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BY SELENA GRIFFIN

FEATURES DEPARTMENTS

7 Managing Dash Cam Systems: 5 Chairman’s Message
the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 6 Dates to Know
34 New MMTA Members
How dash cams are protecting trucking companies from false 34 Advertising Resource Index
claims, traf c citations and accidents

BY ANDREW STEPHENSON

12 Are Some of the Rules Changing
for Trucking?

HOS, ELDs and DataQs: Where are we?

BY DAVE OSIECKI

33 MMTA Drug & Alcohol Consortium
MMTA launches new Drug and Alcohol Consortium
in partnership with ARCpoint Labs
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The Official Magazine of the Maryland Motor Truck Association CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

Behind the Wheel is owned by the Maryland Motor Truck Without Drivers
Association and is published by Matthews Publishing Group. America Stops
To request additional copies, order reprints of individual articles
or to become a subscriber to Behind The Wheel, please contact The Dept. of Commerce recently announced the June quarter’s GDP growth
Selena Griffin at (410) 644-4600. To inquire about advertising, was 4.1 percent, the highest in four years. While that is great for freight rates,
trucking is feeling the strain of the increased demand for goods as the industry
please contact the publisher at (501) 690-9393. struggles to keep up given the extreme deficit of commercial drivers. (Frankly
speaking, the term “driver shortage” is too soft to describe our current situation.
Publisher I believe “extreme driver deficit” is more appropriate.)
Jennifer Matthews-Drake
Matthews Publishing Group Many consumers are not aware of the connection between trucking and their
[email protected] grocery store items. Recently companies like B&G Foods (Cream of Wheat),
Cheerios maker General Mills and Tyson Foods (Jimmy Dean sausage), all
Executive Editor announced they will be passing along higher freight costs to their customers.
Louis Campion Companies like Hershey reported … “that higher shipping and commodities
[email protected] costs will shave off 1.25 percent on its margins compared to last year.”

Managing Editor Consumers may think stores have “extra goods” in the stockroom. That
Selena Griffin is a fallacy. Grocery stores typically hold no more than three days worth of
merchandise. Now, with demand so tight, many shippers who might previously
sgriffi[email protected] have gotten 10 loads a day may only be able to get eight. Companies are
having to either postpone deliveries or pay higher prices on the spot market
Art Director to find transportation. From assembly lines needing raw materials, to retail
C. Waynette Traub stores stocking finished products, the end result is higher costs on the American
[email protected] consumer.

Copy Editor/Proofer Our industry likes to say, “Without trucks, America stops.” The American
Lynne Phillips Trucking Associations has a timeline showing how quickly the supply chain
comes to a screeching halt in the event of a truck stoppage. For example:
Photographer
David Sinclair • Within 24 hours – hospitals will run out of supplies like syringes and
catheters; service stations will begin to run out of fuel; mail and package
Contributing Writers delivery will cease; food shortages will begin; assembly lines will stop
without manufacturing components.
Steve Brawner Jennifer Barnett Reed
Mary Lou Jay John Schulz • Within a few days – essential supplies like bottled water, powered milk
Renee Miller Angela Thomas and canned meat will disappear; ATMs will run out of cash, garbage will
Derek Rayment Todd Traub pile up; container ships will sit idle in ports.

Maryland Motor Truck Association • Within one week – automobile travel will cease due to lack of fuel;
people will not be able to get to work, shop for groceries, or access
Louis Campion medical care.
President & CEO
[email protected] These challenges could become a reality if the trucking industry doesn’t
Dottie C. Duvall attract talent and address the extreme driver deficit in the face of growing
Vice President - Administration demand.
[email protected]
Are you sitting down? The answer to our driver shortage problem is going
Brenda Tharp to be the largest demographic entering the workforce. . . Millennials. Are
Director of Safety you preparing to attract and retain this demographic of workers? Do you
[email protected]
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Margie Anne Bonnett
Marketing & Communications Director
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Kathy Norris
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]

Maryland Motor Truck Association is an affiliate of the
American Trucking Associations. MMTA is a Maryland
corporation of trucking companies, private carrier fleets
and businesses which serve or supply the trucking industry.
MMTA serves these companies as a governmental affairs
representative before legislative, regulatory and executive
branches of government on issues that affect the trucking
industry. The organization also provides public relations
services, education services, operational services and serves
as a forum for industry meetings and membership relations.

For more information, contact MMTA at:
Maryland Motor Truck Association, Inc.
9256 Bendix Road, Suite 203 - Columbia, Md. 21045
Phone 410-644-4600 | Fax 410-644-2537

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DATES TO KNOW Like it or not, Millennials now make up the
largest generation in the U.S. labor force (35%).
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, by 2019 they will surpass
Call on Washington
Baby Boomers as the nation’s largest living adult generation.
Join MMTA in Washington DC as we
discuss the industry’s most important Your next driver is probably going to be a Millennial.
issues with Maryland’s members of
Congress. Are you ready for that?

