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TABLE OF CONTENTS Q4 WINTER 2023-2024 FEATURES 11 CTA in Action EDUCATION: 13 Understanding Technology/Shipper Expectation Gaps BY HANS GALLAND, BEYONDTRUCKS 16 Tolls Cost More Than Just Road Fees – Much More BY PREPASS 19 Risks of Storm Water Permitting BY NET ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY SOLUTION ACROSS THE STATE: 28 Truck Driver Appreciation 29 Drivers of the Month, Northern California and Southern California Units DEPARTMENTS 9 CEO Message – By Eric Sauer 36 Welcome, New CTA Members 38 Calendar of Events 38 Advertising Resource Index ON THE COVER: 20 A Childhood on the Open Road Devon Ades, Apex Logistics, shares her story of growing up with trucking in her veins BY LACEY C. THACKER Q4 WINTER 2023 5 THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE CALIFORNIA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION IMAGES OF DEVON ADES ON THE COVER AND THIS PAGE BY PHOTOGRAPHER GRANT ROMANCIA. Caltrux
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Q4 WINTER 2023 9 From the CEO As we bid farewell to 2023, it’s only fitting to reflect on the remarkable journey we’ve undertaken as a united force at the California Trucking Association (CTA). This year has been nothing short of a testament to the unwavering dedication and resilience of our members and the strides we’ve made in defending and advancing the trucking industry. Membership Recruitment and Retention: Building the Future Together At the heart of our association’s success is the continuous growth in our membership. Our team has tirelessly worked towards not just recruiting new members but fostering an environment that encourages their sustained engagement. Our diverse membership base strengthens our collective voice, enabling us to advocate for policies that benefit the entire industry. The investment in our membership department you, our members approved has really helped in the growth of the CTA membership. Showcasing Excellence in Trucking: Events that Define Us Our events have been the cornerstone of our community, providing a platform to celebrate achievements and showcase the excellence within our industry. The Annual Truck Driving Championships marked a significant milestone this year, with over 600 participants demonstrating unparalleled skill and professionalism. The camaraderie and competition at this event underscored the caliber of individuals that make up our association. The success of the Fleet Safety Awards and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Summit further highlighted our commitment to ensuring the highest standards of safety on our roads. These events not only recognize outstanding accomplishments but also serve as catalysts for continuous improvement in safety practices. Our Driver of the Month initiative has shone a spotlight on the hardworking individuals who are the backbone of our industry. By honoring their dedication and achievements, we not only express gratitude but also set an example for others to follow. Legislative Triumphs and Future Prospects The victories we achieved during this legislative cycle have been pivotal in shaping the landscape for the trucking industry in California. Whether it was advocating for sensible regulations, promoting sustainability, or addressing critical issues, the CTA has been at the forefront of positive change. As we look ahead to the upcoming legislative cycle in January, it’s crucial to stay vigilant and proactive. Expectations are high, and our association remains committed to advocating for policies that foster a conducive environment for the growth and success of our members. Election Year and the Power of CARGO PAC With the upcoming election year, the importance of supporting CARGO PAC cannot be overstated. Donating to CARGO PAC ensures that our industry’s interests are represented effectively in the political arena. As we navigate the complex terrain of policymaking, your contributions become the driving force behind our advocacy efforts. In conclusion, 2023 has been a year of triumphs, growth, and community building for the California Trucking Association. The strides we’ve made in membership recruitment and retention, the success of our signature events, legislative victories, and the pivotal role of CARGO PAC all contribute to a narrative of progress. As we gear up for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, let us continue to drive change and elevate the trucking industry to new heights. Wishing you all a safe and prosperous journey into the new year. Building off from 2023 and the Challenges that Lie Ahead For those of you that have attended a CTA event or meeting this year my apologies for being repetitive. However I want to make all CTA members understand what their investment in being a CTA member goes towards. When a member or a prospect asks, “what does CTA do?’ I immediately respond with “we fight for the trucking industry.” Whether it’s during the legislative session or dealing with regulatory proposals, CTA will always be engaged. A great example of this is our litigation actions we are currently involved in. These include AB 5, the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s Indirect Source Rule and the Advanced Clean Fleets Rule. It should also be noted that at the time of this article, the Superior Court of Fresno has ruled in favor of CTA against CARB on their Transportation Refrigerated Unit rule. Litigation is not the preferred method of operation that we like to undertake, however, after diplomacy and engagement with agencies goes nowhere, this is the only option left for us in our efforts to defend our members. Thank you for your support! Eric Sauer, CEO California Trucking Association [email protected] NAVIGATING THE ROAD AHEAD: A YEAR IN REVIEW AND WHAT LIES BEYOND
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Q4 WINTER 2023 11 As we reflect on the remarkable achievements of 2023, it's essential to recognize the critical role CTA’s Government Affairs Team played in safeguarding the interests of the California Trucking Industry. This year brought forth unprecedented challenges, notably the threat posed by Assembly Bill 627 from Assemblymember Corey Jackson, which aimed to ban trucks from operating in 18 of the 20 most populous cities in the state. Your response to this existential threat was nothing short of extraordinary. Through a robust grassroots campaign, CTA members rallied, generating an impressive 3,038 messages to the Legislature. In a powerful demonstration of unity, we led a coalition of over 60 organizations in staunch opposition. Thanks to your collective action, this detrimental bill never saw the light of day. Your voice, amplified through CTA, proved instrumental in other legislative victories. Notably, a bill sponsored by CTA, Senate Bill 68 from Senator Mike McGuire, emerged from a grassroots tour of a member company in Santa Rosa. This bill, providing crucial hours of service flexibility for aviation fuel haulers working with CalFire, exemplifies the tangible impact of your engagement. This success would not have been possible without the dedication and expertise of Bernice Jimenez Creager, director of government andpPublic affairs, and Nick Chiappe, government affairs associate and the guidance of Chris Shimoda, senior vice president of government affairs. Their tireless efforts, from coordinating with legislative staff to keeping coalitions engaged, left an indelible mark on Sacramento during the 2023 session. Scan the QR below for the comprehensive 2023 Legislative Summary.
