ATA 2011 Convention Program

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Officers Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gail Cooper Vice Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Ward Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bruce MacDonald Immediate Past Chairman . . . .Skip Williams

ATA Board of Directors

ALABAMA TRUCKER S P E C I A L

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Dennis Bailey, Robert Barnett, Aubrey Baugh, Rhonda Bees, Gary Bond, Jack Brim, Ray Brock, Greg Brown, Will Bruser, Mike Callahan, Dan Carmichael, Fenn Church, Harry Clark, Mark Coffman, Jeff Coleman, John Collier, Driscoll Colquett, Brent Cook, Chris Cooper, Al Cox, Jerry Davis, Phil DeSimone, Edmund Doss, Joe Donald, Mack Dove, Russ Elrod, Dean Flint, Jack Fricks, Clay Halla, Terry Kilpatrick, Mark Knotts, Jerry Kocan, Mike Limbaugh, Drew Linn, Alan Love, Barry McGriff, Tom McLeod, 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, Wayne Watkins, Bill Watson, Scott White, David Wildbrger, T.J. Willings, Keith Wise.

ATA Staff J. Frank Filgo, CAE, President & CEO Gene Vonderau, CDS, Dir. of Safety & Member Services Jane Nixon, Executive Assistant Lynn Thornton, Bookkeeper Ford Boswell, Communications Manager Brandie Norcross, Administrative Assistant

ATA WCSIF Staff Kimble Coaker, CEO & Fund Administrator Debra Calhoun, Office Manager Kimberly Best, Account Representative Rick Hunter, LSP, CDS, Director of Loss Control Harold Smith, ESQ, Loss Control Engineer Scott Hunter, MS, CDS, Loss Control Engineer Duane Calhoun, CDS, Loss Control Engineer Kim Sims, Administrative Assistant Kim Campbell, Underwriter Coordinator Published quarterly by the Alabama Trucking Assn., P.O. Box 242337, Montgomery, AL 36124-2337.

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ATA 73rd ANNUAL CONVENTION & MEETING Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa April 27-30, 2011 Welcome Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Convention Agenda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Business Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 8 Annual Membership Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Convention Golf Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Chairman’s Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Convention Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 H. Chester Webb Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Alabama Truck Driving Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Louie Haynes Driver of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 WCSIF Financial Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Attending Companies/Ad Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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WELCOME...

Bill Ward 2011 Convention Chairman

to the Alabama Trucking Association’s 73rd Annual Convention

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hank you for your support and attendance of the Alabama Trucking Association’s 73rd Annual Convention and Meeting.

We have an outstanding program planned, and I’m looking forward to being a part of this important industry event.

Our Convention offers a mix of business and pleasure to help you better network with industry colleagues and stakeholders.

As the owner of a truck and equipment dealership, I know firsthand how tough conditions are for businesses across Alabama – and beyond. The good news is things are turning around, and trucking appears to be on the cusp of recovery. Of course, we still face many obstacles such as growing operational costs and proposed changes to key regulations that threaten our ability to remain profitable.

Hopefully, your time at our meeting will spur you to build a stronger and safer trucking industry for Alabama. We have enlisted the best and brightest minds in the business to share their thoughts for what lies ahead for trucking.

Here are the highlights: On Thursday evening, please join us as we kick things off at a welcome reception, which includes fellowship with your colleagues, family and friends; a superb dinner; and a spectacular fireworks display over the beach. You will not want to miss this, I promise!

Then Friday morning we get things going with our annual business meeting to discuss the obstacles that face our industry. The program includes an expert panel discussion on how to best cope with rising fuel costs. Representatives from several original equipment manufacturers will discuss what their respective organizations are developing to help truckers get the best fuel economy possible.

The rest of the afternoon is yours to visit the beach, the surrounding Sandestin grounds, or have cartoonist Deano Minton draw a caricature of you and your family – he’ll be set up from 2 – 4 p.m. at the hotel pool area.

Whatever you chose to do with your free time,

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make sure you make it back Friday evening to join ATA Workers’ Comp Fund and Avizent for heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails (This event is open to all convention attendees).

Saturday morning, American Trucking Associations Chairman Barbara Windsor will address our group with updates from the national organizations. Afterwards, we will hold our Convention golf tournament at the Baytowne Golf Club. To register, simply visit the ATA convention registration booth or ask an ATA staff member for more info.

Later that evening, we will celebrate the leadership of current ATA Chairman of the Board Gail Cooper.

Gail has been a hands-on leader, leading our Association with grace, dignity and a dedication to making the industry better, stronger and safer.