SEPTEMBER 20 OR understand who they are and what they will arrive instead of being held to
NOVEMBER 15, 2018 are looking for in terms of a career or “just in time” inventories and strict
employer? Do you feel confident that appointment times.
Compliance Seminar they can fill the shoes of the great men
and women retirees who built our Believe it or not, studies show
8:30 a.m. @ MMTA industry? Millennials actually are working more
Learn the latest FMCSA rules & hours than previous generations, but
regulations! Like it or not, Millennials now make they desire flexible work arrangements
up the largest generation in the U.S. that allow them a lot more work-related
OCTOBER 5, 2018 labor force (35 percent). According freedom. Remember, this is a generation
to the U.S. Census Bureau, by 2019 that grew up with 24/7 internet access
MMTA Annual Meeting - they will surpass Baby Boomers as the and a cell phone in their hands. Can we
Boosting Your Business nation’s largest living adult generation. accommodate them by keeping routes
Your next driver is probably going to be local where possible? Or ensuring they
12:30 pm @ Turf Valley Resort, a Millennial. Are you ready for that? see how tech savvy our industry has
Ellicott City become with electronic features such as
MMTA’s signature event, featuring At our company, we’ve employed in-cab wi-fi, electronic logs, driver safety
former NFL great Matt Stover, and the standard practices such as raising features and more. Can we give them
speakers on trucking regulations, wages to incentivize potential recruits jobs that are flexible enough to match
autonomous vehicles and drive cam and retain our drivers. Like many, we their aspirations and social life outside
technology. still face disappointment as this has not of work?
produced the results we need. How are
OCTOBER 18 OR we going to make a driving job attractive If we miss this opportunity to market
DECEMBER 6, 2018 to Millennials – many of whom are to Millennials, other industries will
waiting longer to get their driver’s capture this generation’s attention. Let’s
Drug and Alcohol Training licenses and have never held a job in high work with our customers and think
school or college. For many Millennials, outside the box to start tapping into
8:30 a.m. @ MMTA your job may be their first job. new ways to attract and retain this new
DOT requires all supervisors of drivers talent.
to be trained in drug and alcohol testing Our industry has always been strong
rules! at adapting and it’s time to do this once Carpe Viam (Seize the Road),
again. Studies show that Millennials are
OCTOBER 23 – 24, 2018 “brand” conscious, looking for brands Matt Ritter
telling inspiring stories, conducting MMTA 2017-2018
NATMI Essentials of business ethically, and committed to Chairman of the Board
Fleet Maintenance the environment. This cohort wants a
Management Course better work-life balance. They aspire
to have work with meaning and are
8:00 a.m. @ MMTA health conscious, which means we
NATMI’s premier training for fleet must consider flexible driver shifts,
maintenance managers appreciation events, employee outings,
and wellness programs. We may have to
DECEMBER 12, 2018 tell our customers when the shipment

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THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY

Evidence indicates that in-cab cameras are providing good, relevant data for all

BY ANDREW T. STEPHENSON, ESQ.

GUEST WRITER

Over the past decade, the involvement a small percentage of clips involve a vehicle is that they show you exactly what happened,
of dash cams in my cases has gone from accident or other incident that has claim period. Whether the clip shows the good, the
being very rare to now being the norm. potential, e.g. pedestrian strike or passenger bad, or the ugly, it is always better to know
As with any new technology, attorneys, injury. exactly how an accident happened.
risk managers, insurers, and judges have
grappled to develop practices to best The oldest joke in the dash cam business One reason it’s better to know what
manage dash cams in the claims, pre-suit, is: “the greatest thing about dash cams is that happened is that it should reduce defense
litigation, and trial arenas. they show you exactly what happened in an fees and expenses. I say “should” because
accident. The worst thing about dash cams is it still requires intelligent decision making
Although this article is written from that they show you exactly what happened and communication between the attorney
the risk management perspective, the in an accident.” Although funny, it’s not and client. In any emergency response, civil
primary purpose of dash cam systems is accurate. The greatest thing about dash cams litigation, or trial involving a commercial
safety management. Risk management is motor vehicle accident, most of the defense
a secondary benefit. Dash cam systems are resources go towards identifying, preserving,
primarily designed for safety compliance, and presenting evidence of how the accident
enforcement, and accountability. Drivers happened, with both sides fighting to
are monitored, unsafe practices identified, prove their version. This can be a costly
and corrective action taken - all with a endeavor that includes gathering evidence,
view towards eliminating bad drivers or interviewing drivers, hiring reconstruction
retraining others. As such, most dash cam experts, finding witnesses, taking
clips do not involve a claim. They only depositions, and more. At trial, the question
involve driver safety issues, e.g. driver
discipline, retraining, or termination. Only CONTINUED 