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Q4 WINTER 2023 13 Technology can be a double-edged sword when it comes to customer service in trucking. On the one hand, it can provide valuable tools and insights that can help carriers improve their communication with customers. On the other hand, it can also create unrealistic expectations and lead to frustration if it is not implemented correctly. “I would love to hear an expert’s perspective on managing driver and customer expectations with newly mandated ELDs. We have been using them and there is no end to the frustration that the customer experiences now with drivers unable to move the truck at all during their meal and rest breaks,” shared Derek Crusenberry, vice president, operations & customer relations, JSG Trucking Co and north chair of Next Generation CTA Taking inspiration from Derek’s question, I decided to write this article on service carrier-shipper expectation gaps generated by technology. What carriers and shippers may intuitively understand may be incomprehensible to a technology provider and vice versa. So, we made it the goal of this article to dissect the root cause of this gap, understanding both the carrier and customer perspective, and identify solutions to address it. Timely Updates Matter to Shippers In today’s globalized economy, supply chains are more complex than ever before. As American companies offshored and outsourced many manufacturing activities to locations around the globe, they created supply chains where manufacturing, UNDERSTANDING TECHNOLOGY/SHIPPER EXPECTATION GAPS BY HANS GALLAND BEYONDTRUCKS CEO / FOUNDER
14 CALTRUX www.caltrux.org transportation and storage of inventory is not performed by them but by third parties. Information technology has been a critical catalyst as the real time visibility it facilitated about the activities of supply chain partners allowed the customer to manage supply chain activities without them effectively owning the full supply chain. “More valuable than money or goods per se, visibility is the true scarce resource in supply chains” says Wolfgang Lehmacher, supply chain expert and former Head of Logistics and Transport Industries at the World Economic Forum. Visibility allows shippers to make better decisions, improve their customer service, and reduce costs by making sure less inventory is trapped in their supply chain. With the advent of sensor technologies for tracking and electronic logging devices, visibility providers such as Project 44, Four Kites, Macropoint, and Roambee have seen significant growth, accelerated by the disruptions of the global COVID19 pandemic. Frustrated Shippers Despite the efforts of visibility technology providers, shippers still struggle with visibility. Shippers who impose visibility technology on their transportation service providers don’t see full adoption. In addition, geolocation information provided by visibility providers may be necessary, but is insufficient to provide reliable ETA estimates, especially for time sensitive freight with limited margins for erroneous predictions. The fact that shippers are upset about legal ELD rest breaks begs the question what information is omitted from ETA predictions that creates such frustration. As a result, shippers, 3PLs and brokers alike still heavily rely on traditional methods including check calls to dispatchers or drivers to ascertain the status of loads and the timeliness of the delivery, adding to the workload of dispatchers and injecting room for error and miscommunications. Frustrated Carriers But frustration over visibility also exists on the carrier side. Firstly, adopting visibility technology imposed by shippers is burdensome for the carrier. The plethora of visibility solutions required by different shippers makes it technologically costly and challenging to manage. Additionally, legacy transportation management systems (TMS) struggle with real-time integrations, especially when hosted on premise or in private cloud environments. This is because integrations with ELDs and visibility providers must be built and managed on a customer-bycustomer basis, which - when they break down - need to be individually repaired. In contrast, multi-tenant cloud platforms with a shared software architecture have the “plumbing” for API integrations prebuilt and maintained easily and costefficiently across the platform. Users can simply switch these integrations on or off by providing the required API keys. Finally, as Derek rightfully pointed out, visibility providers who source geolocation data from ELDs also frustrate customer expectations. Not for the lack of capabilities but for the lack of the required information, ETA predictions do not take into account the granular scheduling of rest breaks or resets but are based on a generic algorithm incorporating the distance from the destination and an average predicted travel speed along the route. Absent adjustments of ETAs for scheduled rest breaks or resets, shippers will be communicated incorrect ETA estimates and are bound to be disappointed in the providers performance due to this expectation gap. Some Solutions Shippers’ frustration presents a great opportunity for carriers to stand out by offering superior service. We believe that carriers are the only ones who have the necessary information to provide true visibility to their customers. Therefore, true visibility can only be facilitated by technology that serves carriers, rather than shippers. In other words, technology can help carriers augment and automate the timely relay of information to shippers, making them more competitive. Carriers can provide superior customer service by implementing a cutting-edge, cloud based TMS that is built on a multitenant architecture with flexible API integrations into ELDs and other tracking devices. This type of architecture enables seamless real-time communication, is less prone to breakdowns, and offers more cost-efficient API maintenance. When choosing a TMS, carriers should select one that gives them control over their visibility data, allowing them to involve customer service personnel in adjusting or qualifying ETA data before it is shared with the customer. Finally, the system should leverage information that only drivers have about their rest breaks and other roadside situations to improve the accuracy of ETA predictions. While many carriers recall the painful implementation of their systems a few decades ago, modern transportation management systems, especially those that are configurable and offer deep levels of automation are easy to implement and generally welcomed by staff. Increasingly, digital transformation is no longer an option for supply chain service providers like trucking companies; it is a necessity to stay competitive. Upgrading their TMS is the most fundamental and most powerful move carriers can make to become more competitive by improving their efficiency and customer service. Hans Galland is CEO of BeyondTrucks. The BeyondTrucks platform helps fleet managers improve efficiency and customer service by automating workflows, optimizing asset utilization, and improving visibility across operations, finance, and people. Hans contributes research and columns to supply chain and transportation magazines. He also frequently speaks about the digital transformation of logistics companies at industry conferences. He can be reached at hans@ beyondtrucks.com
