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March/April 2013 Maine Motor Transport 1

March/April 2013

2012MMTA Annual BanquetAward Winners

MMTA Driver

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MMTA Safety Director of the Year

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Brian Parke, Editor

MMTA Officers 2012-2014 Chairman: ChrisHuff,HannafordTrucking,S.Portland ViceChairman: EvanKeefer,Kris-WayTruckLeasing,Inc.,S.Portland Secretary: ShawnMoore,R.C.Moore,Inc.,Scarborough Treasurer: DuaneGraves,Pottle’sTransportation,LLC,Bangor ExecutiveCommittee: JimMcCurdy,MaineCommercialTire,Bangor StateVicePresident,ATA: Vacant AlternateStateV.P.,ATA: Vacant BudgetCommittee: DuaneGraves,Pottle’sTransportation,LLC,Bangor GovernmentalAffairsCommittee: BarryPottle,Pottle’sTransportationLLC,Bangor MembershipCommittee: BrianBouchard,H.O.Bouchard,Inc.,Hampden SpecialEventsCommittee: NateLewis,WalMartTransportation NominatingCommittee: JimMcCurdy,MaineCommercialTire,Bangor

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MMTA Past Chairmenand Lifetime Directors

* OlenE.Butler 1946-47* PaulE.Merrill 1947-48* GeraldA.Cole 1948-49* StewartM.Taylor 1949-50* GuyF.Dunton 1950-51* MarkW.Ginn 1951-52* HarryL.Milliken 1952-53* PhilipC.Gox 1953-54 F.GilbertCongdon 1954-55* H.MerrillLuthe 1955-56 GalenL.Cole 1956-57 HenryW.Saunders 1957-58 RichardS.Clement 1958-59 DwinA.Gordon 1959-60* H.BlaineSanborn 1960-61 WilliamG.Hepburn 1961-62* C.L.Fox,Sr. 1962-63 GeorgeW.McNear 1963-64* H.BlaineSanborn 1964-65 DavidW.Harmon 1965-66* GeraldA.Cole 1966-67 HerbertE.Ginn 1967-68 JosephH.O’Donnell 1968-69* HarryL.Milliken 1969-70* F.EmmettO’Connor 1970-71* DavidW.Fox 1971-72 RobertE.Ginn 1972-73 RichardJ.Haley 1973-75 GeorgeM.Hutchins 1975-77 H.WalkerNoyes 1977-79 ChesterSherrard 1979-81 ArthurW.Hicks 1981-83* VirgilE.Beane 1983-85 GeorgeL.Parke 1985-87* DavidL.Cole 1987-88 WilliamDuddy 1988-90* CliftonE.Halacy 1990-92 MarkA.Hutchins 1992-94 DonaldB.Wiswell 1994-96 PietervanVoorst 1996-98 MertBrown 1998-00 TomKeefer 2000-02 BarryPottle 2002-04*JohnAustin 2004-06BrianBouchard 2006-08JohnLightbody 2008-10JimMcCurdy 2010-12*JohnThut-HonoraryChairman

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CalendarMarch 8 FMCSA Regulations Training 8:30am MMTA Office - Augusta

March 15 Hazardous Materials Training 8:30am MMTA office - Augusta

April 10 MMTA Board/Membership Meetings 7:30am MMTA Office - Augusta

April 12 Coaching the Professional Truck Driver 8:30am MMTA Office - Augusta

April 17 DOT Collector Training 8:00am MMTA Office - Augusta

April 19 Hours-of-Service Training 8:30am NMCC - Presque Isle

April 19 Drug & Alcohol Supervisor Training 1:30pm NMCC - Presque Isle

April 24 Air Systems Seminar 9:00am MMTA Office - Augusta

April 26 Entry-Level CDL Driver Training 9:00am MMTA office - Augusta

The May 16, 2013 meeting of the MMTA’s Safety Management Council will feature a presentation and discussion on

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Chris Huff - Delhaize America / Hannaford Trucking

Over the 67 year history of the MMTA, there have been many seminars and opportunities for the Association’s staff to teach classes or bring together industry experts to talk about issues that are important to trucking and businesses in Maine.

This has worked well for members who gain valuable information/experiences and it has also worked well for the Association who is able to keep membership dues exceptionally low by bringing in non-dues revenue.

Some of these seminars have included things like training safety directors in the nuances of drug/alcohol programs, FMCSA regulations, etc. as well as training drivers on HOS, pre-trip inspections, defensive driving and the like. Many of you have probably taken these courses or have sent your employees to attend and will vouch for their effectiveness in heightening safety awareness as well as ensuring compliance with regulations.

But what about something focused on the next generation of trucking executives? There’s not much out there to encourage new and innovative ideas to be brought to the forefront in our industry, which begs the question; how will we attract and retain the next group of trucking leaders? We think we have an answer, a newly-developed program called LEADERSHIP MMTA.

As a way to cultivate new leaders in the trucking industry, the LEADERSHIP MMTA program will be a participant-driven, year-long course that will concentrate on industry-focused topics that are of interest to Generation Y participants. Things like driver retention, ways to improve the trucking industry’s image, social media and new equipment technologies are just some of the topics that have been tossed around for the program to tackle. In the process, the MMTA will arrange for core curriculum to be covered by subject matter experts such as law enforcement, legislative/political advocacy, communication/public speaking and highway infrastructure.

