2011 Lifeliner Magazine (Issue 3) by Iowa Motor Truck Association

Lifeliner IOWA MOTOR TRUCK ASSOCIATION Fall 2011

YOUR ASSOCIATION IN ACTION INSIDE: Convention Recap Awards Board Meeting JMT Spotlight

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In this Issue

IMTA Staff

JMT Spotlight

Brenda Neville, CAE President

Don Egli

Director of Safety and Security

DeAnn Moody

Executive Assistant

Phillip Nicolino

Marketing Manager

Mike Spalla

Membership Manager

Janelle Stevens

Events/Education Manager

Articles

PAC Fundraiser

Convention Recap

Chairman’s Message..........................4-5 President’s Message............................... 7 Board Meeting....................................8-9 Member Outreach..........................10-11 President’s Service Award..................12-13 PAC Fundraiser Recap.......................... 14 Member Appreciation BBQ................... 15 Spotlight JMT..................................16-18 Awards...........................................20-24 Convention Committee........................ 25 Clay Shoot Winners............................. 27 Golf Outing Recap............................... 28 Convention Recap...........................29-36 Johnsrud/TanTara...........................38-39 Members in the News.......................... 40 Final Word.......................................... 42

Our Supporters Great West Casualty...................... 2 Boyer Petroleum..........................4-5 Central Trailer Service.................... 6 Freightliner.................................... 6 Crestmark Bank........................... 19 Iowa Truck Services...................... 26 Convention Sponsors................... 33 McKenna Truck Center................. 37

Sioux City Truck Sales................... 39 Integrus Consulting...................... 39 Ziegler........................................ 41 Quality Services Corp................... 41 Donaghy-Kempton Insurors.......... 41 Truck Country.............................. 43 Midwest Wheel Companies............. 44

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Chairmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Message Jeff Wangsness, JMT Trucking It is a great honor for me to serve as the Chairman of the Board for the Iowa Motor Truck Association. This is a role that I do not take lightly and quite honestly, I am humbled to be in this position, especially when I look over the list of previous IMTA leaders. We have truly been blessed to have some very outstanding individuals Jeff Wangsness serve as the IMTA Chairman Chairman of the Board of this organization. Since the beginning, members have shown their support of this association and because of that support, IMTA is one of the finest trade associations you will ever find.

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I recently travelled throughout the state and participated in the various membership outreach events that were held. It was through this experience that I really developed an even greater appreciation of the association and its members. It was extremely rewarding to meet the different members that attended the outreach events. While I knew some of the attendees because they come to various IMTA events, there was a larger percentage that I had not met before. It was valuable to meet these members and discuss their issues. Of even greater value, was hearing about their reasons for continued support of the association and its efforts. These conversations were enlightening and further illustrated that there is a variety of reasons that people belong to IMTA. The main reason that seemed to emerge in every conversation regarding â&#x20AC;&#x153;whyâ&#x20AC;? someone belongs to the association was the fact that IMTA was looking out for

their interests at the Capitol and in front of regulators. This was encouraging to hear because it is a membership benefit that is extremely important but hard to quantify and knowing that members of all sizes from all areas of the state have an appreciation of this valuable benefit was nice to hear, especially since this truly is our number one priority. The other highlight of my recent travels with the IMTA staff was getting more acquainted with the staff. While I have always had a great deal of respect for our professional staff, traveling with them for two weeks really deepened my appreciation of the work they do on our behalf. The IMTA staff is extremely dedicated to serving the membership and giving 100% to everything they do. They are attentive to the needs of the members and extremely sensitive and appreciative of the challenging environment in which we are all forced to operate in. They are

Chairman’s Message constantly discussing ways in which they can help the membership and advocating for our concerns is always on the forefront. Our staff is truly something we can be very proud of and I look forward to my continued work with them. I now know firsthand the amount of time and energy it takes to service a membership of over 700 companies and I promise you that we are well served. As I start my job as the Chairman of the Board for the association, I realize that we continue to have many challenges on the horizon. Legislative and regulatory issues will continue to be a common area of

frustration and concern on both the state and national level. While the economy is moving in a little better direction I think there is still a long road ahead of us before we should be boasting about a recovery. And finally, your association will be facing challenges of their own. Some of the most notable priorities will be review of the current dues schedule, identifying some alternative revenue sources, assessing some of the short and long term needs of our headquarters building and taking a good, hard look at where we need to be in 5 years. We have a whole new generation of leaders waiting in the wings and your association

We have a whole new generation of leaders waiting in the wings and your association leaders need to start looking at ways to attract these next generations to get involved.

leaders need to start looking at ways to attract these next generations to get involved. While I call these challenges, these are also exciting opportunities for all of us to strengthen the foundation of our organization. IMTA hasn’t been around for over 70 years because we have sat around twiddling our thumbs and I don’t anticipate that will be the manner in which we proceed anytime in the future either. I will certainly be calling on each and every one of you to get involved. Your feedback and insight is always appreciated and valued so please don’t hesitate to contact me with your ideas, your concerns or your opinions. This is by the way OUR ASSOCIATION and we owe it to OUR ASSOCIATION to always be looking for ways to improve. Jeff Wangsness

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President’s Message Brenda Neville, Iowa Motor Truck Association This magazine is a special edition of the Lifeliner which features a recap of the many different events and activities that have been held throughout the past several months. As you will see, it has been a very busy time for us as we held several annual fundraisers, our management conference and then we hit the road for a two week road trip. Getting in front of members is always a top priority and from August until the end of the year, we take that job very seriously. Fortunately, IMTA’s elected leaders also appreciate the value of our outreach efforts and their leadership and support is what truly enables IMTA to continue to be a valuable partner to each and every one of you. The IMTA officers continue to show their commitment by the tremendous amount of time and energy that they put into these volunteer positions. I am always touched and amazed at the amount of time our officers are willing to give to this association and they do all of this for IMTA as they are also running their businesses. They give a gift to this association that is unparalleled and of such high value that I couldn’t even begin to put a dollar amount on their efforts. A special thanks to outgoing chairman Mike Riggan, TanTara Transportation. He was extremely dedicated to serving as your highest leader and he made it a point to be engaged and involved at every level. Mike was committed to reaching out to the members of all sizes and he traveled to every corner of the state to meet with members and prospective members to encourage their support of this association. He had a compelling story to tell because like some new members, he wasn’t completely sold on the value of IMTA when he first became a member….but that quickly changed and he became a strong believer and a powerful advocate of belonging to IMTA. A special thanks to our officers as well, they too are asked to give a great deal of time and energy to the organization and once they start moving up the chairs it is essentially a four year commitment.

That is a big ASK and one that can’t be taken lightly, especially given the challenging environment in which you are all forced to work in at this point. It was an especially 2012 IMTA officers Chairman, Jeff Wangsness, JMT Trucking, Immediate Past Chairman, Mike Riggan, difficult time TanTara Transportation, President, Brenda Neville, 1st Vice Chairman, Steve this fall when Schuster, Schuster Trucking & 2nd Vice Chairman, Ralph Arthur, Ruan Transportation we lost one of Management Systems. Not Pictured: George Crouse, Treasurer. our officers, Dan Stevens. in a very effective and powerful manner. Dan had been a very effective leader and This kind of support and involvement truly a valued member of the team. He too separates the good associations from the had immersed himself into the role of really GREAT associations and IMTA is a being an IMTA officer and wanted to gain really GREAT association. as much knowledge and experience as he could as he moved up the chairs. He was We certainly have our share of challenges truly excited about serving as chairman in the short and long term but with and had a number of priorities he wanted the continued support of the volunteer to tackle as chairman. However, he was leaders and the 700+ members, IMTA denied that opportunity and fortunately will continue to flourish and thrive. Our a former IMTA chairman, Steve Schuster, number one priority will always be to Schuster Trucking stepped up to the serve the membership and to be a valued plate. Again, another illustration of the voice and advocate for our membership. dedication that is so prevalent among As we continue to look to the future, we your leadership team. will continue to look to our membership Your new chairman, Jeff Wangsness, for the next great group of leaders. JMT Trucking will continue to carry What can you offer? I am certain you on the tradition and has consistently have more to offer than you thought demonstrated his enthusiasm and so consider getting involved with your willingness to get the job done by association. I am equally certain that the outstanding work he has done once you take that step to be more on numerous IMTA committees and involved, you will find it to be a very throughout his tenure as a board gratifying experience and before you member. Jeff brings a fresh perspective know it…you will be moving up the chairs as an intrastate carrier but possesses a for your association. level of commitment and exuberance Please don’t hesitate to contact me that is contagious. He will be another with any questions, ideas, concerns or very effective leader and I hope that feedback. Our next magazine will be the you will get the opportunity to meet him regular format that includes articles and throughout the next several months as he stories on some of the top issues we are carries out his duties as Chairman. facing as an industry. In the meantime, Like all these great leaders, I have just sit back & enjoy this special tribute to our mentioned, there has been a long list of many great IMTA members. leaders that have served this association Have a blessed holiday season, throughout its 70 year existence. These individuals have certainly set the bar high Brenda Neville and will continue to lead this organization

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Board Meeting IMTA Leaders hold Annual Fall Board Meeting

The IMTA Board of Directors met in late November for their annual Fall Board Meeting. The full agenda included a visit from Governor Branstad and presentations from Dave Osiecki, ATA, Doug Gross, Iowans for Growth and Development, Larry Noble, Department of Public Safety, Paul Trombino, Iowa DOT and Sasha Monthei, Scheldrup & Blades. Also included on the agenda was a discussion on the 2012 legislative priorities led by Dave Scott, IMTA lobbyist and Brenda Neville, IMTA President. With over 50 people in attendance including IMTA Directors and representatives from IMTA’s respective divisions, it was another valuable board meeting. The IMTA Board of Directors meet twice a year, November and May and also participate in the annual meeting which is held in conjunction with IMTA’s annual management conference.