During the program, we will honor our current Alabama Truck Driver of the Year Louie Haynes and will announce this year’s winner of the H. Chester Webb Award, which is this Association’s highest honor for a member. Wrapping up the evening’s festivities, we will raffle a weekend getaway package at the Sandestin Grand Hotel – but you must be present to win!

Finally, I thank our many Convention sponsors this year. This has been one of best years we’ve had in terms of membership support and sponsorship.

As you look through the pages of this publication, please make special note of the businesses that supported your Convention. Their generosity and commitment to trucking is strong, and they’re the reason this Association can produce such a worthwhile event.

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

Thanks,

Bill Ward Bill Ward 2011 Convention Committee Chairman Ward International Trucks, Mobile

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2011 CONVENTION AGENDA Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Destin, Fla. ● April 27-30, 2011 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27

SATURDAY, APRIL 30

2:00 - 5:30 P.M. ...................WCSIF Board Meeting 8:00 – 11:00 A.M.................................Registration Coral Ballroom D Emerald Registration Booth (Trustees and Fund Advisors only) 8:00 – 9:00 A.M...............................Board Meeting Emerald Ballroom C THURSDAY, APRIL 28 (Directors & Special Guests only) 2:00 – 5:00 P.M. .........................Open Registration Emerald Registration Booth 9:00 – 11:00 A.M. ....Annual Meetings & Breakfast ATA Workers Comp Fund Meeting 6:00 – 8:30 P.M. ...............ATA Welcome Reception ATA Membership Meeting West Pool Southside Sandpiper Guest Speaker: Barbara Windsor FRIDAY, APRIL 29 Chairman, American Trucking Associations 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. ..........................Registration 11:30 A.M..............................Golfer’s Lunch Buffet Emerald Registration Booth Baytowne Course 8:00 – 11:00 A.M....Business Meeting & Breakfast 12:30 – 5:00 P.M. .........................Golf Tournament Emerald Ballroom A, B, C Baytowne Course 2:00 – 4:00 P.M......Caricature Drawings by Deano Poolside

Free Afternoon

5:00 – 7:00 P.M.....................ATA WCSIF Reception 6:30 – 10:00 P.M. ................Chairman’s Reception Emerald Ballroom A, B, C and Dinner Emerald Ballroom A, B, C, D Free Evening Honoring Gail Cooper, COB

WELCOME RECEPTION DINNER Thursday, April 28, 2011 – 6:00 - 8:30 p.m., West Pool Southside RECEPTION MENU

hot hors D’oeuvres Cajun Sautéed Gulf Shrimp served with Cayenne Butter Sauce Ocean Scallops wrapped in Crisp Bacon Mini Crab Cakes with Roasted Bell Pepper Sauce Chicken Tempura served with Spicy Sweet and Sour Sauce

“The Gulf Breeze” Displays Selection of Imported and Domestic Cheeses decorated with Seasonal Fruit and accompanied with French Bread and Assorted Crackers Grilled Marinated Vegetables include Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Eggplant, Asparagus, Peppers and Red Onions brushed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar

Chef-Carved Meats Beef Brisket with Barbecue Sauce Sugar-Baked Country Ham Served with Silver Dollar Rolls and Croissants, Gourmet Mustards and Mayonnaise Delectable Desserts Petit Fours and French Pastries Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries Belgian Chocolate Truffles

Canapés Shrimp Salad in Vol-au-vent Snow Peas filled with Boursin Cheese and Walnuts

Hospitality reception compliments of

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Door prize compliments of

Fireworks compliments of

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BUSINESS MEETING & BREAKFAST Friday, April 29, 2011 – 8:00 - 11:00 a.m., Emerald Ballroom A, B, C

SESSION I: The recent upward trend of diesel costs has been a blow for trucking companies as the nation’s economy continues to feel the effects of the worst downturn in a generation. As of the first week on April, diesel rose for the 17th time 18 weeks, gaining 4.4 cents to a national average $3.976 per gallon, according to the Department of Energy. Energy experts say that trucking’s main fuel has risen 81.2 cents since last Thanksgiving and is 96.1 cents higher than this time last year.

For trucking companies, the run-up in fuel comes at a time when most would otherwise be gearing up for an economic turnaround. In addition, many still are recovering from pricey expenditures to meet clean-air rules. Many companies pass on costs to customers with fuel surcharges, but for others that’s not an option. During the opening session of Friday’s business meeting, several representatives from leading truck and engine manufacturers will discuss and answer questions on how fleets can achieve maximum fuel efficiency. Our expert panel is composed of the following:

Alberto L. Alcalá Cummins, Inc. Alcalá has worked 15 years for Cummins Inc., starting in the parts & service organization managing customer support organizations. Prior to that, he worked for Komatsu, International, Volvo and Ford Account Manager as well as the Used Truck Manager for Cummins. He is responsible for national accounts in the Mid-South territory as well as supporting Cummins MidSouth as the factory engine sales representative. Alberto lives in Memphis with his wife and daughter.

