ATA 2011 Convention Program

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ALABAMA TRUCKER • 2011 CONVENTION SPECIAL EDITION 1

S P E C I A L E D I T I O N

ATA 73rd ANNUAL CONVENTION & MEETINGHilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

April 27-30, 2011

Welcome Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Convention Agenda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Business Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 8

Annual Membership Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Convention Golf Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Chairman’s Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Convention Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

H. Chester Webb Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Alabama Truck Driving Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Louie Haynes Driver of the Year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24WCSIF Financial Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Attending Companies/Ad Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Officers Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gail CooperVice Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill WardTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bruce MacDonald Immediate Past Chairman . . . .Skip Williams

ATA Board of Directors Dennis Bailey, Robert Barnett, Aubrey Baugh,Rhonda Bees, Gary Bond, Jack Brim, RayBrock, Greg Brown, Will Bruser, Mike Callahan, Dan Carmichael, Fenn Church,Harry Clark, Mark Coffman, Jeff Coleman,John Collier, Driscoll Colquett, Brent Cook,Chris Cooper, Al Cox, Jerry Davis, Phil DeSimone, Edmund Doss, Joe Donald, Mack Dove, Russ Elrod, Dean Flint, JackFricks, Clay Halla, Terry Kilpatrick, MarkKnotts, Jerry Kocan, Mike Limbaugh, DrewLinn, Alan Love, Barry McGriff, TomMcLeod, Shane McMinn, Buck Moore, E.H. Moore, Jr., Ross Neely, Jr., TommyNeely, George Overstreet, Butch Owens, Clay Palm, Jim Pickens, Mike Pursley, DavidRouse, Kevin Savoy, Bill Scruggs, Harold Sorrells, Ronnie Stephenson, Paul Storey,Wayne Watkins, Bill Watson, Scott White,David Wildbrger, T.J. Willings, Keith Wise.

ATA Staff

J. Frank Filgo, CAE, President & CEO Gene Vonderau, CDS, Dir. of Safety &

Member ServicesJane Nixon, Executive Assistant Lynn Thornton, BookkeeperFord Boswell, Communications ManagerBrandie Norcross, Administrative Assistant

ATA WCSIF Staff

Kimble Coaker, CEO & Fund AdministratorDebra Calhoun,Office ManagerKimberly Best, Account RepresentativeRick Hunter, LSP, CDS, Director of Loss Control Harold Smith, ESQ, Loss Control EngineerScott Hunter,MS, CDS, Loss Control EngineerDuane Calhoun, CDS, Loss Control EngineerKim Sims, Administrative AssistantKim Campbell, Underwriter Coordinator

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Thank you for your support and attendanceof the Alabama Trucking Association’s73rd Annual Convention and Meeting.

We have an outstanding program planned, andI’m looking forward to being a part of this impor-tant industry event.

Our Convention offers a mix of business andpleasure to help you better network with industrycolleagues and stakeholders.

As the owner of a truck and equipment dealer-ship, I know firsthand how tough conditions arefor businesses across Alabama – and beyond. Thegood news is things are turning around, andtrucking appears to be on the cusp of recovery. Ofcourse, we still face many obstacles such as grow-ing operational costs and proposed changes to keyregulations that threaten our ability to remainprofitable.

Hopefully, your time at our meeting will spuryou to build a stronger and safer trucking industryfor Alabama. We have enlisted the best and bright-est minds in the business to share their thoughtsfor what lies ahead for trucking.

Here are the highlights: On Thursday evening, please join us as we kick

things off at a welcome reception, which includesfellowship with your colleagues, family andfriends; a superb dinner; and a spectacular fire-works display over the beach. You will not want tomiss this, I promise!

Then Friday morning we get things going withour annual business meeting to discuss the obsta-cles that face our industry. The program includesan expert panel discussion on how to best copewith rising fuel costs. Representatives from severaloriginal equipment manufacturers will discusswhat their respective organizations are developingto help truckers get the best fuel economy possible.

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

Whatever you chose to do with your free time,

make sure you make it back Friday evening to joinATA Workers’ Comp Fund and Avizent for heavyhors d’oeuvres and cocktails (This event is open toall convention attendees).

Saturday morning, American TruckingAssociations Chairman Barbara Windsor willaddress our group with updates from the nationalorganizations. Afterwards, we will hold ourConvention golf tournament at the BaytowneGolf Club. To register, simply visit the ATA con-vention registration booth or ask an ATA staffmember for more info.

