Volume 9, Issue 1 Volume 9, Issue 1 Page 5 The American Transportation ATRI Provides Online Giving Research Institute ATRI President Named Influential Woman in Trucking Opportunities THE ATRINSIDER Atlanta • Sacramento • Minneapolis July 2013 The American Transportation Research Institute The Women in Trucking (WIT) responsible for critical decision- As a 501c3 not-for-profit research organization, ATRI depends on organization recently presented making, have a proven track 950 N. Glebe Road charitable contributions from industry stakeholders to support its UPCOMING ATRI New Research Identifies Significant Flaws in 34-Hour ATRI President and Chief record in management, and who Suite 210 APPEARANCES & Restart Benefit-Cost Calculations Operating Officer Rebecca provide a role model for other Arlington, VA 22203-4181 research agenda. But did you know that ATRI is also a great choice PRESENTATIONS On June 17th, ATRI released its the findings of its assessment of the Regulatory Impact Brewster with its prestigious women. Ellen Voie, WIT when making a memorial gift? A memorial gift is a wonderful Phone: 703-838-1966 July 19 - TRB Summer Meeting Analysis used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to justify changes to 2013 “Influential Woman in president and CEO noted, “We are Fax: 703-838-0291 testimony to the life of a beloved person who has passed on. The gift Dan Murray the 34-hour restart provision, which took effect July 1, 2013. Trucking” award. This is the excited to honor a woman who has Washington, DC E-mail: [email protected] creates a legacy for that person’s service to the industry through the third year for the award, which had so much influence on July 22 - 24 - Trucking The sweeping changes to the Hours-of-Service rules proposed by FMCSA include two Association Executives Council new 34-hour restart provisions which limit use of the restart by truck drivers to one per was presented to Ms. Brewster commercial trucking.” Knowledge and Excellence advancement of the industry’s safety and productivity. A memorial Annual Meeting at the annual meeting of the In Trucking and Transportation gift to ATRI is an excellent way to express compassion to someone Rebecca Brewster week (168 hours) and a requirement that the restart include two overnight periods from individuals whose vision for the Austin, TX 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. ATRI’s analysis quantified a delta between FMCSA’s purported industry Truckload Carriers Association. Steve Williams, Chairman of Research safe and efficient movement of who has had a loss. July 25 - 27 - Florida Trucking benefit and actual industry costs resulting from the rules changes of more than $322 Maverick Transportation and commerce is based upon factual Association Annual Meeting million. This year WIT reviewed more chair of the ATRI Board of Rebecca Brewster research. Fortunately, Rebecca’s Visit us online to order To learn more about how you can make a memorial gift to ATRI, Bonita Springs, FL than 100 nominations before Directors described the WIT passion and dedication will Among the flaws in the copies of ATRI’s visit atri-onli . August 2 - 3 - Louisiana Motor FMCSA Regulatory selecting Brewster. The award award by saying, “The continue to benefit the American Transport Association Annual Convention Impact Analysis identified is presented to women in the transportation industry and our research reports public. She is very deserving of Rebecca Brewster by ATRI are: trucking industry who are nation at large are dependent on Destin, FL this recognition.” http://www.ATRI-online.org August 17 - Norfolk Southern The reliance by FMCSA Meeting on a biased dataset of 2013-2014 Research Advisory Committee If you would prefer to receive the ATRInsider Dan Murray Norfolk, VA driver logs from carriers electronically rather than by mail please visit Mr. Steve L. Niswander Mr. Chad England Mr. Keith A. Klingenberg Mr. Brett A. Sant August 21 - Commercial undergoing compliance RAC Chairman Chief Executive Officer Senior Vice President VP, Safety and Risk Vehicle Outlook Conference reviews and safety www.ATRI-online.org. You may also send an Rebecca Brewster VP, Safety Policy & Regulatory C.R. England Logistics Practice Group Management Dallas, TX audits, skewing the data Relations Leader Knight Transportation, Inc. email to [email protected]. toward drivers operating Groendyke Transport, Inc. Mr. Tom Flies Wells Fargo Insurance Services September 11 - 12 - ACT Senior Director, Product USA Mr. Webb A. Shaw Research Meeting at the higher limits of Mr. Duane Acklie Management Vice President – Editorial Rebecca Brewster available hours. Chairman Omnitracs, a Qualcomm Mr. Michael Kray Resources Columbus, IN Crete Carrier Corporation Company Principal Planner J.J. Keller & Associates September 22 - 23 - Maine The assignment of Atlanta Regional Commission Motor Transport Association industry costs associated with the change to only 15 percent of the driving population, Ms. Patti Gillette Mr. Kirk Altrichter Dr. Frank Southworth Annual Conference ignoring operational changes and associated costs which were shown to be VP – Maintenance Safety Director Mr. Chris McLoughlin Rebecca Brewster Principal Research Scientist Portland, ME Gordon Trucking, Inc. Colorado Motor Carriers Cargo Risk Manager Georgia Tech School of Civil experienced by a much larger percentage of drivers. Association C.H. Robinson September 24 - 26 - ATA’s 2013 and Environmental ATRI’s analysis is based on industry survey data of over 2,000 commercial drivers and Ms. Susan Alt Engineering Safety & Human Resources VP, Customer & Industry Mr. John Hancock Ms. Jennifer Morrison National Conference & 500 motor carriers as well as detailed analysis of logbook data representing 40,000+ Relations Director Vehicle Factors Engineer Exhibition Prime, Inc. Mr. Keith Tuttle Rebecca Brewster commercial drivers and over 1.2 million individual driver logs. Volvo Trucks North America National Transportation Safety President Reno, NV Board Motor Carrier Services Inc. Many additional costs were not included in FMCSA’s analysis, particularly those related Mr. Andrew Boyle Mr. Matt Hart September 30 - Ohio Trucking Executive Director Mr. Robert D. Moseley, Jr. Association Annual Conference to the expected shift of some nighttime drivers to daytime operations. By limiting its Executive Vice President Mr. Tom Weakley Rebecca Brewster Boyle Transportation Illinois Trucking Association Transportation Attorney productivity calculations to lost work hours for drivers in its extreme intensity Smith Moore Leatherwood Director of Operations Toledo, OH Owner-Operator Independent groupings, FMCSA ignored costs related to increased congestion exposure and increased Mr. Randy Boyles Ms. Kendra Hems restart times which will be experienced across a much larger percentage of the driving President Mr. Scott Mugno Drivers Association INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Senior Vice President, Tailored Foundation population. Components of the restart provisions may also result in shipper costs,

Solutions New York State Motor Truck Vice President of Safety 4181 -

Association FedEx Ground 22203 Large Truck Safety scheduling issues and could exacerbate the ongoing driver shortage.

