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First Quarter 2016 • Vol. 4 No. 1

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Board of Directors

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OFFICERS

Chairman John Russell, Penn Commercial Vehicle Solutions Vice Chairman Christopher Mix, Mr. Bults, Inc. Secretary Terry Borwegen, Borwegen Trucking, Inc. Treasurer Eric Hoxsie, HazMat Environmental Group, Inc.

REGIONAL VICE CHAIRS

Western Region Kevin Galas, NOCO Energy Corporation Genesee Region Kenneth Anderson, DeCarolis Truck Rental, Inc. Central Region Robert Copp, Byrne Dairy, Inc. Eastern Region George Damoretcki, Golub Corporation Metro Region Barry Panicola, Sprague Operating Resources LLC

REGIONAL SECRETARY/TREASURERS

Western Region Kimberly Ferris, Commercial Drivers Legal Plan Genesee Region Sean Dubman, Wegmans Food Markets Central Region Mark Henderson, Patriot Tank Lines, Inc. Eastern Region Joe Fitzpatrick, Lightning Express Delivery Service, Inc. Metro Region Ken Tirone, Hub Truck Rental Corporation

COUNCIL CHAIRS

Maintenance Council Swede Oun, O&K Truck Repairs, Ltd. Safety Council Barry Panicola, Sprague Operating Resources, LLC (interim) Safety Group John Simon, Grand Island Sales and Service, Inc.

AT LARGE MEMBERS

Helen Brooks, FedEx Corporation John Giovenco, Vulcraft of NY, Inc. Mark Giuffre, United Parcel Service Kenneth Staub, Riverside Service Corporation

ATA STATE VICE PRESIDENT

Steven Wadhams, Wadhams Enterprises, Inc.

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR

Mike Chellis, Terpening Trucking (ret.)

NYSMTA Staff Kendra Hems, President Karin White, Deputy Director Kate Kennett, Director of Safety & Maintenance Programs William McAnelly, Director of Membership Relations Mark King, Accounts Manager Francesca Pardi, Events Manager Jennifer Andrelos, Administrative Assistant

“It does not matter what business you are in, whether you are a small retailer, importer, exporter or manufacturer you will always benefit from the support and services of a Trade Association.”

This is the opening sentence of an article I recently read online by Al Carr, entitled “History of Trade Associations.” Carr’s sentiment was consistently echoed in nearly all of the journals and articles I read about associations as I sought out historical information that would help guide the association’s next five year strategic plan.

I certainly agree with Carr’s statement, but find myself asking, “How do we define ‘benefit’?” This seems to be the challenge for not just NYSMTA, but all associations.

In today’s economy, where every dollar counts, particularly in the trucking industry, “benefit” is often perceived as something realized in hard dollar savings or increased revenue. Many associations, including NYSMTA, offer their members various savings programs to provide those real dollar benefits. These types of benefit programs are easy to define and quantify to prospective and current members. However, there are even bigger benefits that come from supporting a trade association that aren’t as easily defined.

The association’s legislative efforts, safety and maintenance programs and the association staff itself are among the benefits that are not always readily recognized.

But they should be.

A quick look at just a few of the many legislative victories that NYSMTA has enjoyed over the years helps to demonstrate this benefit: • Advocated for and succeeded in removing the Ton-Mile Tax from the NYS Thruway; • Advocated for and succeeded in getting reductions to the Ton-Mile Tax; • Advocated for and obtained a tractor trailer sales tax exemption; • Fought against and succeeded in preventing statewide CMV route restrictions; • Fought against and succeeded in preventing a 45% CMV-only toll increase; and • Fought against and succeeded in negotiating language to protect independent contractors.

If not for these efforts, it would have cost more for virtually every member of the trucking industry in New York to do business. That’s a hard dollar benefit. The “catch” is that the benefits were realized by everyone, whether they are a member of the NYSMTA or not, which makes it more difficult for someone to understand why it’s so important to be a dues-paying member.

The truth is, without the financial support of the NYSMTA membership, the association would not have the resources necessary to successfully advocate for the industry.