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16 CALTRUX www.caltrux.org $17.4 billion. That is the estimated amount of toll revenue generated in the U.S. every year. The country’s first toll road opened in 1792. Today, 38 states have toll roads, bridges, and tunnels, as well as express lanes, or other toll facilities. Of all tolls collected annually, commercial trucks pay nearly $5 billion, or about 30%, according to the American Transportation Research Institute. Most any carrier traveling the Pennsylvania Turnpike knows running end to end costs about $300. In fact, the Pennsylvania Turnpike holds the record for the most expensive toll road in the world, according to a 2021 insurance company study. But this article is not about the price of doing business on America’s roadways. Tolls aren’t going anywhere, and neither are their annual fee increases. This resource details the hidden costs beyond tolling rates and how overlooking the true price of ineffective toll management affects your business’s bottom line. Invoice Delays Getting paid in trucking can be a challenge. Anything that delays an invoice from going out the door or creates a payment dispute compounds the problem. The result is limited cash flow that affects growth or forces costly interest payments from loans and credit lines. Poorly managed toll chargebacks to the customer can significantly affect profitability. First, many fleets lose time manually pulling estimated tolls for a route to price shipments. However, toll rates can fluctuate based on time of day, detours, and congestion. The actual cost often varies from the estimate, setting an invoice up for dispute, or forcing the carrier to eat the difference. Pulling data or waiting for month-end toll agency invoices to verify actual charges takes time and can delay issuing shipper invoices. Fleets working without a streamlined process for quickly and accurately assessing tolls are likely creating costly freight payment delays, extra back-office work, and unnecessary cash flow challenges. Managing Toll Payments No single toll pass works at all U.S. toll facilities. In fact, 12 different groups manage tolls across the country, many with their own device or tag. For trucking companies operating throughout the continental U.S., that means 12 different account registrations, multiple in-cab passes, and 12 different toll invoices needing reconciliation every month. It’s a lot to manage. Now add to that 12 different processes for submitting toll disputes. The process is inefficient at best. At worst, managing each agency individually makes auditing monthly toll charges across every truck and route nearly impossible. Fleets often end up overpaying toll agency or missing EDUCATION TOLLS COST MORE THAN JUST ROAD FEES – MUCH MORE BY PREPASS / GUEST WRITER
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Q4 WINTER 2023 19 EDUCATION Storm Water Permitting and the Risks to the Trucking Industry For over 25 years, our team has assisted CTA members with navigating the California Industrial General Permit (IGP). This permit stems from the Federal Clean Water Act and is designed to protect water quality by reducing pollutants being discharged from industrial facilities, including warehouses, maintenance shops, fuel stations, and loading docks. The CTA, in partnership with Network Environmental Solutions, Inc. (NES), offers consulting support for this permit to help CTA members understand the regulatory requirements, and avoid potential Water Board enforcement actions and third-party lawsuits from environmental groups. Permit Applicability Checklist • Transportation facilities with Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes 40XX through 45XX and 5171. See IGP Attachment A for full list. • Industrial activities conducted onsite, including vehicle maintenance, fueling, washing, and warehousing. • Activities or related storage areas are outdoors and exposed to rainfall. • Storm water discharges from the property, either via storm drain system or surface flow. Facilities meeting all the above requirements must obtain permit coverage through the State Water Board’s SMARTS Database. Facilities enrolled in the IGP are required to develop and implement a site-specific Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), conduct routine visual inspections, collect storm water discharge samples to quantify pollutants, implement Best Management Practices (BMPs), and submit data, documents, and reports to the State and Regional Water Boards. Often, we find that these compliance responsibilities fall onto staff who may not have a strong understanding of environmental regulations, especially during recent turnover seen in the industry. Our goal as CTA’s technical consultant, is to help members understand and comply with the permit requirements, regardless of their background or experience. This is especially important due to the rise in Water Board enforcement and third-party lawsuits. Facilities are being targeted for inspections by the Regional Water Boards and receiving fines for a wide range of issues, most of which are preventable with a solid understanding of the permit, or support from a consultant. At the same time, many facilities throughout California are being targeted for third-party lawsuits claiming they violated the Clean Water Act. These claims can range from high pollutant concentrations in storm water samples to inadequate written programs or documentation. Since all documents, data, and reports submitted through SMARTS Database are available to the public, it only takes a few clicks to find facilities with gaps in their programs that can be targeted for a lawsuit. Members of CTA’s storm water consulting programs receive ongoing support and technical oversight by a team of experts to help avoid these costly lawsuits. We have seen many of these lawsuits end up settling outside of court for well over $100,000, plus legal fees, fines, and ongoing third-party control over the facility’s SWPPP program. As we mentioned, the Regional Water Boards have also stepped up their enforcement actions and inspections following the COVID-19 pandemic. They have prioritized finding facilities that are not currently enrolled in the permit, called non-filers. These facilities may not even know they need a permit, but in the eyes of the enforcement agencies, they are gaining an unfair advantage over other companies that invest time and money into their environmental programs. Regional Boards are also stepping up enforcement of administrative requirements, such as the SWPPP document, records, and submittal deadlines. For example, the Los Angeles Regional Board (Region 4) announced at a recent conference that they fined an industrial facility over $170,000 in mandatory minimum penalties for late report submittals. While this may not seem important for companies struggling to recover after the pandemic, the fines we’ve seen being issued can certainly have an impact on your bottom line. If you have questions about the CTA’s storm water consulting programs, or would like to discuss the permit requirements, please reach out to the NES Storm Water Team at [email protected] or call 916-353-2360.