PeopleNet Mr. Greer Woodruff Trends 2

VA ington, Mr. Sanford Hodes Mr. Vidya Mysore Senior Vice President of Arl It was estimated that FMCSA found a net benefit of $133 million for the restart

Ms. Cheryl Bynum Manager, Systems Traffic Corporate Safety and Security ATRI RAC Priorities

Manager, SmartWay Transport Senior Vice President and for 2013 2 provisions. ATRI conducted the same analysis using driver groupings based on normal 210 210 e Modeling Suit Partnership Deputy General Counsel J.B. Hunt Transport Services,

Florida Department of Inc operating patterns and found an estimated industry cost of $95,730 annually. In

U.S. Environmental Protection Ryder System, Inc. Navigation System addition, a series of reasonable productivity costs not captured by FMCSA were oad R e Gleb N. 0 Transportation 95 Agency Use in the Mr. Steve A. Keppler Trucking Industry 3 calculated by ATRI using the same driver groupings and methodology to monetize Mr. Michael Conyngham Executive Director Mr. Dean Newell productivity loss, resulting in a projected loss to the industry ranging from $95 million Director of Research Commercial Vehicle Safety Vice President, Safety RAC Members

Maverick USA, Inc. Duane Acklie and to $376 million.

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ASS ASS L C - T IRS Schneider National, Inc. Meritor WABCO Arnoff F (Continued on page 2) Page 2 The ATRInsider Volume 9, Issue 1 Page 3 Page 4 The ATRInsider (34-Hour Restart Continued from page 1) (RAC Priorities Continued from page 2) RAC Member Duane Acklie “We know that the 34-hour restart changes are going to have a significant impact on our (CVSA) to assess the various state enforcement priorities and evaluate their impact on motor carrier operations, Board of Directors operations and across the entire supply chain,” commented Steve Niswander, vice president with a goal of identifying countermeasures for mitigating the differences. ATRI RAC Member Duane W. Acklie founded Crete of Safety for Groendyke Transport and chairman of ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee. Mr. Steve Williams Other CSA-related top research priorities include an analysis of the crash accountability challenge inherent in CSA Carrier Corporation in 1966, served as President and “ATRI’s analysis clearly documents the costs that our fleet and fleets across the country are ATRI Chairman where motor carriers and commercial drivers are held accountable for crashes which the commercial driver did not likely to experience from these changes.” Chairman and CEO CEO until 1991 and has been the Chairman of the have the ability to prevent. These type of crashes include car drivers that strike a commercial vehicle legally stopped Maverick USA, Inc. Board at Crete Carrier Corporation since 1991. He also The significant delta between FMCSA’s benefit figure and ATRI’s industry costs calculations at a stop sign or traffic light. The priority research topics also include an evaluation of the new Hazardous Materials served a one year term as an alternate Representative was also cited by ATRI Chairman Steve Williams in testimony before the House Mr. Michael S. Card BASIC, which is scheduled to go public at the end of this year. President Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s subcommittee on Highways and Transit on of the United States of America to the 60th Session of The top research priorities in rank order are: Combined Transport, Inc. June 18th. Williams told the House members that the new rules are “costly and the United Nations General Assembly. Prior to that unsupported by research.” Williams further went on to tell the committee members that 1. Evaluating CMV Enforcement Disparities and their Impact on CSA Scores Mr. Edward Crowell appointment he served as chairman of the board of “ATRI’s findings call into question the use of FMCSA’s analysis to justify these new rules.” President and CEO 2. Interstate versus Intrastate Carriers – What are the Safety and Enforcement Differences? Georgia Motor Trucking Association directors of Sallie Mae, a G.S.E., until privatized in 3. Cell Phone Use Safety Synthesis December, 2004. New Research Clarifies Large Truck Safety trends Mr. Rich Freeland 4. Driver Shortage – Today and in the Future President-Engine Business In addition to his current seat on ATRI’s RAC, Acklie also presently serves In its new release, Large Truck Safety Trends, ATRI found variations in safety trends across different classes of large 5. Identifying Freight Critical Infrastructure Improvements/ MAP 21 National Freight Network Cummins Inc. trucks. The study separated and evaluated a decade of medium- and heavy-duty truck crash records and identified Analysis as a member of the Nebraska State Highway Commission. He has also notable crash trends specific to each population. Mr. Hugh H. Fugleberg 6. Assessing Crash Risks and other Costs Associated with Secondary Routes President and COO held positions on numerous other corporate and charitable boards. His Using an ATRI-designed “crash rate index”, ATRI isolated specific variables such as vehicle 7. CSA Crash Accountability Analysis Great West Casualty Company awards include USO Civic Achievement Award and the U. S. Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service. type, crash location, and weather to determine the degree to which certain factors influenced 8. Evaluating the New HazMat BASIC Mr. Jack Holmes crash trends for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The analysis revealed noticeable President Entry-Level Driver Training Analysis differences in safety trends between different truck sizes, with medium-duty generally 9. UPS Freight Acklie is a native of Madison County, Nebraska and resides in Lincoln, performing worse than heavy-duty trucks. In addition, the results indicated disparities 10. Association Participation Safety Analysis Nebraska with his wife Phyl. between interstate and intrastate motor carriers. Mr. Ludvik F. Koci “The RAC process brings together a broad range of industry expertise and practical experience, from motor carriers Director Penske Corporation RAC Member Kendra Hems “In order to continue to make progress in truck crash rates, we must improve our ability to to industry suppliers to government to driver groups,” commented RAC Chairman Steve Niswander of Groendyke target safety strategies across all segments of the industry,” said Keith Klein, COO of Transport. “When this group reaches consensus on the top priorities, the studies are truly representative of the Mr. Chris Lofgren ATRI RAC member Kendra Hems has been serving Transport America. “This research will enhance our industry’s ability to customize safety industry’s most pressing concerns.” President and CEO as President of the New York State Motor Truck solutions.” Schneider National, Inc. Association (NYSMTA) since 2008. She serves as a liaison between the trucking industry, state “This research also points out that blending medium-duty crash statistics with heavy-duty ATRI Research Focuses on Navigation System Use in the Trucking Industry Mr. William J. Logue crash statistics may unfairly drag down the safety gains made by heavy-duty truck fleets,” said American Trucking President and CEO agencies, and the legislature, actively advocating for Associations President and CEO Bill Graves. “When it comes to truck safety, clearly one-size solutions do not fit all ATRI recently released findings from the first phase of a two-part research initiative aimed FedEx Freight the interests of the industry by promoting highway safety, providing educational programs and scenarios.” at assessing the use of navigation systems in large trucks. This first phase of the research, Mr. Jeffrey J. McCaig which analyzed survey data from over 800 drivers and carriers, identifies different systems President and CEO fostering a healthy business environment. This safety data analysis provides important insight for targeting crash mitigation efforts based on different truck size and how they are used, as well as industry