Later that evening, we will celebrate the leader-ship of current ATA Chairman of the Board GailCooper.

Gail has been a hands-on leader, leading ourAssociation with grace, dignity and a dedication tomaking the industry better, stronger and safer.During the program, we will honor our currentAlabama Truck Driver of the Year Louie Haynesand will announce this year’s winner of the H.Chester Webb Award, which is this Association’shighest honor for a member. Wrapping up theevening’s festivities, we will raffle a weekend get-away package at the Sandestin Grand Hotel – butyou must be present to win!

Finally, I thank our many Convention sponsorsthis year. This has been one of best years we’ve hadin terms of membership support and sponsorship.As you look through the pages of this publication,please make special note of the businesses thatsupported your Convention. Their generosity andcommitment to trucking is strong, and they’re thereason this Association can produce such a worth-while event.

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

Thanks,

Bill WardBill Ward2011 Convention Committee ChairmanWard International Trucks, Mobile

to the Alabama Trucking Association’s 73rd Annual Convention

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WELCOME...Bill Ward

2011 Convention Chairman




WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27

2:00 - 5:30 P.M. ...................WCSIF Board MeetingCoral Ballroom D

(Trustees and Fund Advisors only)

THURSDAY, APRIL 28

2:00 – 5:00 P.M. .........................Open RegistrationEmerald Registration Booth

6:00 – 8:30 P.M. ...............ATA Welcome ReceptionWest Pool Southside

FRIDAY, APRIL 29

8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. ..........................RegistrationEmerald Registration Booth

8:00 – 11:00 A.M....Business Meeting & BreakfastEmerald Ballroom A, B, C

2:00 – 4:00 P.M. .....Caricature Drawings by Deano Poolside

5:00 – 7:00 P.M.....................ATA WCSIF ReceptionEmerald Ballroom A, B, C

Free Evening

SATURDAY, APRIL 30

8:00 – 11:00 A.M.................................RegistrationEmerald Registration Booth

8:00 – 9:00 A.M...............................Board MeetingEmerald Ballroom C

(Directors & Special Guests only)

9:00 – 11:00 A.M. ....Annual Meetings & BreakfastATA Workers Comp Fund Meeting

ATA Membership MeetingSandpiper

Guest Speaker: Barbara WindsorChairman, American Trucking Associations

11:30 A.M..............................Golfer’s Lunch BuffetBaytowne Course

12:30 – 5:00 P.M. .........................Golf TournamentBaytowne Course

Free Afternoon

6:30 – 10:00 P.M. ................Chairman’s Reception and Dinner

Emerald Ballroom A, B, C, DHonoring Gail Cooper, COB

2011 CONVENTION AGENDAHilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

Destin, Fla. � April 27-30, 2011

WELCOME RECEPTION DINNERThursday, April 28, 2011 – 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.,

West Pool Southside

RECEPTION MENU

“The Gulf Breeze”

DisplaysSelection of Imported and Domestic Cheeses

decorated with Seasonal Fruit and accompaniedwith French Bread and Assorted Crackers

Grilled Marinated Vegetables include Zucchini,Yellow Squash, Eggplant, Asparagus, Peppers and

Red Onions brushed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and BalsamicVinegar

CanapésShrimp Salad in Vol-au-vent

Snow Peas filled with Boursin Cheese and Walnuts

hot hors D’oeuvresCajun Sautéed Gulf Shrimp served with

Cayenne Butter SauceOcean Scallops wrapped in Crisp Bacon

Mini Crab Cakes with Roasted Bell Pepper SauceChicken Tempura served withSpicy Sweet and Sour Sauce

Chef-Carved MeatsBeef Brisket with Barbecue Sauce

Sugar-Baked Country HamServed with Silver Dollar Rolls and Croissants,

Gourmet Mustards and Mayonnaise

Delectable DessertsPetit Fours and French PastriesChocolate-Dipped Strawberries

Belgian Chocolate Truffles

Hospitality reception compliments of Door prize compliments of Fireworks compliments of



SESSION I:The recent upward trend of diesel costs has been a blow for trucking companies as the nation’s

economy continues to feel the effects of the worst downturn in a generation. As of the first week onApril, diesel rose for the 17th time 18 weeks, gaining 4.4 cents to a national average $3.976 per gal-lon, according to the Department of Energy. Energy experts say that trucking’s main fuel has risen81.2 cents since last Thanksgiving and is 96.1 cents higher than this time last year.