COVER STORY 20 CALTRUX www.caltrux.org Ades with her business partner & brother, Derrick Wyatt
Devon Ades’ father, Denny Wyatt, barely graduated from high school, as Ades tells it. Wyatt started driving truck at an early age on jobsites with his father’s roofing company. After graduation, Wyatt was working for his father and working at the local school district as a janitor. When worked slowed for his father, he found a trucking job locally and became a full-time trucker. That’s where he discovered what Ades refers to as his “gift for gab.” Denny’s talent as a people person eventually surfaced as a talent for sales. With his calling realized, Denny went to work for a company called Iron Horse. Iron Horse was eventually bought out by Apex, which was, at the time, run by the Gale brothers Family. The Gale brothers wanted Denny on their side, not on that of the competition’s, so they brought him on as vice president. The Road Less Traveled Today, one of the Gale brothers has retired and the other is in the process of doing so. Ades doesn’t think her father will retire, though, as “he just loves it.” In any case, the sales gene was passed on to Ades’ brother, Derrick, now vice president of Apex. Ades took a slightly different route, but her childhood still inspired her life’s work. “I grew up in the business. I used to go on ride alongs with my dad, and I would go with him to deliver loads, which also led to, ‘Hey, go move that, Hey, go do this, Hey, go do that,’” Ades explains. Once she made it to high school, she began working swing shift for Apex directly after school. But high school graduation and life pushed her in another direction believing she needed to “go do something else.” Ades spent ten years working for Inland Kenworth, where she began as a service clerk writer before progressing to a sales coordinator, finally transitioning to a Finance & Insurance Manger. “I was a finance and insurance manager for them, and kind of did a number of jobs in between there for Inland Kenworth,” Ades says. That multifaceted path mimics her path upon returning to Apex. Ades’ journey within the industry involved donning multiple hats – from answering phones, collection, accounting, and now Devon Ades, Apex Logistics, shares her story of growing up with trucking in her veins BY LACEY C. THACKER CONTRIBUTING WRITER PHOTOGRAPHY BY GRANT ROMANCIA Q4 WINTER 2023 21 A Childhood on the Open Road
22 CALTRUX www.caltrux.org Save more time, fuel, & money with PrePass! Ask about a free trial offer to see for yourself. 866.228.1424 PrePass.com/CA INTEGRATED SOLUTION WEIGH STATION BYPASS TOLL PAYMENT SERVICES FLEET DATA INSIGHTS Vice President. That means she’s worked nearly every role Apex employs. “I've done a number of jobs here at Apex, from answering the phone, sweeping the floors, weekend projects, night projects, to HR, payroll, and even became a fuel purchaser,” Ades shares. When asked what she dislikes most about the industry, Ades is quick to respond, “Taxes,” with a laugh, before becoming more serious. Ades’ explains that the most difficult part of her work in the industry happens when disappointments occur, particularly involving personnel or disappointing a customer, claiming the day. “It could be as simple as deciding that, at this point, we can't meet your level of expectations to a customer, vendor, or a business partner. We just can't meet your level of expectations and would like to be a valuable partner in the future. We're going to go ahead and exit stage left, and let's stay friends at the end of this, and if there's another opportunity, let us know. And sometimes that's hard – failing. And in general, hard conversations are never fun.” On the other hand, it’s people and her team–the drivers, support staff, mechanics, vendors, and customers–who make the job so enjoyable for Ades. Her love for the trucking industry is partially pragmatic, noting that it was working for Apex that allowed her the flexibility to navigate work while raising her three daughters. Ades had the opportunity to work remotely as needed to raise her three girls over the thirty years she has worked at Apex. Apex was an early adopter to the concept of remote work, partially bracing the company for the COVID-19 pandemic. This forward thinking of Steve and Denny has allowed Apex to navigate and overcome hurdles throughout the years. Boss Ades Ades is warm, funny, and sharp as a tack, though she says her warmth doesn’t always come through her face, noting that her daughters tease her for the neutral resting face she commonly wears. But arguably, that’s in no small part because Ades is also a consummate professional, always willing to face a problem head
Q4 WINTER 2023 23 (209) 944-1516 | (925) 308-7545 Locally Owned and Locally Managed Since 1965 www.bankbac.com/trucking EQUIPMENT LOANS 5.99% *Advertised as low as interest rate is accurate as of January 12, 2024 and is subject to change. All rates and terms are subject to credit approval. Some restrictions may apply. Speak with a bank representative for details. * on—whether that’s a paperwork issue, logistics conundrum, or human resources challenge. Ades isn’t the type of leader to hand out instructions and then check in a month later, as she explains: “In my current role, if I need something done, I will work with the next person 110%. I want to understand, I want to communicate," she shares. Her leadership style reflects the consistency and expectation-setting learned from her role as a mother. "As a mom of three, you learn to be consistent, concise, and set expectations. It's a mindset that I've brought into my professional life," she adds. “If I say I'm going to do something, I will get it done. So, as a boss, I have expectations. Sometimes that’s intimidating for others,” Ades acknowledges. Ades stands behind the work-life balance goals of. Ades’ leads with an eye to provide an environment ripe for success; she wants her team to succeed. And Apex strives to create an environment where employees can do just that, particularly given the ongoing dearth of professional drivers. The right environment is key to
24 CALTRUX www.caltrux.org driver retention, employee satisfaction, and long-term success. Even a strong driver may not always be the right fit for Apex, which serves a unique slice of the industry. Drivers do more than load and unload trailers; they load or unload powder or other aggregate. That means using specialized equipment to move product, and it’s not unheard of for material to get stuck, or a piece of equipment to have a glitch. Not every driver is interested in working with their hands or problem solving to the degree Apex drivers must because of our unique business and challenges. With the hope of starting all new employees on the right foot, Apex has developed a week-long onboarding program, in which new employees review the Department of Transportation’s regulations as well as other industry standards. They are then paired with a driver trainer for a period of time, to ensure each new employee is fully ready and capable of taking on the unique challenges that come with Apex’s niche. The Future of Trucking Ades highlighted the prevalent theme of transitioning to the future within their Ades pictured with Cordie Grismore Sr., parts clerk - maintenance division; Jerrid Stiever, fleet parts manager - maintenance division; Spencer Smith, Adelanto shop foreman - maintenance division
