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ALABAMA TRUCKER • 2012 CONVENTION SPECIAL EDITION 1

S P E C I A L E D I T I O N

ATA 74th ANNUAL CONVENTION & MEETINGBeau Rivage, Biloxi, Mississippi

April 26-28, 2012

Welcome Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Convention Agenda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Welcome Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Business Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Annual Membership Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Convention Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Convention Golf Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Chairman’s Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26H. Chester Webb Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Alabama Truck Driving Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

WCSIF Financial Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Attending Companies/Ad Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Officers Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill WardVice Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jack BrimTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bruce MacDonald Immediate Past Chairman . . . . .Gail Cooper

ATA Board of Directors Dennis Bailey, Robert Barnett, Aubrey Baugh,Rhonda Bees, Gary Bond, Ray Brock, GregBrown, Will Bruser, Mike Callahan, DanCarmichael, Fenn Church, Mark Coffman,Jeff Coleman, John Collier, Rodger Collins,Driscoll Colquett, Brent Cook, Al Cox, JerryDavis, Phil DeSimone, Joe Donald, EdmundDoss, Mack Dove, Russ Elrod, Dean Flint,Jack Fricks, Clay Halla, Terry Kilpatrick,Mark Knotts, Jerry Kocan, Drew Linn, AlanLove, Jeff McGrady, Barry McGriff, TomMcLeod, Shane McMinn, Buck Moore, E.H.Moore, Jr., Ross Neely, Jr., Tommy Neely,George Overstreet, Butch Owens, Clay Palm,Jim Pickens, Mike Pursley, David Rouse,Kevin Savoy, Bill Scruggs, Harold Sorrells,Ronnie Stephenson, Paul Storey, WayneWatkins, Bill Watson, Scott White, DavidWildberger, Skip Williams, T.J. Willings, Keith Wise.

ATA Staff

J. Frank Filgo, CAE, President & CEO Tim Frazier, CDS, Dir. of Safety &

Member ServicesJane Nixon, Executive Assistant Lynn Thornton, BookkeeperFord Boswell, Communications ManagerBrandie Norcross, Administrative Assistant

ATA WCSIF Staff

Kimble Coaker, CEO & Fund AdministratorDebra Calhoun, Office ManagerKimberly Best, Account RepresentativeRick Hunter, LSP, CDS, Director of Loss Control Harold Smith, ESQ, Legal CounselScott Hunter, MS, CDS, Loss Control EngineerDuane Calhoun, CDS, Loss Control EngineerKim Sims, Administrative AssistantKim Campbell, Underwriter Coordinator

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ALABAMA

Another year has passed, and we find our-selves once again gathering to celebrateone of the nation’s most vital industries.

As a trucking executive, I understand the deepimpact the recent economic downturn has hadfor many Alabama trucking related businesses.Most sectors of the economy suffered, and ourswas no different.

But now, as the pendulum begins to swingback in our favor, trucking appears to be on theroad to recovery, and it takes industry leaders likeyou to ensure that growth is sustained.

Of course, we still face many pitfalls thatcould keep us from reaching our full potential asan industry. Major concerns like growing opera-tional costs; changes to key regulation, andmany others stand in our path. Hopefully, yourtime at our meeting will inspire you to build astronger, better trucking industry for Alabama.

There is a great line up of events and speakersscheduled this weekend – interesting people toshare their thoughts and ideas about politics,leadership, and what lies ahead for our greatindustry.

Here are the highlights: On Thursday evening, please join us as we

kick things off at a welcome reception, whichincludes fellowship with your colleagues, familyand friends.

Friday morning we get things going with ourannual business meeting to discuss the obstaclesthat face our industry. Speaker for this event isformer Air Force One pilot Mark Tillman, whoflew President George W. Bush during the ter-rorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

The events and history of that tragic day arewell known, but Mr. Tillman will share his mis-sion of keeping the President of the United Statessafe in the midst of national emergency. Nowretired from service, Mr. Tillman now directsflight operations for a private business in Arizona.You can read more about him on page 14.

Friday Evening please join the ATA Workers’Comp staff and Avizent for heavy hors d’oeuvresand cocktails (This event is open to all conven-tion attendees) in the Pavilion, starting at 5 p.m.

Saturday morning, we will hold our annualmembership meeting, followed by the ATAWorkers’ Comp membership meeting.

Afterwards Speaker of the House Mike Hubbardand Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh will provideinsights and updates from the State House.

That afternoon we will hold our Conventiongolf tournament at the Preserve Golf Club. Thecourse is located minutes from Biloxi, just off I-10 in Vancleave, Miss. If you haven’t registeredfor the tournament, please be aware that space islimited. Be sure to visit the ATA convention reg-istration booth or ask an ATA staff member formore info.

Later that evening, we celebrate the leadershipof current ATA Chairman of the Board Bill Ward.

Bill has done an outstanding job as Chairmanof this Association. He has led by example,donating his time and money to ATA’s manyevents. He also worked to bring the membershiptogether, especially those in the southern part ofstate where his business Ward InternationalTrucks is based. His dedication to making theindustry better, stronger and safer has served uswell, and we are grateful for his efforts.

During the program, we will also honor our2011 Alabama Truck Driver of the Year LawsonTrucking’s Recordo Jackson and will announcethis year’s winner of the H. Chester WebbAward, which is this Association’s highest honorfor a member. Speaker for the event is JeanneRobertson. I promise you, you do not want tomiss her presentation!

