Rhode Warrior Issue 1 2024 ~ WANTED: Members

Rhode Warrior THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE RHODE ISLAND TRUCKING ASSOCIATION (RITA)

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RITRUCKING.ORG ISSUE 1 2024 | RHODE WARRIOR 3 CONTENTS ISSUE 1 2024 Rhode Warrior RITRUCKING.ORG ISSUE 1 2024 | RHODE WARRIOR 3 COVER STORY 11 WANTED: Members REWARD: The Benefits of Association ATRI’s recent findings prove what we’ve known all along—association membership makes trucking companies safer and membership counts BY STEVE BRAWNER 17 Membership Matters RITA offers strength in numbers for safety and advocacy BY STEVE BRAWNER RITA Members & Friends Speak Out Don't just take our word for it, see what RITA members have to say in our highlighted testimonials throughout this edition. BY RITA MEMBERS FEATURES 19 "First and Foremost, We Are an Association" More than mere memories among good friends, association membership makes Rhode Island and the country a better working environment for the trucking industry BY FRANK KERNAN 21 RITA Safety & Regulatory Symposium (SRS) 24 State Trucking Associations 25 RITA Foundation Flourishing BY DEBORA BABIN KATZ 30 RITA Recognizes Greatness 31 ATRI’s Top Ten Critical Issues BY STEVE BRAWNER 34 Thank you, RITA Sponsors! 36 Truck Stop Shop B2B Marketplace 39 RITA Allied Members Listed Categorically 42 RITA Membership Directory Listed Alphabetically 45 Important Government Agencies 62 ATRI Fast Facts Rhode Island’s Trucking Industry DEPARTMENTS 5 Board Chair's Message What's Your Net Worth? BY DEBORA BABIN-KATZ 5 RITA’s Board of Directors 9 President & CEO's Message Of Snowmobilers and Freemobilers... BY CHRIS MAXWELL 9 RITA's Staff 66 Calendar of Events 66 Advertising Resource Index + RITA MEMBERSHIP T E S T I M O N I A L S 2024

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RITRUCKING.ORG ISSUE 1 2024 | RHODE WARRIOR 5 For more information, contact RITA at: Rhode Island Trucking Association, Inc. 831 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI 02886 Phone 401-729-6600 | Fax 401-729-5220 ritrucking.org Secretary Frank Kernan Alta Material Handling Treasurer Jeff Smith Ocean State Job Lot Immediate-Past Chairman Mike Kiselica Kiselica Law Past Chairman Mark Giuffre UPS Past Chairman Jim Anderson Anderson Motors Past Chairman John Anderson Anderson Motors Al Batista Gold Medal Bakery Past Chairman Daniel Bell Ocean State Oil Richard Calderone Petrodriver Transportation Al Cook Coletta's Garage Vice Chair Al D'Angelo XPO Logistics David Duhamel N & D Transportation Chris Gossler Volvo Trucks Past Chairman David Harrison Conlon Moving & Storage Jason Jarvis New England Truck Solutions William Kelsey N.E.T.T.T.S. 2nd Vice Chair Carla Manni Trans-Link Joseph Quattrocchi Santoro Oil Ryan Roche D.L. Terminals Anthony Santoro, Jr. C.K. Smith Superior Clarence Snead S & S Trucking John Tweedie Penske Truck Jerry D’Ambra, Jr. D’Ambra Construction Ally Majkut M & G Trucking & Transportation Rhode Warrior BOARD CHAIR’S MESSAGE ISSUE 1 2024 Rhode Island Trucking Association Board Chair Debora Babin Katz TrucBrush Board of Directors Porter Gale said it best, “Your network is your net worth.” This former vice president of marketing for Virgin America and recipient of Changing the Game Award by the Advertising Women of New York organization understands how success is directly related to the quality of your network. Your ability to foster relationships with others who share the same passions and values is at the core of building a quality network and your own net worth. As an active supplier member of the Rhode Island Trucking Association, and other related industry organizations, I have built a valuable network. This network has increased our company’s sales and expanded our business development opportunities. My network not only benefits my company’s success, but it continuously fuels my career and sets in motion an opportunity to attain personal goals and aspirations. Yours can too with two simple steps: (1) Join your industry’s trade association(s); and (2) actively engage with its members by helping those members, and the associations who serve them. Sales coach and national motivational speaker Zig Ziglar believed in quality networks too, and he knew how to get them. “You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want,” he once said. To simply join an association is not enough to grow your network. Just like building brand loyalty in a product or service, you must first create what Porter Gail refers to as “networking loyalty.” Associations like RITA offer a unique opportunity to create networking loyalty. By attending events, actively serving on its boards and committees, and engaging with Association members you can build a trust relationship with others. You can show your value, your company’s value, and your commitment and passion for transportation and to those working within this amazing industry. It’s through this unique collaboration with others that their experiences are enriched, and personal growth occurs for them in a meaningful and transparent manner. This in turn strengthens the Association and the industry it serves. What flows from all this synergy is the creation of your networking loyalty to build a quality network to positively WHAT’S YOUR NET WORTH? “YOU CAN HAVE EVERYTHING IN LIFE YOU WANT IF YOU WILL JUST HELP ENOUGH OTHER PEOPLE GET WHAT THEY WANT.” — ZIG ZIGLAR –AMERICAN AUTHOR, SALESMAN, & MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER

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RITRUCKING.ORG RITRUCKING.ORG ISSUE 1 2024 | RHODE WARRIOR 7 impact your career journey and net worth. In a Forbes Magazine interview, Porter Gale describes this as ‘bridge-building communication” in which you offer “real conversation and attention” to those who you wish to have serious relationships with as business colleagues or friends. “Let them know about your passions and purpose, and you’ll more authentically connect,” she says. “The quality of the relationships and your ability to make authentic connections is what most greatly impacts your true worth” and not the size of the network itself, she adds. She believes your quality network becomes an “enduring interpersonal safety net” to assist you through any potential financial crisis to reach a far “greater output and personal fulfillment.” It’s engagement in your industry’s association that I believe enables you to reach a higher level of success than you would on your own. RITA offers its members a platform to collaborate and to effect positive change for our industry and its future. This issue of Rhode Warrior showcases the many individuals who have built their quality networks, careers and company success stories through engagement with RITA Association and its members. Their testimonies, scattered throughout the issue, speak volumes as to how RITA connects people within the industry and to Rhode Island’s diverse community. For my company, the connections we have made through participation in RITA Association and other trucking associations have led to direct sales and long-time clients. These clients often refer our product to others in their network, which is another example of “bridge-building communication” that leads to loyalty networking beyond what you and your sales team can achieve on their own. If you are already an active RITA member, welcome! If you are a member but not participating in a meaningful way or not a member yet, I welcome you to reap the full benefits of engagement that lay before you to build your own quality network! Debora Babin Katz Debora Babin Katz VP, TrucBrush and RITA’s 2023-2025 Board Chair BOARD CHAIR’S MESSAGE “THE QUALITY OF THE RELATIONSHIPS AND YOUR ABILITY TO MAKE AUTHENTIC CONNECTIONS IS WHAT MOST GREATLY IMPACTS YOUR TRUE WORTH.” — PORTER GALE, PUBLIC SPEAKER, NETWORKER, & ENTREPRENEUR

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RITRUCKING.ORG ISSUE 1 2024 | RHODE WARRIOR 9 Rhode Island Trucking Association is an affiliate of the American Trucking Associations. RITA is a Rhode Island corporation of trucking companies, private carrier fleets and businesses which serve or supply the trucking industry. RITA 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. Rhode Warrior ISSUE 1 2024 For more information, contact RITA at: Rhode Island Trucking Association, Inc. 831 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI 02886 Phone 401-729-6600 | Fax 401-729-5220 ritrucking.org The Official Magazine of the Rhode Island Trucking Association (RITA) Rhode Warrior is owned by the Rhode Island Trucking Association and is published by Matthews Publishing Group. To request additional copies, order reprints of individual articles or to become a subscriber to Rhode Warrior, please contact Monique Chartier at (401) 729-6600. To inquire about advertising, please contact the publisher at (501) 690-9393. Publisher Jennifer Matthews-Drake Matthews Publishing Group [email protected] Executive Editor Christopher J. Maxwell Managing Editor Monique Chartier Creative Director Fran Sherman [email protected] Graphic Designer Barbara Negron Ad Production Doug Benjamin Photographer Bryce Vickmark Contributing Writers Steve Brawner Dan Calabrese Andrew Dunn Eric J. Francis Kevin Jones Johnny Kampis Renee Miller David Monteith Jack Roberts John D. Schulz Lacey C. Thacker Todd Traub Rhode Island Trucking Association President & CEO Christopher J. Maxwell [email protected] Member Services & Communications Director Monique Chartier [email protected] OF SNOWMOBILERS AND FREEMOBILERS… PRESIDENT & CEO'S MESSAGE I recently attended an event for a member-supported trade association at which a speaker referred to snowmobilers, those who operate motorized snow vehicles for sport and recreation, and ‘freemobilers,’ those who operate businesses and derive great value from association advocacy but choose to operate on the sidelines and remain non-supportive. With some 3,000 USDOT-authorized operators in Rhode Island, RITA is grateful and blessed to have a very committed percentage of those carriers as members. But a vast majority remain ‘freemobilers’ either through ignorance about who we are and what we do, sheer apathy, or willful choice to freeload and get a free ride. I’m still dumbfounded by the number of phone calls I received post September 21, 2022, the day of the epic truck toll court decision, from non-members wondering how we could help them recoup their toll money. And to that point, that very, very expensive victory – now approaching $10 million in legal fees for ATA and hundreds of thousands spent by RITA – failed to move the needle in attracting carriers who save more in a day on tolls than a year’s worth of membership dues. Go figure!! This issue is devoted to membership and its benefits and privileges of being part of an association – and there are many beyond winning federal lawsuits. Recently, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) conducted a study and found a direct, quantifiable relationship between safety overachievement for trucking companies who are members of safety-centric associations such as RITA versus others – ‘freemobilers’ or otherwise – who remain on the sidelines. That’s a big deal! I began my career in trucking by convincing my first boss and mentor to support my desire to join RITA. He did. For trucking company owners, operators, senior managers and frontline safety professionals, this investment decision should never take much convincing, but often does. Or worse, the ask is never made. Do you know a ‘freemobiler’ or a plain old non-member? If so, ask them why they’re not a member of RITA and why they think it’s ok for you to pay their freight. And then tell them they’re WANTED and invited to share in the REWARD of the “Many Benefits of Association”! Christopher J. Maxwell President & CEO Rhode Island Trucking Association [email protected]