Mike Gerdin - Heartland Express, Speaker Dave Osiecki - ATA, SVP of Policy & Reg. Affairs, Donna Weinrich-Lucht - Weinrich Truck Lines, John Smith - CRST International, Inc.

“The IMTA board meetings are very valuable and enable us as an organization to discuss the issues of importance and make decisions or take positions that will benefit Iowa’s trucking industry. We are fortunate to have such a great group of leaders and the I am most appreciative of the time that is given by each and every director,” said IMTA Chairman of the Board Jeff Wangsness.

IMTA President Brenda Neville, Kyle Krause - Solar Transport, IMTA Lobbyist - Dave Scott

Janelle Stevens, - IMTA, Jack Sawyer - Des Moines Transportation Co., Jeff Dickinson - Ten D, Inc., Phillip Nicolino - IMTA

Over 50 attendees, including IMTA Directors and representatives from IMTA’s respective divisions. 8

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Jeff Bussanmas - Bussanmas Towing & Recovery, Delwin Van Wyk - Interstate Power Systems

Board Meeting Board Meeting Highlights

Gas Tax Increase - off the table again?

Aaron Tennant, Tennant Trucking and Dave Dickey, Harold Dickey Transport. Aaron was a special guest at the Board Meeting and is an out of state member.

The Governor announced at the board meeting that despite his earlier desire to fix the roads in Iowa, he felt the timing was not good to pass an increase in the 2012 session. Based on polling, it was determined that too many Iowans were not supportive of a gas tax increase and therefore, legislators wouldn’t be able to vote for an increase either. He also quickly added he would not veto a gas tax increase if legislation made it to his desk, but he just felt that the timing was not right for an increase. He vowed to find further savings which could create some extra dollars within the budget for road and bridges. For the past two years, IMTA has been working on this issue with other interested associations and a special commission met over the summer further supporting a gas tax increase. It is yet to be determined where this will go in the 2012 session….stay tuned!

Governor Terry Branstad joined the meeting to review his priorities for 2012 Legislative Session.

Nick Thummel, Keane Thummel Trucking; Clayton Fisk, Warren Transport and Roger Amhof, Amhof Trucking.

Ralph Arthur, Ruan Transportation; Don Egli, IMTA’s Safety Director and KJH.

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Member Outreach IMTA Member Outreach Events

The IMTA staff and officers hit the road this fall and conducted ten member outreach events over a two week period. They covered the entire state and had great attendance at all the events. In the first week, they focused on the Western side of the state holding events at Council Bluffs, Sioux City, Fort Dodge, Clear Lake and Des Moines. The following week they moved to the Eastern side of the state and held events at Waterloo, Dubuque, Davenport, Iowa City and Ottumwa. Collectively, the effort reached over 200 people and offered an opportunity for members and prospective members to get valuable updates on the various priorities that the association is focusing on.

Jeff Wangsness, JMT Trucking Company, welcomes the group at all outreach meetings.

“I believe this is some of the most valuable work we can do and it is imperative that we get out and see the members throughout the state. We get stuck in the ivory towers of Des Moines and can easily lose touch as to what challenges and issues the members are facing on a daily basis,” said IMTA President Brenda Neville.

Brenda Neville, IMTA – Dave Riggan, TanTara Transportation Corp. – PJ Daufeldt, Daufeldt Transport, Inc.

Steve Doepke, Denver Construction, Inc. - Don Egli, IMTA

Kim Paisley, Paisley Trucking, Inc. – Arlette Schneider, Schneider Motorways, Inc. – Celeste Turner, Schneider Motorways, Inc. – Jim Koester, Midwest Wheel Companies

Jim Ocheltree, Elliott Bros. Truck Line, Inc. – Ray Zamastil, Hawkeye International Trucks

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IMTA Members Attend an Outreach Meeting in Council Bluffs located at Silverstone Group.

Joe Murray, Kunkel & Associates – Brad Burgmeir, Kunkel & Associates – Tom McLaughlin, Hawkeye Truck & Trailer – Dave Dewey, Hawkeye Truck & Trailer

Mike Spalla, IMTA – Rich Vander Kooi, Vander Kooi, Inc. – Andy Barkley, Midwest Wheel Companies – Trent Davidson, Baileys, Inc.

Brenda Neville, IMTA - Jeff Wangsness, JMT Trucking Company – Rick George, Iowa Tanklines, Inc.

Mark Gleason, Decker Truck Line, Inc. – Malaki Bulten, Decker Truck Line, Inc. – Brenda McNealey - Decker Truck Line, Inc., Joanne Kramer, Decker Truck Line, Inc. – Bruce Linde, Decker Truck Line, Inc. – Karen Davis, Decker Truck Line, Inc.

Member Outreach IMTA Chairman of the Board Jeff Wangsness also attended the member outreach events and thought they were extremely worthwhile. “It was very gratifying to meet the many members throughout the state that aren’t able to make it to our events in Des Moines. It was also a valuable way to get more familiar with the scope of activities that IMTA is involved in and get acquainted with the staff,” he said. In addition to IMTA President Brenda Neville and Chairman of the Board Jeff Wangsness, IMTA Director of Safety Don Egli, Marketing Manager Phil Nicolino and Membership Manager Mike Spall also made presentations at the member outreach events specific to their areas of responsibility within the association. Michael Seright, Interstate PowerSystems; Bryan Murphy, Twin Bridges Truck City

The next round of membership outreach activities in the same areas are scheduled for late February and early March. A special thanks to all the members that participated and showed up at the IMTA fall membership outreach events.

Ted Wickersham, Mid Continent Trucking Company; and Brian Wickersham, Mid Continent Trucking Company; visited with other guests at the IMTA Member Outreach Event in Council Bluffs.

Molly Hueneman, Hueneman Farms LC; Brenda Neville, IMTA; Jeff Wangsness, JMT Trucking Company

Phil Nicolino, IMTA

Jeff Wangsness, JMT Trucking Company; Don Decker, Decker Truck Line, Inc.; Brenda Neville, IMTA

Matt DeSchepper, Great West Casualty Company; Don Egli, IMTA; Donald Miller, Swine Graphics Enterprises, L.P.; Andy Pick, Great West Casualty Company

Brenda Neville, IMTA; Bob Persinger, Wilson Trailer Company; Jeff Wangsness, JMT Trucking Company; Steve Schuster, Schuster Co.

Mike Spalla, IMTA; Keith Lamfers, Decker Truck Line, Inc.; Jeff Wangsness, JMT Trucking Company

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President’s Service Award leader lets their actions speak louder than words each and every day. And a great leader cares little about their own agenda and instead is driven by the greater good and the greater cause.

Dan Stevens, Farner-Bocken Co.; Pat and Pam Storey, Motor-Ways, Inc.

2011 IMTA President’s Service Award Recipient – Dan Stevens IMTA sadly lost one of its great leaders and officers this fall. Dan Stevens, with Farner-Bocken Companies had been a visible supporter and leader over the past decade and was working his way up the chairs. As an officer of IMTA, Dan was extremely involved and active on a number of committees and took his service to the association very seriously….and always challenged others to “step it up” and get involved. He was looking forward to serving as IMTA’s Chairman of the Board in 2013 and was sadly denied that opportunity when he lost his battle with heart disease. IMTA was honored to be able to recognize Dan for his service to the association by awarding him with IMTA’s highest honor, the President’s Service Award. His family was on hand at the IMTA Management Conference to receive the award and below are the comments that were made by IMTA President Brenda Neville on the night that the association came together to pay tribute to this great individual.