Finally, I thank our many Convention spon-sors this year. This has been one of the best yearson record in terms of membership support andsponsorship. As you look through the pages ofthis publication, please make special note of thebusinesses that supported your Convention.Their generosity and commitment to trucking isstrong, and they’re the reason this Associationcan produce such a worthwhile event.

I look forward to seeing you this weekend. Ifyou have suggestions on how we can improveour meeting, please let me know.

Thanks,

Jack W. BrimJack W. Brim2012 Convention Committee ChairmanB.R. Williams TruckingOxford, Ala.

to the Alabama Trucking Association’s 74th Annual Convention

2 ALABAMA TRUCKER • 2012 CONVENTION SPECIAL EDITION

WELCOME...Jack W. Brim

2012 ATA Convention ChairmanB.R. Williams Trucking

“All Bets OnTrucking”


WEDNESDAY – APRIL 252:00 - 5:30 P.M. ..........................................................................................WCSIF Board Meeting

Magnolia(Trustees and Fund Advisors only)

THURSDAY – APRIL 262:00 – 5:00 P.M.................................................................................................Open Registration

Registration Desk6:00 – 8:30 P.M. ......................................................................................ATA Welcome Reception

Pavilion FRIDAY – APRIL 27

8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M..................................................................................................RegistrationRegistration Desk

8:00 – 11:00 A.M. .........................................................................Business Meeting & BreakfastMagnolia

Guest Speaker: Mark Tillman,Former Air Force One pilot

1:00 – 4:00 P.M. ..................................................................................................Poolside CabanaPoolside

5:00 – 7:00 P.M. ..........................................................................................ATA WCSIF ReceptionPavilion

Free EveningSATURDAY – APRIL 28

8:00 – 11:00 A.M. ......................................................................................................RegistrationRegistration Desk

8:00 – 9:00 A.M. ..................................................................................................Board MeetingAzalea Ballroom

(Directors & Special Guests only)9:00 – 11:00 A.M............................................................................Annual Meetings & Breakfast

MagnoliaATA Workers Comp Fund Meeting

ATA Membership MeetingGuest Speakers: Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard

Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh (invited)

11:30 A.M. ...................................................................................................Golfer’s Lunch BuffetPreserve Golf Club

12:30 – 5:00 P.M. ................................................................................................Golf TournamentPreserve Golf Club

1:00 – 4:30 P.M. ..................................................................................................Poolside CabanaPoolside

6:30 – 7:30 P.M...........................................................................................Chairman’s ReceptionMagnolia Foyer

7:30 – 9:30 P.M. ..............................................................................................Chairman’s DinnerMagnolia

Honoring Bill Ward, Chairman of the BoardEntertainment: Jeanne Robertson

2012 CONVENTION AGENDABeau Rivage Resort & Casino � Biloxi, Miss.

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Poolside Cabanascompliments of


WELCOME RECEPTION DINNERThursday, April 26, 2012 – 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.,

Pavilion

RECEPTION MENU

OPEN BAR

HOT HORS D’OEVRESWhite Mushrooms with Lump Crab and Gruyere Glaze

Petite Filet Mignon WellingtonMini Chicken Cordon Bleu

COLD HORS D’OEVRESLobster Salad on English Cucumbers

Tomato and Mozzarella Bruschetta with Olive Relish

RECEPTION DISPLAYSSlices and Chunks of Seasonal Fresh Fruit and Berries

Assorted Garden Picked Seasonal Vegetables with Ranch and Spinach Dips

RECEPTION SPECIALITY STATIONAssorted French Pastries and Petit Fours

Red Velvet and Coconut CakesMiniature Banana Puddings and Key Lime Tarts

Freshly Brewed House Coffee, Decaf and a selection of Fine Teas

Hospitality reception compliments of Door prize compliments of

Dress is business casual.

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The Alabama Trucking Association is proud to present MarkTillman, former Commander of Air Force One under PresidentGeorge W. Bush as speaker for Friday’s Business Meeting &Breakfast.

Chosen as the nation’s 12th Presidential pilot, Col. Mark W.Tillman (Ret.) served as pilot and commander of Air Force Onefor eight years and was at the controls and responsible for thePresident’s safety during some of the most important nationalevents in recent history.

Most notably, he piloted Air Force One on September 11,2001, keeping President Bush out of harm’s way and connectingthe flying Oval Office to the nation’s first responders. The attackskilled more than 3,000 in Washington D.C and New York andsent the nation into two wars.

“There are all kinds of plans to keep the president safe, emergency action plans, in the event ofnuclear attack,” Tillman told USA Today in an August 2011 article commemorating the tenthanniversary of the September 11th attacks.“Pretty much any major military attack, Iknew exactly what to do with the presidentand where to take him to keep him safe.

“This was different. This was an attackfrom within. We had the president whodidn’t want to follow our plans for anuclear attack, which is hide him, keep himsafe and allow continuity of government.”

Tillman was also the first pilot in historyto fly a Commander-in-Chief into a warzone. His mission was unprecedented:transport the most targeted man in theworld into the heart of terrorism. One mis-take would have left the President open to attack and cost the lives of U.S. service members.

Tillman personally orchestrated and executed the covert operation with flawless success. His plan-ning, done in complete secrecy, allowed for a complete surprise to the world. He would repeat themission three more times thereafter.

