awards, and a heroism award from the Rotary organization.

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By Ford TorreyResearch AssociateAmerican Transportation Research Institute

The past year has been one of ongoing uncertainty for the trucking industry. While the industry experienced some relief in December of 2014 with the suspension of the Hours-of-Service

(HOS) restart provisions which were originally put in to effect in July of 2013, the potential for reimplementation of the rules following the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) congressionally required study of the impacts of the provisions continues to generate concern. Additionally, the industry continues to push for FMCSA to address concerns with its Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program, while also waiting for the agency to issue its final rule on Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs).

In addition to looming changes in the regulatory environment, the industry must also deal with internal issues that significantly affect operations. As the workforce ages and retires, the industry continues to struggle with a growing shortage of drivers and a scarcity of qualified new entrants to fill their positions. And, high driver turnover rates resulting from industry churning and competition from other industries continue to exacerbate workforce issues.

Given these and myriad other issues impacting freight movement, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) annually commissions the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) to survey motor carriers and commercial drivers to identify those issues which have the greatest impact on the industry. For each issue identified in the survey, industry stakeholders are also asked to rank potential strategies for addressing each.

Regulatory issues topped the 2015 survey results, with the Hours-of-Service (HOS) rules coming in first, followed by CSA. This is the third year that industry concern over the HOS rules has resulted in a top ranking. For the past two years, major HOS impacts on supply chains were the impetus behind the first place ranking. In this year’s survey, carriers and drivers voiced their concern over the uncertain future of the current suspension of the rules.

A myriad of challenges with CSA brought this issue to the number two position in this year’s survey. Research has documented that CSA’s safety measures, the seven Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) under which carriers and drivers are scored, are not a good predictor of carrier crash risk. Additionally, there are disparities in how states collect and report safety performance data, and shippers are potentially misusing the data in the selection of carriers to haul freight.

The top strategy identified in this year’s survey for addressing CSA is to push for a crash accountability determination process that removes non-preventable crashes from carrier scores. ATRI recently released a new study which investigated the impact that excluding non-preventable crashes would have on motor carrier CSA Crash Indicator BASIC measures. Among the more than one dozen motor carriers in ATRI’s analysis, the Crash Indicator BASIC decreased nearly 15 percent once a subset of five non-preventable crash types were removed.

The issues claiming the third and fourth positions this year, driver shortage and driver retention respectively, play to the importance of human capital management in the industry. Estimates from the American Trucking Associations are that the industry currently has a shortage of 48,000 drivers, with projections that the number will increase to 175,000 by 2024.

Related to the driver shortage issue, high driver turnover rates resulting from industry churning and competition from other industries continues to exacerbate workforce issues. The industry experiences turnover rates significantly higher than many other sectors of the U.S. workforce, creating additional costs in recruitment and training as carriers also work to retain their most experienced and qualified drivers.

Rounding out the top five issues this year, truck parking continues to receive increased attention as the growing scarcity of available parking creates a dangerous situation for truck drivers who are often forced to drive beyond allowable HOS rules or park in undesignated and, in many cases, unsafe locations. As such, the top strategy ranked by survey respondents is to support and encourage investment in new truck parking facilities, while also encouraging states to reopen shuttered facilities.

The number six issue on this year’s survey is the Electronic

2015 Top Industry IssuesHours-of-ServiceCSADriver ShortageDriver RetentionTruck ParkingELD MandateDriver Health/Wellness

EconomyInfrastructure/Congestion/Transportation FundingDriver Distraction

Results from the ATRI’s 2015 Survey


Logging Device (ELD) mandate. In March 2014, FMCSA issued a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPR) to address a number of concerns identified by industry stakeholders in the initial ELD proposed rule. However, until the final rule is issued, the industry will continue to be concerned about what will be needed for compliance and how it will impact individual fleet operations.

Driver health and wellness continues to climb in ranking, this year reaching seventh in the survey, its highest position to date. Many in the industry recognize the critical connection between improved driver health and wellness and the industry’s ability to retain qualified drivers. As such, more and more fleets are deploying health and wellness programs for their drivers.

Once a longstanding top industry issue during the years of the Great Recession, the ranking for the state of the nation’s economy dropped to ninth place in the 2014 survey. However, this year it climbed one position to eighth overall. This may be driven, in part, by more recent concerns over softer freight demand and what that may mean for 2016, as well as concerns over the economies in Europe and Asia, and export impacts from a strong U.S. dollar.

The state of the nation’s transportation infrastructure ranked ninth in this year’s survey.

The negative impacts of congestion, failing roads and bridges and the need for a long-term transportation funding solution all combined to keep this issue in the top ten in 2015. The top strategy for dealing with infrastructure as identified by survey respondents is to advocate for long-term highway funding through an increase in the fuel tax or other user fees, and prevent additional diversion of revenue to non-highway projects.

First arriving on the Top Ten list in 2014, this year marks the second time that Driver Distraction has made the list. Increased concern about the rising use of technology in vehicles by all drivers will likely result in this issue staying on the top ten list in the years to come. The top strategy for this issue has the industry calling for more aggressive enforcement of distracted driving violations for drivers of all vehicle types.

The annual Top Industry Issues Survey provides an important indicator of where trucking’s attention is focused and which issues may rise to prominence in the near future. It’s an important tool for providing direction to industry groups at the state

and national levels in terms of the issues and strategies that motor carriers and drivers believe will have the most impact on the industry for years to come. Armed with this information, state trucking associations and the American Trucking Associations are better equipped to address the issues more broadly and proactively.

ATRI is the trucking industry’s 501(c)(3) not-for-profit research organization. It is engaged in critical research relating to freight transportation’s essential role in maintaining a safe, secure and efficient transportation system. A copy of the 2015 Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry report is available from ATRI at www.atri-online.org.

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By Linda and Tery Tennant, Attainment Inc.

Generation X and Millennials will make up the majority of the workforce within the next two years. Many

current leaders are planning to retire soon. Now is the time to ensure the steps are being taken to effectively develop new leaders.

Leadership Development is CriticalMost companies would not dream

of having an employee operate expensive equipment without training. Yet many people get thrust into management based on their technical skills with no leadership training.

This usually fails because leadership is getting work done effectively through others. Leaders without formal training tend to use their technical skills and end up doing their people’s work rather than their own. They know how to motivate themselves but not how to create an environment where others perform at a high level.

Guidelines for Effective Leadership Development

Help your leaders develop skills in: Using Authority and Enforcing Rules

Effectively Delegation, Training and Developing

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Measurement, Employee Motivation, Feedback

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Use an effective development method. You cannot teach someone leadership skills at a one day event. It needs to be done over a period of time using a systematic approach that goes beyond theory to real life application.

Start with Generation X leaders (between the ages of 35 and 50). Gen Xers often have motivations similar to Boomers yet also have a good understanding

of technology and attitudes important to Millenials. They can be a “bridge” between Boomers and Millennials.

Generational Tendencies and Myths

Leaders of today and tomorrow must work to understand what motivates other generations. Here are a few motivation principles to consider:

People do things for their reasons (not ours) – to gain a benefit or avoid a loss.

What motivates us does not necessarily motivate others.

Generational theories are guidelines; we must learn what

motivates each person.This is challenging

due to the perception each generation may have of other generations. Boomers tend to think “The next generation does not have the same work ethic as we do.” In fact, some Gen Xers and

Millennials had parents who were focused on careers more than family and have vowed to have more of a work/life balance.