Probably the most valuable aspect of LEADERSHIP MMTA will be the incredible networking opportunities, making connections with industry peers and other folks who participants might not otherwise meet and get to know. We’re hoping these will be lasting relationships that bond participants to each other and to the Association so the MMTA can get some new and fresh ideas moving forward.

There is no cost to enroll, however, we may need to limit participation so that the class is a manageable and effective size. If you are interested in the program, more information is contained in this magazine. You can also register online at www.mmta.com/leadership. The deadline to register is March 15th as the first meeting will be at the MMTA’s office on March 27th at 8am.

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By now, all CDL Drivers have received notice that they must self-certify to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) as to the type of driving that they perform. Many CDL drivers have already done so, as BMV is requiring this as CDL drivers renew their expiring license. All drivers must complete this requirement by January 30, 2014.

The choices for self-certification are:Non-Excepted Interstate – you drive in interstate commerce and require a medical card.Excepted Interstate – you drive in interstate commerce and do not require a medical card.Non-Excepted Intrastate – you drive within Maine and require a medical card.Excepted Intrastate – you drive within Maine and do not require a medical card.

Motor Carriers must qualify all drivers in their employment, and must maintain a driver qualification (DQ) file for all drivers. The requirements vary depending on whether the driver operates interstate or intrastate, and further vary if you only operate within 100 air miles within Maine.

The standard has always been to maintain a copy of the driver’s medical certificate within the DQ file, in addition to the other requirements spelled out in Part 391.51.

As of January 30, 2012, motor carriers must maintain the Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) from the state licensing agency if that record contains medical certification status information, i.e. the driver’s medical status. In this case, the motor carrier would not be required to keep the medical certificate within the DQ file.

After January 30, 2014, all drivers are required to have completed the self-certification process. After that date, motor carriers may only accept a copy of a driver’s medical certificate for up to 15 days, as drivers are required to file their medical certificate with the State BMV. BMV has 10 days to load the information from the medical certificate and self-certification onto the MVR. After the 15 day window, motor carriers must have the MVR showing the driver’s medical card status in the DQ file.

Motor carriers will have to obtain a new MVR every time the driver updates their medical certification.

It is recommended during the transition period (January 30, 2012 to January 30, 2014) that motor carriers maintain a copy of each driver’s medical certificate within the DQ file even if the MVR obtained contains the driver’s medical certification status.

Please feel free to contact MMTA for assistance with qualification of drivers, obtaining MVR’s, or for any compliance assistance.

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(PORTLAND) Shaw’s Supermarkets is making a big difference in the bottom line of Maine school’s fundraising efforts this year. Schools participating in a local, sustainable fundraising catalog are receiving their packaged goods delivered directly to their schools by Shaw’s at no cost.

“This incredible donation from Shaw’s has made a huge difference for our bottom line,” stated Kyo Bannai, Close Buy Coordinator for Yarmouth Schools PTO. “It’s a tremendous gift to Maine schools, and a great example of businesses in our communities – large and small – coming together to help Maine kids and Maine schools.”

The beneficiary schools participated in Close Buy, a local company that provides an alternative to typical fall fundraising catalogs. Close Buy features local goods, and proceeds not only support Maine schools, but also provide a boost to the Maine economy by engaging local artists and vendors.

Approximately 70 schools throughout Maine are participating this year – including schools located in Orono, Bangor, Gardiner, Northeast Harbor, Cape Elizabeth, Portland, Lyman, Freeport, Falmouth, Edgecomb, Wiscasset, Auburn, and Long Island. Deliveries run through December 7th.

David Littlefield, representative of Shaw’s trucking subsidiary, Clifford W. Perham, Inc., in Scarborough, has enjoyed teaming-up with Maine schools and the chance to give back. “It’s been a great experience working with Maine schools, and supporting the buy local atmosphere in Maine. As a parent, I understand how hard PTOs work to raise funds for special projects throughout the year. And if Shaw’s can help increase that final tally for schools, and give back to the Maine communities we serve, that makes all of us at Shaw’s feel good about this project.”


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BroKer BonD ImplementatIon upDate

Among the many provisions in MAP-21 was an increase in the bond required of entities registered as brokers from $10,000 to $75,000. On Wednesday, Feb. 6, FMCSA provided an update to its Frequently Asked Questions to inform the public that the increased bond requirement will become effective on October 1, 2013. In addition, FMCSA provided some further background on who must register and obtain the bond. For a link to the FAQs, please click http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/documents/MAP-21/Broker-Rule-Questions.pdf.

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Arlington, Va. - A new report released by the American Trucking Associations summarizes the car-truck relative contribution/fault findings of several large-scale studies.

“The principal policy reason for evaluating relative contribution, and the nature of errors that increase crash risk, is to design and implement cost-effective truck safety programs that yield the greatest safety benefits,” ATA President and CEO, Bill Graves said. “In the context of prevention and countermeasures, it’s critical to understand relative contribution since cars are involved in the majority of truck crashes.

“Every crash, and every fatality and injury, suffered on our nation’s highways is a tragedy,” Graves said. “Preventing them from happening requires a proper understanding of the causes of these crashes. “It is also tragic that carriers and drivers across this country are saddled with guilt and blame for many crashes they could do nothing to prevent.”

ATA’s paper cites studies by the University of Michigan, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, AAA and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, all of which show that many, many crashes involving a commercial truck and a smaller vehicle were initiated or caused by the driver of the smaller vehicle.