A decision to join an association is a decision to support your business and your industry. Certainly there are savings and service benefits that come from being a

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The fact remains: Whether you utilize all the “benefits” that association membership provides or not, the association is still providing you a benefit – by always working for you and protecting you. It is always there.

member, but there is also a significant benefit whether you take advantage of those programs or not.

In many ways, trade associations are like a security system. You pay for it, because you know that just by having it, you’re more likely to avoid problems. But if you don’t have it, by the time you realize you need it, it is already too late. The industry has been dealt a major legislative blow that the association didn’t have the power to stop, and your belongings are being sold to the highest bidder.

So, why am I reminding our current members of the benefits of membership when it’s something you likely already appreciate? You can help spread the word to others! The larger our membership is, the stronger we become and the more we’re able to do for the trucking industry. Additionally, our Member Sponsor Program has been revised for 2016, enabling current members to receive a financial benefit from bringing new members into the association. Full program information is included in this magazine.

The fact remains: Whether you utilize all the “benefits” that association membership provides or not, the association is still providing you a benefit – by always working for you and protecting you. It is always there.

Thank you, for your investment in this amazing association and for your continued support. All of us at NYSMTA look forward to working for you in 2016!

Be safe, Kendra L. Hems NYSMTA President

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Calling Everyone!

Every year, the NYSMTA calls for members to represent our industry at the annual Call on Washington. Those who have attended have acknowledged that the thought of going to Washington to lobby on behalf of the trucking industry can be intimidating. After all, many of our Congressman and Senators are accustomed to facing the media firing squad on live national television. But the reality is that our legislators want to hear directly from their constituents, not just from political lobbyists.

“When you’re stepping up to the federal level of government, it’s naturally going to be a bit intimidating,” said Brian Brundige of Terpening Trucking Co., Inc., who attended the Call on Washington for the first time last year. “I was surprised at how accessible the legislators and staffers were and how willing they were to listen to what we had to say.”

To participate in the Call on Washington, you don’t need to understand the government or how legislation worksit’s certainly a mystery to most people!

All you need to understand is how rules and regulations impact the job you do, whatever that job may be. As a participant in a group discussion, not every topic will pertain to every person.

The Call on Washington begins with a briefing from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) on federal issues which impact the trucking industry.

Attendees are able to familiarize themselves with some of the legislation that will be discussed during office visits, and think about how it impacts their business. The following day, legislative office visits begin. Attendees meet with legislators or their staffers in a small group, which includes an ATA representative. The issues that are brought up in each meeting are based upon what committee the legislator serves on and what has the most impact on the group attending the meeting.

The meetings are almost never combative, even when you’re advocating for a position the legislator may not agree with. They

still want the support of their constituents!

What happens instead is a discussion about your experiences, not a debate.

or other details regarding the legislative process pertaining to a bill arise, ATA staff is on hand to address those questions.

“Most people do feel that they may not have a say, but it’s quite the opposite,” Brundige said. “It’s easy to forget that the legislators are there representing us. But when you keep that in mind, you really do see that most of the legislators have that perspective. They want to know what they can do to help us and our industry, even if it’s not something they can take immediate action on.”

“The Call on Washington came highly recommended to me by a co-worker and I’m very glad I went. It was great to experience what goes on in Washington and I’m looking forward to going again this year,” Brundige concluded.

If questions about a bill’s legislative history

The Call on Washington is being held April 26-28 this year; a beautiful time to visit the nation’s capitol! Details on registering for the event can be found at www.nytrucks.org.

“Many people do feel that they may not have a say, but it’s quite the opposite.”

NYSMTA members with Congresswoman Elise Stefanik in 2015.

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Keep Things Moving With Training Trainings come in all sizes and forms. Over the course of 2015, the NYSMTA conducted 22 trainings for nearly 500 people. The association offers a variety of classes and certification courses geared toward technicians, drivers and all personnel that have to deal with regulations. These programs are available all over the state through a hosting process by NYSMTA members.