Many Gen Xers and Millennials want to work smarter rather than harder. They want to help create the rules and direction of the business. They enjoy a cooperative or self-directed leadership style and do not respond well to “do this because I said so.” They want to know why and to provide ideas on other ways to be successful.

On the other hand, younger generations need to be held accountable and helped to realize the times when hard work and persistence are needed. They need to see the consequences of their actions rather than having things made too easy for them.

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ATA Safety Awards

Members and guests of the Arizona Trucking Association gathered at the Memorial Hall

in Indian School Park, Phoenix on July 9 to recognize the state’s safest fleets and most-skilled drivers with the annual Safety Awards program.

Fleets are scored on several criteria, including their accident rate, weighted against total Arizona miles during the calendar year; inspection out-of-service rate (as recorded in SAFER); work place safety; community outreach (including participating in Share the Road, Teens & Trucks, Road Check or other safety events); driver/employee recognition programs and other efforts aimed at enhancing the industry’s image.

Trucking fleets recognized with first-place awards were: Bulk or Liquid Transport, LLC (1- 500,000 Arizona miles); ATG Transport LLC (500,000 to 1 million miles); Stewart Transport, Inc., (1 million – 3 million miles) and Knight Transportation LLC (over 7 million miles).

Stewart Transport, Inc., won the Chairman’s Award for Safety and Community Service, which goes to the fleet with the lowest accident frequency rate and for its contributions to the furtherance of safety to the State of Arizona.

The Arizona Trucking Association makes safety a key component of its activities, holding safety and maintenance council meetings; seminars on safety topics such as CSA, Hazmat and DOT compliance; Share the Road events and a number of other programs that promote safety.

The Arizona Transportation Education Foundation (ATEF) sponsors the awards. Co-sponsoring were HELP Inc. – Provider of PrePass and Transtar Insurance Brokers. Also supporting the event was the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Serving as chair and vice-chair of ATA’s Safety & Maintenance Council were Becky Thiessen of DLD Truck Straps and Dan Lauletta of Swift Transportation.

This year’s distinguished panel of judges included Captain Brian Preston, Arizona DPS; Kenny Palmer, Transtar Insurance Brokers and Bernie Gazdzik, ATA Safety Consultant.

Celebrating Arizona’s Safest Fleets

Driver of the Year — David GossRecognized as the Arizona Trucking

Association’s Driver of the Year at the Safety Awards program was David Goss, Knight Refrigerated. In nominating David, Knight Refrigerated Division Manager Chris Brown said that while “many drivers on our team” should be on the list, he noted “David Goss stands out more than anyone else with his passion for the trucking industry.”

David is a trainer in Knight’s Squire Program, which teaches newly licensed CDL drivers how to handle a big rig safely. Brown said he “welcomes new drivers with

open arms and makes them feel like family.” His dedication to the program is impressive – as he has even spent money out of his own pocket to help ensure a new driver’s success.

Even on his off days, David lives trucking, with a website dedicated to the industry which he has his students log in to for safety videos and a list of frequently asked questions.

Brown said that “Knight appreciates all the hard work on and off the job that Dave does for the company. With him as a trainer, I know we are helping new drivers become safe, successful drivers on the road.”

In addition to the award, Dave was

David Goss of Knight Refrigerated, second from right, receives a $1,000 check for being named Driver of the Year. Also pictured left to right are ATA President and CEO Tony Bradley; Tyler and Megan Kueter, Transtar Insurance Brokers.

Award winners at the Arizona Trucking Association’s annual Safety Awards Banquet pose for a group picture.


Driver of the Year (cont.)

2015 CMV Officer of the Year — Dan Voelker

Trooper Dan Voelker was nominated by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for the 2015 ATA Commercial Vehicle Trooper of the Year award.

According to DPS officials, Trooper Voelker is well regarded for his work ethic, professionalism, and personable nature. He began employment with the DPS in 2006, transferring into the commercial vehicle enforcement specialty in 2011. Trooper Voelker is known for his exceptional grasp on motor carrier regulations and has been given responsibility to provide quality

also presented with a $1,000 check from the Arizona Transportation Educational Foundation’s driver safety recognition program. The program is funded through a special account set up with proceeds from an endorsed insurance program managed by Transtar Insurance Brokers for the Arizona Trucking Association.

The Arizona driver of the year is selected from a pool of individuals named drivers of the quarter during the year. The program recognizes a career driver who exemplifies outstanding standards of conduct and ability.

Nominees must have no DOT recordable accidents or moving violations within the past three years as shown through a current MVR, while operating full time in interstate or intrastate commerce. The nominee must also be actively engaged in mentoring, scene of accident support or other examples of professionalism.

assurance review over inspections completed by others. He is a Master Instructor for the National Training Center (NTC) and teaches the North American Level I , Hazardous Materials, Cargo Tank and Other Bulk Packages nationally. He is regularly called on to provide training on safety and regulation issues to motor carriers around the state and serves as a judge at the Arizona Truck Driver Championship.

In the last year, Trooper Voelker inspected 261 commercial vehicles, of which 137 were Level I and 128 were Hazardous Material loads. This resulted in out of service rates of six percent for drivers and

21 percent for vehicles. In addition to his primary commercial vehicle enforcement responsibilities, Trooper Voelker serves as a Hazardous Materials Response Technician. Trooper Voelker regularly responds to incidents involving hazardous cargo releases around the State of Arizona. Trooper Voelker’s training and knowledge of hazardous materials allows him to explain the real world importance of regulation compliance.

Trooper Voelker’s efforts have been acknowledged at the Arizona Trucking Association’s annual safety awards and for his involvement in CVSA North American Inspectors Championship (NAIC) competitions. In 2015, Trooper Voelker finished in First Place overall at the Arizona State Inspectors Championship, following it up with a Ninth Place finish in the 2015 NAIC in St. Louis, Missouri.

While there are many fine troopers within Arizona Department of Public Safety’s commercial vehicle enforcement program, none are a finer example or a better role model than Trooper Dan Voelker – our nominee for 2015 ATA Commercial Vehicle Trooper of the Year.

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January 22

Maxwell Technologies, Inc. - Open House

Below: 40+ Members attended the Maxwell Technologies Open House which also hosted the 1st Quarter Young Professionals meeting.

YPC members participate in a negotiation exercise during their meeting at Maxwell Technologies on January 22.

March 21

Tucson Medical Center Annual “Be Safe Saturday” Event

This young man was one of over 6,000 attendees at the annual Tucson “Be Safe Saturday” event. As you can see by his face – HE LOVES TRUCKS

April 25

Arizona State Truck Driving Championships

Drivers from across the state come to the event to compete and to promote safety as well professionalism in the truck transportation industry. This is a first class event that instills pride and elevates the image and perception of Arizona’s professional drivers and truck transportation industry. Christopher Finn (Con-way Freight) was awarded “Grand Champion” of the annual

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• Best Skills/Driving Course Score – Christopher Finn (Con-way Freight)

• Best Pre-Trip Inspection – Michael Jundt (YRC, Inc.)

• Rookie of the Year – Daniel Yoder (Swift Transportation Co. of AZ, LLC)

• 3 Axle Class - Christopher Finn (Con-way Freight) – Grand Champion

• 4 Axle Class - Galen Spangle (Shamrock Foods Co.)