“Throughout the course of history of any great organization, there are GREAT people that invariably leave their imprint through their compassion, their leadership and their unwavering commitment of support. These people are quite often the same ones that do so without seeking a lot of attention or glory, instead, they simply do what is right and set a shining example of what it means to be a great leader and a great friend. A great leader is reliable, honest, sincere and genuine in everything they do. A great

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These are the individuals that enrich and touch our lives in a way that forever change who we are. These are the individuals that we can’t help but aspire to emulate because of the example they set for us. And these are the individuals that set themselves into a class of distinction that is uniquely reserved for a very few.

ideas, thoughts and goals of what he wanted to accomplish as an officer of this association. But Dan also knew that that dream was in constant jeopardy because of health obstacles that he faced on a daily basis. Health issues that he had no control over especially when he was added to the list of heart transplant recipients. I often told him that the reason his heart was wearing out was because he had overused it with all

Sadly, the GREAT ONEs are far too often taken from us… long before they have fully left their imprint on the soul of their mission….and long before we are ready to say goodbye. But fortunately, our thoughts should not focus on what they have left undone but rather the accomplishments and dreams that did come to be… And the lasting mark they so quietly left on the people they knew, would be responsible for carrying on their legacy of leadership, friendship and love. Our dear and special friend, Dan Stevens was one of those cherished and rare leaders that most certainly left his mark on this organization and on the hearts of many of us here tonight. For the last decade Dan tirelessly served this organization and provided a consistent and constant voice of reason and leadership that earned him the respect and support of everyone he came in contact with. Dan’s pride and dedication to living life to the fullest and in a respectable and honorable manner was evident in everything he did. I still remember the day that we visited Dan in his office at FarnerBocken as he made the commitment to move up the leadership chairs for IMTA. It was with great joy that he expressed his long term dream of walking across this stage and being named our Chairman of the Board. He had very strong

Dan Stevens, Farner-Bocken Co.; Brenda Neville, IMTA at the PAC Boxing Night in 2011.

Janelle Stevens, IMTA; Coach Kirk Ferentz, Iowa Hawkeyes; Dan Stevens, Farner-Bocken Co. at the May Board Meeting.

Mike Bagg, Central Trailer Service; Dan Stevens, Farner-Bocken Co.; Andy Stevens; Brenda Neville, IMTA; Nick Stevens at the Annual Election Night Party.

President’s Service Award Dan also deeply loved his FarnerBocken family which had been a part of his life for over 30 years. He always demonstrated that FAMILY, in all its different spectrums must always be a top priority. Dan never stopped believing that the future was going to be great, whether that future was here on earth or in an even greater place that was free of the ongoing pain and suffering he had experienced over the years w/his heart issues. It was because of that view of the future that Dan was able to so fully LIVE and GIVE to all of us.

you Dan, we will be eternally grateful for knowing you and working beside you. At this time, if gives me great pleasure to present the 2011 IMTA President’s Service Award to Dan’s family this evening. Please welcome Pat, Andy, Janelle, Nick, Abbie and Sarah to the stage.”

Mike Sullivan, Kenworth Mid-Iowa, Inc.; Mark Zieman, Cherry Valley Enterprises, Inc.; Pat Storey, Motor-Ways, Inc.; Mike Bagg, Central Trailer Service, Ltd.; Dan Stevens, Farner-Bocken Co.; Bob Kohlwes, BTI Special Commodities, Inc.; Larry Bergdale, TrueNorth Companies at the Golf Outing in 2011.

Mike Riggan, TanTara Transportation Corp. presenting Dan with his official officer’s diamond pin.

the love and compassion he had extended to so many throughout the course of his short 50 years of life. Because Dan always knew that his days may be numbered, he TRULY lived each and every day to its fullest and he made everyone around him do the same thing. Dan taught us what it meant to really have “faith” because he relied on that every day and never quit believing that anything was possible. In addition, Dan taught us to always love our family as he so proudly talked about his wife, Pat and sons Nick and Andy, daughter Sarah and of course, daughterin-law Janelle on a regular basis. He was especially proud when Janelle became an IMTA employee and Nick an IMTA intern. Dan proudly would have his sons accompany him to various IMTA events and activities. They quickly became valued part of the IMTA family.

SO tonight we have the privilege to honor Dan and thank him for the remarkable service he gave to IMTA. And while he may not be here to walk across the stage and accept the highest award that is given through IMTA, the President’s Service Award. He is here in spirit and I am certain, smiling down on us in great pride and satisfaction in knowing he left his mark, his imprint on this organization and on the hearts of all of us. This award is opportunity for us to honor Dan but more importantly to THANK Dan for his tremendous service and dedication to IMTA. He set the bar high and we are all better people for knowing and working w/our beloved colleague and friend Dan Stevens. Dan carried a bible verse with him at all times and I felt that it most fittingly summarizes the person Dan was and the leader he had become.

In the late 1990’s the President’s Service Award was established to recognize an individual that not only provided exceptional service to the association but went above and beyond in their service to the industry as a whole too. Recognized as IMTA’s highest award, it was determined that the award would be only given out when it was deemed appropriate which would add to the prestige and significance of the award to the recipient. The following individuals have been honored with this award since its inception and it is with great pleasure that IMTA recognizes these folks for their tremendous service and leadership. 2001 – Mr. Bob Kohlwes BTI Special Commodities 2003 – Mr. Vern Simpson Mid Seven Transportation 2004 – Mr. Bill Smith Smithway Motor Xpress, Inc. (posthumously) 2005 – Mr. Bob Bannister McKenna Truck Center

“For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you, and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29.11.

2006 – Mr. Michael Winfrey Iowa DOT MVE Director

In his ever hopeful spirit, Dan gave us a plethora of valuable gifts – his time, his respect, his love, his zest for living and his quiet but effective way of leading … all of which allowed us to prosper and have continued faith in the future. Thank

2011 – Mr. Dan Stevens Farner-Bocken Company (posthumously)

2007 – Mr. Robert Sturgeon Barr-Nunn Transportation

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PAC Fundraiser Recap Funds Raised for Truck PAC Iowa IMTA members hit the road dressed in leathers and once again successfully raised over $2800 for Truck PAC Iowa. The annual fall bike and vintage car VICTORY TOUR attracted over 40 participants and offered a fun and enjoyable opportunity for networking and fundraising. This year’s VICTORY TOUR meandered through southern Iowa and offered participants an enjoyable day with stops in scenic Lacona, Melrose, Lavilia and Pella. Delwin Van Wyk, Interstate Power Systems and Greg Olinger, Manatt’s once again organized the outstanding event and provided a great day for everyone. In addition to the motorcycles and vintage cars, IMTA member Kenny Niece once again provided his RV as the official sag wagon for the event and made more than one spectator stop and notice the caravan.

“This is always a great way to support the PAC as well as have a nice outing with fellow IMTA members,” said IMTA Chairman Jeff Wangsness. While most IMTA members took part in the entire event, several joined the group at stops close to their respective companies and showed their support of the leather clad group. This annual bike ride has been held for over 15 years and continues to be a nice fundraiser for Truck PAC Iowa. In addition to raising money for the PAC, it also attracts members that may not participate in other IMTA activities and allows everyone the opportunity to show their support of the PAC. “We have found that this event creates an additional set of contributors to the PAC and their continued support throughout the year is extremely valuable and appreciated,” said PAC Chairman Ralph Arthur, Ruan Transportation Management Systems. “Our intent is to create a safe and fun event that also raises money for the PAC and as long as we continue to have members who are interested in participating, we will continue to have this annual fall tradition,” said IMTA President Brenda Neville.

No shortage of nice looking bikes.

Adrian Dickey, Harold Dickey Transport, Inc.

Jeff Schroder, MeKenna Truck Center

The next PAC fundraiser will be held in February with the annual Boxing night in Des Moines. A special thanks to everyone who participated in the VICTORY TOUR. John Dawson, Brown Nationalease - Bob Michael, Brown Nationalease – Lee Ballard, Midwest Wheel Companies – Don Egli, IMTA

The traditional group pose highlights the variety of participants on this annual ride.

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Pat Storey, Motor-Ways, Inc.

Member Appreciation BBQ Member Appreciation Event Held This Fall

A special member appreciation event was held early this fall in an effort to thank the members for their continued support of the association and its efforts. IMTA Chairman of the Board Mike Riggan served as the official host of the event and personally thanked those in attendance for their support and involvement with IMTA. Brenda Neville, IMTA – Jeff Wangsness, JMT Trucking Company

(LR Back Row) Brian Gardner, FedEx Freight – Tom Goddard, Hy-Vee, Inc. – Kelly Lien, Solar Transport (FR) Tony Maiefski, Con-way Freight, Inc. – Jeff Bean, Wal-Mart Transportation, LLC – David Bean, Wal-Mart Transportation, LLC – Jonathon Bean – (David’s Son)

Mark Olson, Olson Explosives – Kevin Gass, Perishable Distributors of Iowa, Ltd. – Diane Gass – Phil Nicolino, IMTA – Mick Swolley, Interstate PowerSystems

“This organization is only as strong as the members that support it and this continued involvement is critical to the ongoing success of IMTA. Throughout the year, I have had the pleasure of meeting many IMTA members and am continually impressed by their desire to be active, involved and supportive it the association,” said Mike Riggan. The Membership Appreciation Barbeque was held at the IMTA headquarters office and despite the rain that moved in right as the event was kicked off, over 100 people stopped by to enjoy the grilled pork and networking with other members. A group of members had arrived earlier that day

John Fatino, Whitfield & Eddy, PLC – Karen Fatino – Jennifer Smith, Whitfield & Eddy, PLC

Keith Lamfers, Decker Truck Line, Inc. – Brenda Ralph Arthur, Ruan Transportation Neville, IMTA – Jim Wilkins, Decker Truck Line, Management Systems – Jackie Johnsrud, Inc. – Dale Decker, Decker Truck Line, Inc. Johnsrud Transport, Inc. – Brenda Neville, IMTA – Mike Riggan, TanTara Transportation Corp.

