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Annual Management Conference Des Moines, Iowa 50309 Avenue717 East Court

Iowa Motor Association

BUILDING MOMENTUM, DRIVING CHANGE Tuesday, September 18 & Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Embassy Suites on the River, Des Moines, Iowa Embassy Suites on the River, Des Moines, Iowa 717 East Court Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50309 www.iowamotortruck.com Annual Management Conference Tuesday, September 18 & Wednesday, September 19, 2012 September 18 & Wednesday, Tuesday, sponsors committed as of July 12, 2012

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Contact the IMTA office at 515.244.5193 to get more information on September 18-19 in Des Moines! becoming a sponsor of the 2012 IMTA Annual Management Conference. 2012 conference schedule

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 9:45-10:45 a.m. Motor Carrier Roundtables Session 1: Trucking Industry Panel: Their Take on Today and Tomorrow’s Trucking Industry Panelist: Mike Gerdin Panelist: Aaron Tennant 2012 conference schedule Panelist: Kevin Knight Session 2: Our Economy & Its Driving Factors Speaker: Anirban Basu Session 3: Energy Resources: Advancing New Alternatives TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 Speaker: Andrew Browning 11:00 a.m. Verne Simpson Memorial Fall Golf Classic 11 a.m.-noon Motor Carrier Roundtables repeated Tournament Club of Iowa Polk City 12:15-1:15 p.m. “Best of the Best” Awards Luncheon noon Member & Spouse/Guest Activity 1:30 p.m. Spouse/Guest Activity Jasper Winery Tour & Tasting Cooking Demonstration Des Moines 1:30-2:30 p.m. Motor Carrier Roundtables repeated noon IMTA Sporting Clays Fun Shoot 1:30-3:00 p.m. Maintenance Professionals Session New Pioneer Gun Club “Roadside Inspections/CSA – Regulatory Update” Waukee 3:30-4:30 p.m. General Session 7:00-11:00 p.m. Welcome Reception “Competing to be the Best” IMTA Office Speaker: Darren Woodson Foot of Iowa’s Capitol 6:00 p.m. Chairman’s Cocktail Reception 6:45 p.m. Awards Ceremony WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 7:30 p.m. Chairman’s Banquet 7:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet 8:45 p.m. Ice Cream & Dessert Reception 7:45 a.m. Opening Ceremonies and Inspirational Address “How Do You Want to be Remembered” 10:00 p.m. Adjournment Speaker: Kent Stock 8:30-9:30 a.m. IMTA Annual Meeting “A Leader for the New Future” Speaker: Michael Card 9:30 a.m. Spouse/Guest Activity Des Moines Art Center & Pappajohn Sculpture Park registration desk hours Tuesday, September 18: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 19: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. As always, the registration desk will be conveniently located by the main ballroom entrance. session descriptions session descriptions roundtable discussions Wednesday, September 19 INSPIRATIONAL ADDRESS 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m. to noon, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. How Do You Want to be Remembered Kent Stock SESSION 1 Wednesday, September 19, 7:45 a.m. Trucking Industry Panel: Their Take on Today and Tomorrow’s Trucking Industry As always, the IMTA Management Conference will kick off with a motivational message that will move and inspire you. Who better to give everyone a morning jolt of inspiration than former Norway High School baseball coach Kent Stock. Norway baseball is legendary in the state of Iowa and Stock had the honor of coaching this infamous team in their Michael Gerdin final season. Clouded in the emotional turmoil that is always prevalent Heartland Express, Inc. when a community is forced into a school merger, this first-year coach faced almost unfathomable challenges from the first pitch. But like many great stories, this story ends on such a powerful and positive note that even those who don’t like baseball will stand up and cheer. The story is so remarkable that even Hollywood took notice. In 2007, the movie “The Final Season” was released and moved audiences everywhere Aaron Tennant as they quickly discovered that Norway, Iowa, is the home of great Tennant Truck Lines, Inc. baseball and, more importantly, great people. Stock will tell his once in a lifetime experience as he led this team through its final season that ended up with its 20th state baseball title.