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

Alberto L. AlcaláCummins, Inc.

Alcalá has worked 15 years for Cummins Inc., starting in the parts & serv-ice organization managing customer support organizations. Prior to that, heworked for Komatsu, International, Volvo and Ford Account Manager as wellas the Used Truck Manager for Cummins. He is responsible for nationalaccounts in the Mid-South territory as well as supporting Cummins Mid-South as the factory engine sales representative. Alberto lives in Memphis withhis wife and daughter.

Brett Grothen, BSME, PEKenworth Truck Co.

Brett has worked for Kenworth Truck Co. for twelve years, with responsi-bilities in electrical, cooling and powertrain engineering. He currentlysupervises the Vehicle Performance Group, which is responsible for definingand helping to improve vehicle performance and fuel economy. Brett spentseven years in engine development, overseeing the electrical integration ofproprietary engines into the vehicle. During this time he also led the defini-tion of numerous engine-related functions such as Engine PTO Mode,Engine Fan Control, and Engine Retarder Integration. Brett currently lives

in Bellevue, Wash. with his wife and two children.

Kirk GavaghanDetroit Diesel

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

(Business Meeting & Breakfast continued on next page)


BUSINESS MEETING& BREAKFAST

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


J & M TANK LINES, INC.7051 Meadowlark Drive • Birmingham, AL 35242

Phone: 205-876-1900 • Fax: 205-876-1907 • www.jmtankline.com

Totin’ Freight Since ’48

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� We have over 60 years of transportation experience and a fleet of 265 tractors and 414 tanks.

� At J & M Tank Lines, we've been "Totin' Freight Since '48" and we are here to offer you solutionsfor your delivery needs. Our delivery solutions are innovative and cost effective for our customers.

For assistance with deliveries and solutions to your needs, please contact J & M Tank Lines, Inc.

AreaPlatinumSponsor



David McKenna Mack Trucks, Inc.

David McKenna is Director Powertrain Sales & Marketing for MackTrucks, responsible for all Mack branded Powertrain marketing and salesactivity in North America. A respected expert, his Mack Talking SCR blogis hosted is linked to more than 24 industry trade journals and magazineWeb sites. McKenna joined Mack Canada in 1973, and has most recentlyserved as Product Manager, Marketing since 2003. He has also served asNational Account Manager, Western region and as Branch Manager CapitalMack, Ottawa – and has held various positions in the sales and manufactur-

ing departments. David earned a Certificate of Quality Assurance from Ryerson PolytechnicalInstitute. He and his wife, Mona, are the parents of two children and grandparents of one; andreside in Summerfield, NC.

Steve PerkinsNavistar Engine Group

Steve Perkins is a Sales Manager for Navistar Engine Group. He has beenin the truck and diesel engine industry for over 10 years. He has spent themajority of his career in the on-highway Class 8 truck engine markets forNorth America. In his current role he is responsible for new sales ofMaxxForce Commercial Engines in North and South America. He has beenwith Navistar Engine Group for five years. Perkins is a graduate of IndianaUniversity, Bloomington and Indiana University School of Law. He currentlyresides in the southwest suburbs of Chicago and reports to Navistar’s Engine

Headquarters located just west of downtown Chicago in Melrose Park, Ill.

Ed SaxmanVolvo Trucks North America

Ed Saxman is Marketing Product Manager for drivetrain components atVolvo Trucks North America. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh,Ed has worked thirteen years with Mack engineering and twenty-eight yearswith Volvo in product planning and marketing. His experience at Mackgoes back to the earliest engine emission regulations. At Volvo he has man-aged sales engineering, sales training, and the change from cabovers to con-ventionals.

SESSION II:ATA’s own Gene Vonderau will moderate a question-and-answer session on the Federal Motor

Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA). According toFMCSA official, the recently enacted monitoring system’s goal is to further reduce commercialmotor vehicle (CMV) crashes, fatalities and injuries on our nation’s highways.