(Back Row) Stuart Spencer, Con-way Freight, Inc. – Ernie Mueller, Con-way Freight, Inc. (Front Row) Rodney Glassner, Con-way Freight, Inc. – Dave Alban, Con-way Freight, Inc.

and participated in the first ever filming of a music video that was showcased at the annual IMTA management conference. “This is an appropriate way for us to thank the members for their ongoing support and we were very pleased with the participation and even more pleased to have such a great group of IMTA members,” said IMTA President Brenda Neville.

Dave Dickey, Harold Dickey Transport, Inc. – James Twedt, Motor-Ways, Inc. – Rory Triplett, MotorWays, Inc.

Mike Riggan, TanTara Ellis Smith, Cummins Central Transportation Corp. – Ralph Arthur, Power, LLC – Mark Olson, Ruan Transportation Management Olson Explosives Systems – Murry Fitzer, Florilli Transportation, LLC – Adam Carney, Red Noise 6 LLC

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Jeff Wangsness

a clique, we truly do everything we can to accommodate the needs of our customers. In this business, we have a small window of opportunity to do 90% of our work, so we simply cannot afford to lose even one customer over a service issue,” said Jeff.

- JMT Trucking Introducing Your New Chairman – Jeff Wangsness, JMT Trucking

The Iowa Motor Truck Association is proud to welcome Jeff Wangsness as its 2012 Chairman of the Board. Jeff has been an active member of the association since the early 1990s and is proud to serve in this capacity for an industry and an association that he loves. “I am honored and humbled to be the Chairman of the Board for IMTA, especially when I look at the list of all the great folks that have served before me. I look forward to this role as the Chairman and am very anxious to serve the membership in this manner,” said Jeff. Jeff was born in Decorah, Iowa but spent the majority of his childhood in

Jeff Wangsness, JMT Trucking Company – Mike Riggan, TanTara Transportation Corp.

wife’s family lived and operated a ready mix company. He started working in a family operation and eventually had the opportunity to buy into the company in 1989. That business was sold in 1994 which is when Jeff started JMT Trucking. The name stands for Jeff and his two sons, Mitchell and Tyler. Within two short years and an acquisition of another company, JMT was up to just under 20 trucks and steady

Jeff quickly credits his employees and investment partners to his ongoing success and never forgets where he came from. “I am just a good old farm boy at heart and truly believe that if you treat people the way you want to be treated you can be very successful at anything you do. I try to do that with my employees, my customers, business colleagues and anyone I come in contact with.” Jeff has a core group of employees that have been with him since the beginning and he feels very blessed to have them as part of his operation. He also has an outstanding group of drivers that continue to make the company a successful operation.

“I am honored and humbled to be the Chairman of the Board for IMTA, especially when I look at the list of all the great folks that have served before me.” Bettendorf. Jeff developed a deep love for farming as he spent his summer’s traveling back to the Decorah area. That is where he learned to farm with his uncle on the Wangsness family farm. Jeff had aspirations of being a farmer but with advice from his uncle he needed a backup plan. He attended Northwest Missouri State University where he received a degree in Agricultural business. From there he quickly got a job in the farm finance world and thought that was his calling. However, the mid 1980s was not the ideal time to be in the farm credit world and he eventually ended up in Central Iowa where his

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growth has continued ever since. Today the company has 65 trucks in its fleet and 70 valued employees. JMT Trucking is a central Iowa based intrastate carrier of any and all construction related materials. They are respected throughout the industry because of their commitment to quality service and that is evident in many ways; the updated equipment they always stock their fleet with to their follow up with customers and their willingness to always get the job done right. “Customer service is our number one priority and while that may sound like

Shelley and Jeff Wangsness at Jeff’s swearing in ceremony.

Chairman’s Spotlight “I have always been a strong believer that in order to get something out of my membership, I had to give something back and be involved,” said Jeff. Chairman Wangsness making his acceptance speech.

“This is tough work with a lot of demands because of the nature of the construction industry. We also only have a limited number of months in which to make a profit so we push it hard and without the right mix of employees, we simply would not be able to operate so I am always very grateful and aware of the value of a good group of employees,” said Jeff. Jeff first got involved with IMTA in the early 1990s when he had some questions on regulatory and compliance topics. He was directed to call the IMTA for some guidance and immediately determined he needed to be a member of the association. “I was amazed at the wealth of information they were willing to share with me and for a company of my size, it was extremely important to have access and assistance especially when it came to the regulations. Over time, I also discovered their value in providing a legislative presence and can’t imagine not being a member of the association.” Within a year of being a member of the association, Jeff got involved in some committee work and moved onto the Board of Directors. He was the first board member representing the construction industry and given some of the legislative issues brewing at the time, it was of great value to have an intrastate carrier and a construction related carrier on the board. The value has continued over the years

and Jeff quickly became a valued voice for that segment of the membership and worked diligently to recruit folks to the association and promote the value of IMTA to intrastate carriers. “I have always been a strong believer that in order to get something out of my membership, I had to give something back and be involved. I feel this is the best way to not only get a return on my investment but also an opportunity to learn from my peers and take it one step further and pass it on to others in the industry. That has been my guiding philosophy with any organization that I am a part of and it has served me well over the years,” said Jeff. Like many others in the industry, Jeff is motivated to go to work each day in an effort to provide a good pay check not only to himself but to all of his employees as well. He is also motivated by the challenges that continue to be a part of working in this industry. Finding solutions to those challenges and operating a small business in today’s world provides Jeff with a great deal of satisfaction and pride.

as a whole. Not only does the trucking industry provide a service that is arguably the best there is in every way you look at it, we also provide really good jobs to a lot of really good people. The impact that trucking has on the overall economy is huge and I think too often that important fact is lost with our decision makers and I am always anxious to drive that fact home. I think that is what really moved me to get involved in the association as well as other associations that serve the construction industry. I am truly an association guy which will help me a great deal as I move into the IMTA chairmanship.” As Chairman of the Board Jeff looks forward to reaching out to the current

Jeff Wangsness and Chad Hennings. Jeff displaying Chad’s Superbowl rings.

“I am very passionate about the business and the industry

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Chaiman’s Spotlight members as well as prospective members. He believes that he is in a unique position as an intrastate carrier as well as a dump truck operation to attract some new members into the mix and he looks forward to the opportunity to get people involved with IMTA. Jeff is also very involved in the legislative efforts of IMTA and is no stranger to the state Capitol. He is very well versed on the road funding issues that are plaguing Iowa and looks forward to the opportunity to work with legislators as well as IMTA members throughout the 2012 legislative session. His third area of passion is the IMTA building. Jeff has served on the building committee for the last three years and served as the chairman of the committee for two of those years. Through Jeff’s leadership, the committee has done some tremendous work and will be kicking off a major capitol drive within the next few months. “Our building is our biggest asset and while it is only 16 years old, it is imperative that we continue to invest in our headquarters and ensure that it will always be the trucking industry’s prominent symbol and presence of unity at the foot of the state capitol.”

The Wangsness Family (left to right): son, Mitchell; daughter-in-law, Kelly; wife, Shelley; grandson, Brody; Jeff Wangsness; and son, Tyler.

Jeff is excited to serve as the chairman of IMTA and will be another visible and active leader for the association. “I will always challenge people to get involved because you only will get out of your association what you put into it and believe me, getting a return on that investment is extremely easy and will be the best business decision you could ever make.”

I am truly an association guy which will help me a great deal as I move into the IMTA chairmanship,” said Jeff.

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Awards 2011 Dispatcher of the Year Award Winner Rita Johnson, Decker Truck Line, Inc.

Rita Johnson Decker Truck Line, Inc.

Rita Johnson with Decker Truck Line, Inc. headquartered in Fort Dodge, Iowa was named the 2011 IMTA Dispatcher of the Year. Rita has been in the trucking industry for 8 years and has worked the last 6 as a dispatcher at Decker. Rita oversees a fleet of almost 50 drivers and is the single point contact for key regional accounts as well. She also oversees all the office responsibilities for one of Decker’s satellite terminals.

Dispatchers play an important role in every trucking company and each year, the contest attracts more and more entries. The Iowa Motor Truck Association and the Iowa Council of Safety Management sponsor this award program and is proud to recognize the many individuals that provide a valuable contribution to the company by being a reliable and effective dispatcher.

Dispatcher of the Year Nominees

Front Row (L-R) Rita Johnson, Decker Truck Line, Inc.; Therese Strellner, CRST International, Inc. Back Row (L-R) Major Ned Lewis, Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement; Scott Nelson, CRST International, Inc.; Scott Comer, CRST International, Inc.; Sergeant Rick Schaaf, Iowa Highway Patrol Not Pictured Sheila Aunspach, Barr-Nunn Transportation, Inc.

2011 IMTA Safety Professional of the Year Dan Hannasch, Farner-Bocken Company was awarded the 2011 IMTA Safety Professional of the Year Award.