Brett Grothen, BSME, PE Kenworth Truck Co. Brett has worked for Kenworth Truck Co. for twelve years, with responsibilities in electrical, cooling and powertrain engineering. He currently supervises the Vehicle Performance Group, which is responsible for defining and helping to improve vehicle performance and fuel economy. Brett spent seven years in engine development, overseeing the electrical integration of proprietary engines into the vehicle. During this time he also led the definition of numerous engine-related functions such as Engine PTO Mode, Engine Fan Control, and Engine Retarder Integration. Brett currently lives in Bellevue, Wash. with his wife and two children.

Kirk Gavaghan Detroit Diesel Kirk Gavaghan has been with Detroit Diesel for 20 years, holding a variety of positions within the sales organization throughout his career. He currently resides in Atlanta, Ga. and holds the position of Regional General Manager.

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David McKenna Mack Trucks, Inc. David McKenna is Director Powertrain Sales & Marketing for Mack Trucks, responsible for all Mack branded Powertrain marketing and sales activity in North America. A respected expert, his Mack Talking SCR blog is hosted is linked to more than 24 industry trade journals and magazine Web sites. McKenna joined Mack Canada in 1973, and has most recently served as Product Manager, Marketing since 2003. He has also served as National Account Manager, Western region and as Branch Manager Capital Mack, Ottawa – and has held various positions in the sales and manufacturing departments. David earned a Certificate of Quality Assurance from Ryerson Polytechnical Institute. He and his wife, Mona, are the parents of two children and grandparents of one; and reside in Summerfield, NC. Steve Perkins Navistar Engine Group Steve Perkins is a Sales Manager for Navistar Engine Group. He has been in the truck and diesel engine industry for over 10 years. He has spent the majority of his career in the on-highway Class 8 truck engine markets for North America. In his current role he is responsible for new sales of MaxxForce Commercial Engines in North and South America. He has been with Navistar Engine Group for five years. Perkins is a graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington and Indiana University School of Law. He currently resides in the southwest suburbs of Chicago and reports to Navistar’s Engine Headquarters located just west of downtown Chicago in Melrose Park, Ill. Ed Saxman Volvo Trucks North America Ed Saxman is Marketing Product Manager for drivetrain components at Volvo Trucks North America. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Ed has worked thirteen years with Mack engineering and twenty-eight years with Volvo in product planning and marketing. His experience at Mack goes back to the earliest engine emission regulations. At Volvo he has managed sales engineering, sales training, and the change from cabovers to conventionals.

SESSION II: ATA’s own Gene Vonderau will moderate a question-and-answer session on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA). According to FMCSA official, the recently enacted monitoring system’s goal is to further reduce commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crashes, fatalities and injuries on our nation’s highways.

The panel will include fleet safety experts Lane VanIngen, President of Transportation Safety Services, Daphne, Ala.; Alan Love, Safety Director for AAA Cooper Transportation, Dothan, Ala.; and Dennis Bailey, Safety Director for Wal-Mart Transportation’s terminal facility in Cullman, Ala.

BREAKFAST MENU “The TraDiTional” Seasonal Melon Wedge Fluffy Scrambled Eggs Home-Fried Potatoes

Breakfast compliments of

Grilled Sausage Links Canadian Bacon Mini Muffins and Danish Fruit Preserves, Marmalade and Sweet Butter Freshly Squeezed Florida Orange Juice Freshly Brewed S & D Coffees, Herbal and Regular Teas

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Door prize compliments of

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ATA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING & BREAKFAST Saturday, April 30, 2011 – 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., Sandpiper Barbara Windsor Keynote Speaker

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uring Saturday morning’s Membership Meeting and Breakfast, American Trucking Associations Chairman Barbara Windsor will address our group with updates from the national organization.

Windsor is President and CEO of Hahn Transportation, Inc., a specialized regional trucking firm that hauls petroleum, aluminum, cement, and more throughout the Mid-Atlantic corridor. The company has been family owned and operated since 1933.

After a lengthy career with Trans World Airlines, Barbara joined Hahn in 1991.