Q4 WINTER 2023 25 INSURANCE REIMAGINED CONTACT: 619.233.8000 | [email protected] VISIT: truckingproudins.com / Employee engagement & alignment / Recruiting enhancement / Brand overhaul / Social media consulting / Custom new hire orientation content / Custom safety training videos / And much more TRADITIONAL INSURANCE, RISK & CLAIM SERVICES BROUGHT TO LIFE WITH: Partner with our industry experts to steer your company toward unparalleled success industry. This theme, Ades’ explains, is certainly being felt across the industry in a number of areas, but also extends beyond the professional realm, encouraging individuals to reflect on personal transitions, such as moving from one life stage to another. Ades’ refers back to the number of people at Apex in the process of retiring, while she and her brother take on more prominent leadership roles. Acknowledging that substantial shift in leadership also means planning for it to ensure a smooth transition that serves to bolster the company into its new era. Expanding the conversation to include the broader industry, Ades discussed the parallels with the trucking sector, emphasizing the shift from traditional independent combustion engines to the rising prominence of electric vehicles. Addressing the challenges associated with this transformation, Ades stressed the importance of tackling obstacles head-on. The fast-paced evolution of technology, including artificial intelligence and generative AI, was also acknowledged as a contributing factor to the rapid changes in the industry. Despite the difficulties of keeping up, Ades emphasized the need to approach each challenge with resilience and determination. As businesses navigate this era of transition, the overarching theme of embracing and adapting to the future remains a central focus for success. Working with the California Trucking Association Wyatt served a term as president of the California Trucking Association nearly fifteen years ago, so in some ways, it seems only fitting that Ades’ turn has come around. As a lifelong observer and then participant in the industry, she has seen many pieces of legislation come and go, and she remains excited for the future. Yet, even with her unwavering passion, Ades acknowledges the challenges within the industry. It was partially these frustrations that fueled her active involvement with the California Trucking Association (CTA), channeling her energy into addressing industry-wide concerns. As president of the CTA for 2023-2024, one of Ades’ refrains is, “If it made sense, the industry would already be doing it.” Despite that assertion, Ades is an expert at working within the system, and spearheads efforts to ensure attempts to enact legislation align with the best interests of an industry already working double-time to meet current needs while anticipating future ones. One of the items Ades refers to is the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the ACF regulation they attempted to pass this year. CARB commissioners voted to adopt a new regulation known as the Advanced Clean Fleets Rule (ACF). The ACF dictates that fleets must transition away from internal combustion engines and replace these with zero-emission vehicles. The CTA filed a lawsuit against the ACF rule; the suit is pending a hearing. CARB has, as of this printing, paused enforcement of this rule until they get a waiver form the US EPA or the EPA lets them know that a waiver is not required. Chris Shimoda, senior vice president of government affairs at the CTA, explains, "While CTA is not against this transition, our association fought against this regulation during the rule making process FAMILY: Husband of 24 years, John. Three daughters, ages 27, 22, and 19. HOBBIES: Camping FAVORITE FOOD: Anything simple! (Think peanut butter and jelly.)
26 CALTRUX www.caltrux.org because the timelines and requirements dictated by CARB were unrealistic to achieve. The goal to replace all vehicles is very aggressive and in particular the drayage portion: Starting January 1, 2024, every truck that services the ports - also referred as a drayage truck- must be a CARB approved model and any new truck that is added to a California fleet must be a zero-emission vehicle. Considering the lack of zero emission trucks available, the short range that these trucks currently have, the time it takes to charge, the lack of charging infrastructure, California's antiquated infrastructure, and the shortage of electric energy make this task impossible to fulfill even for the large fleets who have the land, time and resources to adopt this rule.” Unplugging Despite the challenges and opportunities in her professional role, along with her commitment to rigorous standards, Ades is also committed to spending time with her family. When the holidays roll around, many families gather at a house, but several years ago, Ades and her husband realized their kids wanted more of an activity, because they weren’t enjoying the typical gathering. Now, the family packs up and heads down to San Diego, where they sit around a fire, talk, and even roast a turkey. Ades and her family enjoy the event, and other Know your reporting ƒnd emissions requirements Clean Truck Check applies to all diesel and alternative fuel trucks and buses with a GVWR over 14,000 pounds, including out-of-state and out-of-country vehicles, California motorhomes and agricultural vehicles. To learn more, visit arb.ca.gov/cleantruckcheck HEY! ARE YOU LOOKIN' AT ME? Yeah, I thought so. CALTRUX saturates the California and surrounding states trucking community with timely, informative news and alaysis in a quality format to more than 9,000 trucking and transportation leaders by direct-mailing a print edition to our readers’ offices and then promoting a digital version across all means of social media. This digital version is complete with nifty sound effects and live weblinks transporting viewers to advertisers’ websites and email addresses. That makes CALTRUX the only uber valuable place worth considering for you to market your products and services to get the biggest bank for your buck! For more details on how to make your ad work for you, contact our publisher at [email protected] or (501) 690- 9393 today! So, what are you waiting for? Call today and we’ll hook you up with AWESOME.
Q4 WINTER 2023 27 family members regularly attend as well. Ades says it’s an opportunity for her to slow down and focus on the basics, like cooking, visiting, and just reading a book. Ades laughs as she explains she’s known among others in the office for liking “simple food,” which she describes as steak and potatoes, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and other easy to make and easy to consume delicacies. In part, she believes it’s because work can be so intense, so consuming, that when she eats—or spends time with family—she enjoys foods and activities that allow her to focus on the important—the meal, and the people she’s eating with. Ades’ success and commitment to leadership can’t be overstated, including her awareness of changing times. "We're transitioning to the future, and we must stay positive," she asserts. Ades’ journey, from a childhood alongside the hum of truck engines to spearheading change within the CTA, exemplifies the resilience and adaptability crucial in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of the trucking industry.