Tillman’s distinguished career spans 30 years in the United States Air Force. He was awarded theDistinguished Flying Cross in 2004 and promoted to Brigadier General — the first military lineofficer to receive this honor.

A man devoted to serving his country, this captivating storyteller will give you a first-handaccount of remarkable moments in history.

BUSINESS MEETING& BREAKFAST

Friday, April 27, 2012 – 8:00 - 11:00 a.m., Magnolia Ballroom

BREAKFAST MENU

Orange JuiceFluffy Scrambled Eggs with Chives

Chef’s Choice of PotatoesApple Wood Smoked Bacon and Link SausageBasket Display of Fresh Pastries and Breads

Freshly Brewed House Coffee, Decaf and a Selection of Fine Teas

Guest speaker compliments of

Door prize compliments of


Breakfast compliments of

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GUEST SPEAKERS

Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Hubbard

Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) serves as President of Auburn Network,Inc., an Auburn, Ala.-based media and marketing company. He

also serves the citizens of East Alabama as a member of the AlabamaLegislature where he holds the position of Speaker of the House.

In 1998, Hubbard, in his first attempt at elected office, was electedto a seat in the Alabama House of Representatives. Hubbard representsDistrict 79, which includes portions of Auburn and Opelika. He wasre-elected in 2002, 2006 and 2010.

In addition to his legislative service, Hubbard served two terms asChairman of the Alabama Republican Party. During his tenure asChairman, Republicans won all statewide offices and gained controlof both houses of the legislature for the first time in 136 years.

During the December 2010 Special Legislative Session, Hubbardwas elected by his colleagues in the Alabama House ofRepresentatives as Speaker of the House becoming the first RepublicanSpeaker since Reconstruction. He was re-elected to the position for afour-year term in January of 2011.

A graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in radio andtelevision, Hubbard came to Auburn two weeks after graduation wherehe worked for six years in the Auburn Athletic Department as AssociateSports Information Director. In 1994 he formed, Auburn Network,Inc., to handle the university’s multi-media rights.

Hubbard’s wife, Susan Hubbard, is a professor and Associate Deanin Auburn University’s College of Human Sciences. She is also thedaughter of former ATA Chairman of the Board Harold Sorrells,founder of MSJ Trucking in Opp. The Hubbards have two sons, Clayteand Riley.

Senate President Pro Tempore Del Marsh

Senator Del Marsh (R-Anniston) serves as President Pro Tempore ofthe Alabama Senate. He was chosen by his colleagues for the posi-

tion in December 2010. He was elected to represent Alabama’s 12thSenate District, including Calhoun and St. Clair Counties, for a fourthterm in November 2010.

A small businessman, Marsh is the owner of an Oxford-based engi-neering services and aircraft part repair company that employs roughly150 people in the Calhoun County area.

Marsh knows what it’s like to operate a small business. He knew at

ATA & ATA WORKERS’COMP FUND MEMBERSHIPMEETING & BREAKFASTSaturday, April 28, 2012 – 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.,

Magnolia Ballroom


Mike HubbardSpeaker of the House

of Representatives

Del MarshSenate President Pro Tempore


an early age that business was his passion. While still a student Auburn University, he started his firstbusiness detailing cars for local car dealerships. Today, with more than three decades of experience inrunning a business, he understands the importance of job creation as it relates to the state’s economyand ventured into politics to push for legislation that encourages economic growth and protectssmall businesses.

Just like families and businesses across Alabama have to do, he believes government should livewithin its means and not spend more than it takes in. Tough economic times require making toughdecisions, but he views the state’s challenging budget shortfalls as an opportunity to make state gov-ernment more efficient and accountable to taxpayers.

During his first term as Senate President Pro Tem, Marsh significantly reduced spending by cut-ting his budget 65 percent, and reducing the staff of more than 40 under former leadership down tofour, saving roughly $100,000 a month in personnel costs.

In his former role as Finance Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, Marsh helpedRepublicans win all statewide offices and gain control of the state House and Senate for the firsttime in 136 years.

Marsh grew up in Birmingham, the son of a car salesman. While working toward a degree inindustrial management, he met his wife, Ginger, an Auburn University cheerleader who was bornand raised in Calhoun County. The couple has two adult children, Justin and Christine.

ATA & ATA WORKERS’COMP FUND MEMBERSHIPMEETING & BREAKFAST

Continued

BREAKFAST MENU

Orange JuiceFluffy Scrambled Eggs

Ham SteakCountry Potatoes

Cheese GritsBasket Display of Fresh Pastries and Breads

Freshly Brewed House CoffeeDecaf and a Selection of Fine Teas

Breakfast compliments of

Door prizes compliments of Ladies Gift Certificate compliments of

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Lunch is served at 11:30

ATA’s Annual Convention golf tournament will happen at the beautiful PreserveGolf Course in Vancleave, Miss. The Preserve offers 18 holes of “pure golf ”

designed by U.S. Open champion and award winning golf course designer JerryPate. The course encompasses 245 pristine acres, surrounded by an additional1,800 acres of dedicated nature preserve. The native surroundings of pitcher plantbogs, cypress swamps, long leaf pine savannah, live oak groves and native grassprairies have been integrated into the design of the 18-hole, par-71 layout.

The Preserve is just minutes from Biloxi, approximately 2 miles north ofInterstate 10 at 8901 Highway 57 in Vancleave, Miss. For more info call (228)386-2500 or visit www.preservegc.com.