Kevin Knight Knight Transportation IMTA ANNUAL MEETING A Leader for the New Future The one constant that has always been prevalent in the trucking industry is change, and because of the continual change in the industry, trucking Michael Card executives are recognized and respected for their ability to react to that President of Combined Transport, Inc. change. Whether you are a CEO of a company operating thousands First Vice Chairman of the ATA of trucks or simply a handful of trucks, the environment is still the same Wednesday, September 19, 8:30 a.m. at every level. Today, owners of trucking companies are faced with The IMTA is always pleased and proud to welcome the incoming the overwhelming responsibility to operate in an environment and chairman of American Trucking Associations (ATA) to its annual event. atmosphere that is fueled by intense government oversight, shrinking As the elected leader of ATA, Michael Card will be the face and voice profit margins, formidable competition and a fragile world economy. of trucking on the national level in 2013. In this very important position, Being in the trucking industry is not for the “weak” at heart and the IMTA Michael will be working diligently to move forward a pro-business and has the honor of bringing three iconic trucking leaders to its convention. pro-trucking agenda that will benefit truckers of all sizes throughout the All three panelists – Mike Gerdin with Heartland Express; Kevin Knight nation. His appearance at this event will give the IMTA an introduction to with Knight Transportation; and Aaron Tennant with Tennant Truck a leader that is committed and dedicated to this industry. Michael is the Lines – are recognized and respected throughout the nation for their president of Combined Transport, Inc., which is located in Central Point, outstanding leadership skills in operating companies that are as equally OR. The company was founded in 1980 by his father and operates respected. These three leaders will share their insight and perspective 433 trucks. Combined Transport hauls building materials, glass and on the industry as they see it today and where they predict it will be heavy haul equipment on flatbeds and lowboys. tomorrow. You won’t want to miss this rare opportunity to hear three of trucking’s great on the same stage. session descriptions session descriptions roundtable discussions Wednesday, September 19 GENERAL SESSION 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., 11:00 am to noon, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Competing to be the Best Darren Woodson SESSION 2 Retired NFL Player & ESPN Analyst Our Economy & Its Driving Factors Wednesday, September 19, 3:30 p.m. Anirban Basu Three-time Super Bowl champion and five-time Pro Bowl Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of selection, Darren Woodson is one of the greatest players to Sage Policy Group, Inc. ever wear a Dallas Cowboys uniform. The vocal leader of The trucking industry is vitally important to the economy and, in the defense during the Cowboys 1990’s Super Bowl teams, today’s global economy, it is essential that everyone in trucking has Woodson was one of the most popular players both inside an understanding of what is happening with the economy. The IMTA the clubhouse and as an ambassador in the community. is most pleased to be able to bring world renowned economist Upon retirement, Woodson joined ESPN as an NFL analyst. Anirban Basu to its event. Basu is chairman and CEO of Sage Policy He appears on NFL Live and SportsCenter, as well as other Group, Inc., which is an economy and policy consulting firm located ESPN platforms throughout the year. in Baltimore, Md. Basu is one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s most Woodson earned a reputation as one of the hardest hitters recognizable economists, in part because of his consulting work on and most ferocious strong safeties in the NFL during his behalf of numerous clients, including prominent developers, bankers, 13 seasons (1992-2004), all with the Dallas Cowboys. brokerage houses, energy suppliers and law firms. Basu also serves The quarterback of the team’s defense during its three as the chief economist to the Associated Builders and Contractors and championship runs in the 1990s (Super Bowl’s XXVII, XXVIII the Construction Financial Managers Association. In recent years, he and XXX), Woodson registered career totals of 11 sacks, also focused upon health economics, the economics of education and 23 interceptions and 1,350 tackles, the most in Cowboys economic development. Basu is a highly sought after speaker, not only franchise history at the time of his retirement in 2004. because of his expertise and experience as one of the nation’s top economists but because of his unique and enjoyable speaking style A native of Phoenix, Woodson was a second round pick that allows everyone in the audience to understand and be entertained. in the 1992 NFL Draft (37th overall) from Arizona State University, where he was a converted linebacker. He earned SESSION 3 a bachelor of science from ASU in Justice Studies. Energy Resources: Advancing New Alternatives Andrew Browning Executive Vice President of the Consumer Energy Alliance Energy continues to be one of the hottest topics of the day and the trucking industry has been leading the charge in identifying alternative sources of energy and pressuring elected leaders to make development of domestic energy policies a top priority. Andrew Browning and his partners with Consumers Energy Alliance (CEA) are spearheading efforts in all areas of energy policy development through the nation and abroad. Browning is the executive vice president at CEA, a non-profit, non-partisan organization that supports thoughtful utilization of energy resources. Formerly a Clinton White House appointee to the United States Department of Energy, Browning is also an adjunct professor in the Energy Management Program at Norway’s Bodo Graduate School of Business at the University of Nordland. special events