perceptions of navigation system effectiveness. Trimac Transportation, Inc. groups, and highlights important opportunities to reduce crashes and improve safety. In addition to her service on ATRI’s RAC, she has “This research is an important first step in understanding the role of navigation systems in Ms. Judy McReynolds also served as President of the board of the North ATRI is now expanding this research by investigating the most critical crash factors associated with different truck President and CEO American Pre-Clearance System (NORPASS) from 2004-2007. In 2010, sizes and configurations -- with the goal of encouraging uniform safety improvements across all types of trucks. Of large truck crashes. By identifying the types of systems used, how drivers use them, and Arkansas Best Corporation particular interest in the expanded analysis will be differences in crash trends between interstate and intrastate motor the types of crashes that may result from their use, industry stakeholders and policy Ms. Hems was named to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s transition team on carriers. makers can begin to implement crash mitigation strategies and hopefully, reduce the Mr. Gregory L. Owen transportation and infrastructure and in 2012 she was added to Head Coach and CEO Governor Cuomo’s Chairman’s Committee to help identify ways to overall occurrence of these events,” commented Kendra Hems, President of the New York Ability Tri-Modal Transportation Services CSA and Enforcement Topics Among Top Research Priorities for 2013 State Motor Truck Association. reduce burdens on New York businesses. Mr. Douglas W. Stotlar ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee (RAC) identified 10 Furthermore, this study identifies the key priorities that navigation system providers should address in order to President and CEO Ms. Hems joined the NYSMTA in 1999, first as the organization’s top research priorities for 2013 at its annual meeting held meet the needs of the trucking industry. The ATRI study was also the subject of a recent webinar sponsored by the Con-way Inc. Director of Safety, Maintenance and Technology Programs, and then as Deputy Director, prior to serving as President. She was previously April 2-3 in Atlanta. The research priorities were U.S. Department of Transportation’s Trucking Industry Mobility and Technology Coalition (TIMTC). The TIMTC Ms. Rebecca M. Brewster subsequently approved by the ATRI Board of Directors at webinar featured presentations from FMCSA Deputy Administrator Bill Bronrott, New York State Motor Truck President and COO employed by AMI Leasing and Logistics as the Director of Logistics, and its meeting on May 6th. Association President Kendra Hems, Sgt. Ira Promisel, Chief Technical Sergeant with the New York State Police American Transportation Research Institute by Lake Shore Transportation Lines as a Dispatcher. and ATRI’s Vice President of Research Dan Murray. The number one research priority identified by the RAC Hon. Bill Graves Ms. Hems earned her BA in Management Science from the SUNY College President and CEO at Oswego. She is married to Todd Hems and currently resides in is an evaluation of the commercial motor vehicle ATRI’s phase 2 work will expand the research by collecting and comparing quantitative data from navigation American Trucking Associations enforcement disparities which exist from state to state. systems while in use. This next step will attempt to identify the technical basis for navigation system failures and Mechanicville, NY. These wide-ranging enforcement priorities state to state are having an impact on motor carrier CSA scores based on inadequacies from a truck operations perspective. A copy of the Phase 1 report is available from ATRI at www.atri- where they operate. ATRI will be working closely with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance online.org. (Continued on page 3) Page 2 The ATRInsider Volume 9, Issue 1 Page 3 Page 4 The ATRInsider (34-Hour Restart Continued from page 1) (RAC Priorities Continued from page 2) RAC Member Duane Acklie “We know that the 34-hour restart changes are going to have a significant impact on our (CVSA) to assess the various state enforcement priorities and evaluate their impact on motor carrier operations, Board of Directors operations and across the entire supply chain,” commented Steve Niswander, vice president with a goal of identifying countermeasures for mitigating the differences. ATRI RAC Member Duane W. Acklie founded Crete of Safety for Groendyke Transport and chairman of ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee. Mr. Steve Williams Other CSA-related top research priorities include an analysis of the crash accountability challenge inherent in CSA Carrier Corporation in 1966, served as President and “ATRI’s analysis clearly documents the costs that our fleet and fleets across the country are ATRI Chairman where motor carriers and commercial drivers are held accountable for crashes which the commercial driver did not likely to experience from these changes.” Chairman and CEO CEO until 1991 and has been the Chairman of the have the ability to prevent. These type of crashes include car drivers that strike a commercial vehicle legally stopped Maverick USA, Inc. Board at Crete Carrier Corporation since 1991. He also The significant delta between FMCSA’s benefit figure and ATRI’s industry costs calculations at a stop sign or traffic light. The priority research topics also include an evaluation of the new Hazardous Materials served a one year term as an alternate Representative was also cited by ATRI Chairman Steve Williams in testimony before the House Mr. Michael S. Card BASIC, which is scheduled to go public at the end of this year. President Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s subcommittee on Highways and Transit on of the United States of America to the 60th Session of The top research priorities in rank order are: Combined Transport, Inc. June 18th. Williams told the House members that the new rules are “costly and the United Nations General Assembly. Prior to that unsupported by research.” Williams further went on to tell the committee members that 1. Evaluating CMV Enforcement Disparities and their Impact on CSA Scores Mr. Edward Crowell appointment he served as chairman of the board of “ATRI’s findings call into question the use of FMCSA’s analysis to justify these new rules.” President and CEO 2. Interstate versus Intrastate Carriers – What are the Safety and Enforcement Differences? Georgia Motor Trucking Association directors of Sallie Mae, a G.S.E., until privatized in 3. Cell Phone Use Safety Synthesis December, 2004. New Research Clarifies Large Truck Safety trends Mr. Rich Freeland 4. Driver Shortage – Today and in the Future President-Engine Business In addition to his current seat on ATRI’s RAC, Acklie also presently serves In its new release, Large Truck Safety Trends, ATRI found variations in safety trends across different classes of large 5. Identifying Freight Critical Infrastructure Improvements/ MAP 21 National Freight Network Cummins Inc. trucks. The study separated and evaluated a decade of medium- and heavy-duty truck crash records and identified Analysis as a member of the Nebraska State Highway Commission. He has also notable crash trends specific to each population. Mr. Hugh H. Fugleberg 6. Assessing Crash Risks and other Costs Associated with Secondary Routes President and COO held positions on numerous other corporate and charitable boards. His Using an ATRI-designed “crash rate index”, ATRI isolated specific variables such as vehicle 7. CSA Crash Accountability Analysis Great West Casualty Company awards include USO Civic Achievement Award and the U. S. Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service. type, crash location, and weather to determine the degree to which certain factors influenced 8. Evaluating the New HazMat BASIC Mr. Jack Holmes crash trends for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The analysis revealed noticeable President Entry-Level Driver Training Analysis differences in safety trends between different truck sizes, with medium-duty generally 9. UPS Freight Acklie is a native of Madison County, Nebraska and resides in Lincoln, performing worse than heavy-duty trucks. In addition, the results indicated disparities 10. Association Participation Safety Analysis Nebraska with his wife Phyl. between interstate and intrastate motor carriers. Mr. Ludvik F. Koci “The RAC process brings together a broad range of industry expertise and practical experience, from motor carriers Director Penske Corporation RAC Member Kendra Hems “In order to continue to make progress in truck crash rates, we must improve our ability to to industry suppliers to government to driver groups,” commented RAC Chairman Steve Niswander of Groendyke target safety strategies across all segments of the industry,” said Keith Klein, COO of Transport. “When this group reaches consensus on the top priorities, the studies are truly representative of the Mr. Chris Lofgren ATRI RAC member Kendra Hems has been serving Transport America. “This research will enhance our industry’s ability to customize safety industry’s most pressing concerns.” President and CEO as President of the New York State Motor Truck solutions.” Schneider National, Inc. Association (NYSMTA) since 2008. She serves as a liaison between the trucking industry, state “This research also points out that blending medium-duty crash statistics with heavy-duty ATRI Research Focuses on Navigation System Use in the Trucking Industry Mr. William J. Logue crash statistics may unfairly drag down the safety gains made by heavy-duty truck fleets,” said American Trucking President and CEO agencies, and the legislature, actively advocating for Associations President and CEO Bill Graves. “When it comes to truck safety, clearly one-size solutions do not fit all ATRI recently released findings from the first phase of a two-part research initiative aimed FedEx Freight the interests of the industry by promoting highway safety, providing educational programs and scenarios.” at assessing the use of navigation systems in large trucks. This first phase of the research, Mr. Jeffrey J. McCaig which analyzed survey data from over 800 drivers and carriers, identifies different systems President and CEO fostering a healthy business environment. This safety data analysis provides important insight for targeting crash mitigation efforts based on different truck size and how they are used, as well as industry perceptions of navigation system effectiveness. Trimac Transportation, Inc. groups, and highlights important opportunities to reduce crashes and improve safety. In addition to her service on ATRI’s RAC, she has “This research is an important first step in understanding the role of navigation systems in Ms. Judy McReynolds also served as President of the board of the North ATRI is now expanding this research by investigating the most critical crash factors associated with different truck President and CEO American Pre-Clearance System (NORPASS) from 2004-2007. In 2010, sizes and configurations -- with the goal of encouraging uniform safety improvements across all types of trucks. Of large truck crashes. By identifying the types of systems used, how drivers use them, and Arkansas Best Corporation particular interest in the expanded analysis will be differences in crash trends between interstate and intrastate motor the types of crashes that may result from their use, industry stakeholders and policy Ms. Hems was named to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s transition team on carriers. makers can begin to implement crash mitigation strategies and hopefully, reduce the Mr. Gregory L. Owen transportation and infrastructure and in 2012 she was added to Head Coach and CEO Governor Cuomo’s Chairman’s Committee to help identify ways to overall occurrence of these events,” commented Kendra Hems, President of the New York Ability Tri-Modal Transportation Services CSA and Enforcement Topics Among Top Research Priorities for 2013 State Motor Truck Association. reduce burdens on New York businesses. Mr. Douglas W. Stotlar ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee (RAC) identified 10 Furthermore, this study identifies the key priorities that navigation system providers should address in order to President and CEO Ms. Hems joined the NYSMTA in 1999, first as the organization’s top research priorities for 2013 at its annual meeting held meet the needs of the trucking industry. The ATRI study was also the subject of a recent webinar sponsored by the Con-way Inc. Director of Safety, Maintenance and Technology Programs, and then as Deputy Director, prior to serving as President. She was previously April 2-3 in Atlanta. The research priorities were U.S. Department of Transportation’s Trucking Industry Mobility and Technology Coalition (TIMTC). The TIMTC Ms. Rebecca M. Brewster subsequently approved by the ATRI Board of Directors at webinar featured presentations from FMCSA Deputy Administrator Bill Bronrott, New York State Motor Truck President and COO employed by AMI Leasing and Logistics as the Director of Logistics, and its meeting on May 6th. Association President Kendra Hems, Sgt. Ira Promisel, Chief Technical Sergeant with the New York State Police American Transportation Research Institute by Lake Shore Transportation Lines as a Dispatcher. and ATRI’s Vice President of Research Dan Murray. The number one research priority identified by the RAC Hon. Bill Graves Ms. Hems earned her BA in Management Science from the SUNY College President and CEO at Oswego. She is married to Todd Hems and currently resides in is an evaluation of the commercial motor vehicle ATRI’s phase 2 work will expand the research by collecting and comparing quantitative data from navigation American Trucking Associations enforcement disparities which exist from state to state. systems while in use. This next step will attempt to identify the technical basis for navigation system failures and Mechanicville, NY. These wide-ranging enforcement priorities state to state are having an impact on motor carrier CSA scores based on inadequacies from a truck operations perspective. A copy of the Phase 1 report is available from ATRI at www.atri- where they operate. ATRI will be working closely with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance online.org. (Continued on page 3) Page 2 The ATRInsider Volume 9, Issue 1 Page 3 Page 4 The ATRInsider (34-Hour Restart Continued from page 1) (RAC Priorities Continued from page 2) RAC Member Duane Acklie “We know that the 34-hour restart changes are going to have a significant impact on our (CVSA) to assess the various state enforcement priorities and evaluate their impact on motor carrier operations, Board of Directors operations and across the entire supply chain,” commented Steve Niswander, vice president with a goal of identifying countermeasures for mitigating the differences. ATRI RAC Member Duane W. Acklie founded Crete of Safety for Groendyke Transport and chairman of ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee. Mr. Steve Williams Other CSA-related top research priorities include an analysis of the crash accountability challenge inherent in CSA Carrier Corporation in 1966, served as President and “ATRI’s analysis clearly documents the costs that our fleet and fleets across the country are ATRI Chairman where motor carriers and commercial drivers are held accountable for crashes which the commercial driver did not likely to experience from these changes.” Chairman and CEO CEO until 1991 and has been the Chairman of the have the ability to prevent. These type of crashes include car drivers that strike a commercial vehicle legally stopped Maverick USA, Inc. Board at Crete Carrier Corporation since 1991. He also The significant delta between FMCSA’s benefit figure and ATRI’s industry costs calculations at a stop sign or traffic light. The priority research topics also include an evaluation