The classes held in 2015 included: • Electrical Systems Training • Fleet Forum • Heavy Advanced Braking Systems • Heavy Duty Brake Adjustment Training • NYSDOT Level I Inspection & NYSDEC Above Ground Storage Tank Presentation • NYSDOT Level I Inspection & NYSDEC Waste Oil Presentation • Operation Safe Driver: Train the Trainer • Oversize/Overweight Training • Smith System Driver Trainer Course • Smith System Recertification Course • Steering, Suspension & Tire Training • You: The Inspector

The association would like to recognize the following member companies who made association trainings possible by hosting an event at their facility: • Champlain Peterbilt • Leonard’s Express, Inc. • O&K Truck Repairs, Ltd. • Patriot Tank Lines • Riccelli Enterprises, Inc. • Robert H. Finke & Sons, Inc. • Suit-Kote Corporation • Walmart Stores, Inc.

Anyone who is interested in attending a training, has an idea for a training, or would like to know about host company discounts, should contact Kate at (518) 458-9696.

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2016 NYS Truck Safety and Education Symposium & Safety Exhibition

Trucking in the Technology Age

These days, technology and trucking go hand-in-hand. Actually, these days, technology and everything go hand-in-hand. Even things that once seemed immune to technological intervention have become automated, while the human factor in many functions has been largely eliminated.

Where does that leave us?

The 2016 NYS Truck Safety and Education Symposium and Safety Exhibition aims to examine topics at both the technological and human ends of the spectrum and many in between during the two-day “Trucking in the Technology Age” event on April 5-6, 2016 in Saratoga Springs, NY.

The event, which brings together trucking industry professionals from both the public and private sectors will include sessions which examine technology designed to make the roads safer, as well as the basic human interaction necessary to keep a team running as a cohesive unit in an increasingly technology-based world.

The symposium will kick off with trucking industry consultant Dan Baker, who will 10

examine how to preserve institutional knowledge. When a valued employee is lost, suddenly or otherwise, what happens to the information they’d been storing in their head for the past 30 years? Technology can capture processes and procedures, but how much of that institutional knowledge will be lost if you’re not prepared?

Preparing employees for events that are even farther off their radar screen can be a significant challenge. What would you do if an employee’s angry ex hiding a loaded .38 walked into your building behind a group of employees? With workplace violence routinely making the news, it’s important for companies to have a plan in place in the event of an active shooter situation. Bo Mitchell, President of 911 Consulting will discuss what you should do, what you should observe, what you can expect from the police and what they will expect from you during this time of crisis.

More specific to the trucking industry, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Executive Director, Collin B. Mooney and Sean Garney of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) will examine the impact of the electronic logging device (ELD) rule now that it has been finalized.

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enforcement? What changes will you have to implement to comply with the new rule?

The symposium will also feature sessions on the types of communication and follow-up necessary for a team’s success, recordkeeping “dos” and “don’ts”, and discussions on what goes into insurance costs and workers’ compensation costs, including what can be done about them.

Updates from the federal and state agencies which regulate the trucking industry, an enforcement roundtable and a session dedicated to medical certification and qualification guidelines and changes will take place on the second day of the conference. What can be expected from Phase II of the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners will also be detailed.

For 2016, the NYS Truck Safety and Education Symposium and Safety Exhibition will be held in Saratoga Springs, NY at the Saratoga Springs City Center and Saratoga Hilton.

This new venue offers ample space for both attendees and vendors, to ensure all participants get the most of their conference experience.

Additional information regarding the event and agenda are available in the centerfold of this magazine.

2016 NYS Truck Safety and Education Symposium and Safety Exhibition Saratoga Springs City Center & Saratoga Hilton Saratoga Springs, NY

April 5-6, 2016

Trucking in the Technology Age

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Trucking in the Technology Age

The world is changing rapidly, with technological breakthroughs being made daily which impact the way people live their lives, as well as how businesses are run.

Technology touches every aspect of the trucking industry. Trucking in the Technology Age is designed to address the challenges and benefits of working in an interconnected, instant-information age, without neglecting the personal relations that have become increasingly scarce in today’s society. Among the topics which will be covered are how to leverage technology to keep institutional knowledge intact, what insurance companies look for in carriers and how carriers can impact their rates, and what the real costs of workers’ compensation are. CVSA Executive Director Collin Mooney and ATA Director of Safety Policy Sean Garney will hold a comprehensive discussion on what to expect from the upcoming electronic logging device (ELD) rule. Additionally, security expert Bo Mitchell will conduct a timely session on handling an active shooter in the workplace to help prepare attendees for what they should do during such a crisis. Statistics help explain why workplace violence is rarely foreseen, as the majority of these situations are not workrelated and are actually domestic situations which have spilled over into the workplace.