“Trucks and truck drivers are out on America’s roads with one goal: the safe and efficient delivery of the goods they are hauling,” Graves said. “They understand they bear a great responsibility to keep our roads safe for all motorists, and they should not continue to be penalized by their government for the unsafe actions of other motorists when it’s plainly evident that the professional driver did not cause or could not have avoided a crash.”

“It is imperative that FMCSA institute a fair process to address the question of crash accountability in its Compliance, Safety, Accountability monitoring system,” Graves said.

ATA, along with its great partners Mack and Michelin, will continue to do as much as it can to prevent car-truck crashes through its longstanding Share the Road program.

To read a summary of ATA’s findings, go to http://www.trucking.org/AdvIssues/Litigation/Documents/021213%20FINAL%202013%20One-Pager%20on%20Car-Truck%20Fault.pdf.

To read the whole report, go to http://www.trucking.org/AdvIssues/Litigation/Documents/FINAL%202013%20Car-Truck%20Fault%20Paper.pdf.

ata votes to support InDeXIng

In late January, the American Trucking Associations Executive Committee voted to concur with a recent ATA Highway Policy Committee recommendation that ATA should support, if a legislative opportunity arises, the indexing of the federal fuel taxes (i.e., gasoline and diesel) provided there is a reasonable percentage cap to mitigate upside risk.

This position is contrary to the official position of the Maine Motor Transport Association, whose Board of Directors has voted unanimously to oppose fuel tax indexing (both state and federal) due to Maine’s recent experience – the most recent being the successful repeal of indexing in the 125th Legislature. MMTA’s consistent opposition to indexing is based upon:

The automatic nature of indexing;The fact that if modest fuel tax increases are necessary, then an affirmative vote should be taken as the result of a thoughtful debate;There are no guarantees the additional revenues will be directed toward roads and bridges;Maine’s indexing had a “ratchet” effect whereby the tax would only increase if the CPI was positive, but did not decrease when CPI was negative; and,Even with indexing, the additional revenues generated still did not keep up with funding needs.

Leaders of the MMTA will be travelling to Washington, DC in April for our annual fly-in to meet with Maine’s congressional delegation and will share with them our position on fuel tax indexing.

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For the fifth consecutive year, two fleets with the safest driving records and top safety programs will receive $25,000 to be used toward their safety-related activities.

Volvo Trucks will again join Michelin in sponsoring the Volvo Trucks Safety Award, which highlights the importance of highway safety for the trucking industry and the motoring public.

“Improving highway safety remains a top priority for Volvo Trucks and the trucking industry,” said Göran Nyberg, president, Volvo Trucks North American Sales & Marketing. “We’re proud to again have an opportunity, along with Michelin, to celebrate the industry’s best and highlight the areas that help make them successful. Safe trucking operations do not occur by chance. Fleets must be in tune with all aspects of their operations, from their safety cultures and programs to equipment selection.”

The Volvo Trucks Safety Award is open to all U.S. and Canadian fleets operating at least five Class 8 units. Fleets must have at least one Volvo tractor in operation to be eligible for the award. Entrants will be ranked by their accident frequency rates. Participating fleets will also be judged on their accident prevention activities.

The deadline for entry is July 31, 2013. The winners of the award will be announced during the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in October 2013. The two grand prizes will be awarded to the fleets with the best records in two divisions based on annual vehicle miles traveled: less than 20 million miles and more than 20 million miles.

Complete rules and entry forms are available at www.volvotrucks.us.com/safetyaward.

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2013 MAINE PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS

May 18, 2013Dysart’s Trailer Shop, Hermon, ME

ENTRY FEE: $75.00 ($85.00 Non-Members) per driver. Includes the banquet for contestants and their spouses.

HOW MANY DRIVERS MAY A COMPANY ENTER? We ask for no more than two (2) drivers in each of the nine (9) classes, but will accept more if requested.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Both members and non-members of the Association are eligible. Any city or road driver, including an owner/operator employed by a common, contract or private carrier, who has an accident free record for at least 12 months prior to entry and participation are eligible.

HOW DO WE ENTER THE 2013 MAINE PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS?Simply complete the Entry Form and return it with the entry fees for your drivers, any extra banquet tickets requested and any donation you care to make. We’ll send you the requested Driver Packs by return mail so that you can get the application completed and back to us well before the May 10th deadline. This will also give your driver(s) time to study the material.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE WE SHOULD KNOW? Yes, the awards banquet will be held in the evening following the competition. CONTESTANTS and SPOUSES are guests, as are JUDGES. Extra tickets are available at $25.00 each, but must be ordered prior to May 10, 2013. We would encourage every company with contestants to show their support by having representation at the banquet. The evening banquet will be held at Jeff’s Catering with social hour from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Dinner and awards 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

CLOSING DATE IS MAY 10, 2013 – NO RESERVATIONS OR REFUNDS AFTER THAT DATE

FACT SHEET

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD ON THIS EVENT!!

For more information or to register, go to www.mmta.com/tdcContact: Randy DeVault at (207) 623-4128

YOUR EARLY RETURN WILL GET DRIVERS THE STUDY MATERIAL THEY NEED FOR THE WRITTEN EXAM.


DO YOU THINK YOU CAN COMPETE WITH THE BEST DRIVERS IN THE STATE?

DO YOU WANT A CHANCE TO PROVE IT?