of the new Hazardous Materials served a one year term as an alternate Representative was also cited by ATRI Chairman Steve Williams in testimony before the House Mr. Michael S. Card BASIC, which is scheduled to go public at the end of this year. President Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s subcommittee on Highways and Transit on of the United States of America to the 60th Session of The top research priorities in rank order are: Combined Transport, Inc. June 18th. Williams told the House members that the new rules are “costly and the United Nations General Assembly. Prior to that unsupported by research.” Williams further went on to tell the committee members that 1. Evaluating CMV Enforcement Disparities and their Impact on CSA Scores Mr. Edward Crowell appointment he served as chairman of the board of “ATRI’s findings call into question the use of FMCSA’s analysis to justify these new rules.” President and CEO 2. Interstate versus Intrastate Carriers – What are the Safety and Enforcement Differences? Georgia Motor Trucking Association directors of Sallie Mae, a G.S.E., until privatized in 3. Cell Phone Use Safety Synthesis December, 2004. New Research Clarifies Large Truck Safety trends Mr. Rich Freeland 4. Driver Shortage – Today and in the Future President-Engine Business In addition to his current seat on ATRI’s RAC, Acklie also presently serves In its new release, Large Truck Safety Trends, ATRI found variations in safety trends across different classes of large 5. Identifying Freight Critical Infrastructure Improvements/ MAP 21 National Freight Network Cummins Inc. trucks. The study separated and evaluated a decade of medium- and heavy-duty truck crash records and identified Analysis as a member of the Nebraska State Highway Commission. He has also notable crash trends specific to each population. Mr. Hugh H. Fugleberg 6. Assessing Crash Risks and other Costs Associated with Secondary Routes President and COO held positions on numerous other corporate and charitable boards. His Using an ATRI-designed “crash rate index”, ATRI isolated specific variables such as vehicle 7. CSA Crash Accountability Analysis Great West Casualty Company awards include USO Civic Achievement Award and the U. S. Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service. type, crash location, and weather to determine the degree to which certain factors influenced 8. Evaluating the New HazMat BASIC Mr. Jack Holmes crash trends for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The analysis revealed noticeable President Entry-Level Driver Training Analysis differences in safety trends between different truck sizes, with medium-duty generally 9. UPS Freight Acklie is a native of Madison County, Nebraska and resides in Lincoln, performing worse than heavy-duty trucks. In addition, the results indicated disparities 10. Association Participation Safety Analysis Nebraska with his wife Phyl. between interstate and intrastate motor carriers. Mr. Ludvik F. Koci “The RAC process brings together a broad range of industry expertise and practical experience, from motor carriers Director Penske Corporation RAC Member Kendra Hems “In order to continue to make progress in truck crash rates, we must improve our ability to to industry suppliers to government to driver groups,” commented RAC Chairman Steve Niswander of Groendyke target safety strategies across all segments of the industry,” said Keith Klein, COO of Transport. “When this group reaches consensus on the top priorities, the studies are truly representative of the Mr. Chris Lofgren ATRI RAC member Kendra Hems has been serving Transport America. “This research will enhance our industry’s ability to customize safety industry’s most pressing concerns.” President and CEO as President of the New York State Motor Truck solutions.” Schneider National, Inc. Association (NYSMTA) since 2008. She serves as a liaison between the trucking industry, state “This research also points out that blending medium-duty crash statistics with heavy-duty ATRI Research Focuses on Navigation System Use in the Trucking Industry Mr. William J. Logue crash statistics may unfairly drag down the safety gains made by heavy-duty truck fleets,” said American Trucking President and CEO agencies, and the legislature, actively advocating for Associations President and CEO Bill Graves. “When it comes to truck safety, clearly one-size solutions do not fit all ATRI recently released findings from the first phase of a two-part research initiative aimed FedEx Freight the interests of the industry by promoting highway safety, providing educational programs and scenarios.” at assessing the use of navigation systems in large trucks. This first phase of the research, Mr. Jeffrey J. McCaig which analyzed survey data from over 800 drivers and carriers, identifies different systems President and CEO fostering a healthy business environment. This safety data analysis provides important insight for targeting crash mitigation efforts based on different truck size and how they are used, as well as industry perceptions of navigation system effectiveness. Trimac Transportation, Inc. groups, and highlights important opportunities to reduce crashes and improve safety. In addition to her service on ATRI’s RAC, she has “This research is an important first step in understanding the role of navigation systems in Ms. Judy McReynolds also served as President of the board of the North ATRI is now expanding this research by investigating the most critical crash factors associated with different truck President and CEO American Pre-Clearance System (NORPASS) from 2004-2007. In 2010, sizes and configurations -- with the goal of encouraging uniform safety improvements across all types of trucks. Of large truck crashes. By identifying the types of systems used, how drivers use them, and Arkansas Best Corporation particular interest in the expanded analysis will be differences in crash trends between interstate and intrastate motor the types of crashes that may result from their use, industry stakeholders and policy Ms. Hems was named to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s transition team on carriers. makers can begin to implement crash mitigation strategies and hopefully, reduce the Mr. Gregory L. Owen transportation and infrastructure and in 2012 she was added to Head Coach and CEO Governor Cuomo’s Chairman’s Committee to help identify ways to overall occurrence of these events,” commented Kendra Hems, President of the New York Ability Tri-Modal Transportation Services CSA and Enforcement Topics Among Top Research Priorities for 2013 State Motor Truck Association. reduce burdens on New York businesses. Mr. Douglas W. Stotlar ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee (RAC) identified 10 Furthermore, this study identifies the key priorities that navigation system providers should address in order to President and CEO Ms. Hems joined the NYSMTA in 1999, first as the organization’s top research priorities for 2013 at its annual meeting held meet the needs of the trucking industry. The ATRI study was also the subject of a recent webinar sponsored by the Con-way Inc. Director of Safety, Maintenance and Technology Programs, and then as Deputy Director, prior to serving as President. She was previously April 2-3 in Atlanta. The research priorities were U.S. Department of Transportation’s Trucking Industry Mobility and Technology Coalition (TIMTC). The TIMTC Ms. Rebecca M. Brewster subsequently approved by the ATRI Board of Directors at webinar featured presentations from FMCSA Deputy Administrator Bill Bronrott, New York State Motor Truck President and COO employed by AMI Leasing and Logistics as the Director of Logistics, and its meeting on May 6th. Association President Kendra Hems, Sgt. Ira Promisel, Chief Technical Sergeant with the New York State Police American Transportation Research Institute by Lake Shore Transportation Lines as a Dispatcher. and ATRI’s Vice President of Research Dan Murray. The number one research