As always, the agencies who regulate the trucking industry will be in attendance to provide the most up-to-date information on the policies, procedures and processes which impact trucking operations.

The first day of the symposium will once again include a Safety Exhibition featuring products and services which benefit the trucking industry, while an Agency Resource Fair will be held on the second day of the event.

Register by February 15 to receive the early bird discount!

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PLATINUM SPONSOR MONDAY 4:00- 7:00 p.m.

Early Registration

TUESDAY 8:00- 8:30 a.m.

Registration Open/ Continental Breakfast Welcoming Remarks

8:30- 9:15 a.m.

9:15- 10:15 a.m.

Preserving Institutional Knowledge Safety Exhibition

10:15- 11:15 a.m.

11:15 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.

Planning for Team Success Examining the ELD Rule

12:15- 2:15 p.m.

2:15- 3:00 p.m.

Lunch and NYSMTA Awards Inside Insurance Costs

3:00- 4:00 p.m.

4:00- 5:00 p.m.

Safety Exhibition Workers’ Comp: Working Costs

7:00- 8:00 a.m.

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7:00- 8:00 a.m.

Registration Open/ Breakfast

8:00- 9:00 a.m.

9:00- 9:45 a.m.

State Agency Updates DOT Medical Qualification Update

9:45- 10:15 a.m.

10:15- 10:45 a.m.

Break/ Agency Resource Fair Federal Agency Updates: FMCSA and TSA

10:45- 11:45 a.m.

Active Shooters & Workplace Violence: How do you and your employees respond?

11:45 a.m.- 12:45 p.m.

12:45- 1:30 p.m.

Lunch Ending the Recordkeeping Roulette

1:30- 3:30 p.m.

Enforcement Roundtable

SESSION HIGHLIGHTS TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Preserving Institutional Knowledge

State Agency Updates

Dan Baker, Facilitator and Consultant to the Trucking Industry What happens if tragedy strikes your most knowledgeable employee and they are no longer there for you to depend on? Do you have a plan in place for capturing the information in their head so it can be accessed by others in the future? Learn from a trucking industry expert how to implement a transition plan for each job position in your organization to retain institutional knowledge before it’s too late!

Planning for Team Success

Swede Oun, Owner, O&K Truck Repairs, Ltd. Safety is a team effort and planning for success requires more than simply identifying those with a role in the outcome. Learn how communication impacts safety and maintenance and how to prepare a plan for effectively communicating with each member of the team.

Examining the ELD Rule

Collin B. Mooney, Executive Director, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) P. Sean Garney, Director, Safety Policy, American Trucking Associations Now that the electronic logging device rule has been finalized, learn what it means to your company, the impact it could have on your business, and how law enforcement will handle ELDs during a roadside stop or safety inspection.

NYSDOT, NYSDMV, GTSC, NYSDTF (tent.)

Learn what you can expect in the coming months and years from the state agencies which regulate the trucking industry.

DOT Medical Qualification Update

FMCSA, NYSDMV, NYSDOT Learn how Phase I of the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners is working and what to expect from Phase II. How each agency handles the DOT medical qualifications will be discussed as well as what changes have recently been made.

Federal Agency Updates

FMCSA, TSA Learn what you can expect in the coming months and years from the federal agencies which regulate the trucking industry.

Active Shooters & Workplace Violence: How do you and your employees respond?

Bo Mitchell, President, 911 Consulting Workplace violence is on the rise. Learn how to plan and train for this growing emergency and find out what you should expect from the police when they arrive and what they will expect from you.