28 CALTRUX www.caltrux.org ACROSS THE STATE This Fall, CTA members from across the state recognized the efforts of the truck drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Bay Area Unit TDA CEO Eric Sauer Serving Lunch to Driver Bay Area Unit TDA Pape Kenworth Supporting the Central Coast Unit TDA TRUCK DRIVER APPRECIATION Central Valley and San Joaquin Unit TDA
Q4 WINTER 2023 29 Central Valley and San Joaquin Unit TDA 2 Commander Jessica Stratton joins TDAW Celebration at Cordelia Scales Peterson Trucks Supporting the Central Coast Unit TDA Sacramento Unit TDA 2 Sierra Cascade Unit TDA Sierra Cascade Unit TDA
30 CALTRUX www.caltrux.org ACROSS THE STATE Every year, CTA proudly recognizes and celebrates the state's most exceptional truck drivers through the esteemed title of Drivers of the Month and culminates in the ultimate accolade, the Driver of the Year. In 2023, two remarkable individuals stood out for their unwavering dedication and commitment to safety—the Southern Driver of the Year, Michael Walter from Apex, and the Northern Driver of the Year, Barry Yeates from FedEx Freight. The journey towards these prestigious honors begins with CTA member companies nominating drivers who exemplify not only outstanding professionalism in their roles but also a profound commitment to the paramount responsibility of ensuring safety on the roads. These nominations undergo a meticulous selection process, overseen by an independent panel of judges. The selection panel, meeting twice a year, meticulously reviews and evaluates all nominations. Prior to the panel's assessment, the names of the drivers and their affiliated companies are carefully removed, preserving anonymity to ensure an unbiased evaluation. This rigorous process ensures that each candidate is recognized solely for their merit and dedication to safety. The pinnacle of this recognition program unfolded in November with banquets held in both the North and the South of California. These grand events serve as a platform to honor and celebrate the Drivers of the Month, each of whom is presented with a distinguished plaque acknowledging their outstanding service and commitment. Through the Driver of the Month Program, CTA continues to shine a spotlight on the tireless efforts of these exceptional individuals, showcasing the crucial role they play in ensuring the safety and efficiency of California's roads. Celebrating California's Safest Drivers: Honoring the 2023 Southern and Northern Drivers of Year Southern California Driver of The Year Michael Walter, Apex Bulk Commodities, LLC Northern California Driver of The Year Barry Yeates FedEx Freight, Inc.
Q4 WINTER 2023 31 • January SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DRIVERS OF THE MONTH Donta Lamar Heard Apex Bulk Commodities Local Driver: 1-10 years Kurt Lemke KKW Trucking, Inc. Line Driver: 1-10 years Bruce Barnett FedEX Freight Local Driver: 21+ years Evan Jones Apex Bulk Commodities Line Driver: 11-20 years Jose Nolasco Northern Refrigerated Transportation, Inc. Local Driver: 11-20 years William Para Apex Bulk Commodities Line Driver: 21+ years • February Marcos Chavarria FedEX Freight Local Driver: 1-10 years Andrew Lewis KKW Trucking, Inc. Line Driver: 1-10 years Charles Hernandez Dependable Highway Express Line Driver: 11-20 years Alaim Lopez FedEx Freight Local Driver 1 – 10 years Daniel Diaz Dependable Highway Express Local Driver: 11-20 years Edward Lane KKW Trucking, Inc. Line Driver: 21+ years Joseph Ortega FedEX Freight Local Driver: 21+ years • March Jose Orozco Arias Apex Bulk Commodities Local Driver: 1-10 years Marcos Chavarria FedEx Freight Line Driver: 1-10 years Steve Hancock KKW Trucking, Inc. Line Driver: 21+ years Joseph Milton Bailey Apex Bulk Commodities Line Driver: 11-20 years Osmeo Fuentes Lopez FedEx Freight Local Driver: 11-20 years Emilio Rios FedEX Freight Local Driver: 21+ years • April Eric Garcia FedEx Freight Local Driver: 1-10 years Ricardo Mendoza Apex Bulk Commodities Line Driver: 1-10 years Kevin Colvin Apex Bulk Commodities Line Driver: 21+ years Martin Beltran Dependable Highway Express Local Driver: 11-20 years Juan Calderon FedEx Freight Line Driver: 11-20 years Edgar Urbina Hercules Forwarding Local Driver: 21+ years • May Javier Aquino Dependable Highway Express Local Driver: 1-10 years Daniel Diaz FedEX Freight Line Driver: 1-10 years Ryan Foss KKW Trucking, Inc. Line Driver: 21+ years Isrreal Parra KKW Trucking, Inc. Local Driver: 11-20 years Eduardo Vidal FedEx Freight Line Driver: 11-20 years Michael Walter Apex Bulk Commodities Local Driver: 21+ years • June Noe Lopez Dependable Highway Express Local Driver: 1-10 years Joseph Ortega Dependable Highway Express Line Driver: 1-10 years Earl Ford Apex Bulk Commodities Local Driver: 21+ years Santos Hernandez Dependable Highway Express Line Driver: 11-20 years Adreil Pinto Apex Bulk Commodities Local Driver: 11-20 years Jack Pebley Jr. Apex Bulk Commodities Line Driver: 21+ years