• 5 Axle Class - Eric Ramsdell (Walmart Transportation, LLC)

• Flatbed Class - Tramel Caldwell (Shamrock Foods Co.)

• Sleeper Berth Class - Jose Orozco (Con-way Freight)

• Straight Truck Class - Paul Cockle (Shamrock Foods Co.)

• Tanker Class - Kenneth (Kenny) Jones (Walmart Transportation, LLC)

• Twins Class - Robert Gordon (Con-way Freight)

• Step Van Class - Kevin Ekstrom (FedEx Ground)

Pictured from left to right are the top finishers of the AZ State Truck driving Championships, held April 25: Eric Ramsdell (Walmart Transportation, LLC); Kenny Jones; (Walmart Transportation, LLC); Galen Spangler (Shamrock Foods Co.); Tramel Caldwell (Shamrock Foods Co. ); Chris Finn (Con-way Freight); Robert Gordon (Con-way Freight); Jose Orozco (Con-way Freight) and Kevin Ekstrom (FedEx Ground). Not pictured here Paul Cockle (Shamrock Foods Co.).

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Dee Martin (FedEx Freight) points out defects to volunteers from HDS and Phoenix Truck Driving School during his pre-trip inspection.

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April 24

Annual DPS Inspector Competition

DPS Inspectors Competition, Tempe Diablo Stadium.

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April 28

Call on WashingtonSixteen ATA Members met with individual members of Arizona’s Congressional delegation, heads of regulatory agencies and other officials to discuss business issues.

Several ATA members who attended the Call on Washington were lucky enough to get a tour of the White House.

Senator John McCain poses with members of the ATA during our biennial “Call on Washington.” Bottom Row (left to right), Debbie Kindoll (ATA), Cecile & James Matarelli (Continental Tire), Sen. John McCain, Scott Barnett (Diamondback Systems); Second Row (left to right), Mark Doughty (HELP Inc. - Provider of PrePass), Rhonda Merkel (ATA), Laurie & Chris Zwierzynski (Z Trucking LLC), Kara Phillips and Micheal E. Jimenez (J & L Transportation, Inc.); Back Row (left to right), Tony Bradley (ATA), Will Foster (Continental Tire), Karen & Kyle Wilkes (Empire Transport), and Larry Woolson (Roehl Transport, Inc.).

As always we had a great meeting with Rep. Paul Gosar.

They say if you want a friend in Washington, get a dog. We were lucky to be greeted by this four legged friend in Rep. David Schweikert office.

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Annual RoadCheck Event

ATA members learn by watching commercial vehicle inspections during RoadCheck in Bellmount, AZ.

May 15

ATA Annual Spring PAC Golf Tournament

Winners of the PAC Golf Tournament (left to right): Nate Comer, Waylon Bridges, Bob Turowski (Cypress Transport), Tim Collins (Freightliner) pose with ATA Treasurer Kyle Wilkes (Empire Transport).

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This year’s top finishers in the SuperTech Competition pose for a photo. The overall Grand SuperTech Champion was Ron Schneider (TA/Travel Centers of America); 2nd Place was Glenroy Schad (Con-way Freight) and 3rd Place was Danny Rackley (TA/Travel Centers of America). Winning in individual categories were Written Test, Glenroy Schad (Con-way Freight); Wiring Diagram - Electrical Skills, Glenroy Schad (Con-way Freight); PMI - Wheel Bearing Adjustment, Danny Rackley (TA/Travel Centers of America); Steering and Suspension, Phillip Williams (HDS Inc.); Electrical #1 - Battery Jump, Ron Schneider (TA/Travel Centers of America); and Brakes - Brake Adjustment, Rafael Fernandez (TA/Travel Centers of America). Also pictured are UTI Avondale Campus President Michael Romano, ATA President and CEO Tony Bradley, and Safety & Maintenance Chairwoman Becky Thiessen (DLD Truck Straps).

September 15

National Truck Driver Awareness Week Health Fair

Thank you to TA Travel Centers in Eloy for partnering with Truckload Carriers of America and the Arizona Trucking Association for the National Truck Driver Awareness Week Health Fair.

October 17

Annual Touch a Truck Event

Glendale Touch a Truck volunteer Curtis Williams (Vanguard Truck Centers), Nancy Nelson (ATA Staff), Eric Ramsdell (Walmart

Transportation, LLC) and ATA Consultant Berie Gazdzik and his niece Gabby take a

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The Glendale Touch a Truck had 7,000 attendees. ATA members in attendance included: Empire Transport, American Furniture Warehouse Co., Rhodes Transport LLC (Pulled ATA Share the Road Trailer), Walmart Transportation, LLC, Knight Transportation, Inc., Cemex and United Dairymen of Arizona. Also present were DPS Share the Road Trooper Ed Warren and Trooper Mike Dickinson.

June 27

SuperTech Competition

The 2015 Arizona SuperTech Competition represented the second year that ATA partnered with Universal Technical Institute (UTI). Grand Champion Ron Schneider (TA/Travel Centers of America), competed at the National Super Tech Competition held at Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort – Orlando, FL in September. Above, Ron poses with Safety & Maintenance Chairwoman Becky Thiessen (DLD Truck Straps) and ATA President and CEO Tony Bradley.

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Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C.Phillip Stanfield2901 N. Central Ave. Ste. 800Phoenix, AZ 85012(602) 263-1745www.jshfirm.com

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Tyler Allen Law Firm, PLLCAnjali Patel4201 N. 24th St. Ste. 200Phoenix, AZ 85016(480) 364-0698www.allenlawaz.com

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A-Plus Auto ShippersStony Stonebreaker13133 W. Orchid Ln. El Mirage, AZ 85335(623) 536-6300www.aplusautotransport.com

Champion Auto Carriers, Inc.Tony Cromwell8909 Yosemite St. Henderson, CO 80640(303) 227-0226www.championautocarriers.com

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Achen-Gardner Construction, LLCMark Snyder550 S. 79th St. Chandler, AZ 85226(480) 940-1300www.achen.com

ALC Transportation, LLCFred Carr6770 W. Northern Ave. Glendale, AZ 85303(623) 931-2240www.alliancelumber.com

Ames ConstructionRhonda McClellan1801 S. 51st Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85043(602) 269-9284www.amesconstruction.com

Asphalt BustersDan Selby801 S. 71st Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85043(623) 936-8800www.asphaltbusters.com

Brundage-Bone Concrete Pumping, Inc.Jennifer Grutzius1025 S. 48th St. Tempe, AZ 85281(480) 317-1200www.brundagebone.com

Cactus Transport, Inc.Kim Ayers8211 W. Sherman St. Tolleson, AZ 85353(623) 907-2800www.cactustransport.com

CemexCrystal Potter3640 S. 19th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85009(602) 262-1206www.cemexusa.com

Dehorty Contracting and Management Jesse Dehorty8715 N. 78th Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345(602) 272-4977www.dehortycontracting.com

Ewing IrrigationDouglas York3441 E. Harbour Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85034(602) 437-9530www.ewing1.com

Fluoresco Lighting & SignsCraig Davis4048 E. Superior Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85040(602) 323-8618www.fluoresco.com

FNF Construction, Inc.Deb Germann115 S. 48th St. Tempe, AZ 85281(602) 619-0808www.fnfinc.com