JOIN US FOR THE 2013 MAINE PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS

MAY 18, 2013 - DYSART’S TRAILER SHOP - HERMON, ME

2013 MAINE PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIPSMay 18, 2013

Dysart’s Trailer Shop, Hermon, ME

ATTENTION DRIVERS

3 Axle

5 Axle Flatbed

Straight Truck

4 Axle

Tank Truck

5 Axle

5 Axle Sleeper

Twin Trailers

TROPHIES FOR:EACH OF THE 9 DIVISIONS

BEST PRE-TRIPBEST WRITTEN TEST

ROOKIE-OF-THE-YEARTEAM TROPHY

GRAND CHAMPION

For more information or to register, go to www.mmta.com/tdc Contact: Randy DeVault at (207) 623-4128

Step Van

*The first place winner of each class is automatically eligible to compete in the

National Truck Driving Championships to be held August 21-24 in Salt Lake City, UT


A fictional account of the complexities of being a trucker

Truckingisinmyblood.I’vebeendoingitallmylifeandafter20yearsdrivingforsomeoneelse,it’stimetostrikeoutonmyown.TheonlyproblemisthatitisnotthatsimpleandthingsarenotaseasyastheyseemedbeforeIhungoutmyownshingle.Ikeptajournalofmychallengesandwanttosharethemwiththosewhomightbeinterestedinstartingatruckingcompanyandalsoforthosewhocanimpactsmallbusinessmenlikemyselfsuchaslegislators,municipalofficials,lawenforcement,insuranceagentsandthegeneralpublicwhomightnotalwayshaveapositiveviewofwhatIdo.

Week #1:I know this company who is willing to take a chance on a new guy and pay me to haul widgets from Augusta to St. Louis and he tells me there are as many loads as I want because the widget market is booming right now. This is great because the rate-per-mile offered by this widget shipper is more than I was making as a company driver, but I need to figure in the cost to maintain my equipment and pay for all of my overhead expenses which I didn’t have to worry about before I went chasing this American dream. Now all I need is a truck and a trailer.

Week #2:Equipment isn’t cheap these days. Making a decision wasn’t easy – new, used, lease, buy, emissions standards, maintenance contracts, specs… my head was spinning. When I finally settled on a rig and a van that would suit my needs, I needed money. In the absence of a rich uncle or a reasonable expectation of hitting the lottery, this meant I needed a bank.

You know all those ads and signs touting

Equipment Payments (yearly): $19,000 Used Tractor: $74,900 Trailer: $15,000International Registration Plan: $1,340Excise Tax: $487Heavy Vehicle Use Tax: $550Unified Carrier Registration: $76Basic Insurance Coverage: $11,5003rd Structure Taxes (NY & KY): $148Program/Supplies Compliance: $300Fuel: $71,000Lumper Fees: $2,500Maintenance Costs (pm only): $2,500Tolls (Maine only): $2,700On-road Expenses: $5,200MMTA Membershp Dues: $150

Operating Authority (one time): $385Trailer Registration (12 year): $180FET (if new): $10,788Sales Tax (if applicable): $4,500

*allfiguresareforillustrativepurposesonly-notall-inclusive.

A TRUCKER’S TALE

‘Low Rates’ and ‘No Money Down’? I guess they didn’t apply to me. It appears that me and my new venture are quite a risk, even though they could repossess the equipment if I ever defaulted – apparently banks don’t like to be in the used truck and trailer business. But I finally got financing, even though I had to pledge my house, my wife’s car and pretty close to my first-born to make it happen. This is my first big step towards true independence and being a businessman with hopes of owning more trucks in the future and I can’t

wait to start driving.

Week #3:I hate paperwork. I’m not good at it, it’s confusing and I need to figure out how to get going to do the thing I do best – drive

my truck. I find it amazing that anyone can get a business up and running these days with registration in the IRP, paying excise tax on my truck, Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, UCR and all the 3rd structure taxes I have to pay to travel through places like Kentucky and New York on my way to St. Louis. Thankfully, I bought a used truck so I didn’t have to pay the 12% FET and I’m

Selected Initial and Operational Expenses


going to be in interstate commerce enough so that I didn’t have to pay sales tax… I think. I also had to get everything set up with the IRS and the state of Maine to get my employer identification numbers so I can pay all the self-employment taxes for the privilege of being my own boss.

I joined the MMTA for $150 which was the best money I’ve spent yet because they helped me get my operating authority, signed me up to be in the Drug & Alcohol Consortium, registered my trailer and got me prepared for my New Entrant Audit that is coming up in a couple weeks. I got some compliance supplies while I was there such as a Driver Qualification file, DVIR’s and some log books and now I’m feeling like an actual trucking company.

I also had to go out and get all kinds of insurances before I could start, like general liability, cargo, physical damage – I’m thinking I may also want to get some type of disability insurance but we’ll have to see how things go first. Thankfully, my wife has me on her health insurance, or I’m not sure what I would do.

I have no idea how companies with more than one truck keep this all straight and all of these expenses are happening before I even turn on the ignition.

Week #4:I’m happy to report that my wheels are turning, I’m in complete compliance with the regulations and I’m loving it. There’s something about being your own boss that is satisfying and, despite all of the headaches and the costs to get set up, I feel really good about being out on my own. Am I worried about the future? You bet. Lining up loads, paying broker fees for backhauls,

paying lumper fees to get unloaded and working in my preventative maintenance schedule on my equ ipment is chal lenging, but nothing that I can’t handle. I think I am impressing the widget shipper with my reliability and efficiency, which means I am also spending time furthering that relationship with frequent communication and an extra investment of my time.