Dan Hannasch Farner-Bocken Company

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Dan has been with Farner-Bocken for 26 years and has been in the safety manager’s position for the past 8 years. In this position he is involved in numerous safety areas within the company but most notably serves as the lead individual in charge of accident investigations and has sat on the safety review committee for the past 11 years. He is also involved with driver orientation and working with drivers that have violations. Most recently, Dan was responsible for the start up, training and auditing of Farner-Bocken CSA program. In addition to his duties at FarnerBocken, Dan has been very active with the Iowa

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Council of Safety Management and has served as the co-chairman and chairman of the Iowa Truck Driving Championships. “Dan has consistently shown a strong commitment to the overall safety program and safety efforts at Farner-Bocken. His expertise and his willingness to continually learn and improve our safety efforts not only make him a valuable asset to Farner-Bocken but also the motoring public. We are proud and pleased to nominate Dan for this award,” wrote Company President Dean Onken in the nomination papers. The IMTA Safety Professional of the Year award is sponsored by the Iowa Council of Safety Management as well as the Iowa Motor Truck Association.

Awards 2011 Midwest Wheel Fleet Maintenance Awards -Outstanding Company Awards

Congratulations to the following companies for being recognized for their outstanding fleet maintenance operations. These companies represent the best of the best in fleet maintenance operations. Barr-Nunn Transportation, Inc. Decker Truck Line, Inc. Farner-Bocken Company Olson Explosives

Ruan Transport Corp. Standard Forwarding, LLC Walmart

Front Row (L-R) Duane Harney, Barr-Nunn Transportation; Ken Fuller, Wal-Mart Private Fleet; Tom Day, Standard Forwarding, LLC; Jeff Gallogly, Decker Truck Line, Inc.; Ralph Arthur, Ruan Transportation Management Systems Back Row (L-R) Major Ned Lewis, Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement; Dave Holdsworth, Farner-Bocken Company; John Minor, Midwest Wheel Companies; Jim Koester, Midwest Wheel Companies; Mark Olson, Olson Explosives; Sergeant Rick Schaaf, Iowa Highway Patrol

2011 Midwest Wheel Companies Fleet Maintenance Awards -Individual

Congratulations to the following fleet professionals for being recognized for their outstanding contributions to their company fleet maintenance operation. These individuals represent professionalism, dedication and commitment to superb maintenance operations. Ron Wicker, Barr-Nunn Transportation Ernie Mueller, Con-way Freight Steve Madlom, CRST International Inc. Paul Gray, Decker Truck Line, Inc.

Dan Stevens, Farner-Bocken Company Randall Parker, Walmart Jon Adermann, Walmart Cary Brown, Walmart

Front Row (L-R) Paul Gray, Decker Truck Line, Inc.; Randall Parker, Walmart Private Fleet; Dave Holdsworth accepting in honor of Dan Stevens, Farner-Bocken Company; Ron Wicker, Barr-Nunn Transportation, Inc. Back Row (L-R) Major Ned Lewis, Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement; Sergeant Rick Schaaf, Iowa Highway Patrol; Cary Brown, Walmart Private Fleet; Jon Anderman, Walmart Private Fleet; John Minor, Midwest Wheel Companies; Jim Koester, Midwest Wheel Companies Not Present Steve Madlom, CRST International, Inc.; Dan Stevens, Farner-Bocken Company

2011 Midwest Wheel Fleet Maintenance Professional of the Year Paul Gray with Decker Truck Line, Inc., headquarterd in Fort Dodge was named the 2011 IMTA/Midwest Wheel Companies Fleet Maintenance Professional of the Year. Paul Gray Decker Truck Line, Inc.

Paul has been with Decker Truck Line, Inc. for 19 years and oversees the daily operation of the Fort Dodge tractor shop. Paul works directly with drivers to schedule and ensure all maintenance

related items are addressed in a timely manner. Paul is highly respected by his staff and has a management approach where he “leads by example”. Paul’s willingness to always go the extra mile to ensure that maintenance is performed to the highest standards is what has set him apart from the rest and made him a most appropriate and deserving candidate for this honor and award.

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Awards 2011 IMTA Outstanding Professional Driver Award Winners Congratulations to the following drivers for being named 2011 IMTA Outstanding Professional Driver Award. These drivers are being recognized for their continued dedication and commitment to being a true professional behind the wheel of a truck. The 2011 Outstanding Professional Driver Award Winners once again exemplify the quality commitment that is prevalent in today’s trucking industry. Congratulations for your outstanding achievement and career. Gary Hurley, Barr-Nunn Transportation Scott Michael, BTI Special Commodities Inc. Jeffrey Wickwire, Con-Way Freight Joseph Scherbring, CRST International, Inc. Dean Filmer, Decker Truck Line, Inc. Dennis Maher, Solar Transport Company Michael Fangmann, TanTara Transportation Corp. James Anderson , Walmart Richard Simon, Walmart

2011 IMTA Professional Driver of the Year 2011 IMTA Professional Driver of the year, Richard Simon, Wal-Mart Transportation

Front Row (L-R) Michael Fangmann, TanTara Transportation Corp.; Jeff Wickwire, Con-way Freight; Richard Simon, Walmart Transportation LLC; Scott Michael, BTI Special Commodities, Inc. Back Row (L-R) Major Ned Lewis, Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement; Gary Hurley, Barr-Nunn Transportation; Dennis Maher, Solar Transport Company; Dean Filmer, Decker Truck Line, Inc.; Sergeant Rick Schaaf, Iowa Highway Patrol Not in Attendance James Anderson, Walmart Transportation LLC; Joseph Scherbring, CRST International, Inc.

recognition he deserves for a job well done, “ said Dan Gardner, safety director for Wal-Mart Transportation in Mount Pleasant. The professional Driver of the Year awards and the overall award are proudly sponsored by the Iowa Council of Safety Management and the Iowa Motor Truck Association.

One of the most coveted awards was once again presented to a veteran driver that has accumulated over 4 million accident free miles over a 44 year career. He has been driving for Wal-Mart Transportation the past 26 years and was proudly nominated by his company because of his outstanding work ethic, dedication to his trade and his safe, caring and reliable approach to everything he does. Richard Simon has been deeply committed to obtaining a spotless work and driving record and he has proudly accomplished that goal through is unwavering commitment to be safety and professionalism. “Richard has so many outstanding qualities as a driver and it was because of these great qualities that nominating Richard for this award was a simple and easy decision. We are extremely pleased and proud of Richard and very happy that is getting the

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(L-R) Michael Riggan, TanTara Transportation Corp.; Sergeant Rick Schaaf, Iowa Highway Patrol; Richard Simon, Walmart Transportation LLC; Major Ned Lewis, Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement; Jeff Wangsness, JMT Trucking Company

Awards 2011 Great West Casualty Fleet Safety Awards

Front Row (L-R) Rodney Glassner, Con-way Freight; Dan Hannasch, Farner-Bocken Company; Clayton Fisk, Warren Transport; Burt Clearwater, Loffredo Fresh Produce; John Marshall, Jerico Services; Bridget Nixon, Solar Transport Company; Dave Dickey, Harold Dickey Transport, Inc.; Adrian Dickey, Dickey Oil Corp.; Denise Northrop, BTI Special Commodities; Wendy Noring, Barr Nunn Transportation Back Row (L-R) Andy Thomasson, ABF Freight System; Dan Gardner, Walmart Transportation LLC; Mark Olson, Olson Explosives; Bill Walton, Ruan Transportation Management Systems; Jon Osborn, Johnsrud Transport; Brian Thompson, Iowa Tanklines; Keith Lamfers, Decker Truck Line; Scott Randall, CRST International; David Riggan, TanTara Transportation Corp.

Truckload Carrier 500,000 - 1 million miles TanTara Transportation Corp.

Truckload Carrier 10 - 15 million miles Decker Truck Line, Inc.

Private Carrier 0 - 300,000 miles Jerico Services, Inc.

Heavy Haulers 5 - 10 million miles Warren Transport, Inc.

Truckload Carrier 1 - 2 million miles BTI Special Commodities, Inc.

Truckload Carrier Over 15 million miles Ruan Transport Corp.

Private Carrier 300,000 - 500,000 miles Olson Explosives

LTL Carrier 5 - 10 million miles ABF Freight Systems, Inc.

Truckload Carrier 2 - 3 million miles Barr-Nunn Transportation

Tank Truck - Bulk 0 - 1 million miles Dickey Oil Corp.

Private Carrier 1 - 3 million miles Loffredo Fresh Produce

LTL Carrier Over 10 million miles Con-Way Freight

Truckload Carrier 3 - 4 million miles Harold Dickey Transport, Inc.

Tank Truck - Bulk 1 - 2 million miles Johnsrud Transport

Private Carrier 3 - 5 million miles Farner Bocken Company

Agricultural Commodities 0 - 1 million miles G.L.E. Trucking, Inc.

Truckload Carrier 6 - 10 million miles CRST International, Inc.

Tank Truck - Bulk 2 - 3 million miles Iowa Tanklines, Inc.