Kimbrell Electric, Inc.John Kimbrell7593 N. 73rd Drive Glendale, AZ 85303(623) 463-0298

Klondyke Construction, LLCDennis Nemec2640 W. Lone Cactus Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85027(623) 580-5474www.klondykeinc.com

Pulice Construction, Inc.Mike Richardson2033 W. Mountain View Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85021(602) 944-2241www.pulice.com

Rummel Construction, Inc.Mari Klasen7520 E. Adobe Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85255(480) 222-9922www.rummelconstruction.com

Sun State Components, Inc.William Butler13550 W. Peoria Ave. Ste. 3Surprise, AZ 85379(623) 584-2830www.sunstateaz.com

Sundt Construction Company, Inc.Terry Scott1903 E. University Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85034(602) 261-6720www.sundt.com

Sunland, Inc.Doug DeClusin775 W. Elwood St. Phoenix, AZ 85041(602) 323-2800www.sunlandasphalt.com

Superlite BlockKen Mueller4150 W. Turney Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85019(602) 352-3504www.superliteblock.com

V & P Nurseries, Inc.Demetrios VlachosP.O. Box 4221 Mesa, AZ 85211(480) 917-9847www.vpnurseries.com

Valley Rain Construction Corp.Terry Weathers1614 E. Curry Road Tempe, AZ 85281(602) 757-8449www.valleyrain.com

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Citizen Auto Stage Co./Citizen Express Kiki Rodriguez67 E. Baffert Dr. Nogales, AZ 85621(520) 281-0400www.greylinearizona.com

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Carrier Safety Compliance LLCJohn Stanley610 E. Bell Rd. 2-108Phoenix, AZ 85022(602) 309-5143

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Compliance Assurance ServicesErnie Langston3317 E. Bell Rd. Ste. 101-210Phoenix, AZ 85032(888) 627-5499www.CAS-CSA.com

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MDC-Mobile Drug CollectionsRichard WardP.O. Box 91129 Phoenix, AZ 85066(602) 237-1052www.mdctesting.com

NextCare Urgent CareTessa Tenborg1138 N. Alma School Rd. Ste. 120Mesa, AZ 85201(480) 313-8803www.nextcare.com

Scapellato & Company LLCJames “Jim” Scapellato19444 N. 270th Lane Buckeye, AZ 85396(843) 224-6376

Vigillo, LLCSteve Bryan630 NW 10th Ave. Portland, OR 97209(503) 688-5100www.vigillo.com

CONSULTING OTHER

Attainment, Inc.Linda Tennant7515 E. Pleasant Run Scottsdale, AZ 85258(602) 615-4163www.attainmentinc.com

Exponent, Inc.Steve Werner23445 N. 19th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85027(623) 587-4116www.exponent.com

Ruhl Forensic, Inc.Peter Philbrick15876 N. 76th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85260(602) 931-0067www.ruhl.com

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Cummins Rocky Mountain, LLCSteve Boatright651 N. 101st Ave. Avondale, AZ 85323(623) 474-2600www.cummins.com

International Truck & Engine Marty Gottner2701 Navistar Dr. Lisle, IL 60532(630) 753-3508www.international.com

Volvo Trucks North AmericaDoug Selleck639 N. Vista Bonita Ave. Glendora, CA 91741(626) 419-2444www.volvotrucks.com

W.W.WilliamsDavid Ruff2602 S. 19th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85009(602) 257-0561www.wwwilliams.com

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American Institute of Trucking, IncChuck Wirth440 S. 54th Ave. Ste. APhoenix, AZ 85043(602) 345-2401www.ait-schools.com

Contracted Driver ServicesJustin Clarke13817 W. Van Buren St. Goodyear, AZ 85338(623) 536-7438www.cdsdrivers.com

HDS Inc.Doug PrallP.O. Box 17600 Tucson, AZ 85731(520) 730-1061www.hdsdrivers.com

Momentum Specialized StaffingMichael Hayes4001 N. 15th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85015(602) 477-8193www.momentumtrans.com

Southwest Truck Driver Training, Inc.Sean Williams842 S. 59th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85043(602) 352-0704www.swtdt.com

TransForce, Inc.David Broome5520 Cherokee Ave., Ste. 200Alexandria, VA 22312(703) 838-5580www.transforce.com

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Baker Commodities Inc.Gil Morgan3602 W. Elwood Phoenix, AZ 85009(602) 254-5971www.bakercommodities.com

Environmental Response, Inc. (ERI)Amy Bates2202 W. Medtronic Way Ste. 108Tempe, AZ 85281(480) 967-2802www.spraysystemseri.com

MP Environmental Services, Inc.Rex Calderwood3045 S. 51st Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85043(602) 278-6233www.mpenviro.com

TransChem EnvironmentalBrendan Carey542 E. 27th St. Tucson, AZ 85713(520) 829-5651www.tcenv.com

Westech RecyclersEarl Knudsen1008 W. Madison St. Phoenix, AZ 85007(602) 256-7626www.westechrecyclers.com

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Finders EquipmentChris Pollock851 S. 27th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85009(602) 253-4780www.findersequipment.com

Insurance Auto AuctionsMiguel Rodriguez4650 E. Irvington Tucson, AZ 85741(602) 513-0881www.iaai.com

Ritchie Bros. AuctioneersChris Holmberg5410 W. Lower Buckeye Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85043(602) 269-5631www.rbauction.com

Taylor & Martin, Inc.Glen Denson5003 Pensier St. Las Vegas, NV 89135(702) 869-1552www.taylorandmartin.com

Total Clean EquipmentNick Tomas3448 E. Roeser Rd.Phoenix, AZ 85040(602) 489-4278

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Acme Lift Co., LLCWoodrow Weld4751 E. Indigo St. Mesa, AZ 85205(602) 254-0650www.acmelift.com

Arizona Storage Rental, Inc.Donn HackettP.O. Box 980 Tolleson, AZ 85353(623) 247-1912www.azstoragerental.com

Crane Rental Service, Inc.Edward Hass1115 W. Ranch Rd. Tempe, AZ 85284(480) 893-0081www.ecrane.net

Marco Crane & RiggingDan MardianP.O. Box 18008 Phoenix, AZ 85005(602) 272-2671www.marcocrane.com

Park Western Leasing, Inc.Monique Leber1400 E. Southern Ave. #1035Tempe, AZ 85282(480) 237-6056www.pwli.com

Ryder System, Inc.James Barr11690 N.W. 105th St. Miami, FL 33178(305) 500-4446www.ryder.com

Smiley Crane ServiceTony Smiley5326 W. Mohave St. Phoenix, AZ 85043(623) 936-7077www.smileyliftingsolutions.com

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TCI LeasingRyan Flynn710 S. 67th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85043(623) 478-0440www.tcitransportation.com

U-Haul InternationalJoseph CookP.O. Box 21502 Phoenix, AZ 85036(602) 263-6961www.u-haul.com

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Comdata CorporationJason Abernathy25558 W. Beth Dr. Buckeye, AZ 85326(602) 999-8296www.comdata.com

Dekker Financial ServicesMeredith Dekker2450 S. Gilbert Rd., Ste. 205Chandler, AZ 85286(480) 897-1067www.dekkerfinancial.com

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Heartland Payment SystemsThomas Smeriglio1428 E. Canyon Way Chandler, AZ 85249(886) 619-6436www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com