32 CALTRUX www.caltrux.org • July SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DRIVERS OF THE MONTH Hilbert Bethran Apex Bulk Commodities Local Driver: 1-10 years Derrek Barrow Cox Petroleum Transport Local Driver: 21+ years Hugo Ruiz Dependable Highway Express Line Driver: 1-10 years Guillermo Canales Apex Bulk Commodities Local Driver: 11-20 years Jason Vellas Dependable Highway Express Line Driver: 21+ years • August Justin Jauregui KKW Trucking, Inc. Line Driver: 1-10 years Anthony Birts Dependable Highway Express Line Driver: 21+ years Jorge Carrillo Apex Bulk Commodities Local Driver: 1-10 years Alex Amaya Cox Petroleum Transport Local Driver: 11-20 years Grant Sutherland Dependable Highway Express Local Driver: 21+ years • September Michael Kilgore Producers Dairy Foods Local Driver: 21+ years Jesus Aldrete FedEX Freight Local Driver: 1-10 years Ricardo Hernandez FedEx Freight Local Driver: 11-20 years Jerry McKinney FedEX Freight Line Driver: 21+ years • October Jose Menjivar Dependable Highway Express Local Driver: 21+ years Carlos Bucio Dependable Highway Express Local Driver: 1-10 years Victor Abundis Apex Bulk Commodities Local Driver: 11-20 years Kevin Taylor KKW Trucking, Inc. Line Driver: 21+ years • November Javier Zamora Dependable Highway Express Local Driver: 1-10 years Hugo Garcia Dependable Highway Express Local Driver: 11-20 years Charles Pullen FedEX Freight Local Driver: 21+ years Roberto Ruiz FedEX Freight Line Driver: 21+ years • December Armando Martinez Jr. Dependable Highway Express Local Driver: 1-10 years Gerardo Vicencio FedEX Freight Local Driver: 11-20 years Jay Hogancamp Alto Express, Inc. Local Driver: 21+ years Jackie Saulter KKW Trucking, Inc. Line Driver: 21+ years Honorable Mentions Oscar Lopez FedEX Freight Local Driver: 1-10 years Pedro Martinez Dependable Highway Express Local Driver: 21+ years Robert Martinez KKW Trucking, Inc. Line Driver: 21+ years Christopher Nickell Dependable Highway Express Local Driver: 11-20 years James Reeves KKW Trucking, Inc. Line Driver 21+ years
Q4 WINTER 2023 33 • January NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DRIVERS OF THE MONTH Stacey Taylor FedEx Freight, Inc. Line Driver: 1-10 years Voung Vo KKW Trucking, Inc. Local Driver: 1-10 years Tony Pellerin FedEx Freight, Inc. Line Driver: 21+ years Richard Lopez Oak Harbor Freight Lines Local Driver: 11-20 years Leroy Sharp Oak Harbor Freight Lines Line Driver: 11-20 years William Walczak FedEx Freight, Inc. Local Driver: 21+ years • February Leonel Flores FedEx Freight, Inc. Line Driver: 1-10 years Kevin Lee KKW Trucking, Inc. Local Driver: 1-10 years Brian Bunherkempe Dependable Highway Express - DHE Local Driver: 21+ years Timothy Purdy FedEx Freight, Inc. Line Driver: 11-20 years Khalid Smith KKW Trucking, Inc. Local Driver: 11-20 years Robert Richardson Oak Harbor Freight Lines Line Driver: 21+ years • March Jason Hancock Oak Harbor Freight Lines Line Driver: 1-10 years Jim Saechao Oak Harbor Freight Lines Local Driver: 1-10 years Cory Martin FedEx Freight, Inc. Local Driver: 21+ years James Herrera Oak Harbor Freight Lines Local Driver: 11-20 years Jose Gastelum Cox Petroelum Transport Line Driver: 11-20 years William Wade Dependable Highway Express - DHE Line Driver: 21+ years • April Elmer Chavez FedEx Freight, Inc. Line Driver: 1-10 years Ray Johnson Dependable Highway Express - DHE Local Driver: 1-10 years Kevin Glenn FedEx Freight, Inc. Local Driver: 21+ years Pandher Dharminder FedEx Freight, Inc. Local Driver: 11-20 years Angel Montanez FedEx Freight, Inc. Line Driver: 11-20 years Lance Jackson FedEx Freight, Inc. Line Driver: 21+ years • May Derek Hall FedEx Freight, Inc. Line Driver: 1-10 years Tedrick Harris Dependable Highway Express - DHE Local Driver: 1-10 years Elmer Canete FedEx Freight, Inc. Line Driver: 21+ years Erik Applin FedEx Freight, Inc. Local Driver: 11-20 years Jerardo Soria Dependable Highway Express - DHE Line Driver: 11-20 yearS Hardeep Gill Oak Harbor Freight Lines Local Driver: 21+ years • June Ferdinand Nacua FedEx Freight, Inc. Line Driver: 1-10 years Grady Rothbaum Young's Commercial Transfer, Inc. Local Driver: 1-10 years Doug Korman Oak Harbor Freight Lines Line Driver: 21+ years Duane Ellingford Oak Harbor Freight Lines Line Driver: 11-20 years Daniel Weinger FedEx Freight, Inc. Local Driver: 11-20 years Barry Yeates FedEx Freight, Inc. Local Driver: 21+ years
34 CALTRUX www.caltrux.org • July NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DRIVERS OF THE MONTH Esmeralda Rodriguez Hernandez FedEx Freight, Inc. Local Driver: 1-10 years Andrew Sanchez FedEx Freight, Inc. Line Driver: 1-10 years Gregory Aguilera FedEx Freight, Inc. Local Driver: 21+ years Marlon Devera FedEx Freight, Inc. Local Driver: 11-20 years Rodolfo Ventura Dependable Highway Express - DHE Line Driver: 11-20 years William Canoy Oak Harbor Freight Lines Line Driver: 21+ years Daniel Babayev Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. Local Driver: 1-10 years Fabian Gomez FedEx Freight, Inc. Line Driver: 1-10 years Antonio Molina Cox Petroelum Transport Line Driver: 21+ years Marcus Mendoza FedEx Freight, Inc. Local Driver: 11-20 years Joseph Sanchez FedEx Freight, Inc. Line Driver: 11-20 years Derek Razdoroff FedEx Freight, Inc. Local Driver: 21+ years • August • September Artemio Nunez Collado FedEx Freight, Inc. Local Driver: 1-10 years Christopher Masters Dependable Highway Express - DHE Local Driver 1-10 years Richard Campbell Dependable Highway Express - DHE Line Driver: 21+ years Craig Perry FedEx Freight, Inc. Local Driver: 21+ years Justin McCormick Oak Harbor Freight Lines Line Driver: 11-20 years Michael Callas Oak Harbor