Private Carrier Over 10 million miles Wal-Mart Transportation, LLC

2011 Great West Casualty Company Grand Trophy Winner Great West Casualty Company Grand Trophy Winner - Wal-Mart Transportation

The 2011 Great West Casualty Fleet Safety Grand Trophy was awarded to Wal-Mart Transportation and the coveted award recognizes and showcases the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ongoing commitment to safety. Wal-Mart Transportation, a repeat winner, was awarded this prestigious honor because of their ongoing dedication to safety and their outstanding record in the State of Iowa. All members of the association are eligible to participate in this annual awards program. Several different selection phases are implemented for this award. Congratulations to Wal-Mart Transportation on their commitment to safety and a special thanks to Great West Casualty for sponsoring this important award.

(L-R) Sergeant Rick Schaaf, Iowa Highway Patrol; Pat Kuehl, Great West Casualty; Major Ned Lewis, Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement; Dan Gardner, Walmart Transportation LLC, Jeff Wangsness, JMT Trucking Co.

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Awards 2011 Iowa Road Team Recognized The 2011 Road Team members had a very large presence at the IMTA Management Conference, in fact, they have had a very large presence at many important events and public relations opportunities throughout the last year. This group of outstanding professional truck drivers once again have been waving the flag for Iowa’s trucking industry and making a valuable impact on students, legislators, media and the general public through their ongoing public outreach agenda. This year’s team once again participated in a number of different events and activities and did an outstanding job of representing Iowa’s trucking industry. As our ambassadors we owe them a great deal of gratitude and thanks for a job well done over the past year.

Front Row (L-R) Tom Goddard, Hy-Vee Food Stores, Inc.; Tony Maiefski, Con-way Freight; Jeff Bean, Walmart Transportation, LLC Back Row (L-R) David Bean, Walmart Transportation, LLC; Brian Gardner, Fed-Ex Freight; Jeff Cooper, BTI Special Commodities, Inc.; Kelly Lien, Solar Transport Company Not Present Ryan Kelley, Fed-Ex Freight

2011 Road Team Members

David Bean, Walmart Transportation, LLC Jeff Bean, Walmart Transportation, LLC Jeff Cooper, BTI Special Commodities, Inc. Brian Gardner, Fed-Ex Freight

Tom Goddard, Hy-Vee Food Stores, Inc. Ryan Kelley, Fed-Ex Freight Kelly Lien, Solar Transport Company Tony Maiefski, Con-way Freight

2011 IMTA Leadership Class Recognized For the past 15 years, the Iowa Motor Truck Association has been committed to the future leaders of the association. The annual leadership class is a unique and valuable experience that continues to attract the next generation of bright and talented leaders for the association. Throughout IMTA’s rich history, members from all corners of the state have continued to step up and provide the leadership needed to keep the

association moving in the right direction. This year was no exception as 15 of the industry’s best participated in the annual leadership program. The group took part in five different sessions that touched upon a number of various elements of the industry and leadership in general. The 2011 class were recognized at the management conference and will continue to have an ongoing presence at future IMTA events and activities.

2011 Leadership Class

Front Row (L-R) Heather Hueneman, Hueneman Farms; Bill Walton, Ruan Transportation Management Systems; Missy Heineman, Denver Construction, Inc.; Bill Kahn, Eastern Iowa Tire Back Row (L-R) Major Ned Lewis, Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement; Kevin Hadenfeldt, Midwest Wheel Companies; Darrell Short, Hy-Vee Food Stores, Inc.; Eric Davis, Des Moines Truck Brokers; Keith Lamfers, Decker Truck Line, Inc.; Sergeant Rick Schaaf, Iowa Highway Patrol Not Present Jason Galbraith, Consolidated Metco, Inc.; Chad Humphrey, Ruan Transportation Management Systems; Timothy Ryan, Quad City Peterbilt, Inc.; Kevin Smejkal, Farner-Bocken Company

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Eric Davis, Des Moines Truck Brokers Jason Galbraith, Consolidated Metco, Inc. Kevin Hadenfeldt, Midwest Wheel Companies Heather Hueneman, Heineman Farms Missy Hueneman, Denver Construction, Inc. Chad Humphrey, Ruan Transportation Management Systems Bill Kahn, Eastern Iowa Tire Keith Lamfers, Decker Truck Line, Inc. Timothy Ryan, Quad City Peterbilt, Inc. Darrell Short, Hy-Vee Food Stores, Inc. Kevin Smejkal, Farner Bocken Company Bill Walton, Ruan Transportation Management Systems

Awards 2011 Conference Committee THANK YOU 2011 IMTA Conference Committee A special thanks to the members of the 2011 IMTA Conference Committee – you did an outstanding job of once again organizing a first class event and another valuable conference. Your efforts are appreciated and congratulations on a great job! Adam Clark Midwest Wheel Companies

Michael Riggan TanTara Transportation Corp.

Matt DeSchepper Great West Casualty Company

Kathy Swank D.R.S. Transport, Inc.

Dave Dickey Harold Dickey Transport, Inc.

Jeff Wangsness JMT Trucking Company

Joel Donaghy Donaghy Kempton Insurors

Delwin Van Wyk-Chairman Interstate PowerSystems

Fred Grask Cedar Rapids Truck Center, Inc.

From L to R: Adam Clark, Midwest Wheel Companies; Fred Grask, Cedar Rapids Truck Center, Inc.; Michael Riggan, TanTara Transportation Corp.; Jeff Wangsness, JMT Trucking Company; Dave Dickey, Harold Dickey Transport, Inc.; Matt DeSchepper, Great West Casualty Company; Kathy Swank, D.R.S Transport, Inc.; Joel Donaghy, Donaghy Kempton Insurors; Delwin Van Wyk, Interstate PowerSystems

2011 IMTA Management Conference Chairman Special Thanks to 2011 IMTA Management Conference Chairman – Delwin Van Wyk, Interstate Power Systems.

Delwin Van Wyk has been involved with the association for decades and has served on various committees and has been involved with numerous spectrums of the industry. Over the last several years, he has become active with the Allied Division and welcomed the opportunity to serve as the conference chairman. Delwin’s commitment and loyalty to the industry as well as the association is evident in everything he does….and as usual, he moved forward with the conference planning in the same manner and the end result was a

conference that is easily being rated as one of the best yet. Delwin was intent on keeping the right balance of education, networking and social interaction and he hit the mark in a big way. “I am very proud of my involvement with IMTA and equally proud of the great work that this year’s committee did on this conference from the first meeting, we had a lot of involvement and input from the committee and everyone really stepped up and helped make this meeting the success it was,” said Delwin.

2011 Chairman Delwin Van Wyk and wife Karen

Delwin expressed his pride about being involved with IMTA.

IMTA President Brenda Neville and Chairman Delwin Van Wyk. Delwin and Brenda have worked together for over 20 years.

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Shooting Competition Clay Shoot Competition

IMTA members gathered at the annual shooting competition that was held in conjunction with the IMTA annual management conference. With guns loaded and their competitive spirits intact, the group of 25 participants enjoyed an afternoon of friendly competition at the Otter Creek Sports in rural Marion. The group once again enjoyed the afternoon and vowed to make next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event even better attended.

SHOOTING COMPETITION

Chris Finch, Central Trailer Service; Bob Kohlwes, BTI Special Commodities, Inc; Brad Kohlwes, Argee Transport; Kenny Bauman, JMT Trucking Company

Championship Squad

Chris Finch, Central Trailer Service Bob Kohlwes, BTI Special Commodities, Inc Brad Kohlwes, Argee Transport Kenny Bauman, JMT Trucking Company

Doug Huitink, Wilson Trailer Company; Kelly Weaver, Wilson Trailer Company; Bryan Murphy, Twin Bridges Truck City; Kyle Hoefling, Wilson Trailer Company; Jeff Riggan, TanTara Transportation Corp.

1st Place Squad

Doug Huitink, Wilson Trailer Company Kelly Weaver, Wilson Trailer Company Bryan Murphy, Twin Bridges Truck City Kyle Hoefling, Wilson Trailer Company Jeff Riggan, TanTara Transportation Corp.

Second Place Squad

Dharl Bagley, Ziegler Caterpillar Bob Michaels, Brown Nationalease Tom Mash, Brown Nationalease Brian Moran, Elder Corporation Pete Romig, Midwest Wheel Companies

Dharl Bagley, Ziegler Caterpillar; Bob Michaels, Brown Nationalease; Tom Mash, Brown Nationalease; Brian Moran, Elder Corporation; Pete Romig, Midwest Wheel Companies

Highest Individual Score

Bryan Murphy, Twin Bridges Truck City

Lowest Individual Score

Brian Moran, Elder Corporation

Bryan Murphy, Twin Bridges Truck City; Brian Moran, Elder Corporation

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Golf Outing Recap Vern Simpson Memorial Fall Classic

The annual Vern Simpson Memorial Fall Classic sponsored by Truck Country of Iowa was another popular event at the 2011 management conference. Over 100 golfers participated in this annual tradition which was held at Hunters Ridge in Marion. As always the group enjoyed an afternoon of golfing followed by an awards ceremony.

Championship Flight, 2nd Place: Dave Nelson, Brad Bailey, Mike Bagg and Charles Schwab

1st Flight, 2nd Place: Justin Flick, Rose Weber, Al Weber and Brian Collier (not pictured).