priority identified by the RAC Hon. Bill Graves Ms. Hems earned her BA in Management Science from the SUNY College President and CEO at Oswego. She is married to Todd Hems and currently resides in is an evaluation of the commercial motor vehicle ATRI’s phase 2 work will expand the research by collecting and comparing quantitative data from navigation American Trucking Associations enforcement disparities which exist from state to state. systems while in use. This next step will attempt to identify the technical basis for navigation system failures and Mechanicville, NY. These wide-ranging enforcement priorities state to state are having an impact on motor carrier CSA scores based on inadequacies from a truck operations perspective. A copy of the Phase 1 report is available from ATRI at www.atri- where they operate. ATRI will be working closely with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance online.org. (Continued on page 3) Volume 9, Issue 1 Volume 9, Issue 1 Page 5 The American Transportation ATRI Provides Online Giving Research Institute ATRI President Named Influential Woman in Trucking Opportunities THE ATRINSIDER Atlanta • Sacramento • Minneapolis July 2013 The American Transportation Research Institute The Women in Trucking (WIT) responsible for critical decision- As a 501c3 not-for-profit research organization, ATRI depends on organization recently presented making, have a proven track 950 N. Glebe Road charitable contributions from industry stakeholders to support its UPCOMING ATRI New Research Identifies Significant Flaws in 34-Hour ATRI President and Chief record in management, and who Suite 210 APPEARANCES & Restart Benefit-Cost Calculations Operating Officer Rebecca provide a role model for other Arlington, VA 22203-4181 research agenda. But did you know that ATRI is also a great choice PRESENTATIONS On June 17th, ATRI released its the findings of its assessment of the Regulatory Impact Brewster with its prestigious women. Ellen Voie, WIT when making a memorial gift? A memorial gift is a wonderful Phone: 703-838-1966 July 19 - TRB Summer Meeting Analysis used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to justify changes to 2013 “Influential Woman in president and CEO noted, “We are Fax: 703-838-0291 testimony to the life of a beloved person who has passed on. The gift Dan Murray the 34-hour restart provision, which took effect July 1, 2013. Trucking” award. This is the excited to honor a woman who has Washington, DC E-mail: [email protected] creates a legacy for that person’s service to the industry through the third year for the award, which had so much influence on July 22 - 24 - Trucking The sweeping changes to the Hours-of-Service rules proposed by FMCSA include two Association Executives Council new 34-hour restart provisions which limit use of the restart by truck drivers to one per was presented to Ms. Brewster commercial trucking.” Knowledge and Excellence advancement of the industry’s safety and productivity. A memorial Annual Meeting at the annual meeting of the In Trucking and Transportation gift to ATRI is an excellent way to express compassion to someone Rebecca Brewster week (168 hours) and a requirement that the restart include two overnight periods from individuals whose vision for the Austin, TX 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. ATRI’s analysis quantified a delta between FMCSA’s purported industry Truckload Carriers Association. Steve Williams, Chairman of Research safe and efficient movement of who has had a loss. July 25 - 27 - Florida Trucking benefit and actual industry costs resulting from the rules changes of more than $322 Maverick Transportation and commerce is based upon factual Association Annual Meeting million. This year WIT reviewed more chair of the ATRI Board of Rebecca Brewster research. Fortunately, Rebecca’s Visit us online to order To learn more about how you can make a memorial gift to ATRI, Bonita Springs, FL than 100 nominations before Directors described the WIT passion and dedication will Among the flaws in the copies of ATRI’s visit atri-onli . August 2 - 3 - Louisiana Motor FMCSA Regulatory selecting Brewster. The award award by saying, “The continue to benefit the American Transport Association Annual Convention Impact Analysis identified is presented to women in the transportation industry and our research reports public. She is very deserving of Rebecca Brewster by ATRI are: trucking industry who are nation at large are dependent on Destin, FL this recognition.” http://www.ATRI-online.org August 17 - Norfolk Southern The reliance by FMCSA Meeting on a biased dataset of 2013-2014 Research Advisory Committee If you would prefer to receive the ATRInsider Dan Murray Norfolk, VA driver logs from carriers electronically rather than by mail please visit Mr. Steve L. Niswander Mr. Chad England Mr. Keith A. Klingenberg Mr. Brett A. Sant August 21 - Commercial undergoing compliance RAC Chairman Chief Executive Officer Senior Vice President VP, Safety and Risk Vehicle Outlook Conference reviews and safety www.ATRI-online.org. You may also send an Rebecca Brewster VP, Safety Policy & Regulatory C.R. England Logistics Practice Group Management Dallas, TX audits, skewing the data Relations Leader Knight Transportation, Inc. email to [email protected]. toward drivers operating Groendyke Transport, Inc. Mr. Tom Flies Wells Fargo Insurance Services September 11 - 12 - ACT Senior Director, Product USA Mr. Webb A. Shaw Research Meeting at the higher limits of Mr. Duane Acklie Management Vice President – Editorial Rebecca Brewster available hours. Chairman Omnitracs, a Qualcomm Mr. Michael Kray Resources Columbus, IN Crete Carrier Corporation Company Principal Planner J.J. Keller & Associates September 22 - 23 - Maine The assignment of Atlanta Regional Commission Motor Transport Association industry costs associated with the change to only 15 percent of the driving population, Ms. Patti Gillette Mr. Kirk Altrichter Dr. Frank Southworth Annual Conference ignoring operational changes and associated costs which were shown to be VP – Maintenance Safety Director Mr. Chris McLoughlin Rebecca Brewster Principal Research Scientist Portland, ME Gordon Trucking, Inc. Colorado Motor Carriers Cargo Risk Manager Georgia Tech School of Civil experienced by a much larger percentage of drivers. Association C.H. Robinson September 24 - 26 - ATA’s 2013 and Environmental ATRI’s analysis is based on industry survey data of over 2,000 commercial drivers and Ms. Susan Alt Engineering Safety & Human Resources VP, Customer & Industry Mr. John Hancock Ms. Jennifer Morrison National Conference & 500 motor carriers as well as detailed analysis of logbook data representing 40,000+ Relations Director Vehicle Factors Engineer Exhibition Prime, Inc. Mr. Keith Tuttle Rebecca Brewster commercial drivers and over 1.2 million individual driver logs. Volvo Trucks North America National Transportation Safety President Reno, NV Board Motor Carrier Services Inc. Many additional costs were not included in FMCSA’s analysis, particularly those related Mr. Andrew Boyle Mr. Matt Hart September 30 - Ohio Trucking Executive Director Mr. Robert D. Moseley, Jr. Association Annual Conference to the expected shift of some nighttime drivers to daytime operations. By limiting its Executive Vice President Mr. Tom Weakley Rebecca Brewster Boyle Transportation Illinois Trucking Association Transportation Attorney productivity calculations to lost work hours for drivers in its extreme intensity Smith Moore Leatherwood Director of Operations Toledo, OH Owner-Operator Independent groupings, FMCSA ignored costs related to increased congestion exposure and increased Mr. Randy Boyles Ms. Kendra Hems restart times which will be experienced across a much larger percentage of the driving President Mr. Scott Mugno Drivers Association INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Senior Vice President, Tailored Foundation population. Components of the restart provisions may also result in shipper costs,