Week #5:I’m averaging 2,000 miles per week and I’m getting 6mpg which I think is pretty good. The only bad part about this is that my fuel costs at $4.10/gal means I pay $1,367/week in fuel alone. It wouldn’t bother me a bit to see the price of fuel come down so I can improve my margin, which I think is in the black, but I don’t know for sure. That will have to wait until I get paid and settle up with the shop I used to do the PM in Ohio, pay for my tolls and all of my incidentals I incurred like food, shower and other truck stop supplies. Part of my master plan is to do comprehensive pre and post-trip inspections so that I don’t have to pay any roadside inspection fines which would have to be taken right out of my profits, not to mention the havoc they would have on my CSA score.

Week #6:The good news is that my strategy to save money in fines by doing good pre-trip inspections is working. I was pulled in for two truck

ME Turnpike NJ Turnpike Traditional Super-Single Traditional Super-SingleOneNewTire $500 $1,400 $600 $1,500ServiceCallFees $200 $200 $480 $480Misc.Fees $20 $20 $55 $55StateTax $25 $25 $60 $60 $745 $1,645 $1,195 $2,095

*allfiguresareforillustrativepurposesonly.

ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS, THERE ARE NO SHORTCUTS

A TRUCKER’S TALE

Avoiding The Expense of an On-Road Service Call


checks last month and went through Level 1 inspections both times with only insignificant issues found. The bad news is that today’s pre-trip found two underinflated tires with slow leaks from a sharp object that cannot be plugged. Each tire is going to cost me $500 which is certainly an unexpected expense. I’m just glad I noticed it before I started and before I had a blowout on the road and had to have the additional cost of an on-road service call. I heard a story about one guy getting soaked for $1,800 when he needed two new tires one night on the New Jersey Turnpike.

A friend of mine who does a less thorough job on his pre-trip inspections was just put out-of-service after a roadside inspection which cost him a $300 fine. Worse than that is the fact that the trooper told him he couldn’t keep his tractor trailer where it was so he had to pay for a $500 tow – boy am I glad that wasn’t me.

Week #18:It’s been a while since my last entry because

Insurancesareimpactedbyadriver’sMVR,yearsof experience, lanesofoperation,pastclaims,etc. Coveragesanddeductiblesmayvarydependinguponrisktoleranceandabilitytopayhigherpremiums.

AutoLiability: $5,400GeneralLiability: $450PhysicalDamage: $4,500Cargo: $800CoverageEndorsements: $97-150

*allfiguresareforillustrativepurposesonly.

things have been so busy – in a good way. Widget delivery to St. Louis is taking off and now I have an opportunity to backhaul gadgets to Portland for a different shipper based on my reputation with the widget

shipper. There aren’t enough hours in the day (or my logbook) so

I’m seriously considering hiring another two drivers and expand to a fleet of three.

My wife and I did the math on the projected expense increase s expected and the added

insurance costs, needing to add workers’ comp.

coverage, paying employment taxes and compliance… how many

drivers do I need before I hire someone to do safety and compliance? I’m now wondering if it is better if I come off the road and do all the paperwork and hire three drivers. But where do I find good ones who will be safe like me and treat our shippers the way they need to be treated in order to keep business? And if I find them, how do I make sure they stay with me so that I can live up to the company’s commitments with our shippers? What if FMCSA regulations change significantly – what impact would this have on my business? And I heard Maine was looking to pass a law making it mandatory that all employers have to provide additional benefits. I know it would be satisfying to employ people and provide an income to some families, but would I be able to recoup additional costs if state or federal mandates are passed?

These are all the variables that I know about. What else don’t I know that I should before making this decision?

A TRUCKER’S TALE

Editorial Note: Thisfictitiousparablewasobviouslywrittentoproveapointaboutthecostsandcomplexitiesassociatedwithbeingatruckerandwecertainlydonotrepresentitasanall-inclusivelistofcostsorissues.Truckingisnotaninsignificantundertaking,butitiswidelyviewedbythosewhoareinthebusinessasanhonorablevocationwithmanybenefitsandsomedetriments.Whethersomeoneisatruckowner,acompanydriver,amechanic,adispatcheroratruckingcompanyexecutive,it’simportanttorealizethatasignificantamountoftime,energyandexpensegoesintomovingoureconomybytruck.Nottomentionfinancialriskwiththeonlypossibilityoffuturereward.

Werespectandsaluteallthoseinthetruckingindustrywhomakecommercemoveefficiently,moveeffectivelyandmostimportant,movesafely.

Risk Premium

The High Cost of Insurance


John W. austIn memorIal sCholarshIp funD applICatIon DeaDlIne nears

It has been over two years since the passing of former MMTA Chairman and dear friend John Austin. John’s compassion and kindness towards others has lived on through our scholarship fund that has been named in his honor and, given the fact that graduations are just around the corner, it is never too early to get your graduating senior to apply for a scholarship prior to the May 8, 2013 deadline.

The qualifications for a candidate to be considered for a scholarship include:They must be a graduating high school senior;They must be seeking higher education or technical training in areas relevant to the motor transportation industry;They must submit a completed application, with transcript, prior to 5/8/2013.

A committee will meet after the 5/8/2013 application submission deadline to determine how many scholarships will be awarded based upon criteria which include prior academic performance, recommendations from instructors, financial need and/or demonstrated ability with respect to skills relevant to the motor transportation industry. Prior scholarship amounts averaged $1,000 per recipient.

