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September 2013

CVSA Roadcheck Results

Convention Schedule

Big Rig Rides at the State Fair

Much More!

All KMCA forms are available on our website:

www.kmca.org

2900 SW Topeka Blvd.Topeka, KS 66611

785-267-1641davery@kmca.org

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Kansas Truck Driving Championships Team Brings Home Top Honors

In 2012, Kansas was home to the National Truck Driving Championships Grand Champion. The goal in 2013 was to repeat the honor and bring home the State Trophy. That goal was met.

On Aug. 20, the Kansas team traveled to Salt Lake City to compete against 423 drivers from across the nation, in a written, pre-trip examination and driving test. The 2013 Kansas Team consisted of: Gary Harms, Jeff Davis and David Knight, all of Wal-Mart Stores; Don Logan, Jeff Thompson and Dan Jones, all of FedEx Freight; David Eckles, Jr., Old Dominion Freight Lines; and Stanley Gabbard, UPS Freight.

Four Kansas drivers were announced as finalists during the Driver Recognition Ceremony on Aug. 24. Logan, Thompson, Jones and Harms all placed in the top five in their classes. The rest of the Kansas team performed well with many in the top 20 of their respective classes.

The week-long stressful anticipation of the results were finally relieved during the Saturday banquet. The first recognition of the night went to Thompson and Logan for their perfect scores on the written test. Only five participants received this honor. Logan was named the Vehicle Inspection Award winner for the second year in a row with a perfect score.

The next award made Kansas history. The Kansas team was presented the state award for the first time in the history of the championships. The award is presented to the state team with the highest average score of all team drivers. The Kansas team beat second and third place by 12 points. During his first trip to Nationals and second year of competing, Jones placed third in the straight truck class. Harms was awarded first place in the sleeper berth class. Then Harms proceeded to take home the top honor of the night, 2013 Grand Champion. This was his second year at nationals.

Congratulations to the drivers, they represented the state and the industry very well at the competition.

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Kansas Truck Driving Championships Team at Nationals

Wednesday, September 259:00 a.m. Golf at Reflection Ridge - Wichita10:00 a.m. Sporting Clays at Shady Creek Sporting Clays in Belle Plaine10:00 a.m. Spouses Activity - Wine Glass Decorating - Osage Room 2073:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting - Trail Rooms6:00 p.m. Registration - Outside Riverview Ballroom6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Kansas Turnpike Authority Reception - Riverview Ballroom

Thursday, September 267:00 a.m. Registration Opens - Outside Riverview Ballroom7:45 a.m. Breakfast - Riverview Ballroom Keynote Speaker: Aaron Thomas9:30 a.m. Educational Session - Eagle ABCD 2014 Commercial Vehicle Licensing Changes Deann Williams, Manager, Commercial Motor Vehicle Office, Kansas Department of Revenue9:30 a.m. Spouses Function - Meet in the Lobby Spa Trip to Marinello’s10:30 a.m. Educational Session - Eagle ABCD Enforcement Panel Discussion Captain Chris Turner, Kansas Highway Patrol Mike Hoeme, Kansas Corporation Commission, Transportation Director Max Strathman, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Kent Selk, Federal Compliance Manager/CDL - Kansas Department of Revenue11:30 a.m. General Luncheon - Riverview Ballroom Mike King, Kansas Secretary of Transportation1:00-5:00 p.m. Exhibitor Booths Open - Eagle E1:00 p.m. Educational Session - Eagle ABCD Oversize Overweight Permit System Demo Deann Williams, Manager, Commercial Motor Vehicle Office, Kansas Department of Revenue2:00 p.m. Educational Session - Eagle ABCD Brokerage Session Joe Weiler - Alderson, Alderson, Weiler, Conklin, Burghart & Crow LLC Ken Hoffman - Dysart Taylor Lay Cotter & McMonigle P.C.2:00 p.m. Spouses Bunko - Trail Rooms3:00 p.m. Division Meetings (Board Elections)3:30 p.m. Ice Cream Social - Eagle E4:00 p.m. Tariff 40 Meeting - Board Room6:00-7:00 p.m. Reception - Eagle GH7:00 p.m. Banquet - Eagle ABCD8:30 p.m. Entertainment - Eagle ABCD Say What?! Improv Group