All golfers must be registered ATA Convention attendees. Fee to play is $50.Please be aware that space is limited. To register, visit the Convention RegistrationBooth or speak to Tournament Chairman Billy Campbell.


2012 CONVENTION GOLF TOURNAMENT

Saturday, April 28, 2012 — 11:30-5:00 p.m.Preserve Golf Club

Lunch compliments of: Tournament awards provided by:


JON O. COOKSafety Consultant

Phone 256-249-4731Cell 205-329-8183Fax 256-249-1161

email: [email protected]

PAUL DILLARDSafety Consultant

Phone 205-408-0780Cell 205-329-8182Fax 205-408-3995

email: [email protected]

P.O. Box 382105Birmingham, AL 35238-2105

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Transportation Safety Consulting, LLC

Specializing in all levels of CSA audits


Dress is business casual; dinner jacket is suggested.

Wrapping this year’s Convention is a reception and dinner to honorcurrent ATA Chairman of the Board Bill Ward of Ward International

Trucks in Mobile. Because of Bill’s leadership and vision, our Association is positioned well

to continue delivering valued services for our members.We are grateful for Bill’s leadership, dedication and commitment to the

industry and to this Association over the past year. He has made thisAssociation and this industry better.We will also recognize this year’s Driverof the Year Lawson Trucking’s Recordo Jackson and announce this year’s H.Chester Webb Award winner.

Wrapping up the event is humorist Jeanne Robertson. Jeanne Robertson,who speaks to thousands of people annually, utilizesher positively funny style to illustrate that a sense ofhumor is much more than a laughing matter—it is a

strategy for success. Other speakers might be as witty as Jeanne. Some mighteven be as tall. (Barefoot, with her hair mashed down, she’s 6 ft. 2 in. in hersize 11B stocking feet.) But nowhere will you find a speaker so adept at turn-ing personal experiences into funny material.

This Miss Congeniality winner in the Miss America Pageant,“Yearrrrrrrrrrrs ago,” quoting Jeanne, uses her down-home Southern drawlto leave her audiences laughing . . . and thinking about her message.

DINNER MENU Open Bar

Assorted Greens with Poached Pears, Spiced Pecans, BlueCheese and Port Wine Vinaigrette

Filet Mignon with Port Wine ReductionGarlic Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Marinated VegetablesBakery Fresh Bread and ButterTrio of Crème Brulee Pyramid, Fruit Tart and Opera CakeFreshly Brewed House Coffee, Decaf and a selection of Fine

Teas

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CHAIRMAN’SRECEPTION & DINNERSaturday, April 28, 2012 – 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.,

Magnolia

Dinner Wine compliments of

Jeanne Robertson

Bill WardATA Chairman of the Board

Hospitality reception compliments of

Entertainment speaker compliments of

P&STRANSPORTATION

Proud Platinum Sponsor of theAlabama Trucking Association

74th Annual Convention & Meeting

Jack Cole ...................................1958

M.C. Hines..............................1959

W.B. Baxley..............................1960

Jones J. Dunham......................1961

A.E. Houk ...............................1962

Cecil Floyd...............................1963

B.E. Sullivan ............................1964

Leroy Osborne, Sr. ...................1965

Claude N. Knox.......................1966

P.H Taylor ...............................1967

T.K. Dorsey..............................1968

Howard E. Durden .................1969

P.C. White ...............................1970

Sam N. Cole ...........................1971

Clarence Levi ..........................1972

William Sellers, Jr.....................1973

B.A. Real..................................1974

J.H. Dove.................................1975

Wilson Hiller ...........................1976

E.C. Mitchem ..........................1977

Glenn McClendon ...................1978

J.T. Fowler ...............................1979

W.D. Biggs...............................1980

Douglas W. Lambert, Sr. ..........1981

S. Earl Dove .............................1982

Jule Beasley ..............................1983

Ross Neely, Jr. .........................1984

Robert R. MacDonald..............1985

James I. Ritchie ........................1986

Dempsey Boyd.........................1987

Walter Poole.............................1988

G. Mack Dove .........................1989

G. Raymond McClendon.........1990

Sybil Dove ...............................1991

E.H. Moore, Jr. ........................1992

Robert P. Layman.....................1993

Whit Riley ...............................1994

Don Johnston ..........................1995

Terry Cross...............................1996

Jerry Davis ...............................1997

Kurt Michel ............................1998

Doug Cook ..............................1999

Bill Watson .............................2000

Hubert Rogers..........................2001

Bruce MacDonald....................2002

Ken Adams .............................2003

Barry McGriff ..........................2004

Ronnie Stephenson ..................2005

James Suttles ............................2006

Jack Fricks................................2007

Harold Sorrells .........................2008

Drew Linn ...............................2009

Gene Vonderau ........................2010

T.J. Willings .............................2011

The H. Chester Webb Award recognizes distinguished service by anindividual from the state’s trucking industry, for their outstandingrecord of service to the industry, the Alabama Trucking Associationand to their community.

Presentation of the

H. Chester Webb AwardDuring the Chairman’s Dinner April 28th



Buddy Moore Trucking is a proud PlatinumLevel sponsor of the Alabama Trucking Association’s 74th Annual Convention

Buddy Moore Trucking,Inc. is a family owned

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Recordo Jackson of Charles G. Lawson Trucking inMontgomery was tapped the Alabama Trucking

Association’s Driver of the Year at last month’s ATA’s Safety &Maintenance Management Council’s Fleet Safety Awards.