Ending the Recordkeeping Roulette

Matt Schyndler, Safety Manager, Mirabito Energy Products Not keeping certain records or disposing of them too early can lead to Scott Wichmann, Vice President, Haylor, Freyer & Coon How is a carrier’s insurance rate determined? An insurance industry expert hefty fines if audited. End the recordkeeping roulette by learning some industry best practices that will help keep you on top of your game and offers insight into what an insurance company looks for in a carrier, what the risks are associated with drivers of various ages and what information compliant with federal record keeping requirements. Among the records to be discussed are OSHA logs, personnel records, accident is used to determine their rates. Insurance industry sources for safety and maintenance files, log books, and DVIRs. information, the impact of CSA scores and best practices will also be discussed.

Inside Insurance Costs

Workers’ Comp: Working Costs

Enforcement Roundtable

Mary Ellen Vassallo, Claims/Risk Manager, Superior Plus Energy Services Find out what the real costs are associated with a workers’ compensation claim and learn what you can do to help control financial hemorrhaging.

Moderated by the New York State Police Law enforcement representatives from the federal, state and local levels field questions from attendees regarding current enforcement issues. Attendees are encouraged to bring their specific questions to add to the discussion.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Safety Exhibition

The Safety Exhibition features products and services which improve day-to-day trucking industry operations. On Tuesday, two hours of dedicated exhibition time ensures that attendees are able to adequately research and discuss the different products and services offered by vendors and sponsors which may significantly reduce their time and overhead. Admission to the safety exhibition is included with each registration.

Agency Resource Fair

The Agency Resource Fair gives attendees the opportunity to speak directly to state and federal agency representatives about their specific concerns. The resource fair affords regulators and trucking professionals the time to engage in a dialogue regarding issues and concerns which may be unique to a single operation. Attendees will also be able to sign-up for dedicated one-on-one time with NYSDOT. Sponsored by the New York State Motor Truck Association, the New York State Department of Transportation and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee.

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ATTENDEE REGISTRATION FORM Register early to get the discounted rate!

On or before February 15, 2016 (Early Bird): February 16, 2016- March 14, 2016:

$185 $200

Registration deadline: March 14, 2016.

Cancellations after March 14, 2016 will not be refunded.

Register online at www.nytrucks.org or remit registration form below.

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Please register online at www.nytrucks.org or fax registration to (518) 458-2525 by March 14, 2016.

Registration form may also be mailed to: NYSMTA, 7 Corporate Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065

Which best describes your business? Check all that apply. □ Interstate Trucking □ Intrastate Trucking □ Private Carrier □ For Hire □ Industry Service Provider □ Other (Specify) Do you transport Hazardous Materials? □ Yes What is your position? □ Owner/Manager □ Dispatcher □ Other (Specify)

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HOTEL INFORMATION The Saratoga Hilton 534 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Phone: (518) 584-4000

Reservations may be made by calling (800) 445-8667 and referencing the New York State Motor Truck Association room block.

Room Rate: $129.00 Per room + taxes

*Rooms must be reserved by March 5, 2016. Rates not guaranteed after this date.

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Special needs?

Please contact Francesca Pardi at (518) 458-9696 or fpardi@nytrucks.org.

NYSMTA Partners with SmartWay® The New York State Motor Truck Association has partnered with SmartWay®, a program of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to encourage carriers to take advantage of the mutually beneficial tools the program provides.

NYSMTA would like to recognize its members who are already SmartWay Partners, including:

• Lavalle Transportation, Inc.

• A. Duie Pyle, Inc.

• Meritor, Inc.

• ABF Freight System, Inc.

• Mobile Air Transport, Inc.

• Agricultural Transport, Inc.

• Mountain Transport Corporation

• Boyle Transportation

• Navistar, Inc.

• Bozzutto’s, Inc.

• Newport Traffic & Logistics, LLC

• Campbell’s Express

• Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

• Cargo Transporters, Inc.

• R.B. Humphreys, Inc.

• Clinton’s Ditch Co-Op, Inc.

• Ryder System, Inc.

• Constellation Brands US

• S&H Express

• D.M. Bowman, Inc.

• Titanium Trucking Services, Inc.