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

BREAKFAST MENU

“The TraDiTional”Seasonal Melon WedgeFluffy Scrambled EggsHome-Fried Potatoes

Grilled Sausage LinksCanadian Bacon

Mini Muffins and DanishFruit Preserves, Marmalade and Sweet Butter

Freshly Squeezed Florida Orange JuiceFreshly Brewed S & D Coffees,

Herbal and Regular Teas

Breakfast compliments of

Door prize compliments of




During Saturday morning’s Membership Meeting and Breakfast, AmericanTrucking Associations Chairman Barbara Windsor will address our group with

updates from the national organization.Windsor is President and CEO of Hahn Transportation, Inc., a specialized

regional trucking firm that hauls petroleum, aluminum, cement, and morethroughout the Mid-Atlantic corridor. The company has been family owned andoperated since 1933.

After a lengthy career with Trans World Airlines, Barbara joined Hahn in 1991.She worked in several positions before becoming President and CEO of the compa-ny after parents’ Rebecca Hahn Windsor and Robert Windsor retired. Today, alongwith her daily duties for Hahn, she is active in many professional and civic associa-tions. She is a past Chairman of the National Tank Truck Carriers and, having fol-lowed in the footsteps of her mother, Rebecca, and grandfather and HahnTransportation founder James Hahn, is also a past Chairman of the MarylandMotor Truck Association. Barbara also serves on the BB&T Advisory Board and isa member of the Rotary Club of Frederick and the Frederick Area Committee forTransportation.

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

ATA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPMEETING & BREAKFASTSaturday, April 30, 2011 – 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.,

Sandpiper

BREAKFAST MENU

“The Gulf CoasT BeGinninG”Seasonal Fruit Plate

Shrimp and Crabmeat CrepesTopped with Mornay Sauce

Freshly Scrambled Eggs with Sautéed VegetablesGrilled Sausage Patties

Canadian Bacon

Freshly Baked Croissants and PastriesFruit Preserves and Sweet Butter

Freshly Squeezed Florida Orange JuiceFreshly Brewed S & D Coffees,

Herbal and Regular Teas

Breakfast compliments of

Door prizes compliments of

Barbara WindsorKeynote Speaker




Tournament starts at 12:30 p.m.A light lunch will be served at 11:30.

Sandestin’s Baytowne Golf Club is a premier choice among the extensive offer-ings of golf courses in Northwest Florida. Expansively renovated in 2005 by

original course architect Tom Jackson, this award-winning golf course has beentwice hailed by Golf Digest as one of the country’s “Best Places to Play.” With arouting that takes guests from the beach to the bay, and boasts some of the only elevation changes in the area, Baytowne Golf Club is as forgiving from the for-ward tees as it is challenging from the championship ones.

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


2011 CONVENTION GOLF TOURNAMENT

Saturday, April 30, 2011 — 12:30-5:00 p.m.Baytowne Course

GOLFER’SLUNCH BUFFET

“Golfer’s BeaCh TailGaTe ParTy”

All Beef Hot DogsGrilled Hamburgers

Sliced American and Swiss CheeseTomatoes, Diced White and Sliced

Red Onions, Pickles and Sweet RelishAssorted Buns and RollsBag of Potato Chips

Assorted Cookies and BrowniesBottled Water

Lunch compliments of: Tournament awards provided by:



BARNETTTRANSPORTATION

Proud Major Sponsor of theAlabama Trucking Association

73rd Annual Convention & Meeting


Be sure to make plans to attend Saturday’s Chairman’s Reception and Dinner in honor ATA’s2010-11 Chairman of the Board Gail Cooper.

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

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

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

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

DINNER MENU

Red Leaf Lettuces with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and

Toasted Pine Nuts

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Baked Crab Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp andPetite Filet Mignon

With Red Wine and Fresh Herb Sauces,Soufflé Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables

New York Style Cheesecake withStrawberry Grand Marnier Sauce

Freshly Baked Assorted Rolls and Butter

Freshly Brewed S & D CoffeesIced Tea


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

Hospitality reception compliments of

Gail Cooper2010-11

Chairman of the Board

CHAIRMAN’S RECEPTION & DINNER





All sponsors as of April 8, 2011


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

P.H Taylor ...............................1967

T.K. Dorsey..............................1968

Howard E. Durden .................1969

P.C. White ...............................1970

Sam N. Cole ...........................1971

Clarence Levi ..........................1972

William Sellers, Jr.....................1973

B.A. Real..................................1974

J.H. Dove.................................1975

Wilson Hiller ...........................1976

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Whit Riley ...............................1994

Don Johnston ..........................1995

Terry Cross...............................1996

Jerry Davis ...............................1997

Kurt Michel ............................1998

Doug Cook..............................1999

Bill Watson .............................2000

Hubert Rogers..........................2001

Bruce MacDonald....................2002

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The H. Chester Webb Award recognizes distinguished service by an individualfrom the state’s trucking industry, for their outstanding record of service to theindustry, the Alabama Trucking Association and to their community.