According to his supervisor, Lawson Trucking fleet safetydirector Debbie Henderson (also this year’s First Runner Up forSafety Director of the Year), Jackson has worked in trucking formore than 35 years — 23 of those with Lawson.

“He has one of the most intense jobs today as a professionaldriver pulling a food grade, non-baffled tanker,” Hendersonwrote in her nomination letter for Jackson. “Not only is theequipment a task, but he is responsible for the food productsafety also. He has received numerous awards over the years, andrecently received a 23-year safe driving and loss preventionaward from Great West Casualty Co.”

Jackson has participated in ATA’s annual Truck Driving Championships several times, placeing 5th in 2007,4th in 2008, and 3rd in 2010 in the tanker division (He placed 5th in for Driver of the Year in 2009).

He has been married to Beatrice for 20 years and has three children. He is a member of Beulah PrimitiveBaptist Church, serving as trustee, usher, and sings in the male choir.

“He is and has always been loyal and takes special care of our customers,” Henderson adds. “He is an excep-tional driver and deserves to be recognized for his years of dedication to the trucking industry.”

First Runner Up was Jeffrey Wilson of Osborn Transportation, Inc. in Gadsden; and Second Runner Up wasLarry Thomas, also of Charles G. Lawson Trucking.

Lawson Trucking’s Recordo Jackson isATA’s Driver of the Year

General Commodities Linehaul Under 1 Million Miles1st Place: Church Transportation &Logistics, Inc.

2nd Place: J & D Burgess, Inc.3rd Place: JCrawley Transport, LLC

General Commodities Linehaul 1 to 3 Million Miles1st Place: Charles G. Lawson Trucking, Inc.2nd Place: Williams Trucking, LLC3rd Place: Storey Trucking Co., Inc.

General Commodities Linehaul 3 to 5 Million Miles1st Place: MSJ Trucking, Inc.2nd Place: ABF Freight System, Inc.3rd Place: White Oak Transportation, Inc.

General Commodities Linehaul 5 to 10 Million Miles1st Place: B & G Supply Co., Inc.2nd Place: P & S Transportation, Inc.3rd Place: WTI Transport, Inc.

General Commodities Linehaul over 10 Million Miles1st Place: Wal-Mart Transportation, LLC2nd Place: Southeastern Freight Lines, Inc.3rd Place: FedEx Freight, Inc.

General Commodities Local under 1 Million Miles1st Place: B & G Supply Co., Inc.2nd Place: Buddy Moore Trucking, Inc.3rd Place: BR Williams Trucking, Inc.

General Commodities Local 1 to 3 Million Miles1st Place: ABF Freight System, Inc.

General Commodities Local 3 to 5 Million Miles1st Place: Con-Way Freight2nd Place: AAA Cooper Transportation3rd Place: Southeastern Freight Lines, Inc.

General Commodities Local Over 5 Million Miles1st Place: Shoreline Transportation ofAlabama, LLC

2nd Place: Billy Barnes Enterprises, Inc.

General Commodities Combined 0 to 3 Million Miles1st Place: Church Transportation &Logistics, Inc.

2nd Place: JCrawley Transport, LLC3rd Place: Watkins Trucking Co., Inc.

General Commodities Combined 3 to 5 Million Miles1st Place: Wilson Trucking Corporation2nd Place: Buddy Moore Trucking, Inc.

General Commodities Combined 5 to 10 Million Miles1st Place: B&G Supply Company, Inc.2nd Place: ABF Freight Systems, Inc.3rd Place: P&S Transportation, Inc.

General Commodities Combined over 10 Million Miles1st Place: Southeastern Freight Lines, Inc.2nd Place: Con-Way Freight3rd Place: AAA Cooper Transportation

Tank Truck1st Place: Charles G. Lawson Trucking, Inc. 2nd Place: Action Resources, Inc. 3rd Place: J & M Tank Lines, Inc.

Hazardous Materials1st Place: Georgia Tank Lines, LLC2nd Place: Barnett Transportation, Inc.

Miscellaneous Category1st Place: White Oak Transportation-Grain,LLC

2nd Place: Massey Hauling Company, Inc.3rd Place: Charles G. Lawson Trucking, Inc.

Household Goods1st Place: Changing Spaces Moving, Inc.2nd Place: Reliable Moving Company, Inc.

Private Carrier 0 to 5 Million Miles1st Place: Golden Flake Snack Foods, Inc.2nd Place: Scott Bridge Company, Inc.3rd Place: RM Logistics, LLC

Private Carrier Over 5 Million Miles1st Place: American Proteins, Inc.

President’s AwardB & G Supply Co., Inc.

Driver of the Year Recordo Jackson, Charles G. LawsonTrucking, Inc.

Driver of the Year 1st Runner UpJeffery Wilson, Osborn Transportation, Inc.

Driver of the Year 2nd Runner UpLarry Thomas, Charles G. Lawson Trucking,Inc.

Safety Professional of the YearCandy Kervin, Eagle Motor Freight, Inc.

Safety Professional of the Year 1stRunner Up

Debbie Henderson, Charles G. LawsonTrucking, Inc.

Maintenance Professional of the YearCarlton Musgrove, RE Garrison Trucking,Inc.

Fleet Manager of the YearScottie Phillips, Buddy Moore Trucking, Inc.

Gavel PlaquesJohnathan Marshall, P&S Transportation,Inc.