She worked in several positions before becoming President and CEO of the company after parents’ Rebecca Hahn Windsor and Robert Windsor retired. Today, along with her daily duties for Hahn, she is active in many professional and civic associations. She is a past Chairman of the National Tank Truck Carriers and, having followed in the footsteps of her mother, Rebecca, and grandfather and Hahn Transportation founder James Hahn, is also a past Chairman of the Maryland Motor Truck Association. Barbara also serves on the BB&T Advisory Board and is a member of the Rotary Club of Frederick and the Frederick Area Committee for Transportation.

Some of Barbara’s notable accomplishments include being a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Maryland with Chuck Ecker in 1998, testifying before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee for Transportation Reauthorization, and serving as keynote speaker for the Road Transport Forum in New Zealand.

BREAKFAST MENU

Breakfast compliments of

“The Gulf CoasT BeGinninG” Seasonal Fruit Plate Shrimp and Crabmeat Crepes Topped with Mornay Sauce Freshly Scrambled Eggs with Sautéed Vegetables Grilled Sausage Patties Canadian Bacon Freshly Baked Croissants and Pastries Fruit Preserves and Sweet Butter

Door prizes compliments of

Freshly Squeezed Florida Orange Juice Freshly Brewed S & D Coffees, Herbal and Regular Teas

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2011 CONVENTION GOLF TOURNAMENT Saturday, April 30, 2011 — 12:30-5:00 p.m.

Baytowne Course

Tournament starts at 12:30 p.m.

A light lunch will be served at 11:30.

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andestin’s Baytowne Golf Club is a premier choice among the extensive offerings of golf courses in Northwest Florida. Expansively renovated in 2005 by original course architect Tom Jackson, this award-winning golf course has been twice hailed by Golf Digest as one of the country’s “Best Places to Play.” With a routing that takes guests from the beach to the bay, and boasts some of the only elevation changes in the area, Baytowne Golf Club is as forgiving from the forward tees as it is challenging from the championship ones.

“★★★★ 1/2 Places to Play” — Golf Digest (2002, 2004, 2008)

GOLFER’S LUNCH BUFFET “Golfer’s BeaCh TailGaTe ParTy” All Beef Hot Dogs Grilled Hamburgers Sliced American and Swiss Cheese Tomatoes, Diced White and Sliced Red Onions, Pickles and Sweet Relish Assorted Buns and Rolls Bag of Potato Chips Assorted Cookies and Brownies Bottled Water

Lunch compliments of:

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Tournament awards provided by:

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CHAIRMAN’S RECEPTION & DINNER Saturday, April 30, 2011 – 6:30 - 10:00 p.m., Emerald Ballroom A, B, C, D, Honoring Gail Cooper, COB

B Gail Cooper 2010-11 Chairman of the Board

DINNER MENU Red Leaf Lettuces with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Toasted Pine Nuts

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e sure to make plans to attend Saturday’s Chairman’s Reception and Dinner in honor ATA’s 2010-11 Chairman of the Board Gail Cooper.

Every chairman contributes something to the Association’s growth and success, and we are fortunate to have had Gail as Chairman of the board during this pivotal time. Through her leadership and vision, this Association remains on solid footing and is poised for incredible growth as our industry begins to rebound from The Great Recession of 2008-2009. It’s been a challenging year for the industry, but our Association remained steadfast in its mission to deliver valuable member services.

Also during the program, we will honor current Alabama Truck Driver of the Year Louie Haynes of Wal-Mart Transportation (see page 24). Shortly after, we will announce this year’s winner of the H. Chester Webb Award, which is this Association’s highest honor for a member.

Wrapping up the evening’s festivities, will be a raffle for a weekend getaway package at the Sandestin Grand Hotel – but you must be present to win!

The event is sponsored by our Gold Sponsors as listed on pages 16 and 17. We are grateful to these organizations for making this event possible.

Balsamic Vinaigrette

New York Style Cheesecake with Strawberry Grand Marnier Sauce

Hospitality reception compliments of

Baked Crab Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp and Petite Filet Mignon Freshly Baked Assorted Rolls and Butter With Red Wine and Fresh Herb Sauces, Soufflé Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables

Freshly Brewed S & D Coffees Iced Tea

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All sponsors as of April 8, 2011

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Presentation of the

H. Chester Webb Award During the Chairman’s Dinner April 30th The H. Chester Webb Award recognizes distinguished service by an individual from the state’s trucking industry, for their outstanding record of service to the industry, the Alabama Trucking Association and to their community.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Proud Platinum Sponsor of the Alabama Trucking Association 73rd Annual Convention & Meeting

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Don’t Miss The Alabama Truck Driving Championships May 13 & 14, 2011 • Bessemer Civic Center

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here’s still time to enter your drivers in one of ATA’s biggest events of the year.