Friday, September 278:00 - 10:00 a.m. Breakfast - Eagle ABCD Speaker Michael Card, ATA Chairman10:15 a.m. Safety Training Session: HazMat for Trucking - Eagle ABCD Trooper Rex Railsback, Kansas Highway Patrol10:15 a.m. Safety Training Session: Cargo Securement - Parking Lot Across from Hyatt Trooper Scott Mayfield, Kansas Highway Patrol

Hotel Information: The Hyatt Regency Hotel is sold out of rooms. If you need a room, please contact Dana Avery at davery@kmca.org or 785-267-1641.

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2013 KMCA Annual ConventionHyatt Regency Hotel

Wichita, KS

For Last Minute Convention Registrations, call KMCA 785-267-1641 or go online to www.kmca.org to fill out

the forms and fax back to us at 785-266-6551 or e-mail davery@kmca.org.

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Nicholas Water Service LLC - Harper, KSPalmer Towing & Recovery - Salina, KS

Professional Moving & Storage - Lawrence, KSStone Trucking - Kiefer, OK

Tollie Insurance Services LLC - Lenexa, KS

Convention Indoor Exhibitors

Central Power Systems & ServicesCummins Central Power

Ekstrom EnterprisesHampel Oil

Heathwood OilKansas Highway Patrol

Kansas Soybean CommissionKansas Turnpike Authority

S & G AssociatesSummit Truck/Transwest Trailer

UPSWilson Trailer SalesWomen In Trucking

KMCA Calendar of EventsNov. 12, 2013

Safety Management Council Meeting

Dec. 4, 2013 Board of Directors Meeting

Dec. 5, 2013 KMCA Kansas Livestock Association Coffee Bar

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ORTRAN Hiring Safety DirectorOrTran is a privately-owned transportation company founded in August 1993 by David Orscheln. We have built our business on the basic principles of hard work, dedication to excellence, treating people fairly and keeping our word and commitments to both customers and employees. These principles have helped guide us to continuing growth as we strive to exceed our customers and employees expectations.

At this time, we are looking for a Safety Director to develop, implement and manage the safety program for the Company while ensuring compliance with all DOT and OSHA regulations. This position is responsible for:• Coordinating the drivers’ Hours of Service compliance by utilizing Peoplenet and RapidLog, and addresses any compliance issues• Overseeing all workers’ compensation files, including filing reports, communicating with insurance company and medical providers• Working with drivers, insurance companies and authorities on any vehicular accidents to ensure all steps are followed in accordance with company procedures and maintains accident files• Coordinating all safety training to promote a culture of safety• Manages and maintains all freight claims, DOT inspection reports, permits, licensing requirements and CDL endorsements

• Leads and directs the Safety Coordinator(s)• Reviews current safety programs and incentives, while continually working to develop new programs to promote safety as a priority with all drivers.

This position requires:• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; CSD certification preferred• Computer skills: Ability to type 45 wpm, along with proven skills with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word and Excel• Excellent verbal and written communications, organizational skills and problem-solving ability.• Knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations• Minimum Experience: 5 years safety experience, 2 years in a management-level capacity

OrTran offers a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, accident and cancer insurance available under a group plan, company-paid life insurance policy, 401k and paid time off within the first year! For consideration, please send your resume and salary requirements to Courtney Arnold at carnold@ortran.com or fax to 816-242-5541.