Debbie Henderson, Charles G. LawsonTrucking, Inc.

Randy Watson, Evergreen Transport, LLC

ALABAMA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION SAFETY CONTEST

Driver of the Year Recordo Jackson

Fleet Manager of the YearScottie Phillips

Maintenance Professional of the YearCarlton Musgrove

Safety Professional of the YearCandy Kervin

Safety Professional of the Year 1st Runner UpDebbie Henderson

Driver of the Year 1st Runner UpJeffery Wilson

Driver of the Year 2nd Runner UpLarry Thomas

ANNUAL WIREGRASS SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT COUNCIL

GOLF TOURNAMENTROUNDABOUT PLANTATION • COWARTS, AL • (Just outside Dothan) • (334) 793-3300

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THURSDAY MAY 10, 2012 • 11:00 AM LUNCH/REGISTRATION • TEE OFF AT 12:15 PM PROMPTLY$60 ENTRY FEE PER PERSON • $240 PER TEAM

PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT WIREGRASS SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

HOLE-IN-ONE GRAND PRIZE $5000 CASHPLUS THREE BONUS HOLES: Premium Golf Equipment Package • Premium Electronics Package •

Round Trip Airline Tickets or Cruise Package for Two • AND MANY MORE PRIZES!!!!!!!!!HOLE SPONSORS $100 • BEVERAGE CART SPONSORS $150 • DOOR PRIZES

BY April 27, 2012 PLEASE FAX OR SCAN TEAM INFORMATION (Players Name & Handicap) TO EDDIE YANCE AT AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION (334) 836-4262 • [email protected]

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT EDDIE YANCE AT AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION (334) 836-8499, OR JANENIXON OR LYNN MASON AT THE ALABAMA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION OFFICE IN MONTGOMERY (334) 834-3983.

** MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO WIREGRASS SMMC **

Please mail information, sponsorships and other to Eddie Yance atAAA Cooper, 1751 Kinsey Rd, PO Box 6827, Dothan, AL 36302


March 30, 2012

Alabama Trucking Association

Workers’ Compensation Fund Members

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

Enclosed you will find a copy of the Summarized Audited Financial Statements of the Alabama Trucking

Association Workers’ Compensation Fund for the year ended December 31, 2011.

The Auditors conducted their

audit in accordance with U.S. generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require

the Auditors to plan

and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the fin

ancial statements are free of material

misstatement. Upon the completion of all necessary examination of the eviden

ce supporting the amounts included

in these financial statements and assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by manage-

ment, the Auditors determined that their a

udit provided a reasonable basis for

issuing their opinion. Their opinion

concluded that these financial statements present fairly, in all material respect

s, the financial position of the

Alabama Trucking Association Worker’s Compensation Self Insurance Fund as of December 31, 2011.

These financial statements reflect the Fund has accumulated total p

rofits, net of distributions, of $17,788

,375 set

aside for future retrospectiv

e credits to be refunded as directe

d by State Requirements of the Alabama Department

of Industrial Relations. The total amount of retrospective credits pre

viously distributed back to

participating mem-

bers, since inception of the Fund, is $44,901,395. In addition, the Fund will distribute b

ack $5,394,347 on

January 1, 2012 to respective p

articipating members with their 2012 calendar year renewals.

This report includes the overall operation

s of the Fund which consists of both our Alabama and Cross Border pro-

grams. The claims losses reflected in the Consolidated Stat

ement of Income and Deductions includes loss reserves

which are required to pay incurred but not reported (I

BNR) losses as determined by the Fun

d’s independent

Actuarial firm. In our reserving practices, the Board of Trustees maintains a very conservative appr

oach so that the

Fund is protected from the effects of

irregular occurring claims losses. After having made these year

-end adjust-

ments, the combined overall operating profit for th

e year ended December 31, 2011 is $4,786,792

. With the con-

clusion of the 2011 calendar year, the B

oard of Trustees is pleased to report

that we have continued our long stand-

ing profitable operating performance. The Board wishes to emphasize that i

ts primary goals still remain to protect

the financial integrity of the Fund while returning profits to pa

rticipating members.

In closing, we always wish to take the opportunity to reinforce our loss

control emphasis where we believe the best

approach to curbing increases in your company’s operating expenses is to strive

to maximize your company’s empha-

sis on loss control. To support you in obtaining this goal, w

e have three loss control engineers working in the field,

our staff legal counsel and our website (www.atacompfund.org) dedicat

ed to assisting our participating member

companies in their loss control and safety progr

am efforts. We encourage you to take advantage of these r

esources

at no cost to you and to remember to always Work Safe / Work Smart.

We hope this information will assist you i

n evaluating the strength and quality of our program.