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of how the accident happened can involve plaintiffs’ attorneys never knew, and will clip to the investigating Maryland State
days of testimony, arguments, and even jury never know, that we had their evidentiary Police Crash Team. The MSP used the clip
site visits. However, if you have a video that crown jewel. Had they proceeded with in their accident reconstruction and their
unequivocally demonstrates the accident, litigation and discovery, they would have crash report completely exonerated my
it eliminates the need for investigation, learned that the case was far beyond a client. The client’s decision to invest in the
discovery, and dispute. simple case of negligence. Our exclusive system paid for itself for the next 20 years
knowledge of the video clips helped us to with just that one clip.
Some clients, reluctant to employ dash avoid the increase in both cost and exposure
cam systems, bemoan the prospect of a that was inevitable over time. “Slam dunk” clips can also be beneficial
catastrophic accident being captured on for damages exoneration. Sometimes,
camera, proving a driver’s negligence, On the other hand, we often get we have clips that confirm that we were
and perhaps providing evidence of an cases where a dash cam clip completely actually negligent. Take, for example, a
“aggravating circumstance”, e.g. fatigue, exonerates our clients; the veritable “slam rear end collision. The clip will confirm our
reckless driving, speeding, or cell phone dunk.” I have had numerous cases involving liability, however it may still assist us with
use. They don’t want to pay for a system fatalities in which my clients ended up damages. I recall one case with a rear end
that will later be featured as plaintiff’s paying nothing when, without the clips, collision captured on dash cam. We were
evidentiary “crown jewel.” That’s a they would have paid $500K-$1M. One confident that the severity of the collision,
reasonable concern, but you would client engaged a system only 20 days as shown on the clip, was so minor that
always rather know, and be the first to before a fatal accident where his driver no jury could believe that it resulted in
know, if you have a horrible accident with struck some disabled vehicles in the dark the spinal surgery and $150K in medical
aggravating circumstances that could lead early hours of the morning. Witnesses had expenses claimed. That case went to a jury
to punitive exposure. I have had dash cam many different versions of events and the trial in Baltimore City. Instead of attacking
cases revealing aggravating circumstances, conspicuity of the disabled vehicles was the the causal relationship between the accident
including fatalities, that have been factual gravamen. We were so confident in and the ensuing surgery, we relied entirely
resolved pre-suit because we had exclusive our driver’s actions based on the camera on the camera footage which reflected
knowledge of the camera footage. The footage that we voluntarily disclosed the nothing more than a minor bump. We didn’t

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There is nothing worse than being unable rational cost benefit analysis associated with facing lens and does not use an inward
to locate a clip when suit is filed years after unlimited data retention and it’s tenuous facing lens cap (as many do). Those that
an accident. That is almost guaranteed to for plaintiffs to argue spoliation because a use the inward lens cap can expect to face
generate a spoliation instruction, which is company failed to retain every bit of data tough questions from plaintiffs’ counsel
the death knell for any liability case. ever generated. about their decision to affirmatively block
the inward facing view.
I advise my clients that there is no need A big debate among camera users is
to retain a driver safety clip beyond the whether to have two-way, i.e. inward and Dash cams in commercial transportation
period required for the safety department outward, facing cameras. Obviously, we are becoming increasingly common. I
to take whatever discipline or coaching need the outward facing cameras, but many suspect that will continue. The future of
action is needed. You don’t want to create question having inward facing cameras dash cams includes “predictive analytics,”
a record of all the poor driving events that capture some negative behavior of the which uses algorithms to predict which
your driver generated during his entire driver. I have had many accidents where the drivers are likely to be in an accident. This
course of employment. Most commercial outward facing view confirmed we were sounds great from a safety perspective, but
transportation liability suits involve not at fault only to find the inward facing presents some concerns in the context of
allegations of negligent retention and view shows our driver was texting, fatigued, litigation. Imagine your dash cam vendor
negligent entrustment. The plaintiff argues or distracted at the time. When it comes informs you that Billy Bob is your worst
that the company should have fired the to buses or other passenger vehicles this is driver and is likely to be in an accident.
driver based on his poor record prior to the an easy decision – always opt for inward Billy Bob, however, is a ten-year veteran
accident. We don’t want to create a library facing. When it comes to tractor-trailers driver who has a clean MVR and has never
of bad driving events for plaintiff’s counsel where there shouldn’t be any passengers, I been in an accident. On paper, Billy Bob,
to play at trial like an NFL highlight reel agree that inward facing is a liability more is one of your best drivers. The warnings
of worst plays. Once the safety clip has than a benefit from a risk management of the dash cam vendor, notwithstanding.
been used for its intended purpose, and perspective. My only caution is that if you You do not proceed to terminate Billy Bob.
no litigation is anticipated, there is no have outward facing views only, I would One week later he is in a fatal accident
justification for further retention. There is a employ a system that only has an outward where he was at fault. Imagine being the

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“When we first implemented electronic

logs, we brought every driver into our

North Little Rock office for training before “the worst thing you can Do to these
turning on the unit,” Brown tells us. And, guys is hanD them new technology
keep in mind that Maverick is an OTR without training — without
operation, so bringing their 1,700 drivers explaining how it works, what it Does,

in for training was no easy feat.