VERNE SIMPSON MEMORIAL FALL GOLF CLASSIC special events Tuesday, September 18, 11:00 a.m. Shotgun Start Format: Four Player, Best Ball Fee: $125 per player (includes lunch) IMTA SPORTING CLAYS FUN SHOOT The traditional fall golf outing will once again be an event you don’t want to miss out on. Over 100 golfers will gather Tuesday, September 18, noon at the Tournament Club of Iowa to enjoy an afternoon of Fee: $125/person (includes lunch & ammunition) golf and networking. Named after a longtime supporter and Join us for the 5th annual sporting clays fun shoot. This event leader of the industry Verne Simpson, this is a fitting and was designed and organized for the outdoor enthusiasts in appropriate way to remember a man that was loved and the IMTA membership. This event allows for some friendly respected by the trucking industry and association members. competition as well as valuable, and fun, networking among IMTA members. Location: Tournament Club of Iowa | Polk City, Iowa The Tournament Club of Iowa is an Arnold Palmer Signature Location: New Pioneer Gun Club | Waukee, Iowa Course. The course is challenging, yet appealing to a wide Whether your game is skeet, trap or trying your hand at cross-section of golfers. The course winds through hills, sporting clays, the New Pioneer Gun Club has what the dramatic bluffs and timberland surrounding beautiful Big avid outdoorsman wants. The NPGC is a family-driven Creek and two major lakes. TCI is also Central Iowa’s most organization formed for the development, camaraderie, exciting residential golf community. sportsmanship and promotion of the clay target shooting sports. The main objective of the NPGC is to provide an Registration Information: environment, facilities and customer service ethic conducive • If you have a complete foursome, please only have one to that goal. person register the foursome • Single registrations are welcome and will be combined The New Pioneer Gun Club is a shotgun and clay target to fill a foursome facility only. Rifles, pistols or muzzleloaders are not permitted. • All participants must register for at least one other Shotgun gauges larger than a 12 gauge are also not Management Conference event permitted. • Outing will be filled on a first come, first serve basis Registration Information: • No refunds after September 7 • If you have a complete team of four, please only have one person register the team • Single registrations are welcome and will be combined to fill a team of four • All participants must register for at least one other Management Conference event • No refunds after September 7 member & spouse/guest activity spouse/guest activities

DES MOINES ART CENTER TOUR special outing for IMTA members & guests Wednesday, September 19, 9:30 a.m. Fee: No Charge to Attend! WINE TASTING & TOUR Please denote interest on registration form. Tuesday, September 18, noon Location: Des Moines Art Center | Des Moines, Iowa Fee: No Charge to Attend! Please denote interest on registration form. The goal of the Des Moines Art Center is to help all museum visitors make sense of art and find inspiring connections Location: Jasper Winery | Des Moines, Iowa between art and life. This guided tour is as interactive as the If golf or clay shooting isn’t your thing, come be a participant group will allow, and will address the permanent collections of the VIP Tasting & Tour at Jasper Winery. This special tasting as well as any special exhibitions. Once the guided tour includes a tour of the winery, wine education, a special is complete, time will allow for a self guided tour of the seating area with great snack items to pair with the tasting Pappajohn Sculpture Park, which features unique artwork by & last, but not least, great Jasper Winery samples. If you 21 of the world’s most celebrated artists. are not a wine connoisseur, Jasper Winery has Madhouse Beer for tasting, upon request. Not only do you get an COOKING DEMONSTRATION education on the wine, but you’ll receive an education on Wednesday, September 19, 1:30 p.m. pairing chocolate with it as well. Fee: No Charge to Attend! Please denote interest on registration form. Location: Kitchen Collage | Des Moines, Iowa Kitchen Collage is a locally owned kitchen supply and specialty foods store. They carry anything and everything you could need for cooking, baking and entertaining. In addition to being a supply store, Kitchen Collage offers cooking demonstrations sure to please the expert or novice in the kitchen. This cooking demonstration will focus on three key entertaining items: appetizers, desserts and cocktails! REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2012 ONLINE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE AT OUR WEBSITE! www.iowamotortruck.com