Championship Flight, 1st Place: Bill Roth, Ryan Bastian, John Ridder and Scott Barker

2nd Flight, 2nd Place: Dave Van Wyk, Wayne Lair, Travis Ward and Arlan Van Wyk

1st Flight, 1st Place: Dick Dearborn, Lowell Grunwald, Mark Olson and John Marshall

2nd Flight, 1st Place: Paul Grask, Chad Muszynski, Sam Green and Fred Grask

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Convention Recap The Challenge of Change, the Time is Now!

Adam Clark, Midwest Wheel Companies visits with Bill Frasor, ATA Regional Vice President before the Chairman’s Banquet.

Since 1942, the Iowa Motor Truck Association has been celebrating the end of its year with the annual management conference. A theme connected with challenges and change has been a common thread throughout the decades of annual meetings and conventions for the association. However, this year it was especially poignant as the economy was slowly rebounding and cautious optimism was another common characteristic of today’s trucking industry. So the 2011 convention committee spent a great deal of time working on an appropriate

Outgoing IMTA Chairman, Mike Riggan and his wife, Diane - TanTara Transportation Corporation.

Brenda Neville; IMTA President, Clayton Fisk; Warren Transport, John Simms; HNI Truck Group, Adam Hermsen; TrueNorth Companies.

“We always work very hard to create a good conference and we realize that we will never make everyone happy but every effort is put into creating a great event and reaching a lot of different members in different ways,” said 2011 Chairman of the Board, Mike Riggan.

theme and once they found the one that felt right, they went to work to build a program around the theme. This year’s conference played up the theme of renewed optimism and hope and this was heard in the messages delivered by motivational speakers Aaron Thomas and Chad Hennings. The theme was also carried through with the educational sessions focusing on a future full of changes yet opportunities; economics, domestic energy issues and social networking. And the final piece of the puzzle to support the theme was to inject some fun and positive energy into the event, which was produced in a unique, one of a kind music video featuring IMTA members. This was indeed another great success and the members that took part in the 2011 management conference once again were given the opportunity to participate in all the activities and even more importantly reunite with business colleagues, friends and associates. A special thanks to Delwin Van Wyk and his committee for organizing another great conference and for creating ongoing pride and support for the Iowa Motor Truck Association.

Keith Lamfers; Decker Truck Line and Jeff Arens; Schuster Company pose for the “Leather & Lace” welcome reception.

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Convention Recap “I have attended many previous conferences and this conferences was head and shoulders above the rest! “

Bagpipe music welcomed IMTA members to the awards luncheon along with a flag display from the 2011 Road Team. Young talent from McKinley Middle School-Classic Edition Show Choir opened the breakfast with exceptional music.

IMTA’s outgoing chairman’s award – Thank you Mike Riggan-TanTara Transportation Corp.

Speaker Steve Grubbs-Victory Enterprises leads one of the many roundtable session offered this year at the conference.

Matt DeSchepper, Sid Carroll & Bryan Sweeney with Great West Casualty Company enjoy the weather at the IMTA Welcome Reception.

Arlan Van Wyk, Van Wyk, Inc.; Don Decker, Decker Truck Line, Inc.; and other observe as people bid during the Jewels and Junk Auction.

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Fred Grask, Center Rapids Truck Center; Carl Schwab, Freightliner of Des Moines; and Dave Nelson, Freightliner of Des Moines.

Convention Recap Roundtable speaker Donald Broughton, Avondale Partners, presenting key information to IMTA members.

2011 IMTA Chairman, Mike RigganTanTara Transportation Corp. helps with the Junk or Jewels auction at the IMTA Welcome Reception.

Bob Kohlwes, BTI Special Commodities, presents the IMTA Treasurers Report during the annual meeting. 2011 Management Conference Chairman, Delwin Van Wyk with wife Karen.

Jeff & Kellie Dickinson with Ten D, Inc.

Keynote Speaker, Chad Hennings inspired the audience at the General Session.

IMTA President, Brenda Neville, congratulates Mike Adams, Interstate PowerSystems, for his winning bid at the Junk or Jewels auction for the IMTA Motor Carriers Foundation scholarship fund.

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Convention Recap

Tom Hickey, ConocoPhillips; along with David Boyer, Allan Kitten and Charlie Williams, Boyer Petroleum.

IMTA’s 2nd Vice Chairman, Ralph Arthur, Ruan Transportation Management Systems.

“This was my first conference and I was very impressed, we will be back!”

Number of Registrants

379

Brenda Neville, IMTA President and David Boyer, Boyer Petroleum celebrating a winning bid at the Welcome Reception auction for the IMTA Motor Carriers Foundation.

Companies represented at the Conference

135

Surveys/evaluations returned after the conference

106

IMTA’s outgoing Chairman, Mike Riggan-TanTara Transportation Corp. shares the many highlights of his year.

Carol Liljedahl, Marlene Peterson, IMTA President Brenda Neville, and Esther Halvorson greeting members at the registration desk.

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Of those surveys returned, of the respondents gave the rating to the conference

89% highest

Gold Sponsors

Boyer Petroleum Company Truck Country of Iowa – Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Crestmark Bank Davenport, Decorah Cummins Central Power, LLC TrueNorth® Great West Casualty Company Joe Morten and Son, Inc. d.b.a. Motor-Ways, Inc. Midwest Wheel Companies Northland Products Company PrePass $3,000+ Transportation Alliance Bank

Silver Sponsors

American Trucking Associations Bridgestone Commercial Solutions Caterpillar Dealers of Iowa – Altorfer & Ziegler Central Trailer Service, Ltd. Hawkeye International Trucks/ O’Halloran International, Inc. Interstate PowerSystems Istate Truck Center

JJ Keller & Associates Mid-States Utility Trailer Sales, Inc. Northland Insurance Company/ Truckers Insurance Associates PeopleNet Communications Corporation Wilshire Insurance Company Wilson Trailer Company

Bronze Sponsors

Bauer Built, Inc. Cedar Rapids Truck Center/ Quad Cities Peterbilt Continental Western Group Cross Dillon Tire, Inc. Des Moines Truck Brokers, Inc. Donaghy-Kempton Insurors Eastern Iowa Tire Freightliner of Des Moines, Inc. Gatr Truck Center GE Capitol Solutions Transportation Finance Housby/VOCON Howe, Cunningham, Lowe, & Kelso Law Firm Iowa 80 Truckstop, Inc. Iowa City Brake, Inc. Iowa Council of Safety Management

Jim Hawk Truck-Trailers, Inc. Kenworth Mid-Iowa, Inc. Majestic Truck Services McGowen, Hurst, Clark, & Smith P.C. McKenna Truck Center Peoples Insurance Agency Ltd. PeopLease Corporation Peterbilt of Sioux City, Council Bluffs, & Des Moines Qualcomm, Inc. Quality Services Corp./Carrier Transicold RedDot Corporation Reynolds & Reynolds, Inc. Thermo King Christensen Transport Permits, Ltd.

$1,500+

$750+

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Convention Recap Iowa’s Road Team kicked off the traditional patriotic ceremony.

Dave Dickey and wife Judy have been attending IMTA conventions for many years.

Nick Stevens, son of the late Dan Stevens, Farner-Bocken Company

Pat Kuehl, Great West Casualty and Keith Lamfers, Decker Truck Line won the awards for Best Costume for the opening Leather & Lace party!

“one word for this year’s conference AWESOME!” 2012 IMTA Chairman Jeff Wangsness-JMT Trucking Company, received the chairman’s gavel from outgoing Chairman Mike Riggan-TanTara Transportation Corp.

Pat Kuehl, Great West Casualty addresses the crowd at the annual awards luncheon.

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The annual ice cream extravaganza was the final event of the conference.

David Riggan, serves as our auctioneer at the Foundation fundraiser - over $20,000 was raised in a little over an hour. Kelly Weaver and Doug Huitink, Wilson Trailer Company enjoy the Welcome Reception with Dave Dickey-Harold Dickey Transport

Speaker Aaron Thomas got the highest marks from conference attendees as the best speaker! Fred Grask with his wife Lynn, Cedar Rapids Truck Center, at the Chairmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reception

Speaker Aaron Thomas was the featured speaker at the kick off session. He gave a rousing presentation and received praise from convention attendees.

IMTA Staff members:Â Don Egli, Brenda Neville, Mike Spalla, Phillip Nicolino, Janelle Stevens, DeAnn Moody

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Fred Grask- Cedar Rapids Truck Center, Dave KirwanPeterbilt Motors, Jim Wallace-Peterbuilt Motors, Bob Kohlwes-BTI Special Commodities, Inc. at the opening reception.

Dan England-Chairman of Board/President of C.R. England, spoke at the IMTA Annual Meeting.

Matt DeSchepper, Gina Behrend and Pat Kuehl with Great West Casualty Company.

Mike Breitbach and brother Tim with their wives Mary and Theresa enjoy the opening reception.

Charlie Williams (R) won the Hawkeye Experience package in the Foundation Silent Auction. Mike Riggan with TanTara who donated the package thanks Charlie for his generosity.

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Roundtable speaker Mike Whately, CEA Group highlighted the many reasons that domestic energy policies are of value.