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management tools, however, I strongly principal with Franklin & Prokopik,
endorse them as risk management tools. P.C., and co-counsel to Maryland Motor
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has made regulatory relief for businesses Act, was introduced in June by Rep. Rick
GUEST WRITER a priority. After years of new regulations Crawford (R-Ark.). It would expand
affecting equipment, drivers and carrier the 100-mile radius for short-haul CDL
operations, it’s probably fair to say that drivers to 150 miles, expand the short-
trucking executives are breathing a haul workday from 12 hours to 14, and
regulatory sigh of relief. But, this doesn’t clarify when the agriculture commodity
mean rule changes cannot happen. exemption applies. Instead of having
different state-defined seasons for the
On Capitol Hill, Congress is considering agriculture exemption, it would create
changes sought by some in the trucking a single federal one. Meanwhile, the
industry, including two bills dealing with Responsible and Effective Standards for
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this year, they could pave the way for numerous times to let younger drivers

future changes. With the enactment of travel across state lines, and each time

the electronic logging device mandate, that road has been blocked. Research

there’s an awareness in Congress and at has shown that intrastate drivers ages

the U.S. Department of Transportation 18-20 have higher crash rates than older

that many truckers are calling for ones. Maybe that’s because they haven’t

more flexibility to deal with real-world had enough training, which this bill

conditions. Moreover, the Federal Motor would address. Or maybe it’s because

Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) they generally haven’t matured enough,

can change the rules without legislation, which no bill could address. So far, the

and recent comments by Administrator crash-related research has not been on the

Ray Martinez suggest that the Agency is trucking industry’s side.

considering some ideas. But policymakers’ have the opportunity

Another House bill to watch is the to reevaluate these facts as they are

Developing Responsible Individuals for updated within a safety technology and

a Vibrant Economy Act, or DRIVE- rigorous training environment. Insurance

Safe Act, by Rep. Duncan Hunter, underwriters would likely review such

R-California. That bill would create a data and any young driver entering the

pathway for younger drivers to engage in market would have to be insurable to truly

interstate commerce. As you know, it’s add capacity to the industry. In 2015, the

currently legal for a 20-year-old driver Fixing America’s Surface Transportation

to travel 313 miles Act directed FMCSA to

from Oakland, THE DRIVE- perform a pilot project
Maryland, to Snow SAFE ACT studying the feasibility
Hill, but not to of interstate driving for

cross the border would create an young people ages 18-

from Silver Spring apprenticeship 20 who have a truck-
into Washington, process allowing driving-related military
D.C. That rule drivers ages 18-20 to occupational specialty.
discourages some gradually participate Selected drivers who
young people have completed their
coming out of high in interstate active duty service, as
school from entering commerce. well as those serving

the profession, so in the National Guard

trucking must wait and Reserves, will be

until these people age AND switch career allowed to cross state lines. That pilot

paths after their initial job(s). The DRIVE- project appears finally to be shifting

Safe Act would create an apprenticeship into first gear. When it finally begins,

process allowing drivers ages 18-20 FMCSA will collect information for three

Truckers Act, or REST Act, by Rep. Brian to gradually participate in interstate years. Perhaps the study will show that
Babin, R-Texas, would allow drivers to stop
the 14-hour clock for up to three hours, commerce. Younger drivers would be sufficient training will overcome the lack
allowing drivers to rest off-the-clock during
that time period. It also would eliminate paired with experienced drivers, and the of maturity. If so, that would increase the
the 30-minute rest break.
trucks would have safety technologies chances for passage of the DRIVE-Safe
While both of these bills could get some
consideration, it’s very unlikely either of such as active braking collision mitigation Act or something like it.
those bills will pass this year. Congress
usually moves slowly – and, during an systems, speed governors, and forward- Opening up the profession to young
election year, often not at all.
facing video event capture to address people under age 21 would create a new pool
But even if these bills don’t pass
safety-related concerns. of drivers for an industry that desperately