Presentation of the

H. Chester Webb AwardDuring the Chairman’s Dinner April 30th



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There’s still time toenter your drivers in

one of ATA’s biggestevents of the year.

In two weeks, morethan 100 drivers, repre-senting two dozen truck-ing firms, will convergeon the grounds of theBessemer Civic Center inBessemer, Ala. for theever- popular AlabamaTruck DrivingChampionships, a familyfriendly event that pits the state’s best driversagainst one another in a test of road knowledgeand driving skill.

Set for May 13 and 14, the Alabama TDCrecognizes the state’s best drivers in eight differ-ent classes. Each Association member companycan enter up to two drivers in each class. Inorder to compete, competitors must beemployed full-time as a truck driver for anAlabama-based company or at least a companywith a permanent facility in Alabama. Theymust also be accident-free for the previous 12-month period.

The competition tests drivers’ abilities behindthe wheel of a large commercial truck, safetypractices, and equipment maintenance knowl-edge. It is divided into three parts, including awritten test on federal laws and safety regula-tions, a vehicle defects identification exam, anda timed obstacle course. The competition isscored with points given in each of four differ-ent areas. Contestants earning the most pointsin each class are declared champion.

Winners in each class will represent Alabamain the National Truck Driving Championshipsset for August 9-13 in Orlando, Fla. TheNational competition is sponsored by theAmerican Trucking Associations and classesinclude straight truck, twins, 3-axle van, 4-axlevan, 5-axle van, sleeper berth, flatbed and tanks.

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

when Darrell Kimbrell, aFedEx Freight driver fromBirmingham, Ala., earnedthe title of NationalChampion in the Twinsclass. Since then, therehave been others class win-ners, but the state got itsfirst grand champion whenAlphonso Lewis of YRC(then Roadway) won thenational competition in2007.

Kimbrell and Lewis willcompete again this year, as will last year’s statechampion FedEx Freight’s Ross Garner, whotallied nearly 400 combined points to win the2010 Alabama TDC. The Decatur, Ala.-baseddriver won the 3-axle class, posting a tourna-ment-high 55 points on the defects inspection,66 points on the written exam, and 275 pointson the skills course, for a combined 396 points.He beat his closest competitor by more than 30points.

Overall, last year’s Championships were adominating display from the FedEx Freightteam, which had seven of its drivers place in thecompetition. Other FedEx class winners wereKenneth Lockhart (Tank Trailer), Kimbrell(Twin Trailers) and Martin McDonald(Flatbed). Meanwhile, three other FedEx driversplaced in top three spots of their respectiveclasses, including Cecil Salter (3rd place, 4-axle), William Brandon (2nd place, Straight)and Richard Pratt (3rd place, Straight).

Other class winners were Alphonso Lewis(4-axle) of YRC; B&G Supply Co.’s CharlesLynn (Sleeper Berth); Wal-Mart Transportation’sDale Smith (Straight); and Winn Dixie’s JoeBanks (5-axle). Banks also earned the Rookie ofthe Year award for his 329 combined points.Meanwhile, the Ladies SUV champion was KimMcDondald of Mobile, whose husband, Martin,won the Flatbed class.There is still time to get your drivers signed up.

For more information call 334-834-3983.

Don’t Miss TheAlabama Truck Driving

ChampionshipsMay 13 & 14, 2011 • Bessemer Civic Center



The Alabama Trucking Associationnamed Wal-Mart Transportation’sLouie Haynes its 2010 Driver of theYear at the group’s annual Fleet SafetyAwards banquet held March 28 nearBirmingham. Haynes has more than35 years of experience as a truck driverand has logged 3.1 million miles, mostof which were covered in the south-eastern United States.

His extra-curricular service to theindustry is second to none. He hascompeted in the Alabama TruckDriving Championships and represent-ed the state of Alabama at the National

competition in the sleeper berth classin 2002.