In two weeks, more than 100 drivers, representing two dozen trucking firms, will converge on the grounds of the Bessemer Civic Center in Bessemer, Ala. for the ever- popular Alabama Truck Driving Championships, a family friendly event that pits the state’s best drivers against one another in a test of road knowledge and driving skill.

Set for May 13 and 14, the Alabama TDC recognizes the state’s best drivers in eight different classes. Each Association member company can enter up to two drivers in each class. In order to compete, competitors must be employed full-time as a truck driver for an Alabama-based company or at least a company with a permanent facility in Alabama. They must also be accident-free for the previous 12month period.

The competition tests drivers’ abilities behind the wheel of a large commercial truck, safety practices, and equipment maintenance knowledge. It is divided into three parts, including a written test on federal laws and safety regulations, a vehicle defects identification exam, and a timed obstacle course. The competition is scored with points given in each of four different areas. Contestants earning the most points in each class are declared champion.

Winners in each class will represent Alabama in the National Truck Driving Championships set for August 9-13 in Orlando, Fla. The National competition is sponsored by the American Trucking Associations and classes include straight truck, twins, 3-axle van, 4-axle van, 5-axle van, sleeper berth, flatbed and tanks.

Alabama has done quite well in recent years at the national competition starting in 2005

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when Darrell Kimbrell, a FedEx Freight driver from Birmingham, Ala., earned the title of National Champion in the Twins class. Since then, there have been others class winners, but the state got its first grand champion when Alphonso Lewis of YRC (then Roadway) won the national competition in 2007.

Kimbrell and Lewis will compete again this year, as will last year’s state champion FedEx Freight’s Ross Garner, who tallied nearly 400 combined points to win the 2010 Alabama TDC. The Decatur, Ala.-based driver won the 3-axle class, posting a tournament-high 55 points on the defects inspection, 66 points on the written exam, and 275 points on the skills course, for a combined 396 points.

He beat his closest competitor by more than 30 points.

Overall, last year’s Championships were a dominating display from the FedEx Freight team, which had seven of its drivers place in the competition. Other FedEx class winners were Kenneth Lockhart (Tank Trailer), Kimbrell (Twin Trailers) and Martin McDonald (Flatbed). Meanwhile, three other FedEx drivers placed in top three spots of their respective classes, including Cecil Salter (3rd place, 4axle), William Brandon (2nd place, Straight) and Richard Pratt (3rd place, Straight).

Other class winners were Alphonso Lewis (4-axle) of YRC; B&G Supply Co.’s Charles Lynn (Sleeper Berth); Wal-Mart Transportation’s Dale Smith (Straight); and Winn Dixie’s Joe Banks (5-axle). Banks also earned the Rookie of the Year award for his 329 combined points.

Meanwhile, the Ladies SUV champion was Kim McDondald of Mobile, whose husband, Martin, won the Flatbed class.

There is still time to get your drivers signed up.

For more information call 334-834-3983.

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CONGRATULATIONS Alabama Driver of the Year Louie Haynes

The Alabama Trucking Association named Wal-Mart Transportation’s Louie Haynes its 2010 Driver of the Year at the group’s annual Fleet Safety Awards banquet held March 28 near Birmingham. Haynes has more than 35 years of experience as a truck driver and has logged 3.1 million miles, most of which were covered in the southeastern United States.

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competition in the sleeper berth class in 2002.

He is a long-time member of Alabama’s Road Team and has presented the “No Zone” program which demonstrates how to share the road with trucks to thousands of high school driver’s education students throughout Alabama. In addition, he is a presenter for Alabama Operation Lifesaver, the railroad crossing safety organization, and was the very first driver to participate in the Alabama Trooper RideAlong program known as TACT, ticketing aggressive cars and trucks.

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11 March 31, 20 tion king Associa rs Alabama Truc pensation Fund Membe om Workers’ C Trucking the Alabama their entlemen: atements of s conducted G St or d l it ia an s ud nc A ie na ad Fi he plan T . ed to it 10 s Dear L ud or 20 A it , Summarized ar ended December 31 andards require the Aud material e th of py co ye free of hose st u will find a pensation Fund for the standards. T financial statements are uded Enclosed yo ed auditing ’ Com e rs amounts incl agept th e ke ce th or er ac W th ng lly ti he ra on w or ne t an pp ge ou m . su ab .S by ce Associati e U e en nc h of the evid able assura rdance wit timates mad audit in acco e audit to obtain reason l necessary examination significant es inion. Their opinion d an ed us es al th r op and perform Upon the completion of g the accounting principl le basis for issuing thei the ab l position of in t. misstatemen ial statements and assess audit provided a reason ial respects, the financia .