As with the hours of service changes, needs them. On the other hand, the study

this is very unlikely to pass this year. And, may not be enough to counteract the

it also faces a steeper grade for passage in

the future. The trucking industry has tried CONTINUED 

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unfavorable research that already exists. In The FMCSA’s DataQs system can now upload videos.
any case, the industry needs to look for other system allows motor Many trucks are now equipped
pools – for example, women. The industry carriers to challenge an with cameras that can prove a
needs drivers, but only safe ones. inspector’s conclusions. carrier’s or driver’s innocence.
But it’s better to avoid the • Provide just the facts about what
It’s well-known that the Trump violation in the first place. the company believes happened,
Administration is seeking to reduce along with proper documentation.
regulations, but that doesn’t mean it is particularly the drivers. Many carriers Follow the FMCSA’s guidelines
soft on safety. While the number of audits say some of their drivers initially opposed of providing a “Goldilocks”
is not increasing, inspectors are finding the technology – even threatened to quit description: Not too much, not
more violations in the audits they perform. the profession because of it – but changed too little. A few sentences in your
Moreover, the FMCSA is documenting and their mind once they started using it and defense should be enough. And, do
making enforcement cases against more now would not consider going back. NOT offer opinions.
carriers, and it is collecting more fines. • Don’t beat up the inspector in your
However, many drivers still don’t DataQs filing. The state’s DataQs
That means that motor carriers completely understand the technology, officer will review the inspection
must know and apply the rules. Among and that can lead to problems. One of the report as well as the information
the biggest rule changes to come from most preventable ones is this: Some believe and documentation you provide.
Washington in recent years has been the their truck is outfitted with an ELD when In many cases ,the officer will talk
electronic logging device mandate. That it actually has an automatic on-board to the inspector, who is, after all, a
rule is here to stay, and motor carriers must recording device, or AOBRD. While human being. Human beings often
comply with it. those devices are still compliant with the are open to new information, but
mandate for now, that misunderstanding they tend to get defensive when
ELDs make it easier for drivers and can lead to a violation if the driver gives personally attacked. So don’t
motor carriers to comply with hours the inspector inaccurate information. attack them.
of service regulations, but they are not Some violations can be avoided if the • Don’t throw everything against the
foolproof. The mock audits Scopelitis driver simply understood the technology wall just to see what sticks. You
Transportation Consulting has done show installed on his truck. Make sure your can’t talk your way out of every
that some drivers are still fudging the rules drivers know what technology they are violation. An NFL coach is allowed
in some areas. For example, some drivers using two replay challenges per game by
will pull up to a fueling island, log off for rule. The unspoken rule for motor
their 30-minute rest break, and start the Thankfully, there is a remedy. The carriers is that they don’t have an
pump. It seems like a harmless activity, FMCSA’s DataQs system allows motor unlimited amount of challenges,
but that’s a falsification that can lead to carriers to challenge an inspector’s either. Only throw your flag when
a violation after inspectors have combed conclusions. But it’s better to avoid the you think you’re right.
through the paperwork. Sometimes, drivers violation in the first place. Of course, it’s best to avoid having
clock out at the terminal but then perform violations at all. The Commercial
other work. That’s another violation. The DataQs system can help carriers Vehicle Safety Alliance has a bulletin
overturn other violations as well, but their on its website that tells inspectors how
Because of these quirks in the system, chances for success increase if they know to perform inspections. It’s a public
carriers cannot solely rely only on ELD how to use it. Here are some tips. document, which means it’s available to
data when trying to comply with the hours motor carriers. Use it to train your drivers,
of service rules. Thankfully, they do have • Cite the proper inspection or crash and they’ll know what to expect before
other information at their disposal. Fuel report. It’s surprising how often they’re ever stopped.
receipts, for example, can show if a driver carriers fail to do this. Dave Osiecki is president of Scopelitis
was actually filling up when he or she was Transportation and Consulting. He
supposed to be resting. If ELD data and a • Use the technology you have at previously was executive vice president
company’s time card don’t match, that’s your disposal. A photograph may & chief of national advocacy for the
another red flag. Gate receipts and delivery show that what the inspector American Trucking Associations.
receipts can provide additional information. thought was a crack in the brake
Every trucking company should have lining was actually something
someone regularly checking ELD data else. Send the DataQs analyst a
against these other records. It’s a hassle, but photograph. Also, the DataQs
it can save you a costly violation.

The ELD mandate has been an
adjustment for many in the industry,

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MARYLAND TRUCK DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS:

Miltenberger takes Grand Champion in 2018;
a repeat performance of last year!