Respectfully,

Kimble E. Coaker, CPA

CEO and Administrator

DREW LINNCHAIRMANFund Member TrusteePresident, Southland International Trucks, Inc.P. O. Box 578Birmingham, AL 35201-0578Term: April 2009 – April 2012(205) 942-6226Fax: (205) 942-6311

BEAU WICKSVICE-CHAIRMANFund Member TrusteePresident, Southeast LogisticsP. O. Box 1309, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403Term: April 2010 – April 2013(205) 759-1818Fax: (205) 349-3104

KEN ADAMSFund Member TrusteeCEO, Southern Cal Transport, Inc.148 41st Avenue WestBirmingham, AL 35207Term: April 2010 – April 2013(205) 323-0004Fax: (205) 323-0003

BRUCE MACDONALDFund Member TrusteePresident, Transport Refrigeration Sales & Service500 Daniel Payne DriveBirmingham, AL 35214Term: April 2009 – April 2012(205) 328-7278Fax: (205) 328-6769

RUSTY SPROUSEFund Member TrusteeCFO, B & G Supply Company, Inc. P. O. Box 748Albertville, AL 35950Term: April 2011 – April 2014(256) 878-2928Fax: (256) 878-1527

FRANK FILGOEx-OfficioPresident and CEO, AL Trucking AssociationP. O. Box 2339Montgomery, AL 36102-2339Term: July 2011 – July 2012(334) 834-3983Fax: (334) 262-6504

TRUSTEES


BALANCE SHEETDecember 31, 2011

ASSETS

Assets:Cash $ 10,281,311.03Prepaid Expenses and Deposits 309,682.43Accounts Receivable (net of allowance) 1,867,433.71Certificates of Deposit and Investments 55,862,227.19Deferred Tax Asset (net of liability) 326,820.13Building and Fixed Assets (net of depreciation) 1,392,034.15

Total Assets $ 70,039,508.64

LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY

Liabilities:Accounts Payable and Escrow $ 2,309,769.21Unearned Contributions 2,410,186.73

Total Liabilities $ 4,719,955.94

Reserves:Reserves for Aggregate Losses $ 5,371,881.00Actuarial Reserves for Claim Losses 42,317,910.71

Total Reserves 47,689,791.71

Members’ Equity:Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments $ (158,613.98)Retrospective Refund to Members 17,788,374.97

Total Members’ Equity 17,629,760.99

Total Liabilities, Reserves and Members’ Equity $ 70,039,508.64

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME AND DEDUCTIONS For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

Income:Contributions $ 32,233,657.65Cross Border Premium 4,930,601.00Investments and Gain/(Loss) on Sale 5,283,416.82Other 522,741.66

Total Income $ 42,970,417.13

Deductions:Claim Losses (net of reinsurance) $ 29,693,138.77

Total Claim Losses $ 29,693,138.77

Operating Expenses:Administrative $ 1,657,335.31Cross Border Admin. Fees 1,528,487.00Brokerage Expenses 1,845,173.23Claims Service Fee 1,384,286.05Excess Loss Insurance 981,751.33Professional Services 560,465.44Royalties 526,073.19Total Operating Expenses 8,483,571.55

Total Deductions 38,176,710.32

Excess Income Before Income Taxes $ 4,793,706.81

Provision for Income Taxes (deferred) 6,915.09

Excess Income $ 4,786,791.72

Prior Years’ Excess Income 57,902,977.75

Excess Income Before Retrospective Refund Distribution $ 62,689,769.47

Retrospective Refund Distributed to Members _44,901,394.50

Excess Income Held for Future Retrospective Refund $ 17,788,374.97

GAIL COOPEREx-OfficioCEO, Boyd Bros. Transportation, Inc.3275 Highway 30Clayton, AL 36016Term: July 2011 – July 2012(334) 775-1400Fax: (334) 775-9310

CARL CARSONFund Member TrusteePresident, Carl Carson Truck Center, Inc.P. O. Box 320680Birmingham, AL 35232-0680Term: April 2011– April 2014(205) 592-9966Fax: (205) 592-8005

SCOTT SMITHFund Member TrusteeVice President, P & S Transportation, Inc.P. O. Box 8250Ensley, AL 35218Term: April 2011 – April 2014(205) 296-9588Fax: (205) 326-8901

STEVE TUCKERFund Member TrusteePresident, Barnett Transportation, Inc.1547 51st AvenueTuscaloosa, AL 35401Term: April 2011 – April 2013(205) 759-5113Fax: (205) 759-2707

JACK BRIMEx-OfficioVice President of OperationsBR Williams Trucking, Inc.P. O. Box 3310Oxford, AL 36203Term: July 2011 – July 2012(256) 831-5580Fax: (256) 831-8059

BILL WARDEx-OfficioPresident/Owner, Ward International Trucks, LLCP. O. Box 5375Mobile, AL 36605Term: July 2011 – July 2012(251) 433-5616Fax: (251) 433-5617

(As of 4/11/2011)