The Biltmore Bank of ArizonaChad Gosar5055 North 32nd Street Phoenix, AZ 85018(602) 445-6563www.biltmorebankaz.com

Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, Inc.Mark Fern66 Springer Dr. Highlands Ranch, CO 80129(720) 348-6488www.wellsfargo.com

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Bradco, Inc.John BradleyP.O. Box 997 Holbrook, AZ 86025(928) 524-3976www.bradcoinc.com

Clean EnergyBrett Lindsay1555 W. University Dr. Ste. 105Tempe, AZ 85281(562) 936-7458www.cleanenergyfuels.com

Coastal Transport Co., Inc.Robert Beard1214 S. 51st Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85043(602) 269-1318www.coastaltransport.net

Desert Refined Products TransportRick Owens831 S. 59th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85043(602) 305-7202www.desertrpt.com

GAIN Clean Fuel, Div. of U.S. Venture, Inc.Joe Limone2304 E Centry Ridge Ct. Tucson, AZ 85718(520) 268-2816www.gaincleanfuel.com

Jackson Oil Co.Michael Mack2632 S. 83rd Ave. Ste. 100, Box 421Phoenix, AZ 85043(480) 250-8232www.jacksonoilco.com

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TA/Travel Centers of AmericaKen Runk604 Myriam Rd. Anthony, TX 79821(915) 208-9152www.tatravelcenters.com

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Brown & Brown Insurance of Arizona, Inc.Andy Shelton2800 N. Central Ave. Ste 1600Phoenix, AZ 85005(602) 277-7015www.bbinsurance.com

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Frontier AdjustersCheri McGonagill2222 W. Dunlap Ave. Ste. 375Phoenix, AZ 85068(440) 343-5378www.frontieradjusters.com

Good’s Insurance Agency, Inc. SW DivisionJustin Daly33725 N. Scottsdale Rd. Unit 125HScottsdale, AZ 85266(623) 208-6691www.goodsinsuranceagency.com

Great American Insurance GroupElliott Self26107 126th Ave. S.E. Kent, WA 98030(253) 638-2206www.greatamericantrucker.com

Great West Casualty Co., Inc.Amanda LindseyP.O. Box 8007 Boise, ID 83707(208) 898-3571www.gwccnet.com

Hartley Cylke Pacific Insurance Svcs., Inc.Mike HartleyP.O. Box 33225 San Diego, CA 92163(619) 295-5155www.hcpacinsurance.com

Hub Int’l Transportation Insurance Svcs, Marty Rael2375 E. Camelback Rd. Ste. 250Phoenix, AZ 85016(602) 749-4156www.hubtransportation.com

http://www.SunstateEquip.com

http://www.tcitransportation.com

http://www.u-haul.com

http://www.comdata.com

http://www.dekkerfinancial.com

http://www.ge.com

http://www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com

http://www.biltmorebankaz.com

http://www.wellsfargo.com

http://www.bradcoinc.com

http://www.cleanenergyfuels.com

http://www.coastaltransport.net

http://www.desertrpt.com

http://www.gaincleanfuel.com

http://www.jacksonoilco.com

http://www.loves.com

http://www.newwestoil.com

http://www.pioneerdistributing.com

http://www.propetroleum.com

http://www.scfuels.com

http://www.gosenergy.com

http://www.swgas.com

http://www.tatravelcenters.com

http://www.wnr.com

http://www.aviagency.com

http://www.protectiveinsurance.com

http://www.bbinsurance.com

http://www.capitolib.com

http://www.cb-sisco.com

http://www.crestins.com

http://www.frontieradjusters.com

http://www.goodsinsuranceagency.com

http://www.greatamericantrucker.com

http://www.gwccnet.com

http://www.hcpacinsurance.com

http://www.hubtransportation.com


FROM ARIZONA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION MEMBERS AND SUPPLIERSBUY FIRSTIntegritas Insurance GroupChris O’Gara738 W. Azure Ln. Ste. 100Litchfield Park, AZ 85340(623) 777-3288www.integritasinsurance.com/

International Excess Program ManagersRichard Bren15780 W. Apache St. Goodyear, AZ 85338(623) 680-7460www.intlxs.com

LeBaron & Carroll LLCMicah Rogers1350 E. Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ 85204(480) 250-9197www.lebaronandcarroll.com

Mass Mutual Insurance Co.Steve Horrell17550 N. Perimeter Dr. Ste. 450Scottsdale, AZ 85255(480) 538-2927www.massmutual.com

Midwestern Insurance Alliance Jeremiah Howard 3333 Camino Del Rio S. Ste. 235 San Diego, CA 92108(619) 450-1708www.midwesterninsurance.com

National Truck Services GroupJulia VaillancourtP.O. Box 56666 Phoenix, AZ 85079(602) 455-6078www.GoNTSG.com

Northland InsuranceDeane SagerP.O. Box 64816 St. Paul, MN 55164(651) 310-4100www.northlandins.com

One BeaconDan Kelleher44 Whippany Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960(609) 613-0010www.onebeacon.com

Southwest Risk Management, LLCSteve Larsen2855 E. Brown Rd. Ste. 28Mesa, AZ 85213(480) 305-8212www.swriskmgt.com

Transtar Insurance Brokers, Inc.Ken Palmer5450 E. High St. Ste. 230Phoenix, AZ 85054(480) 553-9449www.transtarinsurance.com

Vanliner Insurance CompanyJoan TurnerOne Premier Drive Fenton, MO 63026(800) 325-3619www.vanliner.com

Wilshire Insurance Co.Dianna DanticeP.O. Box 7006 Lancaster, CA 93539(661) 940-7300www.wilshire.mcm-ins.com

INTELLIGENT TRANS. SYSTEMS/SOFTWARE

DriveCam Powered by LytxNaomi Hamels9785 Towne Centre Drive San Diego, CA 92121(858) 430-3140www.drivecam.com

FleetmaticsChris Daywalt7373 Scottsdale Rd. Ste. A178Scottsdale, AZ 85253(623) 241-9531www.fleetmatics.com

HELP Inc. - Provider of PrePassBryan Lopez101 N. 1st Ave. Ste. 2200Phoenix, AZ 85003(602) 412-2182www.helpinc.us

McLeod SoftwareJulie FritzP.O. Box 43200 Birmingham, AL 35243(205) 823-5100www.mcleodsoftware.com

Omnitracs, Inc., A Qualcomm CompanyAdam Schipper5775 Morehouse Dr. Ste. 255San Diego, CA 92121(972) 837-7733www.qualcomm.com

Orbcomm Inc.Rex McGuire3409 Ross Ave. Gig Harbor, WA 98332(206) 639-8638www.orbcomm.com

PeopleNet Communications Corp.Emma Dahl4400 Baker Rd Minnetonka, MN 55343(888) 346-3486www.peoplenetonline.com

SmartDrive SystemsDan Jackson9450 Carroll Park Drive San Diego, CA 92121(760) 470-1944www.smartdrive.net

TMW Systems, Inc.Bill Holaday270 E. Maulding Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89123(559) 816-3899www.tmwsystems.com

uDroveHeather Sells222 N. Plymouth Ave. New Plymouth, ID 83655(208) 674-6014www.udrove.com

MOBILE WASH SERVICES

Ace Mobile WashRandy McKean2928 N. 35th Ave. Ste. 4Phoenix, AZ 85017(602) 272-4442