Each year Maryland's sharpest truck First place in the Pre-Trip Inspection
drivers gather to test their skills as they competition went to Jason Toothman of
compete at the Maryland State Truck FedEx Freight, who also took 1st place in
Driving Championships (TDC). On June the Straight Truck class. Jason deserves an
2, 2018 Michael Miltenberger of Pitt Ohio honorable mention for giving Miltenberger
surpassed more than 100 drivers and was a run for his money on that Grand
named the event’s Grand Champion for the Champion title, Toothman was within a
second consecutive year. few points of first place by the end of the
day. Pre-trip competitors inspect a vehicle
Mr. Miltenberger, who competed and to find defects that have been planted.
won in the 5 Axle Van class, has been a This safety inspection can be challenging
professional truck driver for 28 years and because the drivers are inspecting an
has over 2.5 million safe miles under his unfamiliar vehicle that they do not
belt. Mike has been on quite a roll. After normally drive every day.
being named the top dog at the 2017 TDC,
he was then awarded the 2017 Maryland The Championships are a true test of
Driver of the Year by the Maryland State driving skills. The competition included a
Police, and rounded out his streak with a rigorous field course that required drivers
repeat Grand Championship performance to execute precise maneuvers in conditions
at the 2018 TDC. like those encountered on America's
highways. Drivers were also tested on their
Pitt Ohio also proved to have the most knowledge of safety regulations, as well
consistent drivers of the day. Their team of as their ability to inspect vehicles in the
five drivers took home the team trophy for aforementioned Pre-Trip competition.
having the highest average score among its
competitors. Congratulations to Pitt Ohio’s The 71st Maryland State Truck Driving
drivers Daniel Seekford, Hayat Yilmaz, Championships was run by a rookie,
Robert Sturgill, William Oster and Mike Brenda Tharp, MMTA’s new Director
Miltenberger on their overall performance of Safety. Brenda’s fearless attitude and
at the event. leadership, coupled with the excellent
support of a strong planning committee,
Steven Williams of Perdue was named led to a big win that left
Rookie of the Year for achieving the everyone walking away with
highest overall score among first-time a smile. Thanks to all of
competitors and won first place in our participants, volunteers,
the 5 Axle Sleeper class. Outstanding supporters and attendees!
performance for a first timer!

Great job Brenda – we’re in
awe of your rookie performance!

Congratulations to all the winners!

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2018
TDC
WINNERS

2018 Winners

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ON THE

2018 MARYLAND STATE TRUCK DRIVING CHAMPIONS

Grand Champion Straight Truck
Michael Miltenberger, Pitt Ohio 1st Place: Jason Toothman, FedEx Freight
2nd Place: Robert Hess, UPS Freight
Team Champion 3rd Place: William Oster, Pitt Ohio
Pitt Ohio
Sleeper Berth
Rookie of the Year 1st Place: Steven Williams, Perdue
Steven Williams, Perdue 2nd Place: Michael Santos, UPS Chesapeake District
3rd Place: Robert Warfield, Domino’s
Pre-Trip Inspection
Jason Toothman, FedEx Freight 3 Axle Van
1st Place: Lou Petrovia, XPO Logistics
Mixer 2nd Place: Kenneth Johnson, FedEx Ground
1st Place: Stephen Waclawski, Chaney Enterprises 3rd Place: Barry Holland, UPS Freight
2nd Place: Russell Walton, Howlin Concrete
3rd Place: Lawrence Gross, Chaney Enterprises Tank Truck
1st Place: Kenneth Paulick, Carroll Independent Fuel
5 Axle Van 2nd Place: Chris Firestone, Domino’s
1st Place: Michael Miltenberger, Pitt Ohio 3rd Place: Leann Murphy, Lee Transport
2nd Place: Joe Hall, DM Bowman
3rd Place: Roan Edwards, Giant Food 4 Axle Van
1st Place: Donald Nichols, ABF
Dump Truck 2nd Place: Stephen Petrusik, FedEx Freight
1st Place: Gilbert Frye, Ross Contracting 3rd Place: Devin Plummer FedEx Express
2nd Place: Steven Henry, Ross Contracting
3rd Place: Christopher Pikolycky, Chaney Enterprises Twins
1st Place: John Everhart, FedEx Freight
Flatbed 2nd Place: Gregory Hess, FedEx Freight
1st Place: Jerry Stephenson, Giant Food 3rd Place: Jason Trego, UPS Freight
2nd Place: John Miller, DM Bowman
3rd Place: Maynard Windesheim, Carroll Independent Fuel CONTINUED 

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FUN FACTS! • The team trophy winner beat their • Jason Toothman achieved the only
next closest competitor by only perfect score of 100 in Pre-Trip.
• With a forecast of nothing but 11 points! What a great group of He’s proven himself to be one to
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Awarded to Michael
Miltenberger, Pitt
Ohio, Tom Fell's
granddaughter
presents the Tom Fell
award

Tom Fell

TOM FELL AWARD

A cash award given to the TDC
Grand Champion in recognition of
Tom Fell, a longtime BGE employee
and event volunteer who ran the
bullpen for many years and lost his
battle with cancer in 2016.