For more information and to fill out an online application, visit us at www.mmta.com/jwa.

We also hope you will consider contributing to this worthwhile cause if you have not done so already. What better way to honor the memory of our good friend John Austin than being able to deliver educational opportunities to kids who might not otherwise be able to afford it. Contributions can be sent to:

John W. Austin Memorial Scholarship FundAttn: Brian ParkeP.O. Box 857Augusta, ME 04332-0857

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MAINE NEWS MAINE NEWS MAINE NEWS MAINE NEWS MAINE NEWS

assoCIatIon aDDs neW program - leaDershIp mmta

The Maine Motor Transport Association is known for providing effective training seminars on specific trucking topics for commercial truck drivers, safety managers and others responsible for highway safety. Recognizing a need to continually inject new and innovative ideas to make our industry better, we are pleased to announce the addition of a new year-long program called Leadership MMTA.

The purpose behind this new program is to educate and engage new trucking leaders, helping them to be more informed executives with a better overall understanding of the Maine trucking industry and its challenges. Given this backdrop, the overriding objective is to develop ideas and solutions to the real-world problems facing our industry. This format (expected to be 3-5 meetings throughout the year) is perfect for those new to the trucking industry as it will be an interactive and engaging process driven by participants and facilitated by subject matter experts along the way.

Potential topics for the group to tackle include:Driver retention;The trucking industry’s image;The impact of public policy on trucking;Highway infrastructure and funding;Social media;MMTA resources;SmartWay Transport Partnership; andNew truck technologies.

This program will be limited to those working for or are recommended by an MMTA member. We’re hoping this will be tailored for newer executives with varying trucking experience, wanting to get more engaged in the industry and pursue networking opportunities with other young executives. The size of the class is limited so don’t delay your registration if you want to participate, or if you know someone who does.

Due to each participant’s commitment of time and travel, there will be no cost to those selected to participate in the program. The deadline to submit an application is March 15, 2013 and can be done by filling out an enclosed registration form, or by registering online at www.mmta.com/leadership.

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employer(s) and/or your parent/guardian.

**Application needs to be submitted no later than 5/8/2013.**

Applications without Transcripts will not be considered.

John W. Austin Memorial Scholarship Fund

Attn: Brian Parke

P.O. Box 857

Augusta, ME 04332-0857

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OVERVIEW

Like many professions in the state of Maine, the trucking industry continues to be blessed with talented and energetic leaders that

shape the future of our essential industry. One such leader, John Austin, passed away unexpectedly in January of 2011 but not

before he left his mark on countless individuals and businesses.

In the time since, there has been an outpouring of support to recognize John’s huge impact on the trucking industry and the Maine

Motor Transport Association. His generosity with his time and resources set him apart and, in keeping with John’s compassion and

kindness towards others, the MMTA is pleased to announce that we have re-named our scholarship fund in his honor to be known as

the John W. Austin Memorial Scholarship Fund.

For now, the qualifications for a candidate to be considered for a scholarship include:

• They must be a graduating high school senior;

• They must be seeking higher education or technical training in areas relevant to the motor transportation industry;

• They must submit a completed application, with transcript, prior to 5/8/2013.

A committee will meet after the 5/8/2013 application submission deadline to determine how many scholarships will be awarded

based upon criteria which include prior academic performance, recommendations from instructors, financial need and/or

demonstrated ability with respect to skills relevant to the motor transportation industry. Prior scholarship amounts averaged $1,000

per recipient. All efforts will be made to notify applicants prior to their graduation ceremonies.


We thank you for your interest in the John W. Austin Memorial Scholarship Fund. We can’t think of a better way to honor the

memory of our good friend John Austin than being able to deliver educational opportunities to kids who might not otherwise be able

to afford it.

JOHN W. AUSTIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND APPLICATION

APPLICANT:

Name:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Phone Number:

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High School

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*application will not be processed without transcript

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Dear Guidance Counselor,

Like many professions in the state of Maine, the trucking industry continues to be blessed with talented and energetic leaders that shape the future of our essential industry. One such leader, John Austin, passed away unexpectedly in January of 2011 but not before he left his mark on countless individuals and businesses.

In the time since, there has been an outpouring of support to recognize John’s huge impact on the trucking industry and the Maine Motor Transport Association. His generosity with his time and resources set him apart and, in keeping with John’s compassion and kindness towards others, the MMTA is pleased to announce that we have re-named our scholarship fund in his honor to be known as the John W. Austin Memorial Scholarship Fund.

For now, the qualifications for a candidate to be considered for a scholarship include:• They must be a graduating high school senior;• They must be seeking higher education or technical training in areas relevant to the motor transportation

industry;• They must submit a completed application, with transcript, prior to May 8, 2013.

A committee will meet after the May application submission deadline to determine how many scholarships will be awarded based upon criteria which include prior academic performance, recommendations from instructors, financial need and/or demonstrated ability with respect to skills relevant to the motor transportation industry. Prior scholarship amounts averaged $1,000 per recipient. All efforts will be made to notify applicants prior to their graduation ceremonies.


We thank you for your interest in the John W. Austin Memorial Scholarship Fund. We can’t think of a better way to honor the memory of our good friend John Austin than being able to deliver educational opportunities to kids who might not otherwise be able to afford it.

Sincerely,

Brian ParkeMMTA President and CEO


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What is the Program?