Solutions New York State Motor Truck Vice President of Safety 4181 -

Association FedEx Ground 22203 Large Truck Safety scheduling issues and could exacerbate the ongoing driver shortage.

PeopleNet Mr. Greer Woodruff Trends 2

VA ington, Mr. Sanford Hodes Mr. Vidya Mysore Senior Vice President of Arl It was estimated that FMCSA found a net benefit of $133 million for the restart

Ms. Cheryl Bynum Manager, Systems Traffic Corporate Safety and Security ATRI RAC Priorities

Manager, SmartWay Transport Senior Vice President and for 2013 2 provisions. ATRI conducted the same analysis using driver groupings based on normal 210 210 e Modeling Suit Partnership Deputy General Counsel J.B. Hunt Transport Services,

Florida Department of Inc operating patterns and found an estimated industry cost of $95,730 annually. In

U.S. Environmental Protection Ryder System, Inc. Navigation System addition, a series of reasonable productivity costs not captured by FMCSA were oad R e Gleb N. 0 Transportation 95 Agency Use in the Mr. Steve A. Keppler Trucking Industry 3 calculated by ATRI using the same driver groupings and methodology to monetize Mr. Michael Conyngham Executive Director Mr. Dean Newell productivity loss, resulting in a projected loss to the industry ranging from $95 million Director of Research Commercial Vehicle Safety Vice President, Safety RAC Members

Maverick USA, Inc. Duane Acklie and to $376 million.

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International Brotherhood of Kendra Hems 4

TTA, GA TTA, E I R A Teamsters M It should be noted that none of the net benefit or cost figures include FMCSA’s

Mr. Alan Korn Mr. Richard Plewacki D AI

Director – Vehicle Control P ATRI’s President estimated $40 million annual cost for motor carrier and driver training and GE GE OSTA P . S . Mr. Tom DiSalvi Partner U

Named Most reprogramming in response to the rule. TED OR S E R Systems P

Director of Loss Prevention Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Influential Woman 5