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ON THE

TTOhOaURnGkENyERoOuUS

TDC & SUPERTECH SPONSORS!

Aggregate Transport Eaton Pitt Ohio Express
Albertsons/Safeway FedEx Express Protective Insurance
Altec FedEx Freight Purkeys Fleet Electric
ASE - National Institute for Automotive FedEx Ground Quest Transport
Service Excellence Fleetpro Richard B. Rudy
Baltimore Auto Supply Co. G. Cefalu & Bros. II/Seaboard Robson Forensics
Baltimore Cargo Tank Services Giant Food Ross Contracting
Baltimore Freightliner Great West Casualty Co. Rukert Terminals Corp.
Baltimore Truck Center H & S Bakery SAF-HOLLAND
Beltway Companies HDA Truck Pride Saucon Technologies
BGE Idealease of Baltimore Schuster Concrete
Bowman Sales & Equipment Imperial Supplies Shell Oil
Bozel Transfer Lee Transport Systems SKF
Burris Logistics Lord Baltimore Uniform State Highway Administration
Carroll Independent Fuel Maryland Motor Truck Association Technology & Maintenance Council
Center of Applied Technology North Maury, Donnelly & Parr The Pete Store
Central Maryland International Trucks McCarthy Tire The Ritter Companies
Chaney Enterprises MD Dept. of Environment Tipco Technologies
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BEST BEST OF THE

DAVE THROWER,

Old Dominion Freight
Lines, Grand Champion

second year in a row

2018 6th Annual SuperTech Maryland: DAVE THROWER,
Thrower goes back to back as event Champ!
Old Dominion Freight

Lines, Grand Champion

second year in a row

On June 14 MMTA’s Maintenance that were tested included brakes,
Council partnered with Fleetpro to preventive maintenance inspection,
host the 6th annual statewide skills wheel end, fifth wheel, fasteners,
competition known as SuperTech engines, service information, electrical
Maryland. SuperTech is a carefully systems, precision measuring and
constructed test of “book knowledge” CSA compliance. The technicians
and hands-on skills to test mechanics’ complete a written test based on
expertise on diagnosing and repairing ASE’s standard practices and then
commercial vehicles. Among the skills rotate through each skills station.

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ON THE

The 3rd annual “FutureTech who completed his first ever SuperTech his written exam. A shout out also
Maryland” competition also took in 2017. Scott showed what that goes to Fritz Ponzer, the diesel program
place within the event, which allowed experience did for him when he took manager at CCCTC, whose diligent
students enrolled in a mechanic a top ten finish in 2017 to 2nd place work with his students showed loud
training program to compete against only one year later. Congratulations and clear at the end of the day.
each other at the same stations. to Scott, who is obviously someone to
Students are paired with employed watch out for in 2019! Also, as part of the day, HDA
technicians as they travel through the Truck Pride, North America’s largest
skill stations, so they can learn about Our 3rd place winner, Glenn independent provider of commercial
working in the industry. It also gives Whisenand of G-Whiz Fabrication, motor vehicle parts and service, used
them an opportunity to mingle with has competed for the last four years. the competition as a qualifier to
potential employers. Glenn has been a station winner three determine which of its techs will go to
times and placed in the top three for the national event. Winners were Brian
Once again, SuperTech set up shop two years in a row. Only 32 points Judy and Evan Lang. Congratulations
at CAT North High School in Anne separated the 1st and 3rd place overall to HDA’s winners and thanks for your
Arundel County. Growing the event winners – so it was a very close support!
is always a goal, and in 2018 we can competition.
proudly say we had a record number SuperTech showcases the high
of registrations. This year’s event also FutureTech competitors showed degree of skill and knowledge that
boasted the addition of two new skills outstanding knowledge, with Mason truck technicians use every day.
stations, adding tests for precision McKechnie standing at the top by Troubleshooting and diagnostics are
measuring and CSA compliance. CAT the end of the day. Mason attends like a puzzle and the professionals in
North continues to provide a perfect Carroll County Career & Tech Center this field must be good critical thinkers.
location and deserves a huge thank you (CCCTC). He accomplished several Respect and admiration go out to all
for hosting us. “firsts” in the three-year history of the techs that competed. We hope to
FutureTech. He broke the record for see you again next year.
As thirty-six techs walked to their the highest scoring student ever to
first station of the day the mood was compete in Maryland, was the first “Volunteers don’t get paid, not
focused and serious. It was evident student to break 600 in total points because they’re worthless, but because
we had some hungry competitors (only three points away from 700), and they’re priceless.” This quote sums up
looking for the win. But at the end of he outscored 11 techs with his total all the special people MMTA is lucky
the day when scores were tabulated score. Wow Mason – fantastic job, to have at both SuperTech Maryland
to determine the top three winners, we’re all rooting for you at Nationals. and the Truck Driving Championships.
a familiar face was on top. Dave They step up to plan, donate, proffer,
Thrower of Old Dominion Freight Second place overall went to CAT build, suggest, oversee, work, explain,
Lines was named SuperTech’s Grand North’s own Gabriel Lerette. Gabe’s support and smile – and they keep
Champion for the second year in a scores reflected his in-depth knowledge coming back. These events have a lot
row, receiving a trophy, cash prize and of engine electrical as he was one of of moving parts and details that must
an expenses-paid trip to the national only two students to break into the 90th be handled, but the quality of our
competition. Thrower will compete percentile at that station. Way to go volunteers is outstanding. Thank you
in Florida this September at TMC’s Gabe! to all the folks who came out and spent
National SuperTech where he has a their days with us to make SuperTech
chance to win a trip to the Daytona Our 3rd place winner turned out Maryland and the Truck Driving
500. Congratulations Dave! to be a fellow student of Mason’s at Championships a wonderful success!
CCCTC. Charles Linton placed within
The 2nd place winner was Scott nine points of second place. Linton CONTINUED 
Gremminger of Beltway International, showed off his skills at engine electrical
and brakes, and also scored high on