He is a long-time member ofAlabama’s Road Team and has presentedthe “No Zone” program which demon-strates how to share the road withtrucks to thousands of high school driver’s education students throughoutAlabama. In addition, he is a presenterfor Alabama Operation Lifesaver, therailroad crossing safety organization,and was the very first driver to partici-pate in the Alabama Trooper Ride-Along program known as TACT, ticket-ing aggressive cars and trucks.


CONGRATULATIONSAlabama Driver of the Year

Louie Haynes




March 31, 2011

Alabama Trucking Association

Workers’ Compensation Fund Members

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

Enclosed you will find a copy of the Summarized Audited Financial Statements of the Alabama Trucking

Association Workers’ Compensation Fund for the year ended December 31, 2010.

The Auditors conducted their

audit in accordance with U.S. generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require

the Auditors to plan

and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the fin

ancial statements are free of material

misstatement. Upon the completion of all necessary examination of the eviden

ce supporting the amounts included

in these financial statements and assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by manage-

ment, the Auditors determined that their a

udit provided a reasonable basis for

issuing their opinion. Their opinion

concluded that these financial statements present fairly, in all material respect

s, the financial position of the

Alabama Trucking Association Worker’s Compensation Self Insurance Fund as of December 31, 2010.

These financial statements reflect the Fund has accumulated total p

rofits, net of distributions, of $18,685

,660 set

aside for future retrospectiv

e credits to be refunded as directe

d by State Requirements of the Alabama Department

of Industrial Relations. The total amount of retrospective credits pre

viously distributed back to

participating mem-

bers, since inception of the Fund, is $39,217,318. In addition, the Fund will distribute b

ack $5,684,077 on January

1, 2011 to respective partic

ipating members with their 2011 calendar year renewals.

This report includes the overall operation

s of the Fund which consists of both our Alabama and Cross Border pro-

grams. The claims losses reflected in the Consolidated Stat

ement of Income and Deductions includes loss reserves

which are required to pay incurred but not reported (I

BNR) losses as determined by the Fun

d’s independent

Actuarial firm. In our reserving practices, the Board of Trustees maintains a very conservative appr

oach so that the

Fund is protected from the effects of

irregular occurring claims losses. After having made these year

-end adjust-

ments, the combined overall operating profit for th

e year ended December 31, 2010 is $3,512,920

. With the con-

clusion of the 2010 calendar year, the B

oard of Trustees is pleased to report

that we have continued our long stand-

ing profitable operating performance. The Board wishes to emphasize that i

ts primary goals still remain to protect

the financial integrity of the Fund while returning profits to pa

rticipating members.

In closing, we always wish to take the opportunity to reinforce our loss

control emphasis where we believe the best

approach to curbing increases in your company’s operating expenses is to strive

to maximize your company’s empha-

sis on loss control. To support you in obtaining this goal, w

e have four loss control engineers working in the field,

and our website (www.atacompfund.org) dedicated to assisting our particip

ating member companies in their loss

control and safety program efforts. We encourage you t

o take advantage of these resources and to remember to

always Work Safe / Work Smart.

We hope this information will assist you i

n evaluating the strength and quality of our program.

Respectfully,

Kimble E. Coaker, CPA

CEO and Administrator

BRUCE MACDONALDCHAIRMANFund Member TrusteePresident, Transport Refrigeration Sales & Service500 Daniel Payne DriveBirmingham, AL 35214Term: April 2009 – April 2012(205) 328-7278Fax: (205) 328-6769

KENNETH R. ADAMSFund Member TrusteeCEO, Southern Cal Transport, Inc.148 41st Avenue WestBirmingham, AL 35207Term: April 2010 – April 2013(205) 323-0004Fax: (205) 323-0003

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

NICK TOLLESONFund Member TrusteeCEO/Co-Chairman, White Oak Transportation, Inc.2205 Hwy 20 WDecatur, AL 35602Term: April 2009 – April 2012(256) 432-0405Fax: (256) 432-0445

FRANK FILGOEx-OfficioPresident and CEO, AL Trucking AssociationP. O. Box 2339Montgomery, AL 36102-2339Term: July 2010 – July 2011(334) 834-3983Fax: (334) 262-6504

SKIP WILLIAMSEx-OfficioCEO, J-L Transportation2301 24th Avenue NorthBirmingham, AL 35234Term: July 2010 – July 2011(205) 321-4140Fax: (205) 321-4188