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Phone: HOTEL RESERVATIONS Embassy Suites Email: 101 E. Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OPTIONS (800) 362.2779 Please circle the appropriate registration option amount below. All registrations options are explained in detail on the previous page. Room Rates: $139 (excluding tax) Reservations must be made by Tuesday, September 4. After this date, GROUP DISCOUNT AVAILABLE Full registration of three people or more from one company for the 2012 management conference rooms in the IMTA room block will be released to the general public. will result in a $25 discount per full registration. Please send all registrations in together to receive discount. Welcome Reception & IMTA IMTA Annual Management Conference attendees are responsible for making their own room reservations. Accommodations are not options member guest included in the conference registration. Full Conference $300 $300 Building Dedication Ceremonies Tuesday Evening Only $60 $60 Wednesday Only $240 $240 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OPTIONS WednesDAY $145 $145 Please read over the options listed below before filling out your Wednesday Awards Luncheon $30 $30 Tuesday, September 18, 7:00 p.m. registration form on the following page. Wednesday Evening Only $95 $95 Location: IMTA Office | Des Moines, Iowa TUESDAY EVENTS Guest Activity Registrations – Please circle if you plan to attend the following: Please join us on Tuesday, September 18, at the Iowa Motor Truck Association office. Tuesday Evening Reception Jasper Winery Tour & Tasting YES NO **If yes, please select which option you would like to sample: WINE BEER Highlights of the evening: Refreshments, Heavy Hors D’oeuvres, Foundation Auction and more! Art Center & Sculpture Park Tour YES NO • Building Dedication Ceremony – 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY EVENTS Cooking Demonstration YES NO • Unveiling of the new and improved front entrance of the building and other WednesDAY Events improvements to the grounds of the IMTA campus TUESDAY ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION OPTIONS Breakfast, Opening Ceremonies, Annual Meeting, Roundtable Sessions, Please print the names & companies of the participants in your grouping and circle the • Recognition of the Building Campaign Founders Awards Luncheon, Maintenance Session and General Session appropriate registration amounts. • Official kick off of the “Leaving a Legacy – Part II” campaign Wednesday Awards Luncheon Verne Simpson Memorial Fall Golf Classic | Tuesday, September 18 “Best of the Best” Awards Luncheon for Safety & Maintenance Awards Name/Company $125 Other highlights will include: Wednesday Evening Events Name/Company $125 • Live Music Chairman’s Cocktail Reception & Banquet, Ice Cream & Dessert • Fireworks Reception and more! Name/Company $125 • Iowa Motor Carriers Foundation Auction Name/Company $125 • Good Food and Lots of Refreshments REGISTRATION DEADLINE – Friday, September 7, 2012 IMTA Sporting Clays Fun Shoot | Tuesday, September 18 Name/Company $125 • AND, of course, a great atmosphere for reconnecting with business colleagues Registration after this date results in a 15% increase in all fees. A fee of $30 will be charged for any cancellation requests made prior to Friday, and friends within IMTA and Iowa’s trucking industry! Name/Company $125 September 7, 2012, after which time no refunds will be processed. Name/Company $125 Registration materials are to be picked up at the IMTA registration desk on Tuesday, September 18 or Wednesday, September 19. Materials Name/Company $125 will not be mailed out ahead of time. *Transportation will be provided from the Embassy Suites Hotel PAYMENT *Parking will be available directly across the street from the IMTA office for the evening festivities Payment must accompany registration form. Please make checks payable to Iowa Motor Truck Association. To pay by credit card, please call the IMTA office at (515) 244-5193.