“Our SmartWay Transport Partnership with the EPA recognizes our commitment to voluntarily achieve improved fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impacts from freight transport,” said NYSMTA member Ken Johnson, President of Leonard’s Express, Inc. in Farmington, NY. “We benchmark our current freight operations, identify technologies and strategies to reduce their carbon emissions, and seek improvements through such actions as logistics optimization, reduced idling, and increased driver skills.”

• Diversified Transfer and Storage, Inc.

• Transervice Logistics, Inc.

• FedEx Corporation

• United Parcel Service

• Frito Lay, Inc.

• Wadhams Enterprises, Inc.

• George Hildebrandt Inc.

• XPO Express, Inc.

• Gypsum Express, Ltd.

• YRC Worldwide, Inc.

The NYSMTA encourages all members to visit the SmartWay website at www.epa. gov/smartway to learn more about the programs and tools available.

• J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

The SmartWay program helps transportation providers to benchmark, measure and track their efforts to improve efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint through various tools available online. SmartWay is a voluntary program.

The EPA provides resources for both freight shippers and freight carriers to help them establish green freight initiatives that get measurable results.

Endorsed by leading freight sector associations such as the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and the Council for Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), the SmartWay program has been used by over 3,000 companies and organizations to reduce the environmental impacts of goods movement. Many shippers only hire carriers which are designated as SmartWay Partners.

West Chester, PA Fort Smith, AR Fredonia, NY Billerica, MA Cheshire, CT Pitman, NJ

Claremont, NC Cicero, NY

Canandaigua, NY

Williamsport, MD Billings, MT

Harrison, AR Plano, TX

Hudson, NY

Baldwinsville, NY

• Hazmat Environmental Group, Inc. Buffalo, NY

• Innovative Transportation Services, LLC West Seneca, NY Neenah, WI

• Land-Air Express of New England, Ltd. South Easton, MA

Potsdam, NY

• Leonard’s Express, Inc. Farmington, NY Troy, MI

Latham, NY

Bovina Center, NY Lisle, IL

Altamont, NY

Thomasville, NC

Westmoreland, NY Miami, FL York, PA

Woodbridge, ON

Lake Success, NY Alpharetta, GA Phelps, NY

Greenwich, CT

Overland Park, KS

Even if you’re already a SmartWay participant, there are new features this year designed to simplify the use of the SmartWay tools and reduce the amount of entries necessary to use multiple tools, saving carriers time. See what’s new at www.epa.gov/smartway.

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There are many ways to ship goods.

This is the smartest way.

1. What is SmartWay? SmartWay is an innovative, voluntary, public-private, marketdriven partnership. SmartWay helps companies improve their transportation supply chains – to move more ton-miles of freight with lower emissions and less energy, and at a lower cost. It helps companies gain a competitive edge and enhance their corporate image.

2. Who can join SmartWay? Since 2004, 3,000 of the nation’s shippers, logistics companies, truck, rail, barge and multimodal carriers (including many Fortune 500 companies) have registered with SmartWay. SmartWay carriers now account for 22% of all trucking miles.

SmartWay is actively working to expand to all freight modes.

3. How does SmartWay work?

SmartWay gives its partners a consistent set of EPA-tested tools to make informed transportation choices – to help them measure, benchmark and report carbon emissions, Measure Supply Chain and improve supply-chain Footprint efficiency and environmental performance. SmartWay helps Improve Efficiency Benchmark Performance its partners exchange reliable and credible performance data and accelerate adoption of Innovate advanced technologies and Operations Report Results operational practices.

4. What results have SmartWay partners achieved?

Since 2004, SmartWay partners have eliminated 51.6 million metric tons of CO2, 738,000 tons of nitrogen oxides and 37,000 tons of particulate matter. They’ve saved 120.7 million barrels of oil and $16.8 billion in fuel costs. This equals taking more than 10 million cars off the road for an entire year.

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5. How do SmartWay partners meet customer and stakeholder needs?

In a rapidly changing business landscape, SmartWay partners demonstrate to customers, clients and investors that they are taking responsibility for the emissions associated with moving goods. SmartWay partners are committed to corporate social responsibility and sustainable businesses practices, and are reducing their carbon footprint.

6. How do SmartWay partners benefit North America?

By moving goods in the cleanest, most efficient way possible in the U.S. and Canada, SmartWay partners protect the environment, enhance North America’s energy security and foster economic vitality.