MOVING & STORAGE

Bekins Moving SolutionsRobert Watson4101 E. Columbia St. Tucson, AZ 85714(800) 366-6683www.mybekins.com

Daniel’s Moving & Storage, Inc.Chris Yetter6131 W. Van Buren St. Phoenix, AZ 85043(602) 278-6110www.danielsmoving.com

Dircks Moving & LogisticsChip Dircks4340 W. Mohave St. Phoenix, AZ 85043(602) 269-5513www.dircks.com

Horizon Moving SystemsDoug Allen6595 N Oracle #117 Tucson, AZ 85704(520) 355-7641www.horizonmoves.com

PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Allison TransmissionDavid Pierson36065 Arnett Rd. Wildomar, CA 92595(951) 678-2062www.allisontransmission.com

Arizona Generator Technology, Inc.Peggy Piske7901 N. 70th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85303(623) 937-1719www.gentechus.com

Auto Safety HouseMike Iben2630 W. Buckeye Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85009(800) 352-5355www.autosafetyhouse.com

DLD Truck Straps, Inc.Becky Thiessen3068 N. 30th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85017(602) 278-2878www.dldtruckstraps.com

Dorman HD SolutionsJacob Homstad2560 N. Lindsay Rd. #3Mesa, AZ 85213(480) 232-3814www.dormanhdsolutions.com

HendricksonMike Rudin6229 E. Mills St. Mesa, AZ 85215(630) 390-4266www.hendrickson-intl.com

Imperial SuppliesAllan MatenaerP. O. Box 11008 Green Bay, WI 54307(920) 496-5513www.imperialsupplies.com

Maxwell Technologies, Inc.David Yacobucci3888 Calle Fortunada San Diego, CA 92123(949) 246-2460www.maxwell.com

Meritor, Inc.Robert VanderMeyden2008 W. Buffalo Ranch Rd. Farmington, UT 84025(801) 440-9996www.meritor.com

http://www.integritasinsurance.com/

http://www.drivecam.com

http://www.intlxs.com

http://www.fleetmatics.com

http://www.lebaronandcarroll.com

http://www.helpinc.us

http://www.massmutual.com

http://www.mcleodsoftware.com

http://www.midwesterninsurance.com

http://www.qualcomm.com

http://www.GoNTSG.com

http://www.orbcomm.com

http://www.northlandins.com

http://www.peoplenetonline.com

http://www.onebeacon.com

http://www.smartdrive.net

http://www.swriskmgt.com

http://www.tmwsystems.com

http://www.transtarinsurance.com

http://www.udrove.com

http://www.vanliner.com

http://www.wilshire.mcm-ins.com

http://www.mybekins.com

http://www.danielsmoving.com

http://www.dircks.com

http://www.horizonmoves.com

http://www.allisontransmission.com

http://www.gentechus.com

http://www.autosafetyhouse.com

http://www.dldtruckstraps.com

http://www.dormanhdsolutions.com

http://www.hendrickson-intl.com

http://www.imperialsupplies.com

http://www.maxwell.com

http://www.meritor.com


SUPPORT COMPANIES WHO SUPPORT ARIZONA’S TRUCKING INDUSTRY BUY FIRSTRand McNallyEric Varela9855 Woods Drive Skokie, IL 60077(847) 329-6386www.randmcnally.com

Roadranger Field Marketing/Eaton Corp.Steve Vos4601 N.E. 77th Ave. Ste. 185Vancouver, WA 98662(360) 885-1810www.eaton.com

TeleConsult SolutionsChristine Guidi8601 S. 45th Drive Laveen, AZ 85339(602) 237-8676www.teleconsultsolutions

REFRIGERATED SERVICES

CT Power & Iceberg EnterprisesMike Gubler802 S. 70th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85043(623) 907-9300www.ctpower.com

Thermo King West, Inc.Jeff RileyP.O. Box 950 Tolleson, AZ 85353(602) 432-0718www.thermokingwest.com

RELATED AGENCY/ASSOCIATIONS

American Trucking Associations, Inc.Linden Lundberg4870 S. Marble St. Gilbert, AZ 85297(480) 363-4186www.truckline.com

Arizona Rock Products AssociationSteve Trussell916 W. Adams St. Phoenix, AZ 85007(602) 271-0346www.azrockproducts.org

Associated General Contractors (AGC) AZ David Martin1825 W. Adams St. Phoenix, AZ 85007(602) 252-3926www.azagc.org

Commercial Vehicle Training AssociationDon Lefeve7005 Backlick Court Ste. 100Springfield, VA 22151(703) 642-9444www.cvta.org

National Safety CouncilJoe McKriskey1121 Spring Lake Dr. Itasca, IL 60143(630) 775-2221www.nsc.org

National Tank Truck Carriers, Inc.Daniel Furth950 N. Glebe Rd. Ste. 520Arlington, VA 22303(703) 838-1960www.tranktruck.org

Specialized Carriers & Rigging AssociationJoel Dandrea5870 Trinity Parkway Ste. 200Centreville, VA 20120(703) 698-0291www.scranet.org

St. Mary’s Food Bank AllianceBeverly Damore2831 N. 31st Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85009(602) 343-3102www.firstfoodbank.org

Truck Renting & Leasing AssociationJake Jacoby675 N. Washington St. Ste. 410Alexandria, VA 22314(703) 299-9120www.trala.org

U.S. EPA SmartWay TransportJoann Jackson-Stephens2000 Traverwood Ann Arbor, MI 48105(734) 214-4276www.epa.gov/smartway

REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE/BODY SHOP

FleetNet America, Inc.Kent Miller5787 W. 117th Place Westminster, CO 80020(800) 438-8961www.fleetnetamerica.com

Interstate Wreck RebuildersMarcy Miller3215 W. Lincoln St. Phoenix, AZ 85009(602) 272-2298www.interstatetruckbodies.com

Midway Chevrolet/IsuzuMark Lund2323 W. Bell Rd.Phoenix, AZ 85023(602) 914-7099www.midwaycommercial.com

Pirtek Sky HarborStewart Bartlett5002 S. 40th St. Ste. APhoenix, AZ 85040(602) 414-4673www.pirtekusa.com/skyharbor

SERVICES OTHER

All Pro Hydrjetting & PumpingRobert Miller6525 W. State Ave. Glendale, AZ 85301(623) 696-8220www.theallproman.com

Beach Publishing ServicesJim Beach617 Manzanita Ave. Roseville, CA 95678(916) 782-4246www.beachpublishingservices.com

C.S. McCrossan, Inc.Joe McCrossan100 S. 76th Drive Tolleson, AZ 85353(623) 936-1486

CMC Steel ArizonaAbel Hernandez11444 E. Germann Rd. Mesa, AZ 85212(480) 396-7263www.cmcsteel-az.com

Commercial Carrier JournalStacy McCants3200 Rice Mine Rd. Tuscaloosa, AL 35406(205) 248-1339www.randallpub.com

Contractor Management ServicesDennis Roccaforte20430 N. 19th Ave. Ste. 230Phoenix, AZ 85027(623) 561-5681www.icmpower.com

Houseboat Management Services Inc.Bill WestP.O. Box 1685 Page, AZ 86040(928) 640-0073www.laketime.com

Lee & AssociatesPeter Batschelet3200 E. Camelback Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85018(602) 579-0749www.lee-associates.com