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2018 MMTA SuperTech Winners

2018 MARYLAND SUPERTECH WINNERS

Grand Champion: Preventive Maintenance Champion: Wheel End Champion:
Dave Thrower Glenn Whisenand Harry Christofides
UPS
Old Dominion Freight Line G. Whiz Fab & Machine
Electrical Champion:
2nd Place Overall: Fasteners Champion: Matt Grapes
Scott Gremminger Dave Thrower
The Beltway Companies The Beltway Companies
Old Dominion Freight Line
3rd Place Overall: Precision Measuring Champion:
Glenn Whisenand 5th Wheel Champion: Joseph Welk
G. Whiz Fab & Machine Manuel Aviles, Jr. Perdue

Engine Electrical Champion: Travel Centers of America CSA Compliance Champion:
Michael Sandmeier John Kidd
First Vehicle Services Service Information Champion:
Neil Martin Travel Centers of America
WMATA

Brakes Champion:
Scott Gremminger
The Beltway Companies

2018 MARYLAND FUTURETECH WINNERS

1st Place Student: 2nd Place Student: 3rd Place Student:
Mason McKechnie Gabriel Lerrette Charles Linton
CAT North CCCTC
CCCTC

2018 HDA TRUCK PRIDE WINNERS

1st Place: 2nd Place:
Brian Judy Evan Lang
RT&T Repair Elm Repair

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Some partnerships just make sense. participate in the program have access to and there’s no dialing an 800 number
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Those actions are demonstrated in the the country, so a driver who needs to ARCpoint Labs of Southern Maryland is
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new Drug and Alcohol Testing anytime, anywhere.
Consortium, launched in partnership “We make Department of
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the federally mandated drug and alcohol history of outstanding customer service,” president of ARCpoint Labs of Southern
testing requirements in 49 CFR Part 382 said Louis Campion, MMTA President Maryland. “All technicians are certified
and the collection procedures in 49 CFR and CEO. “They are already working and trained in accordance with 49 CFR
Part 40. with some of our members and have an Part 40, ensuring MMTA members
excellent record based on the feedback receive experienced and knowledgeable
A motor carrier is subject to these we’ve gotten from those members. Under service.”
drug and alcohol testing requirements this partnership, ARCpoint Labs handles
if it operates vehicles that require a all drug and alcohol recordkeeping, “Managing a drug and alcohol
commercial driver’s license (CDL). The notification of random test pulls, and testing program can be particularly
rules are often misunderstood and a compliance paperwork.” challenging for small motor carriers. We
frequent cause of violations during audits want to eliminate many of the citations
by law enforcement. The consortium is a random testing our members receive. Some are cited for
pool that includes drivers from multiple failure to randomly select, while others
That’s why MMTA partnered with members of the Association. Once the do not meet minimum annual percentage
ARCpoint Labs of Southern Maryland federally required minimum testing rates, draw at the wrong rates, or don’t
to offer its members comprehensive and percentages are met, all companies in the maintain proper records. This program
compliant drug screening in an efficient, consortium are deemed to be compliant. should help our members remain in
timely, and cost-effective manner. compliance, for less cost, with excellent
ARCpoint already provides these services Through technology, ARCpoint has customer service and faster access to
for thousands of employees, and offers streamlined the testing process. Members testing results,” Campion explained.
both on-site and off-site pre-employment, have 24/7 access to online reports and
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