10 20 , 31 r er r ei nc in these fina itors determined that th present fairly, in all mat e Fund as of Decembe nc ud atements st l n Self Insura ia ment, the A nc 685,660 set na fi Compensatio at these tions, of $18, epartment bu ri st di concluded th ng Association Worker’s of its, net bama D ki emed total prof equirements of the Ala Alabama Truc s accumulat rticipating m ary R e ha pa at to nd St Fu ck by e ba th ed d t nu ct te Ja ec re fl bu di ri on re st as ts 77 di ed en ,0 $5,684 be refund previously ial statem ctive credits Fund will distribute back These financ retrospective credits to pe os tr re of re e nt aside for futu elations. The total amou 217,318. In addition, th ar year renewals.

R 9, nd of Industrial ption of the Fund, is $3 rs with their 2011 cale Border probe ce a and Cross in em m e m ba g nc la si in A , serves at r rs ip ou be ic cludes loss re ts of both spective part which consis come and Deductions in independent 1, 2011 to re nd Fu e th ions of t of In Fund’s ed Statemen so that the overall operat ined by the ve approach includes the flected in the Consolidat (IBNR) losses as determ ti rt va po er re ns s co hi T re very ar-end adjust claims losses incurred but not reported Trustees maintains a ade these ye With the conm ng of vi grams. The y ha rd pa er oa . s, the B 12,920 sses. Aft quired to which are re In our reserving practice gular occurring claims lo ember 31, 2010 is $3,5 inued our long standec . nt re D ir rm co d fi of ve de al s ri ha en ct e ua fe ar w Act e ef at to protect e ye profit for th es is pleased to report th imary goals still remain ected from th Fund is prot bined overall operating te pr s us it Tr ize that m Board of rs. s to emphas ments, the co 10 calendar year, the Board wishe to participating membe 20 he e T . th ce st of an n m s io it or of rf clus pr pe g g believe the be in in rn at le retu le oper is where we pany’s emphaas ph em ing profitab tegrity of the Fund whi l ro ss cont ur com in inforce our lo to strive to maximize yo king in the field, the financial rtunity to re or is w po es s op er ns e ne pe th gi ex ke g en loss s wish to ta ny’s operatin e have four loss control ber companies in their ay pa w al m e co w ur g, yo w em , in to s al r m se g be go In closin ea in is em cr at taining th r particip curbing in and to rem approach to rol. To support you in ob dedicated to assisting ou age of these resources nt nt g) va or co ad d. ss ke lo un ta u to sis on compf encourage yo site (www.ata and our web ty program efforts. We . fe sa t. our program control and / Work Smar d quality of fe an Sa th k ng or re W st always ting the you in evalua n will assist io at rm fo in We hope this , Respectfully oaker, CPA Kimble E. C inistrator dm CEO and A

TRUSTEES BRUCE MACDONALD CHAIRMAN Fund Member Trustee President, Transport Refrigeration Sales & Service 500 Daniel Payne Drive Birmingham, AL 35214 Term: April 2009 – April 2012 (205) 328-7278 Fax: (205) 328-6769 KENNETH R. ADAMS Fund Member Trustee CEO, Southern Cal Transport, Inc. 148 41st Avenue West Birmingham, AL 35207 Term: April 2010 – April 2013 (205) 323-0004 Fax: (205) 323-0003 26

SCOTT SMITH Fund Member Trustee Vice President, P & S Transportation, Inc. P. O. Box 8250 Ensley, AL 35218 Term: April 2008 – April 2011 (205) 296-9588 Fax: (205) 326-8901

FRANK FILGO Ex-Officio President and CEO, AL Trucking Association P. O. Box 2339 Montgomery, AL 36102-2339 Term: July 2010 – July 2011 (334) 834-3983 Fax: (334) 262-6504

NICK TOLLESON Fund Member Trustee CEO/Co-Chairman, White Oak Transportation, Inc. 2205 Hwy 20 W Decatur, AL 35602 Term: April 2009 – April 2012 (256) 432-0405 Fax: (256) 432-0445

SKIP WILLIAMS Ex-Officio CEO, J-L Transportation 2301 24th Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35234 Term: July 2010 – July 2011 (205) 321-4140 Fax: (205) 321-4188 A LABAMA T RUCKER • 2011 C ONVENTION S PECIAL E DITION