Old West Pilots/EscortsRusty Eason22448 W. Hidalgo Ave. Buckeye, AZ 85326(602) 625-9625

Pacific Office AutomationSpencer Hilsinger1305 W. 1st St. Tempe, AZ 85286(480) 305-5500www.pacificoffice.com

TransChem EnvironmentalBrendan Carey542 E. 27th St.Tucson, AZ 85713(520) 829-5651www.tcenv.com

Universal Technical InstituteMike Romano16220 N. Scottdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 87525(623) 245-4639www.uti.edu

TIRES/WHEELS AND ACCESSORIES

Continental TireWill Foster40028 N. Lytham Way Anthem, AZ 85086(602) 315-3459www.continental-truck.com

GT RadialShawn Campbell1214 Crawford Ct. Ste. 104Granbury, TX 76048(480) 799-5335www.gtradialtrucktires.com

Jack’s Tire & Oil, Inc.Tim Saeli5925 W. Monroe St. Phoenix, AZ 85043(602) 513-1655www.jackstireandoil.com

Purcell Tire Co.Robbie Mullins107 S. 41st Ave. Ste. 400Phoenix, AZ 85009(623) 848-4200www.purcelltire.com

Redburn Tire Co.Dave Richards3801 W. Clarendon Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85019(602) 272-7601www.redburntireco.com

http://www.randmcnally.com

http://www.eaton.com

http://www.teleconsultsolutions

http://www.ctpower.com

http://www.thermokingwest.com

http://www.truckline.com

http://www.azrockproducts.org

http://www.azagc.org

http://www.cvta.org

http://www.nsc.org

http://www.tranktruck.org

http://www.scranet.org

http://www.firstfoodbank.org

http://www.trala.org

http://www.epa.gov/smartway

http://www.fleetnetamerica.com

http://www.interstatetruckbodies.com

http://www.midwaycommercial.com

http://www.pirtekusa.com/skyharbor

http://www.theallproman.com

http://www.beachpublishingservices.com

http://www.cmcsteel-az.com

http://www.randallpub.com

http://www.icmpower.com

http://www.laketime.com

http://www.lee-associates.com

http://www.pacificoffice.com

http://www.tcenv.com

http://www.uti.edu

http://www.continental-truck.com

http://www.gtradialtrucktires.com

http://www.jackstireandoil.com

http://www.purcelltire.com

http://www.redburntireco.com


FROM ARIZONA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION MEMBERS AND SUPPLIERSBUY FIRSTTOWING & RECOVERY

Barnett’s Towing, LLCTroy Barnett1498 E. Fry Blvd. Sierra Vista, AZ 85635(520) 458-4541www.barnetttowing.com

Interstate Towing & TransportJohn GarnerP.O. Box 20486 Phoenix, AZ 85036(602) 257-1188www.interstatetowingandtransport.com

Towing Professionals of Arizona, Inc.Harold Borhauer2801 W. Osborn Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85017(602) 523-3323www.towprosaz.com

Unique Heavy RecoveryTim DietzP.O. Box 72299 Phoenix, AZ 85050(623) 582-6100www.uniqueheavyrecovery.com

TRAILER DEALER

Desert Trailer Systems, Inc.Jack Kaslly2733 W. Buckeye Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85009(602) 272-8910www.deserttrailer.com

RCM Dedicated Services LLCPaul Thompson1925 W. Steinbeck Dr. Anthem, AZ 85086(623) 792-5478www.rcmdedicatedservices.com

Sun Valley TrailersSteve LaBrie2402 S. 48th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85043(602) 415-0722www.sunvalleytrailers.com

Utility Trailer Sales Company of ArizonaGeorge Cravens1402 N. 22nd Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85009(602) 254-7213www.utilityaz.com

Wabash National Trailer CentersEddie Hanson2830 S. 51st Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85043(602) 258-6961www.wabashnational.com

TRUCK & TRAILER DEALER

Empire Truck & TrailerMike Shannon840 N. 43rd Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85009(602) 627-5701www.empire-cat.com

Patriot Transportation Equipment Co.Lewis (“Skip”) LakeP.O. Box 93130 Phoenix, AZ 85070(602) 442-7832www.ptecsales.com

TRUCK DEALER

Arrow Truck SalesJohn Sczykutowicz2201 W. Buckeye Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85009(602) 643-3808www.arrowtruck.com

Freightliner of ArizonaTim Noeding9899 W. Roosevelt St. Tolleson, AZ 85353(623) 907-6604www.fswaz.com

Inland Kenworth, Inc.David Donahue1021 N. 59th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85043(602) 258-7791www.inland-group.com

Quality Truck Co.Mark Thoeny9836 E. Casitas Del Rio Scottsdale, AZ 85255(480) 391-1598www.qualitytruckcompany.com

Rush Truck CentersMatt Baker9600 W. Roosevelt St. Tolleson, AZ 85353(602) 422-8100www.rushtruckcenters.com

RWC GroupJosh Schouten600 N. 75th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85043(602) 307-1026www.rwcgroup.com

Sanderson Truck & RV CenterRon Wilson6400 N. 51st Ave. Glendale, AZ 85301(623) 842-8722www.sandersonford.com

Vanguard Truck CenterRyan Larsen2402 S. 19th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85009(602) 258-4500www.vanguardtrucks.com

January14 Lunch and Learn - Dekker Financial,

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Retirement planning)

14 Safety & Maintenance Council Meeting, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

20 ATA Executive Board Meeting, 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

25 Truck Safety Day at the Capitol, Arizona Capitol

February17 Seminar: Electronic Logging Devices

- New Rule, New Challenge

March10 Safety & Maintenance Council

Meeting, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.16 1st Quarter ATA Board Meeting,

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.18 Escort Vehicle Operator

Certification Training, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

April15-16 Arizona State Trooper Inspectors

Competition & Arizona State Truck Driving Championship, Tempe Diablo Stadium

29 ATA Spring PAC Golf Tournament

May12 Safety & Maintenance Council

Meeting, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

June7-9 RoadCheck 2016 - Flagstaff, Arizona15 2nd Quarter ATA Board Meeting17 Escort Vehicle Operator

Certification Training, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m.

25 SuperTech Competition, UTI Avondale Campus

JulyTBD Safety Awards Reception14 Safety & Maintenance Council


AugustNo activities planned at time of printing

September8 Safety & Maintenance Council

Meeting, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.9 Escort Vehicle Operator

Certification Training, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.11-17 National Truck Driver Appreciation

Week (NTDAW)15 ATA PAC Poker Tournament, 5:30

p.m.

October20 Annual Board Meeting, Ritz-Carlton

Dove Mountain20-22 ATA Annual Leadership Conference,

Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain

November10 Safety & Maintenance Council


December2 Annual ALL-ATA Holiday Party, 5:30

p.m. - 9 p.m.9 Escort Vehicle Operator

Certification Training, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.14 4th Quarter ATA Board Meeting,

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Arizona Trucking Association 2016 Calendar Of Events

*Subject to change. For latest events, visit arizonatrucking.com

http://www.barnetttowing.com

http://www.interstatetowingandtransport.com

http://www.towprosaz.com

http://www.uniqueheavyrecovery.com

http://www.deserttrailer.com

http://www.rcmdedicatedservices.com

http://www.sunvalleytrailers.com

http://www.utilityaz.com

http://www.wabashnational.com

http://www.empire-cat.com

http://www.ptecsales.com

http://www.arrowtruck.com

http://www.fswaz.com

http://www.inland-group.com

http://www.qualitytruckcompany.com

http://www.rushtruckcenters.com

http://www.rwcgroup.com

http://www.sandersonford.com

http://www.vanguardtrucks.com

The Arizona Transportation Education Foundation (ATEF)

2015 ATEF Scholarship Winners

The Arizona Transportation Education Foundation (ATEF) Board of Directors is happy to announce the winners of the 2015 scholarship awards:

Zoe B. BolenDaughter of Timothy Bolen, Roehl Transport, Inc.