To provide a yearlong experience to educate and engage new trucking leaders, helping them to be more informed executives with a better overall understanding of the Maine trucking industry, its challenges, and to collectively strategize ways to make it better.

What can I expect if I participate?

The program isn’t meant to provide comprehensive details relative to all aspects of trucking. Topics will touch upon many important trucking-specific issues like compliance, insurance and public policies impacting our industry. But the real value will be the networking, interaction and shared experiences between peers and with political and regulatory representatives who will be invited to join the group from time to time.

Is this just another professional development class?

Not at all. The topics and presenters are specific to the trucking industry and one of the main focuses of this program will be to develop innovative ideas and solutions to the real-world problems facing our industry. This will be an interactive and engaging process driven by participants and facilitated by subject matter experts.

What is the time commitment?

The curriculum, schedule and locations are up to the participants and will be determined by the group at the first meeting by using a list of pre-supplied components. The core curriculum will include enforcement, legislative/political advocacy, communication/public speaking, highway infrastructure and a group project to be presented at the October Board/Membership Meeting.

We envision at least five face-to-face meetings and would expect participants to attend each session. Depending upon the components selected, each session could last half a day and others a full day – this will be determined by the group at the first meeting.

Can anyone sign up?

Individuals may be selected to participate only if they work for or are recommended by an MMTA member company. The program is tailored for newer executives with varying trucking experience, wanting to get more engaged in the industry and pursue networking opportunities with other young executives. The only strict requirement is that participants must care about the trucking industry and they must want to be a part of its enhancement. Unfortunately, not all applicants may be selected to participate.

Deadlines and other information:

The deadline to register is Friday, March 15. MMTA will let each applicant know if they have been selected to participate no later than the following week. The first scheduled meeting will be held at the MMTA office in Augusta starting at 8am on Wednesday, March 27. There will be no cost to those selected to participate in this program.

ARE YOU A YOUNG TRUCKING EXECUTIVE WITH IDEAS TO IMPROVE THE INDUSTRY?

INTRODUCING MMTA’S NEWEST VALUE-ADDED PROGRAM:

think and talk about the solutions. Followers think and talk about the problems. —Brian Tracy

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Experience/Objectives:Brief work history (including non-trucking jobs as well):

Registration Information:Applicant Name: Company:

Address:

Phone: E-mail:

Number of years working for current employer: Number of years experience in trucking industry:

FMCSA regulations

Fleet and business insurances

Drug & alcohol compliance

Hours-of-service compliance

HAZMAT

CSA and its impacts

Qualifying drivers

Registrations, fees and taxes

Size and weights

Strength Weakness

Driver retention

Trucking industry image

Public policy impacting trucking

Highway infrastructure and funding

Social media

MMTA resources

SmartWay Transport Partnership

Truck technologies

Other (please specify)

Strength Weakness

What would be your main objectives in participating in this program?

LEADERSHIP MMTA

Deadline to Register is

March 15, 2013

Which of the following areas do you consider your strengths and which do you consider weaknesses (check all that apply):

Additional areas of interest (check all that apply):

Send to: Maine Motor Transport AssociationAttn: Leadership MMTAPO Box 857Augusta, ME 04332-0857Fax: (207)623-4096E-mail: [email protected] Online: www.mmta.com

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For more information or to register, go to www.mmta.com/ptscContact: Randy DeVault at (207) 623-4128

2013 MMTA PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN SKILLS COMPETITION

May 18, 2013Eastern Maine Community College

Bangor, ME

ENTRY FEE:None. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we are able to waive the entry fee which includes the banquet for contestants and their spouse.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?Both members and non-members of the Association can compete.

HOW DO WE ENTER THE 2013 PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS SKILLS COMPETITION?Simply complete the entry form and return it along with requests for extra banquet tickets, and any donations you care to make. We’ll send you the requested forms by return mail so that you can get the application completed and back to us well before the April 19th deadline.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE WE SHOULD KNOW?Yes, the awards banquet will be held in the evening following the competition. CONTESTANTS and SPOUSES are guests as are JUDGES. Extra tickets are available at $25.00 each, but must be ordered by May 10, 2013. We would encourage every company with contestants to show their support by having representation at the banquet. The evening banquet will be held at Jeff’s Catering with social hour from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Dinner and awards 7:00pm to 9:00pm.

CLOSING DATE IS APRIL 19, 2013 – NO RESERVATIONS OR REFUNDS AFTER THAT DATE

FACT SHEET


The first place winner is automatically eligible to compete in the National Technician Skills Competition to be held September 9-12 in Pittsburgh, PA

* This event is set up for maximum of 20 technicians. Should we exceed that amount, we will implement a written test prior to the event.

DO YOU THINK YOU CAN COMPETE WITH THE BEST TECHS IN THE STATE?

DO YOU WANT A CHANCE TO PROVE IT?

JOIN US FOR THE 2013 PROFESIONAL TECHNICIAN SKILLS COMPETITION

PTSCMAINE MOTOR TRANSPORT ASSOCIAT ION

PROFESSIONALTECHNICIANSKILLS COMPETITION

WHEN: MAY 18, 2013WHERE: EASTERN MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE BANGOR, ME

The event will begin with a general knowledge written test.