7. What additional benefits are there for SmartWay partners?

SmartWay partners are part of an alliance that includes Canada and a global network of Green Freight programs. SmartWay partners can network with their peers and share success stories. They gain access to public events and forums in which partners showcase their achievements. And SmartWay has market incentives, and recognition for top performers.

8. How can my company join SmartWay? It’s easy. Simply enter your freight activity data in a free, downloadable tracking and assessment tool, and submit it to EPA.

Visit epa.gov/smartway to learn more.

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Spotlight ANDY LAING Fleet & Facilities Manager DeCrescente Distributing Company, Inc. • Mechanicville, NY

What is your current hometown?

I live in South Glens Falls, NY, where I also grew up. I was born in Glens Falls.

What was your first job?

I washed cars for a car dealer after school when I was 15 or 16.

What was your first car?

My first vehicle was a Ford F-350 pickup that I got from the same dealership where I washed cars.

Do you have a favorite band or music genre?

I like jazz and 90’s on 9 on Sirus/XM. Do you have a favorite TV show or movie?

My favorite TV show is Law and Orderthe original one- and my favorite movie is Goodfellas.

Do you have a gadget you can’t live without?

All of them.

How did you get into your line of work?

After high school, I went to work as a pipefitter in a paper mill. When I was laid off, a friend told me that DeCrescente was hiring. My interview was 20 minutes long and I was asked if I knew anything about beer. I said, “I hope so.” I started as a merchandizer, then became a salesman, then an area manager. As business grew I was offered a job as the facility manger. As the fleet grew, taking care of that become my pet project and I became the fleet and facility manager.

What is your job?

I am in charge of all the maintenance on all the vehicles and buildings. If it has anything to do with a vehicle or a building, at some point it’s going to come across my desk.

What do you like most about your job?

The action. There’s always something to do. I never have to figure out how to fill my day. It’s filled as soon as I walk through the door. It’s a matter of figuring out what has to be done immediately and what can wait.

What do you find most challenging about your job?

The unknown- things that I don’t know about that happen and are dropped in my lap. But you can’t control everything.

my own outdoor kitchen- stove, oven, grill, everything you can possibly imagine- I have it for outdoors.

Where is the farthest place you’ve traveled?

Monterey Bay, CA. I won a vacation and went to see Mario Andretti’s last race there.

If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go and why?

Alaska. It intrigues me. I don’t know why.

One thing I’d like to do in my lifetime is go on an Alaskan Cruise.

If you could have any job other than your own, what would it be?

I’d like to be a pilot, flying a private jet. I’m sure I would see some great places.

How many employees in the company?

DeCrescente has about 375 employees in 11 counties.

If you could switch places with someone for a day, who would it be?

I don’t know that I would want to. I’m pretty happy with my life.

What characteristics do you admire in others?

Honesty and punctuality.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Getting ready to retire.

What are some of your short- or longterm professional goals?

Short term, I’d like to get my 2 kids (21 and 16) through college. Long term, I’d like to retire.

What is the best advice you’ve ever received?

Make a decision. If you’re right, that’s great. If you’re wrong, learn from it.

Do you have any favorite sports teams, hobbies or past-times?

I like the Boston Bruins and go to the games when I can. I enjoy camping in the summer, and I love to cook at camp. I have

What advice would you give to someone entering the industry today?

Listen and learn.

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2016 NYSMTA Truck Driving Championships & Step Van Competition

Syracuse, NY, June 10-11

Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities Register as a TDC sponsor by March 25, 2016 to have company logo included on the TDC registration form, seen by thousands in the trucking industry!

Remit by May 13, 2016 to ensure inclusion in the event program. ___ Platinum Sponsorship $5000       

Includes registration for eight drivers; Banquet tickets for 12; One full page color ad in the TDC/SuperTech program; Two Friday Final inserts or ads; One 3’ x 8’ NYSMTA-provided sponsorship banner including logo; Recognition at all TDC events, on the NYSMTA website and in the Friday Final; and The opportunity to be an event BBQ judge.