TRUSTEES



BALANCE SHEETDecember 31, 2010

ASSETS

Assets:Cash $ 2,014,741.88Prepaid Expenses and Deposits 12,167.31Accounts Receivable (net of allowance) 1,668,155.12Certificates of Deposit and Investments 58,912,286.73Deferred Tax Asset (net of liability) 120,488.07Building and Fixed Assets (net of depreciation) 1,334,960.58

Total Assets $ 64,062,799.69

LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY

Liabilities:Accounts Payable and Escrow $ 1,194,426.16Unearned Contributions 2,061,673.60

Total Liabilities $ 3,256,099.76

Reserves:Reserves for Aggregate Losses $ 4,831,191.00Actuarial Reserves for Claim Losses 37,034,512.37

Total Reserves 41,865,703.37

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

Total Members’ Equity 18,940,996.56

Total Liabilities, Reserves and Members’ Equity $ 64,062,799.69

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

Income:Contributions $ 26,912,559.00Cross Border Premium 3,240,231.01Investments and Gain/(Loss) on Sale 5,012,114.82Other 141,547.08

Total Income $ 35,306,451.91

Deductions:Claim Losses (net of reinsurance) $ 24,510,702.83

Total Claim Losses $ 24,510,702.83

Operating Expenses:Administrative $ 1,621,628.74Cross Border Admin. Fees 1,134,097.83Brokerage Expenses 1,550,954.75Claims Service Fee 1,217,497.05Excess Loss Insurance 845,244.42Professional Services 577,264.60Royalties 446,147.59Total Operating Expenses 7,392,834.98

Total Deductions 31,903,537.81

Excess Income Before Income Taxes $ 3,402,914.10

Provision for Income Taxes (deferred) (110,006.01)

Excess Income $ 3,512,920.11

Prior Years’ Excess Income 54,390,057.64

Excess Income Before Retrospective Refund Distribution $ 57,902,977.75

Retrospective Refund Distributed to Members _39,217,317.50

Excess Income Held for Future Retrospective Refund $ 18,685,660.25

DREW LINNVICE-CHAIRMANFund Member TrusteePresident, Southland International Trucks, Inc.P. O. Box 578Birmingham, AL 35201-0578Term: April 2009 – April 2012(205) 942-6226Fax: (205) 942-6311

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

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

BEAU WICKSFund Member TrusteePresident, Southeast LogisticsP. O. Box 1309Tuscaloosa, AL 35405Term: April 2010 – April 2013(205) 759-1818Fax: (205) 349-3104

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

BILL WARDEx-OfficioPresident/Owner, Ward International Trucks, LLCP. O. Box 5375Mobile, AL 36605Term: July 2010 – July 2011(251) 433-5616Fax: (251) 433-5617




(As of 4/11/2011)

ATTENDING COMPANIES


A D V E R T I S I N G I N D E XADVERTISER PG. NO. PH. NO. WEB ADDRESS

ATA WCSIF BC (334) 834-7911 www.atacompfund.orgBarnett Transportation 13 (800) 824-3078 www.barnetttransportation.comBoyd Bros. Transportation, Inc. 19 (800) 633-1502 www.boydbros.comCummins Mid-South LLC 3 (251) 456-2236 www.midsouth.cummins.comEaton Corp.-Roadranger Field Marketing 9 (800) 826-4357 go.roadranger.comGreat Dane Trailers 5 (800) 383-0094 www.greatdanetrailers.comGreenbush Logistics 28 (877) 585-4749 www.greenbushlogistics.comJ.J. Keller 20 (888) 473-4638 ext. 7892 www.jjkellermobile.comJ&M Tank Lines, Inc. 7 (205) 876-1900 www.jmtankline.comKenworth of Alabama 23 (800) 444-6170 www.kenworthofalabama.comRandall-Reilly 31 (800) 633-5953 www.randallpub.comRitchie Bros. Auctioneers 21 (205) 837-9033 www.rbauction.com/getitrightSouthland International Trucks IBC (800) 844-6226 www.southlandtrucks.comThompson Cat IFC (205) 849-4288 www.thompsontractor.comTurner & Hamrick 14 (888) 385-0186 www.turnerhamrick.comUPS 25 (800) 325-7000 www.ups.comVolvo Trucks 29 (336) 393-2000 www.volvoscr.comWard International Trucks 15 (800) 476-6841 www.wardintltrucks.comZurich 11 (800) 553-3055 www.zurich.com