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Trucks Spreading a Positive Message Trucking is a very aggressive and determined industry. Many companies run their operations lean and mean while keeping a focused eye on the bottom line. But there is another side of the industry that can get overshadowed by many of the dayto-day battles waged in every business. It’s a type of generosity that holds no monetary value, yet speaks so powerfully to just how supportive trucking is of its communities and country. Two IMTA members in particular have recently done some work that visibly reminds us of trucking’s commitment to excellence and preservation of the things that are cherished by many. Johnsrud Transport and TanTara Transportation Corp. have both spent tens of thousands of dollars within the last several months to develop trucks that symbolize qualities of their businesses and lives that make them proud to be Iowans and Americans.

Riggan Gives HawkOne a Makeover

More than 25 years after making his first trip, he’s still going. Only now, he’s doing it in a new set of wheels. Mike Riggan, president of TanTara Transportation Corp. in Muscatine, has been driving HawkOne since 1985, hauling the University of Iowa football team equipment to all away games each fall. It’s a task he now splits with his oldest son, Jeff Riggan, in a truck that has evolved into a rolling tribute to their beloved Hawkeyes. Made public before the October 15 home game against Northwestern, Mike Riggan revealed the newest HawkOne that depicts everything there is to love about Iowa football and literally shouts “It’s Great to be a Hawkeye!” The fifth-generation tractor and trailer is highlighted by a large Hawkeye logo centered on each side of the trailer, which also features a football Herky wearing the No. 24 jersey of Nile Kinnick – Iowa’s only Heisman Trophy winner. The top of the trailer has the Iowa football field painted on it, and the backside of truck cab is adorned with a mural of a sold out Kinnick Stadium night game just before kickoff.

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With the only real form of compensation being gameday passes and lifelong friendships with coaches and players, investing in the Hawkeye truck on a continual basis is a contribution that stems from a passion for a team and school Mike Riggan and his family love and support unconditionally.

Trucks Spreading a Positive Message Johnsrud Transport Displays its Patriotism Veteran’s Day is a very uplifting occasion in the United States. Recognizing the men and women of America’s Armed Forces has always been a special and rewarding tribute. It’s especially gratifying for companies such as Johnsrud Transport that employ a large majority of Veterans. With 45 percent of the company’s 170 employees having served in the military, Johnsrud Transport was compelled to do something that would exhibit its

appreciation for the countless men and women who commit their lives to protect our freedom and rights. After careful consideration and countless hours preparing, the Des Moines-based bulk liquid transporter unveiled on Veteran’s Day four trucks that were outfitted with patriotic graphics to acknowledge America’s veterans and current soldiers. Each truck is custom designed with the American flag waving behind pictures of soldiers from all branches of the military

(Army, Navy, Air Force and the Marines). The hoods of each truck also feature the face of a bald eagle – an iconic representation of the United States of America. Only Veterans will sit behind the wheels of these commemorative trucks that replace the recently retired red, white and blue units Johnsrud Transport previously operated.

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Members in the News Truck Country Moves to New Location

Truck Country has moved to a new location on 1-380 just north of the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids. The new address is 8415 6th Street SW and is on the west side of I-380. “This new facility will give us an opportunity to better serve our customers, both in terms of the convenience of being located on I-380 and in expanding our services and parts departments to help get truckers back on the road in a timely manner,” said Bill Roth, General Manager. Truck County in Cedar Rapids currently has 58 employees and hopes to expand by 5 – 10 positions in the service department due to the move. Truck Country is part of the McCoy Group

that serves customers in 12 locations in Iowa and Wisconsin. For over 50 years, Truck Country has offered new and used medium and heavy duty trucks, expert service, an extensive parts inventory and helpful financing options.

Iowa Peterbilt Dealers Receive Top Honors

National Parts & Service Awards – Sioux City Peterbilt was named the 2010 Peterbilt North American Parts & service Dealer of the year and Peterbilt Council Bluffs received one of the five 2010 Best in Class Parts & Service Dealer of the Year Awards for outstanding customer support. The awards were presented for overall excellence and business growth by the truck parts and service departments

Combat Hunger

While the recession continued to shrink the pocketbooks of Iowans; Central Iowans showed their hearts are bigger than ever with increased giving to STAR 102.5 KSTZ’s “Combat Hunger.” Over NOVEMBER 206,000 pounds of food was THUR.17 - FRI.18 collected during the 21st annual TH 12 & LOCUST STAR 102.5’s Combat Hunger – an increase of over five percent from 2010. Iowa’s largest two-day food drive is an annual benefit for the Food Bank of Iowa, which supplies food and other materials to hundreds of agencies in 55 Iowa counties.

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during 2010 compared to all 250+ Peterbilt locations in the US and Canada. While presenting the awards, Bill Jackson, General Manager for Peterbilt Motors said that the Peterbilt Sioux City and Council Bluffs stores, “have achieved superior levels of excellence in parts and service operations, financial performance and customer service. They are the best, of the best, at delivering the quality customer service that customers value and expect of the Peterbilt brand.” Brad Wilson, President of Sioux City Truck Sales Inc. (SCTS) congratulated Sioux City and Council Bluffs locations for achieving thesepresitious awards. These awardsare an example of the success show by the entire SCTS dealers group which also includes Des Moines and Norfolk, Nebraska.

The Iowa Motor Truck Association played a crucial role in the success of the Combat Hunger Food Drive. For the past 8 years IMTA members have provided equipment and drivers to collect thousands of pounds of food in a two day period. Thank you to all the members who showed their support this year.

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Final Word Tis the Season....Are You Feeling Charitable?

The Christmas season is now upon us and with the season comes the barrage of charities that are implementing full blown fundraising campaigns. Don’t get me wrong, all of these campaigns are of value and in most cases, especially the local charities, most of the money raised or the items Dave Dickey donated are Harold Dickey Transport going directly to the charity. Many IMTA members jump on board with a charity or two during the holiday season and get the entire office involved. Which is very typical of our industry, we are very reliable when it comes to good causes. However, I am going to challenge you to consider giving to another good cause and it doesn’t have to be restricted to the holiday season. Have you ever thought about giving even more to your association? I know some of you that are reading this are quickly figuring out in your head the amount of money you give to IMTA through dues, registration fees and other things related to the association. And while IMTA is not the first organization that comes to mind when you think of a valid charity to support, I am hopeful it will be after you read this editorial. Have you ever considered making an annual contribution to the Foundation or maybe even the PAC? If political giving isn’t your thing, we have the option of supporting the Trucking Victory Fund which accepts corporate dollars and helps pay for the expenses associated with our PAC fundraising efforts. I know for many of us, the last several years have not been exactly stellar for the industry and many of us simply were

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not in the giving mood. But I think too often, we forget that the Foundation and Truck PAC Iowa serve a vitally important purpose and the only financial support that these organizations receive is through donations by the membership.

a contribution of any size is appreciated and valued. We have some members that do $100 a month while others make one contribution a year. This is part of the political process and extra dollars are always needed for Truck PAC Iowa.

The Foundation was established by the late Vern Simpson over 20 years ago and it was set up to provide scholarships to students that were pursuing a higher education in Iowa. The only criterion connected with the scholarship application is that the applicant MUST attend a college or university in Iowa. Over the years, we have invested in a number of young students by awarding a $1000 scholarship. In the scheme of college tuition, every little bit helps and it is with great pride the trucking industry has continued to invest in this program and these individuals. Fortunately, over the years, families, individuals and businesses have made some very significant donations to the Foundation but like any charity….more is always needed. To establish an endowed scholarship a contribution of $10,000 is needed. But a contribution of any size is appreciated and will most certainly go to good use. We have a couple of members that are looking at investing $100 per month and others will give $1000 a year. Every dollar is appreciated and is of great value as we continually try to build this foundation fund. A contribution to the Foundation is tax deductible too.

We also have the Truck Victory Fund that was established a few years ago to accept corporate checks. This money is used to offset the expenses associated with putting on PAC fundraising events. A portion of this contribution is deductible but not the entire amount since it is associated with our PAC.

If the Foundation isn’t your thing, consider writing a personal check to our Political Action Committee. This money goes to good use as well as we invest in the lawmakers that will invest in business in the State of Iowa. This contribution is not tax-deductible but will certainly make a valuable difference as we move into an election year. The process of investing PAC dollars on a candidate is not taken lightly. We do a lot of homework and really do our best to invest these dollars in the candidates or legislators that will be good for business and the trucking industry. Our PAC is another valuable tool that enables IMTA to continue to effectively represent the industry. Again,

These are three very worthwhile and significant ways to make a difference within the trucking industry and every dollar donated makes an impact. Giving away our hard earned cash is never something we like to do but as one generous IMTA member wrote on a note attached to a $100 foundation check, “This industry has been so good to me that I felt that I needed to give something back to it and I found this to be a most appropriate way to show my gratitude”. Sort of makes sense doesn’t it? Have a blessed holiday season and thank you for considering a contribution to the Foundation, the PAC or the Victory Fund. You won’t be sorry. Dave Dickey Chairman, Iowa Motor Carriers Foundation Harold Dickey Transport

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