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Thank you to the 2013 Convention Sponsors!A Box 4 U LLC

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Detroit Diesel CorporationDoonan Truck & Equipment of Wichita

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Cline Wood Agency - Leawood, KS, Rutter Cline Associates - Garden City, KS, Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA Inc. - Overland Park, KS

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Truck Insurance Mart Inc.Wichita Kenworth

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Big Rig Rides at the State Fair

KMCA gave rides to fair goers of all ages on Friday, Sept. 13. Trucks were provided by Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Frito-Lay Transportation and Mies & Sons Trucking.

On Fri. Sept. 13, KMCA headed to the Kansas State Fair to educate fair goers about driving safely around trucks and to give people of all ages a chance to ride in a truck. Volunteers at the state fair had a beautiful day to promote safety. Trucks from Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Frito-Lay Transportation and Mies & Sons Trucking took fair attendees of all ages around the grandstand’s track so they can experience riding in a truck.

A special thanks to those of you that came out to help: Vern Flaherty, Chad Gamino, Kelly Hale and Robert Shaffer, Kansas Road Team, Sterling Farber, Wal-Mart Stores, Louis Thompson, Beaver Express Service, Jane Westerman, DeClue Transport and Becky Crawford, KMCA staff.

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See you at KMCA’s Annual Convention!

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Driver Results• All inspections: 95.8% of drivers passed, and 4.2% were placed out of service (4.6% were out of service in 2012).• All Level I inspections: 95.7% of drivers passed, and 4.3% were placed out-of-service (4.6% were out-of service in 2012).• HazMat: 97.6% of drivers passed, and 2.4% were placed out-of-service (2.3% were out-of-service in 2012).• Passenger carrying vehicles: 96.9% of drivers passed, and 3.1% were placed out-of-service in 2013 (2.5% were placed out-of-service in 2012).

Vehicle Results• All inspections: 79.4% of vehicles passed, and 20.6% were placed out-of-service (20.9% were out-of-service in 2012).• All Level 1 inspections: 75.9% of vehicles passed, and 24.1% were placed out-of-service (15.6% were out-of-service in 2012)• Haz-Mat: 83.5% of vehicles passed the inspection, and 7.1% were placed out-of-service (8.6% were out-of-service in 2012).

The specific out-of-service (OOS) violation percentage distribu-tions (numbers indicate a percentage of the total OOS violations discovered) from 2011-2013 are shown below:

CVSA Roadcheck 2013: Facts at a Glance

OOS Violation Data

Percent of Total OOS Vio-lations

OOS Viola-tion Data

Percent of Total OOS Violations

OOS Violation Data

Percent of Total OOS Viola-tions

Vehicles 2013 2012 2011 Drivers 2013 2012 2011 Hazardous Mat. 2013 2012 2011

Brake Adjustment 19.5% 17.5% 23.0% HOS 51.8% 50.2% 52.5% Shipping Papers 17.0% 24.2% 29.7%

Brake System 30.01% 27.8% 29.2% False Logs 13.2% 15.0% 14.9% Placards 17.7% 17.6% 28.2%

Tires/Wheels 10.1% 12.8% 10.9% Suspended 5.2% 4.7% 5.3% Bulk Bkging 2.7% N/A* 6.2%

Lights 12.6% 12.5% 12.3% Expired Lic 0.7% N/A* 1.5% Marking 13.9% 2.0% 11.0%

Safe Loading 11.7% 12.3% 9.1% Cancelled Lic 1.0% N/A* 0.2% Loading 37.4% 34.4% 24.9%

Steering 2.3% 2.3% 2.2% DQ’ed 10.2% 4.7% 6.1% Pkg Integrity 14.6% N/A* 14.7%

Frame 1.5% 1.5% 1.6% Revoked Lic 0.0% N/A* 0.4%

Suspension 5.8% 1.9% 4.5% Endorsement 4.9% N/A* 3.1%

Coupling Devices 0.8% 0.7% 0.9% Age 0.6% N/A* 0.5%

Fuel System 0.6% 0.6% 0.8% Drugs/Alcohol 1.5% N/A* 1.0%

Exhaust System 0.4% 0.1% 0.4%

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EOBRs, e-logs, ELDs... Oh My!