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME AND DEDUCTIONS For the Year Ended December 31, 2010

BALANCE SHEET December 31, 2010 ASSETS Assets: Cash Prepaid Expenses and Deposits Accounts Receivable (net of allowance) Certificates of Deposit and Investments Deferred Tax Asset (net of liability) Building and Fixed Assets (net of depreciation)

$

Total Assets

2,014,741.88 12,167.31 1,668,155.12 58,912,286.73 120,488.07 1,334,960.58

$ 64,062,799.69

LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY Liabilities: Accounts Payable and Escrow Unearned Contributions

$

Total Liabilities Reserves: Reserves for Aggregate Losses Actuarial Reserves for Claim Losses

1,194,426.16 2,061,673.60 $

3,256,099.76

$ 4,831,191.00 37,034,512.37

Income: Contributions Cross Border Premium Investments and Gain/(Loss) on Sale Other

$ 26,912,559.00 3,240,231.01 5,012,114.82 141,547.08

Total Income

$ 35,306,451.91

Deductions: Claim Losses (net of reinsurance)

$ 24,510,702.83

Total Claim Losses

$ 24,510,702.83

Operating Expenses: Administrative Cross Border Admin. Fees Brokerage Expenses Claims Service Fee Excess Loss Insurance Professional Services Royalties Total Operating Expenses

$

1,621,628.74 1,134,097.83 1,550,954.75 1,217,497.05 845,244.42 577,264.60 446,147.59 7,392,834.98

Total Deductions

Total Reserves

41,865,703.37

31,903,537.81

Excess Income Before Income Taxes Provision for Income Taxes (deferred)

Members’ Equity: Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments $ 255,336.31 Retrospective Refund to Members 18,685,660.25

Excess Income

18,940,996.56 $ 64,062,799.69

CARL CARSON Fund Member Trustee President, Carl Carson Truck Center, Inc. P. O. Box 320680 Birmingham, AL 35232-0680 Term: April 2008– April 2011 (205) 592-9966 Fax: (205) 592-8005

3,512,920.11 54,390,057.64

Excess Income Before Retrospective Refund Distribution Retrospective Refund Distributed to Members Excess Income Held for Future Retrospective Refund

DREW LINN VICE-CHAIRMAN Fund Member Trustee President, Southland International Trucks, Inc. P. O. Box 578 Birmingham, AL 35201-0578 Term: April 2009 – April 2012 (205) 942-6226 Fax: (205) 942-6311

3,402,914.10 (110,006.01)

$

Prior Years’ Excess Income Total Members’ Equity Total Liabilities, Reserves and Members’ Equity

$

$ 57,902,977.75 _39,217,317.50 $ 18,685,660.25

RUSTY SPROUSE Fund Member Trustee CFO, B & G Supply Company, Inc. P. O. Box 748 Albertville, AL 35950 Term: April 2008 – April 2011 (256) 878-2928 Fax: (256) 878-1527

GAIL COOPER Ex-Officio CEO, Boyd Bros. Transportation, Inc. 3275 Highway 30 Clayton, AL 36016 Term: July 2010 – July 2011 (334) 775-1400 Fax: (334) 775-9310

BEAU WICKS Fund Member Trustee President, Southeast Logistics P. O. Box 1309 Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 Term: April 2010 – April 2013 (205) 759-1818 Fax: (205) 349-3104

BILL WARD Ex-Officio President/Owner, Ward International Trucks, LLC P. O. Box 5375 Mobile, AL 36605 Term: July 2010 – July 2011 (251) 433-5616 Fax: (251) 433-5617

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ATTENDING COMPANIES (As of 4/11/2011) AAA Cooper Transportation ABC Transportation ACS State & Local Solutions, Inc. (PrePass) Action Resources, Inc. Action Truck Center Airgas: Diesel Exhaust Fluid Alabama Department of Public Safety American Proteins, Inc. American Trucking Associations Ancra International AON Truck Group Arab Cartage & Express Avizent B & G Supply Co., Inc. B. R. Williams Trucking, Inc. Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC Ball, Ball, Matthews & Novak, PA BancorpSouth Equipment Finance Barnett Transportation, Inc. BB&T Insurance Services BBVA Compass Bank BBVA Compass/Commercial Billing Service Boyd Bros. Transportation, Inc. Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions Buddy Moore Trucking, Inc. Butler and Company Carrier Transicold South Church Transportation & Logistics Cobbs, Allen & Hall Coffman International Trucks Coleman American Moving Services Comdata Corporation Cummins Mid-South, L.L.C Cummins, Inc. Daimler Trucks North America, LLC Dana Transport Deep South Freight Detroit Diesel Empire Truck Sales LLC