The technicians will test their knowledge on workstations such as:

For more information or to register, go to www.mmta.com/ptscContact: Randy DeVault at (207) 623-4128

TRAILER ALIGNMENTENGINE (ELECTRICAL)ON LINE SERVICE REPAIRREPAIR WORK ORDERTRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTICS

WHEEL ENDTIRE AND WHEELAPU DIAGNOSTICSBRAKESENGINE (MECHANICAL)

Written Test Each Workstation First, Second & Third Place WinnersAwards will be presented for the following:

ATTENTION TECHNICIANS


In the last several years, those of us who travel Maine’s private woods road system are seeing an increase in unsafe trucking and private vehicle operating practices. The problems are especially evident right now, during the height of the winter hauling season, both with regular haulers and with subcontractors who aren’t as familiar with off-road wood hauling practices, as well as personal vehicles on the road system.

Unsafe loading and driving practices increase the risk of an accident resulting in serious injury or worse; impact business bottom lines with repair costs, lost production, and increased insurance rates; and last, but not least, increase the risk that the State of Maine will take steps to more heavily regulate trucking on private road system.

Excessive speed for conditions; Failure to properly utilize radio notification systems.

Failure to call out locations. Personal chatter on CB’s and MURS radios block those who try to call

out mile marker locations. Boosted MURS radios add confusion as to which road location trucks

are on and can override non-boosted radios in closer range. Unsecured loads, straps or chains missing or not being used. Trucks loaded above the stakes. Trees, limbs, loose binder chains extending from the

side of loads, endangering other vehicles.

The entire wood supply system; loggers, loader operators, truckers, foresters and receiving mills needs to encourage a voluntary improvement in behavior and culture on our woods road system, both to assure personal safety and minimize the risk of regulation. Maine’s Industrial Road Safety Committee developed the Rules of the Road (pg. 2) in 2009, supported by many landowners and mills that depend on safe transportation on these roads.

include, but are not

limited to:

February 6, 2013


In the last several years, those of us who travel Maine’s private woods road system are seeing an increase in unsafe trucking and private vehicle operating practices. The problems are especially evident right now, during the height of the winter hauling season, both with regular haulers and with subcontractors who aren’t as familiar with off-road wood hauling practices, as well as personal vehicles on the road system.

Unsafe loading and driving practices increase the risk of an accident resulting in serious injury or worse; impact business bottom lines with repair costs, lost production, and increased insurance rates; and last, but not least, increase the risk that the State of Maine will take steps to more heavily regulate trucking on private road system.

Excessive speed for conditions; Failure to properly utilize radio notification systems.

Failure to call out locations. Personal chatter on CB’s and MURS radios block those who try to call

out mile marker locations. Boosted MURS radios add confusion as to which road location trucks

are on and can override non-boosted radios in closer range. Unsecured loads, straps or chains missing or not being used. Trucks loaded above the stakes. Trees, limbs, loose binder chains extending from the

side of loads, endangering other vehicles.

The entire wood supply system; loggers, loader operators, truckers, foresters and receiving mills needs to encourage a voluntary improvement in behavior and culture on our woods road system, both to assure personal safety and minimize the risk of regulation. Maine’s Industrial Road Safety Committee developed the Rules of the Road (pg. 2) in 2009, supported by many landowners and mills that depend on safe transportation on these roads.

include, but are not

limited to:

February 6, 2013

These are minimum standards on industrial logging roads. Appropriate local, state and provincial laws apply to all other road systems.

Assure the load is not over width. Crooked or improperly placed wood or limbs can stick outside of the width of the trailer.

Add the road traveled when announcing yourself on the radio. Landmarks aren't always known by drivers unfamiliar with the area. Type of vehicle, mile marker, direction of travel, and road traveled would simplify for everyone. Ex: Empty lowboy coming in at mile 2 on the Pinkham Rd.

The key is to drive defensively, not offensively, and to be accountable for your actions.

Forest Resources Association Joel Swanton - Northeast Region Manager

E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 207-745-2435

Be prepared to stop at all checkpoints and reduce speed not to exceed 10 MPH.

Lights on for safety.

All drivers must have a valid state or provincial driver’s license.

In areas of limited visibility always drive on the right side of the road and reduce speed.

All vehicles yield right of way to loaded trucks. All traffic yield to equipment operating in road, pass only after operator’s acknowledgement.

All vehicles operating on logging roads must be in mechanically safe condition for the work that is being accomplished.

Drivers must be in control of their vehicles at all times.

For additional safety, drivers should use CB or MURS radios to call out mile markers and landmarks. Be aware that communications systems are sometimes unreliable and are not a substitute for prudent driving.

Load weights must be within the safe design capacity of the truck.

All pieces of wood must be below the height of a minimum of two stakes.

A minimum of two chains or straps must be used to secure each tier of wood. (tree length loads are required to have a minimum of three chains or straps).

These rules apply to all road users.

Obey all posted speed limits and signs: Maximum speed 45 MPH.

Seat belt use mandatory for all operators.

Professional Logging Contractors of Maine Mike Beardsley – Executive Director


Please review these Rules of the Road and recommendations with your contractors and employees as soon as possible.

If any of the following organizations can assist, please contact us. Maine Forest Products Council / Maine SFI

Pat Sirois – Director, Maine SFI E-Mail: [email protected]

Phone: 207- 622-9288, Cell: 207 841-0101

Maine Motor Transport Association Brian Parke - Executive Director


Maine Employers' Mutual Insurance Company Andy Wood – Safety Management Specialist


Certified Logging Professional Program Mike St. Peter - Director



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