No matter what you call them, electronic devices track drivers’ hours of service are coming to a commercial motor vehicle near you.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is finalizing its plans to require interstate drivers to replace their paper logs with electronic logging systems, capable of tracking vehicle movement down to the minute and the mile.

With many drivers already adopting “e-log” technology — whether compliant or not — and motor carriers contemplating what the future holds, it’s a good time to review the regulations as they exist today, make sure your current logging devices are compliant, and assess where the FMCSA stands on the road to new e-log regulations.

AOBRDs vs. Digital LogsThere are two types of electronic logging solutions in common use today, each with its own benefits and pitfalls: • Automatic on-board recording devices (AOBRDs) automatically record engine data to track drivers’ hours of service. These devices collect data directly from the vehicle, are regulated under 49 CFR Section 395.15, and must meet specific criteria. If you’re using an automated logging solution today in place of paper logs, chances are it’s an AOBRD.

• Logging software used to create digital logs. These include applications running on laptops, smartphones, and other devices that are not connected to the vehicle to capture engine-use data. The devices may include GPS capability to capture vehicle movement and location, but are not compliant as AOBRDs. As a result, they are subject to the rules that apply to paper logs: Section 395.8.

What is the key difference between these two systems? AOBRDs replace paper logs entirely, whereas drivers using logging software must be able to print their logs onto paper, upon demand, during a roadside inspection. Officers are not required to accept a driver’s laptop or smartphone app in place of a paper log if it’s not part of a compliant AOBRD system.

Compliance CheckHow can an enforcement officer tell if a logging system is a compliant AOBRD? 1. The officer will verify that the device is “integrally synchronized” with the vehicle, allowing it to automatically capture required information like engine use, road speed, and miles driven. Many AOBRDs rely on a “black box” connected to the engine to accomplish this. If the device is not synchronized with the vehicle, then it cannot be an AOBRD and the officer can request a paper log for review.

2. The officer will check whether the device can display logs for the last seven days plus the current day. The “display” can be a chart, electronic display, or printout. It needs to display total hours driving and on duty, total miles, total hours on duty for the 7/8-day period, and the sequential changes in duty status for each driver using the device.

3. Next, the officer will verify that the driver has an instruction sheet describing in detail how data is stored in and retrieved from the system.

4. The officer will verify that the driver has a supply of blank graph-grid logs in case the AOBRD stops working. The driver needs to have enough blank logs to last for the duration of the current trip.

5. Finally, the officer will verify that the driver can demonstrate how to use the device.

Though many AOBRDs today are equipped with GPS to automatically capture location information, they don’t have to be; drivers can enter their location manually. If location codes are used, then the driver needs to carry a list of those codes and their meaning.

Rule StatusThough AOBRDs are the standard today, they won’t be for long. New rules are expected sometime next year to require next-gen e-log systems — to be called “electronic logging devices” (ELDs) — in most commercial motor vehicles.

The rules are expected to apply to anyone subject to the federal hours-of-service and logging rules in 49 CFR Part 395, with possible exceptions for short-haul (100/150-air-mile) drivers who normally do not have to log their hours.

Though Congress wanted a final ELD rule to be completed this year, federal regulators will be lucky to issue a draft version before 2014 (the proposed rule is currently slated for November this year). After the final version is published, perhaps next year, actual installation and use of ELDs is expected to be required within two years. So electronic logs are on the way for most motor carriers and it’s not too early to start your search for a competent and reliable vendor. But in the meantime, make sure the logging systems you use today are compliant with current standards.

If you have any questions, please contact Becky Crawford, KMCA Director of Safety, at 785-267-1641 or bcrawford@kmca.org.

By Daren Hansen, Senior Editor – Transportation Safety, J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

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