AAA Cooper TransportationABC TransportationACS State & Local Solutions, Inc.(PrePass)Action Resources, Inc.Action Truck CenterAirgas: Diesel Exhaust FluidAlabama Department of PublicSafetyAmerican Proteins, Inc.American Trucking AssociationsAncra InternationalAON Truck GroupArab Cartage & ExpressAvizentB & G Supply Co., Inc.B. R. Williams Trucking, Inc.Baker, Donelson, Bearman,Caldwell & Berkowitz, PCBall, Ball, Matthews & Novak, PABancorpSouth Equipment FinanceBarnett Transportation, Inc.BB&T Insurance ServicesBBVA Compass BankBBVA Compass/Commercial BillingServiceBoyd Bros. Transportation, Inc.Bridgestone Bandag Tire SolutionsBuddy Moore Trucking, Inc.Butler and CompanyCarrier Transicold SouthChurch Transportation & LogisticsCobbs, Allen & HallCoffman International TrucksColeman American MovingServicesComdata CorporationCummins Mid-South, L.L.CCummins, Inc.Daimler Trucks North America, LLCDana TransportDeep South FreightDetroit DieselEmpire Truck Sales LLC

ErgoScience, Inc.Evergreen Transport, LLCFederal Motor Carrier SafetyAdministrationFedEx Freight, Inc.Ferguson, Frost & Dodson, LLPFikes Truck LineFisher & Phillips LLPFleet Air TechnologiesFour Star FreightlinerG.E. Capital Equipment FinanceGCR Tire CentersGreat Dane TrailersGreenbush Logistics, Inc.Gulf Coast Truck & EquipmentH.B. LogisticsHahn Transportation, Inc.Houndstooth TransportationJ & M Tank Lines, Inc.J P Transportation SafetyConsultingJ T & T of MSJ. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.Joe Morten & SonKenworth of AlabamaKenworth Truck CompanyLiberty Truck Sales, Inc.Love’s Travel StopsMack Trucks, Inc.McGriff Tire Co.McLeod SoftwareMcLeod SoftwareMeritorMSJ Trucking, Inc.My-Way Transportation, Inc.Navistar CapitalNavistar, Inc.Nextran Truck Center-BirminghamO’Neal Steel, Inc.P & S Transportation, Inc.Palomar Insurance Corp.PeopleNetPeople’s Capital & Leasing Corp.People’s United Equipment

Finance Corp.Peterbilt Motors CompanyPilot Flying JPorter Capital Corp.Premier Truck Centers, Inc.Qualcomm, Inc.Randall-Reilly/CCJReed Hauling, Inc.Regions InsuranceReliance Partners, Inc.Ross Neely SystemsRush Truck CenterShoreline TransportationSoutheast Logistics, Inc.Southland International TrucksStorey Trucking Co., Inc.TA/PETROTCH, Inc.The McPherson CompaniesThermo King-Montgomery/BirminghamThompson/CaterpillarTransport Trailer CenterTransportation & LogisticalServices, Inc.Transportation Safety ServicesTurner & Hamrick LLCUnited Parcel ServiceVolvo Trucks North AmericaW. H. Thomas Oil Co.Wal-Mart Transportation, LLCWard International TrucksWatkins Trucking Co., Inc.Wells Fargo Equipment Finance,Inc.Wilks Tire & Battery ServiceWTI TransportWTW Enterprises, Inc.XATA CorporationYRC WorldwideZieman, Speegle, Jackson &HoffmanZurich




2011 Alabama Trucking Assn.Calendar of EventsAlabama Truck Driving Championships

May 13-14, 2011

ATA Board of Director’s Meeting & Officer InstallationJune 28, 2011

Nat’l Truck Driver ChampionshipsAugust 9-13, 2011

(Orlando, FL)

Nat’l Truck Driver Appreciation WeekSeptember 11-17, 2011

ATA Golf ClassicOctober 11, 2011

SMMC Fall Courtesy Roadside Inspection:Ozark, AL

October 13, 2011Clanton, AL

October 20, 2011

American Trucking AssociationsManagement Conference & Exhibition

October 15-18, 2011(Grapevine, TX)

SMMC Christmas CelebrationDecember 5, 2011

ATA CALENDAR

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