ASS ASS L C - T IRS Schneider National, Inc. Meritor WABCO Arnoff F (Continued on page 2) Volume 9, Issue 1 Volume 9, Issue 1 Page 5 The American Transportation ATRI Provides Online Giving Research Institute ATRI President Named Influential Woman in Trucking Opportunities THE ATRINSIDER Atlanta • Sacramento • Minneapolis July 2013 The American Transportation Research Institute The Women in Trucking (WIT) responsible for critical decision- As a 501c3 not-for-profit research organization, ATRI depends on organization recently presented making, have a proven track 950 N. Glebe Road charitable contributions from industry stakeholders to support its UPCOMING ATRI New Research Identifies Significant Flaws in 34-Hour ATRI President and Chief record in management, and who Suite 210 APPEARANCES & Restart Benefit-Cost Calculations Operating Officer Rebecca provide a role model for other Arlington, VA 22203-4181 research agenda. But did you know that ATRI is also a great choice PRESENTATIONS On June 17th, ATRI released its the findings of its assessment of the Regulatory Impact Brewster with its prestigious women. Ellen Voie, WIT when making a memorial gift? A memorial gift is a wonderful Phone: 703-838-1966 July 19 - TRB Summer Meeting Analysis used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to justify changes to 2013 “Influential Woman in president and CEO noted, “We are Fax: 703-838-0291 testimony to the life of a beloved person who has passed on. The gift Dan Murray the 34-hour restart provision, which took effect July 1, 2013. Trucking” award. This is the excited to honor a woman who has Washington, DC E-mail: [email protected] creates a legacy for that person’s service to the industry through the third year for the award, which had so much influence on July 22 - 24 - Trucking The sweeping changes to the Hours-of-Service rules proposed by FMCSA include two Association Executives Council new 34-hour restart provisions which limit use of the restart by truck drivers to one per was presented to Ms. Brewster commercial trucking.” Knowledge and Excellence advancement of the industry’s safety and productivity. A memorial Annual Meeting at the annual meeting of the In Trucking and Transportation gift to ATRI is an excellent way to express compassion to someone Rebecca Brewster week (168 hours) and a requirement that the restart include two overnight periods from individuals whose vision for the Austin, TX 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. ATRI’s analysis quantified a delta between FMCSA’s purported industry Truckload Carriers Association. Steve Williams, Chairman of Research safe and efficient movement of who has had a loss. July 25 - 27 - Florida Trucking benefit and actual industry costs resulting from the rules changes of more than $322 Maverick Transportation and commerce is based upon factual Association Annual Meeting million. This year WIT reviewed more chair of the ATRI Board of Rebecca Brewster research. Fortunately, Rebecca’s Visit us online to order To learn more about how you can make a memorial gift to ATRI, Bonita Springs, FL than 100 nominations before Directors described the WIT passion and dedication will Among the flaws in the copies of ATRI’s visit atri-onli . August 2 - 3 - Louisiana Motor FMCSA Regulatory selecting Brewster. The award award by saying, “The continue to benefit the American Transport Association Annual Convention Impact Analysis identified is presented to women in the transportation industry and our research reports public. She is very deserving of Rebecca Brewster by ATRI are: trucking industry who are nation at large are dependent on Destin, FL this recognition.” http://www.ATRI-online.org August 17 - Norfolk Southern The reliance by FMCSA Meeting on a biased dataset of 2013-2014 Research Advisory Committee If you would prefer to receive the ATRInsider Dan Murray Norfolk, VA driver logs from carriers electronically rather than by mail please visit Mr. Steve L. Niswander Mr. Chad England Mr. Keith A. Klingenberg Mr. Brett A. Sant August 21 - Commercial undergoing compliance RAC Chairman Chief Executive Officer Senior Vice President VP, Safety and Risk Vehicle Outlook Conference reviews and safety www.ATRI-online.org. You may also send an Rebecca Brewster VP, Safety Policy & Regulatory C.R. England Logistics Practice Group Management Dallas, TX audits, skewing the data Relations Leader Knight Transportation, Inc. email to [email protected]. toward drivers operating Groendyke Transport, Inc. Mr. Tom Flies Wells Fargo Insurance Services September 11 - 12 - ACT Senior Director, Product USA Mr. Webb A. Shaw Research Meeting at the higher limits of Mr. Duane Acklie Management Vice President – Editorial Rebecca Brewster available hours. Chairman Omnitracs, a Qualcomm Mr. Michael Kray Resources Columbus, IN Crete Carrier Corporation Company Principal Planner J.J. Keller & Associates September 22 - 23 - Maine The assignment of Atlanta Regional Commission Motor Transport Association industry costs associated with the change to only 15 percent of the driving population, Ms. Patti Gillette Mr. Kirk Altrichter Dr. Frank Southworth Annual Conference ignoring operational changes and associated costs which were shown to be VP – Maintenance Safety Director Mr. Chris McLoughlin Rebecca Brewster Principal Research Scientist Portland, ME Gordon Trucking, Inc. Colorado Motor Carriers Cargo Risk Manager Georgia Tech School of Civil experienced by a much larger percentage of drivers. Association C.H. Robinson September 24 - 26 - ATA’s 2013 and Environmental ATRI’s analysis is based on industry survey data of over 2,000 commercial drivers and Ms. Susan Alt Engineering Safety & Human Resources VP, Customer & Industry Mr. John Hancock Ms. Jennifer Morrison National Conference & 500 motor carriers as well as detailed analysis of logbook data representing 40,000+ Relations Director Vehicle Factors Engineer Exhibition Prime, Inc. Mr. Keith Tuttle Rebecca Brewster commercial drivers and over 1.2 million individual driver logs. Volvo Trucks North America National Transportation Safety President Reno, NV Board Motor Carrier Services Inc. Many additional costs were not included in FMCSA’s analysis, particularly those related Mr. Andrew Boyle Mr. Matt Hart September 30 - Ohio Trucking Executive Director Mr. Robert D. Moseley, Jr. Association Annual Conference to the expected shift of some nighttime drivers to daytime operations. By limiting its Executive Vice President Mr. Tom Weakley Rebecca Brewster Boyle Transportation Illinois Trucking Association Transportation Attorney productivity calculations to lost work hours for drivers in its extreme intensity Smith Moore Leatherwood Director of Operations Toledo, OH Owner-Operator Independent groupings, FMCSA ignored costs related to increased congestion exposure and increased Mr. Randy Boyles Ms. Kendra Hems restart times which will be experienced across a much larger percentage of the driving President Mr. Scott Mugno Drivers Association INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Senior Vice President, Tailored Foundation population. Components of the restart provisions may also result in shipper costs,

Solutions New York State Motor Truck Vice President of Safety 4181 -

Association FedEx Ground 22203 Large Truck Safety scheduling issues and could exacerbate the ongoing driver shortage.

PeopleNet Mr. Greer Woodruff Trends 2

VA ington, Mr. Sanford Hodes Mr. Vidya Mysore Senior Vice President of Arl It was estimated that FMCSA found a net benefit of $133 million for the restart

Ms. Cheryl Bynum Manager, Systems Traffic Corporate Safety and Security ATRI RAC Priorities

Manager, SmartWay Transport Senior Vice President and for 2013 2 provisions. ATRI conducted the same analysis using driver groupings based on normal 210 210 e Modeling Suit Partnership Deputy General Counsel J.B. Hunt Transport Services,

Florida Department of Inc operating patterns and found an estimated industry cost of $95,730 annually. In

U.S. Environmental Protection Ryder System, Inc. Navigation System addition, a series of reasonable productivity costs not captured by FMCSA were oad R e Gleb N. 0 Transportation 95 Agency Use in the Mr. Steve A. Keppler Trucking Industry 3 calculated by ATRI using the same driver groupings and methodology to monetize Mr. Michael Conyngham Executive Director Mr. Dean Newell productivity loss, resulting in a projected loss to the industry ranging from $95 million Director of Research Commercial Vehicle Safety Vice President, Safety RAC Members

Maverick USA, Inc. Duane Acklie and to $376 million.

3 52 . NO T I RM E Alliance P

International Brotherhood of Kendra Hems 4

TTA, GA TTA, E I R A Teamsters M It should be noted that none of the net benefit or cost figures include FMCSA’s

Mr. Alan Korn Mr. Richard Plewacki D AI

Director – Vehicle Control P ATRI’s President estimated $40 million annual cost for motor carrier and driver training and GE GE OSTA P . S . Mr. Tom DiSalvi Partner U

Named Most reprogramming in response to the rule. TED OR S E R Systems P

Director of Loss Prevention Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Influential Woman 5

ASS ASS L C - T IRS Schneider National, Inc. Meritor WABCO Arnoff F (Continued on page 2)