ATTENDING COMPANIES


A D V E R T I S I N G I N D E XADVERTISER PG. NO. PH. NO. WEB ADDRESS

ATA WCSIF BC (334) 834-7911 www.atacompfund.orgBarnett Transportation 11 (800) 824-3078 www.barnetttransportation.comBBVA Compass 8 (800) COMPASS www.bbvacompass.comBirmingham Freightliner 9 (205) 322-6695 www.birminghamfreightliner.comB.R. Williams Trucking 31 (800) 523-7963 www.brwilliams.comBuddy Moore Trucking 29 (877) 366-6566 www.buddymooretrucking.comCarrier Transicold South 33 (404) 968-3130 www.ctsouth.comChurch Transportation & Logistics 37 (205) 925-1977 www.churchtransportation.netCummins Mid-South LLC 19 (251) 456-2236 www.midsouth.cummins.comEaton Corp.-Roadranger Field Marketing 18 (800) 826-4357 go.roadranger.comGreat Dane Trailers 15 (800) 383-0094 www.greatdanetrailers.comGreat West Casualty 23 (800) 228-8053 www.gwccnet.comGreenbush Logistics 3 (877) 585-4749 www.greenbushlogistics.comJ&M Tank Lines, Inc. 22 (205) 876-1900 www.jmtankline.comJP Transportation Safety Consulting 25 (256) 249-4731 www.jptsc.comMcLeod Software 12 (877) 362-5363 www.McLeodSoftware.comNavistar IFC (800) 44-TRUCK www.InternationalTrucks.com/TruthsPeoplenet 17 (888) 346-3486 www.peoplenetonline.comP&S Transportation 27 (205) 788-4000 www.pstransportinc.comPrepass 36 (888) 441-PASS www.PrePass.comRandall-Reilly 39 (800) 633-5953 www.randallpub.comSouthland International Trucks 5 (800) 844-6226 www.southlandtrucks.comThompson Cat 13 (205) 849-4288 www.thompsontractor.comTruckworx (Formerly Kenworth of Alabama) 7 (800) 444-6170 www.truckworx.comTurner & Hamrick 32 (888) 385-0186 www.turnerhamrick.comWard International Trucks IBC (800) 476-6841 www.wardintltrucks.comWiregrass Safety & Maintenance Mgmt. 32 (334) 836-8499 www.roundaboutgolf.com

AAA Cooper TransportationABC Transportation, Inc.Action Resources, Inc.Action Truck Center, Inc.AvizentB & G Supply Co., Inc.B. R. Williams Trucking, Inc.Baker, Donelson, Bearman,

Caldwell & Berkowitz, PCBall, Ball, Matthews & NovakBancorpSouth Equipment FinanceBarnett TransportationBB&T Insurance ServicesBBVA CompassBBVA Compass/Commercial Billing

ServiceBest One TireBirmingham Freightliner, LLCBonnie Plants, Inc.Boyd Bros. Transportation, Inc.Bridgestone Commercial SolutionsBuddy Moore TruckingCarrier Transicold SouthCharles G. Lawson TruckingChurch Transportation & LogisticsCoffman International TrucksColeman World GroupColumbus Tire Co., Inc.ComdataCummins Mid-SouthDeep South FreightEagle Equipment Leasing LLCEagle Motor FreightEDPM, Inc.EFS, LLCEmpire Truck SalesErgoScience, Inc.Evergreen TransportEvergreen Transport LLCFedEx FreightFikes Truck LineFontaine Trailer Co.

Four Star FreightlinerFuller Warehouse & Gin, Inc.G.E. Capital Equipment FinanceGreat Dane TrailersGreat West CasualtyGreenbush Logistics, Inc.Gulf City Body & Trailer Works, Inc.Houndstooth TransportationHudgens Insurance, Inc.J & K Materials & Trucking, Inc.J & M Tank Lines, Inc.J P Transportation Safety

ConsultingJ. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.Jackson Trailer & EquipmentJackson Truck & Trailer of MSJoe Morten & Son, Inc.Katz, Sapper & Miller LLPLong Lewis Western StarLove's Travel StopsMary Lou's Team Remax, Inc.Maxum PetroleumMcDowell Knight Roedder &

SledgeMcGriff Tire Co.McLeod SoftwareMeritor, Inc.Michelin North AmericaMid State Thermo KingMontgomery Transport, LLCMSJ Trucking, Inc.NavistarNavistar CapitalNextran Truck CenterP & S TransportationPalomar Insurance Corp.PeopleNetPeople's Capital and Leasing Corp.People's United Euipment Finance

Corp.Peterbilt Motors CompanyPeterbilt Truck Centers

Peterbilt Truck Centers -Birmingham

Pilot Flying JPrePassQualcommReed Hauling, Inc.Regions InsuranceShoreline TransportationSnider Fleet SolutionsSnider TireSoutheast LogisticsSouthland International TrucksStorey Trucking Co., Inc.TA/PETROThe McPherson CompaniesThompson Power SystemsTransport AmericaTransport Enterprise Leasing LLCTransport Trailer CenterTransportation & Logistical

ServicesTRUCKWORXUPSUtility Trailer Sales of AlabamaVolvo Trucks North AmericaW. H. Thomas Oil Co.W. W. Williams, Inc.Wal-Mart Transportation LLCWard International TrucksWatkins Trucking Co., Inc.Wells Fargo Equipment Finance,

Inc.Wilks Tire & Battery Service, Inc.Wise Consulting, LLCWTW Enterprises, Inc.Xata CorporationYokohama Tire Corp.YRC WorldwideZieman, Speegle, Jackson &

Hoffman L.L.C.


2012 Alabama Trucking Assn.Calendar of Events

ATA Board of Director’s MeetingApril 28, 2012

SMMC Golf TournamentMay 10, 2012(Dothan, Ala.)

Alabama Truck Driving ChampionshipsJune 1-2, 2012

ATA Board of Director’s Meeting & Officer InstallationJune 26, 2012

National Truck Driver ChampionshipsAugust 7-11, 2012(Minneapolis, Minn.)

National Truck Driver Appreciation WeekSeptember 16-22, 2012

ATA Golf ClassicOctober 2, 2012

SMMC Fall Courtesy Roadside Inspection:Ozark, AL

October 2012

Clanton, ALOctober 2012

American Trucking AssociationsManagement Conference & Exhibition

October 7-10, 2012(Las Vegas, Nev.)

SMMC Christmas CelebrationDecember 10, 2012

ATA CALENDAR

ata 2012 convention program

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