ErgoScience, Inc. Evergreen Transport, LLC Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FedEx Freight, Inc. Ferguson, Frost & Dodson, LLP Fikes Truck Line Fisher & Phillips LLP Fleet Air Technologies Four Star Freightliner G.E. Capital Equipment Finance GCR Tire Centers Great Dane Trailers Greenbush Logistics, Inc. Gulf Coast Truck & Equipment H.B. Logistics Hahn Transportation, Inc. Houndstooth Transportation J & M Tank Lines, Inc. J P Transportation Safety Consulting J T & T of MS J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. Joe Morten & Son Kenworth of Alabama Kenworth Truck Company Liberty Truck Sales, Inc. Love’s Travel Stops Mack Trucks, Inc. McGriff Tire Co. McLeod Software McLeod Software Meritor MSJ Trucking, Inc. My-Way Transportation, Inc. Navistar Capital Navistar, Inc. Nextran Truck Center-Birmingham O’Neal Steel, Inc. P & S Transportation, Inc. Palomar Insurance Corp.

PeopleNet People’s Capital & Leasing Corp.

People’s United Equipment

A D V E R T I S I N G ADVERTISER PG. NO. ATA WCSIF BC Barnett Transportation 13 Boyd Bros. Transportation, Inc. 19 Cummins Mid-South LLC 3 Eaton Corp.-Roadranger Field Marketing 9 Great Dane Trailers 5 Greenbush Logistics 28

Finance Corp.

Peterbilt Motors Company Pilot Flying J Porter Capital Corp.

Premier Truck Centers, Inc. Qualcomm, Inc. Randall-Reilly/CCJ Reed Hauling, Inc. Regions Insurance Reliance Partners, Inc. Ross Neely Systems Rush Truck Center Shoreline Transportation Southeast Logistics, Inc. Southland International Trucks Storey Trucking Co., Inc. TA/PETRO TCH, Inc. The McPherson Companies Thermo KingMontgomery/Birmingham Thompson/Caterpillar Transport Trailer Center Transportation & Logistical Services, Inc. Transportation Safety Services Turner & Hamrick LLC United Parcel Service Volvo Trucks North America W. H. Thomas Oil Co. Wal-Mart Transportation, LLC Ward International Trucks Watkins Trucking Co., Inc. Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, Inc. Wilks Tire & Battery Service WTI Transport WTW Enterprises, Inc. XATA Corporation YRC Worldwide Zieman, Speegle, Jackson & Hoffman Zurich

I N D E X

PH. NO. (334) 834-7911 (800) 824-3078 (800) 633-1502 (251) 456-2236 (800) 826-4357 (800) 383-0094 (877) 585-4749

WEB ADDRESS www.atacompfund.org www.barnetttransportation.com www.boydbros.com www.midsouth.cummins.com go.roadranger.com www.greatdanetrailers.com www.greenbushlogistics.com

J.J. Keller

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(888) 473-4638 ext. 7892

J&M Tank Lines, Inc. Kenworth of Alabama Randall-Reilly Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers

7 23 31 21

(205) 876-1900 (800) 444-6170 (800) 633-5953 (205) 837-9033

www.jmtankline.com www.kenworthofalabama.com www.randallpub.com www.rbauction.com/getitright

Southland International Trucks Thompson Cat Turner & Hamrick UPS Volvo Trucks Ward International Trucks

IBC IFC 14 25 29 15

(800) 844-6226 (205) 849-4288 (888) 385-0186 (800) 325-7000 (336) 393-2000 (800) 476-6841

www.southlandtrucks.com www.thompsontractor.com www.turnerhamrick.com www.ups.com www.volvoscr.com www.wardintltrucks.com

Zurich

11

(800) 553-3055

www.zurich.com

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www.jjkellermobile.com

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ATA CALENDAR 2011 Alabama Trucking Assn.

Calendar of Events Alabama Truck Driving Championships May 13-14, 2011 ATA Board of Director’s Meeting & Officer Installation June 28, 2011 Nat’l Truck Driver Championships August 9-13, 2011 (Orlando, FL) Nat’l Truck Driver Appreciation Week September 11-17, 2011 ATA Golf Classic October 11, 2011 SMMC Fall Courtesy Roadside Inspection: Ozark, AL October 13, 2011 Clanton, AL October 20, 2011 American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition October 15-18, 2011 (Grapevine, TX) SMMC Christmas Celebration December 5, 2011

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