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___ Silver Sponsorship $1000

Includes registration for four drivers; Banquet tickets for four; 1/2 page color ad in the TDC/SuperTech program; Two Friday Final inserts or ads; One 3’ x 8’ NYSMTA-provided sponsorship banner including logo; Recognition at all TDC events, on the NYSMTA website and in the Friday Final; and The opportunity to be an event BBQ judge.

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Includes registration for two drivers; Banquet tickets for two; 1/3 page color ad in the TDC/SuperTech program; One Friday Final insert or ad; One 2’ x 4’ NYSMTA-provided sponsorship banner including logo; Recognition at all TDC events, on the NYSMTA website and in the Friday Final; and The opportunity to be an event BBQ judge.

Advertising

___ Sponsor $500   

___Gold Sponsorship $2500

Includes registration for one driver; Banquet ticket for one; Recognition at all TDC events, on the NYSMTA website and in the Friday Final; and The opportunity to be an event BBQ judge.

Advertising in the NYSMTA Truck Driving Championships & SuperTech Competition program is in full color. Full, 1/2, and 1/3 page ads are available. Artwork must be submitted in .jpg format in the correct dimensions and orientation by May 13 to fpardi@nytrucks.org for inclusion in the event program.

___ Event Sponsor $200

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Inside Front Cover

$395

Inside Back Cover

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$250

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$130

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SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING: NYSMTA TRUCK DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS, JUNE 10-11, 2016 Name: Company: Street:

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Please remit to: NYSMTA, 7 Corporate Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phone (518) 458-9696; Fax: (518) 458-2525

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2016 SuperTech Competition Syracuse, NY, June 10-11

Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities Register as a SuperTech sponsor by March 25, 2016 to have company logo included on the SuperTech registration form, seen by thousands in the trucking industry!

Remit by May 13, 2016 to ensure inclusion in the event program. _____ Gold Sponsorship - $2500       

Includes registration for four technicians; Banquet tickets for four; 1/2 page color ad in the TDC/SuperTech program; Two Friday Final inserts or ads; One 3’ x 8’ NYSMTA-provided sponsorship banner including logo; Recognition at all SuperTech events, on the NYSMTA website and in the Friday Final; and The opportunity to be an event BBQ judge.

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Includes registration for two technicians; Banquet tickets for two; 1/3 page color ad in the TDC/SuperTech program; One Friday Final insert or ad; One 2’ x 4’ NYSMTA-provided sponsorship banner including logo; Recognition at all SuperTech events, on the NYSMTA website and in the Friday Final; and The opportunity to be an event BBQ judge.

Advertising

_____ Sponsor - $500 

_____ Silver Sponsorship - $1000

Includes registration for one technician; Banquet ticket for one; Recognition at all SuperTech events, on the NYSMTA website and in the Friday Final; and The opportunity to be an event BBQ judge.

Advertising in the NYSMTA Truck Driving Championships & SuperTech Competition program is in full color. Full, 1/2 and 1/3 page ads are available. Artwork must be submitted in .jpg format in the correct dimensions and orientation by May 13 to fpardi@nytrucks.org for inclusion in the event program.

_____ Category Sponsor - $200

Centerfold

$495

Outside Back Cover

$450

Inside Front Cover

$395

Inside Back Cover

$395

Full page 1/2 page

$250

(5 1/2” wide x 8 1/2” tall)

$185

(5 1/2” wide x 4 1/4” tall)

$130

1/3 page

(5 1/2” wide x 2 3/4” tall)

Includes recognition at a competition station and in the event program.

SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING: NYSMTA SUPERTECH COMPETITION, JUNE 10-11, 2016 Name: Company: Street:

City:

Company contact: Circle one:

Member

Phone: (

State: )

Non-member

PAYMENT OPTIONS (circle one): Check

Zip:

Email: Total payment: $

Credit card: VISA/MasterCard/Discover/AmEx

Bill me (Members only)

Credit card number:

Exp. date:

Name on card:

Billing zip code:

Signature: Please make checks payable to New York State Motor Truck Association.

Date:

Please remit to: NYSMTA, 7 Corporate Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phone (518) 458-9696; Fax: (518) 458-2525

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