Freight Lines Local Driver: 1-10 years Bruce Anderson Oak Harbor Freight Lines Line Driver: 21+ years Jeff Hoover FedEx Freight, Inc. Line Driver: 21+ years Kip Schelske FedEx Freight, Inc. Local Driver: 21+ years • October • November Kenneth Hayden FedEx Freight, Inc. Line Driver: 21+ years Stacy Walden Oak Harbor Freight Lines Line Driver: 21+ years • December Michael Keach FedEx Freight, Inc. Local Driver: 21+ years Shannon Meeds Oak Harbor Freight Lines Line Driver: 21+ years Honorable Mentions Francisco Barron KKW Trucking, Inc. Jose Lara Dependable Highway Express – DHE Manuel Barrios FedEx Freight, Inc. Robert Lopez Dependable Highway Express William Hernandez Dependable Highway Express – DHE Luis Morales FedEx Freight, Inc. Anthony Washington KKW Trucking, Inc. Jesus Izquierdo Dependable Highway Express – DHE Tony Nguyen Dependable Highway Express – DHE
Q4 WINTER 2023 35 If you aren’t at the table, you’re on the menu! Led by real truckers and industry leaders, CARGO PAC understands what policies will be detrimental to your business’s future and supports the candidates who will support you. What is CARGO PAC? Policy over Politics As a non-partisan PAC, CARGO is committed to uplifting the candidates who support the trucking industry, not self-interested politicians. Staying Focused CARGO PAC is known throughout Sacaramento. Your contribution is a reminder to all legislators how critical the transportation industry is to all of California. Driving the Industry Forward Delivering the Goods The Concerned Americans for Responsible Government Political Action Committee (CARGO PAC) is a bi-partisan committee run by truckers, for truckers, for the sole purpose of supporting industry-friendly representatives that support beneficial policies that help California’s trucking community. Contributions to CARGO PAC are not tax deductible for federal or California tax purposes. California state PACs may accept a maximum of $9,100 per contributor, per calendar year for candidate support purposes. Corporate contributions may be accepted and will be used for California elections only. Contributors of $10,000 or more to CARGO PAC and all other California state or local candidates, PACs, political party committees or ballot measures in a calendar year must file a California “Major Donor Committee” Report as required by law. Membership is valid upon receipt of your contribution. Contributions are non-refundable. Contributions are not deductible as charitable contributions for income tax purposes but may be deducted under other IRS codes. Consult your tax advisor. Scan Code or visit caltrux.org/cargo-pac to contribute today! “In our regulatory environment everyone needs to be a part of CARGO PAC!” - Greg Dubuque, General Manager, Liberty Linehaul West Contributor Since 2010
36 CALTRUX www.caltrux.org CARRIERS: C. C. Jones Inc. Gabe Stephens 3201 East Broadway Little Rock, AR 72114 (501) 945-4516 California Steel Industries Fernando Ibarra 1 California Steel Way Fontana CA, 92335 (909) 350-6237 www.californiasteel.com Case Transportation Raymond Case 18291 South Santa Fe Ave. Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221 (800) 816-9360 www.casetransportationinc.com Change Auto Transport Tiffany Quarles 2701 Del Paso Rd., Ste 130-193 Sacramento CA, 95835 (916) 613-8843 Covenant Transport, Inc. Misti Olszewski 400 Birmingham Hwy. Chattanooga, TN 37419 (423) 821-1212 www.covenanttransport.com DACSA Trucking, LLC Christian Aguilera 2095 US Highway 111 El Centro, CA 92243 (760) 482-0100 DL Stoy Logging Doug Stoy 17302 Mountain View Rd. Greenville CA, 95947 (530) 283-9098 Eagle Trucking & Crane Services, Inc. Marinda Dye 700 Majors Ct. Bakersfield CA, 93308-9436 (661) 399-9177 www.eagletruckingbakersfield.com Elite Fuels Transportation, Inc. Marcos Garcia 2155 Chicago Ave., Ste. 200 Riverside CA, 92507 (951) 274-0555 www.elitefueltrans.com Henner Tank Lines, Inc. Doug Henner 251 Crocker Dr. Vacaville CA, 95688 (707) 450-0130 www.hennertanklines.com IMC Jim Gillis 550 W Artesia Blvd. Compton, CA 90220 (833) 786-4737 www.imcc.com Main Electric Supply Company Luis Garcia 3600 W. Segerstom Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92704 (949) 833-3052 www.mainelectricsupply.com Marathon Petroleum Justin Perry 19100 Ridgewood Pkwy. San Antonio, TX 78259 (419) 422-2121 www.marathonpetroleum.com Pulse Final Mile, LLC Chris Belson 135 South State College Blvd., Ste. 200 Brea, CA 92821 (714) 804-5385 www.pulse-logistics.com Roe Oil Company Inc. Jeff Roe 9190 E. Lacey Blvd. Hanford, CA 93230 (559) 584-5690 SYSCO Food Services Brad Christie 15750 Meridian Pkwy. Riverside CA, 92518-3001 (951) 601-5740 www.sysco.com Thompson & Harvey Transportation, Inc. Frank Harvey 1325 W. Betteravia Rd. Santa Maria, CA 93454 (408) 778-8600 Triple A Pumping & Jetting Services Inc. Ron Taylor 1035 N. Batavia St. Orange CA, 92867 (714) 628-0900 ALLIEDS: Ambrose Advisors Jason Chen 4041 MacArthur Blvd, Ste. 400 Newport Beach, CA 92660 (626) 708-8864 www.ambroseadvisors.com Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC John Quiroz 2816 Fidler Ave. Long Beach, CA 90815 (562) 505-2684 www.bendix.com Bridgestone Americas, Inc. Ron Haas 196 Marna Dr. Vacaville, CA 95687 (615) 937-1000 www.bridgestoneamericas.com CTA WELCOMES
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