Marteen V. ClearyDaughter of Ernest Langdon, Compliance Assurance Services

Crystal P. EstradaEmployee, J & L Transportation, Inc.

Taylor J. FieldSon of James Field, Knight Transportation, Inc.

Jake A. FischerSon of Chad Fischer, Pulice Construction, Inc.

Sara M. FrancoDaughter of Jose M. Franco, UPS

Alexis M. HaglerDaughter of Justin Prock, Empire Transport

Clara E. MartinezDaughter of Patricia S. Imho�, RWC Group

Riley N. TegtmeyerDaughter of Dan Tegtmeyer, Continental Tire

Emma J. TurowskiDaughter of Robert M. Turowski, Cypress Transportation

ATEF awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships this year to employees of ATA member companies or their dependent children. If you or a family member will be attending or getting ready to attend college or trade school in the fall 2016, we urge you to apply. The application for 2016 will be posted March 1, 2016.

For more information about the Arizona Transportation Education Foundation or to make a donation please visit our website at:

www.aztransportationeducation.orgThe Arizona Transportation Education Foundation (ATEF) was founded as a 501(c)(3) non-pro�t to operate exclusively for charitable, educational,

research, environmental and/or scienti�c purposes. Donations to ATEF are tax-deductible.

Zoe Bolen

Sara Franco

Marteen Cleary

Alexis Hagler

Crystal EstradaTaylor Field

Jake Fischer

Clara MartinezRiley Tegtmeyer

Emma Turowski

http://www.aztransportationeducation.org

www.aztransportationeducation.org


FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS

ADOT MOTOR VEEHICLE DIVISION

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PROGRAMSCommercial Vehicle Enforcement 1801 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85007 .............................(602) 223-2522 621 E. 22nd St. Tucson, AZ 85713 ...........................................(520) 628-5857International Registration Plan (IRP) ........................................(602) 712-6775 International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) .................................(602) 712-9382Permanent Fleet Registration Questions ..................................(602) 712-6775

DRIVERS LICENSECommercial Driver License .........................................................(623) 932-7747CDL Third Party Testers ................................................................(602) 712-4700Duplicate Driver License..............................................................(877) 301-8093Medical Review Board ..................................................................(623) 925-5795

CDL Office Locations (Call to schedule an appointment for all CDL services)Northern AZ: Flagstaff .......................................................................................(928) 779-7513 Holbrook ....................................................................................(928) 524-5586 Kingman ......................................................................................(928) 681-6398 Prescott .......................................................................................(928) 777-5978 Payson (1st & 3td Tue of each month) ...................................(928) 532-5978 Show Low ...................................................................................(928) 532-5566Southern AZ: Casa Grande ...............................................................................(520) 628-5857 Sierra Vista ..................................................................................(520) 628-5857 Yuma ............................................................................................(928) 317-2027 Tucson (Appt. Required for Road Test Only) ......................(520) 628-5857Central AZ: Goodyear ...................................................................................(602) 771-2955 Mesa Southeast .........................................................................(480) 632-8747 ext. 3411 or ext. 3405

VEHICLE TITLE & REGISTRATIONGen’l Infor/Address Changes/Mandatory Insurance www.servicearizona.comPhoenix ............................................................................................(602) 255-0072Tucson..............................................................................................(520) 629-9808Emmissions .....................................................................................(877) 692-9227Abandoned Vehicle .......................................................................(602) 712-7784Phone-in Registration Renewal ..................................................(888) 713-3031ATA Vehicle Registration Services ..............................................(602) 850-6007Registration Compliance Program Non-compliance complaints ..................................................(800) 657-4322Third-party Title & Registration ..................................................(602) 712-8217Third-party Inspection Program .................................................(602) 712-8340

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONSwitchboard/General Information .............................................(602) 712-7011 www.servicearizona.comCurrent Road Conditions/Closures .............................................Dial “511” or (888) 411-7623 www.az511.gov

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYSwitchboard/General Information .............................................(602) 771-2300 www.azdeq.govToll Free within Arizona ...............................................................(800) 234-567724-hour Emergency Response ....................................................(602) 771-2330Toll Free within Arizona ...............................................................(800) 234-5677Emissions Information ..................................................................(877) 692-9227 .............................................................................................www.myazcar.com

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETYSwitchboard/General Information .............................................(602) 223-2000 www.dps.state.az.us24-hour Operations Center .........................................................(602) 223-2680Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Bureau ...............................(602) 223-2522

ARIZONA GOVERNOR’S OFFICESwitchboard/General Information .............................................(602) 542-4331 www.governor.state.az.us

FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONInformation Line ............................................................................(800) 832-5660 www.fmcsa.dot.govConsumer Complaints (Household Goods/Drivers) .............(888) 368-7238Arizona Division Office ................................................................(602) 379-6851

ARIZONA TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONGeneral Line ...................................................................................(602) 850-6000 www.arizonatrucking.com ATA Fax: ...........................................................................................(602) 252-8008Vehicle Registration Services ......................................................(602) 850-6007 VRS Fax: ..........................................................................................(602) 253-1848

COMMERCIAL PERMITSCentral Permits/Goodyear ...........................................................(602) 771-2960Class C Permits Office (Oversize/Overweight) .........(602) 712-8280 or 8176(NEW) Arizona Permits Online Services http://www1.azdot.gov/mvd/permits/default.aspInterstate Trip Permits J.J. Keller Permit Services ............................................................(800) 231-5266 www.kellerpermits.com Permits Plus ...................................................................................(877) 722-8059 Comdata/Transceiver ..................................................................(800) 749-6058

ARIZONA PORTS OF ENTRY http://www.azdot.gov/apps/mvd-enforcement-officesDouglas ................................................................................ State (520) 364-5011Lukeville ..........................................................................................(520) 387-6942San Luis ............................................................................................(928) 247-8850Teec Nos Pos ...................................................................................(928) 656-3214Douglas ............................................................................ Federal (520) 364-7311Naco .................................................................................................(520) 423-2674San Simon .......................................................................................(520) 845-2280Topock .............................................................................................(928) 768-3756Ehrenberg .......................................................................................(928) 927-6652Nogales ............................................................................................(520) 988-6270Sanders ..........................................................................................(928) 688-2741sYuma ................................................................................................(928) 783-0495Kingman ..........................................................................................(928) 565-2222Page ..................................................................................................(928) 645-3269St. George .......................................................................................(435) 673-3786Yuma Business 8 ............................................................................(928) 783-3801

The following credentials are required at the first Arizona Port of Entry upon entering the state:• International Registration Plan (IRP)• Proof of Insurance• International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)• CDL License• New Mexico Tax Card (When entering some Eastern Arizona ports)• Readable Medical Card

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http://www.dps.state.az.us

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http://www.kellerpermits.com

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