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RITRUCKING.ORG ISSUE 1 2024 | RHODE WARRIOR A recent American Transportation Research Institute study quantifies what many RITA members probably have known all along – trucking association members are safer. The study, “Membership Counts: Associations with Safety,” released in August 2023, found that state trucking association member carriers had fewer crashes than former members, while former members had fewer crashes than those that had never been members. BY STEVE BRAWNER CONTRIBUTING WRITER Reward: the Benefits of Association — ATRI's recent findings show that association membership makes trucking companies safer 11

12 RHODE WARRIOR | ISSUE 1 2024 RITRUCKING.ORG Carriers that have been members of state trucking associations for at least 3-5 years averaged 95.1 Department of Transportation-reportable crashes every 100 million miles in 2021. Former members averaged 121.21 crashes, and firms that never have been members averaged 146.33 crashes. Likewise, current state trucking association members were less likely to be charged with inspection violations than members of the other categories. “It’s common sense, but when common sense gets quantified, it’s kind of sweet, and this is a sweet victory for all of us that work very hard not only day in and day out to run our associations, but day in and day out to prove our worth,” said Chris Maxwell, RITA president and CEO. ATRI Senior Vice President Dan Murray, who co-authored the report, said ATRI for years had speculated that there must be a relationship between association membership and safety. But until now, it never had found a way to determine whether the associations make carriers safer or if safer carriers were more likely to join associations. For this study, researchers reasoned that trucking association membership would demonstrably be shown to enhance safety if current members were proven to be safer than former members, and also if former members were proven to be safer than carriers that have never been members. Both needed to be true. A significant difference between current and never members without one between current and former members would indicate merely a correlation, not a causation. “The hypothesis was, if the association creates the safety, the further away you get over time from an active association membership, the less safe you become,” Murray said. “And sure enough, the statistics bore that out.” Murray said it was difficult to determine what factors associated with membership make carriers safer. To get some answers, it interviewed carriers. “When we talked to associations and carriers, particularly those who are in the data, they said they really relied heavily on products, services, association training, and peer networking that they can’t get anywhere else,” he said. The fact that those benefits make carriers safer does not preclude the possibility that safer carriers also are inclined to join associations. “The effect of actively, even proactively, reaching out and joining an association already clearly indicates a safety culture and a mindset that would benefit safety,” Murray said. Maxwell said that RITA members have demonstrated their commitment to safety through their membership alone. “Number one, they’ve made the investment that they see that we’re a safety-centric organization,” he said. “Every part of our messaging, every bit of our training, every one of our events is focused around the plethora of regulatory and safety issues that our industry faces. So clearly when you’re on the front lines and have a steady diet of the latest information, you have at your fingertips all the resources and the network that we are a part of, whether it State Trucking Association members are 27.4% safer than former members and 53.8% safer than trucking companies who’ve never been members.  Current Members Former Members Never Members 95.1 121.2 146.3 Source: American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) study entitled Membership Counts: Associations with Safety, published August 2023. MEMBERS ARE SAFER CRASHES PER 100 MILLION MILES BY STATE TRUCKING ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP STATUS. Darren Sanefski “It’s common sense, but when common sense gets quantified, it’s kind of sweet, and this is a sweet victory for all of us that work very hard not only day in and day out to run our associations, but day in and day out to prove our worth.” Chris Maxwell, president & CEO, RITA

RITRUCKING.ORG ISSUE 1 2024 | RHODE WARRIOR 13 be Federal Motor Carrier Safety, whether it be the local state police commercial enforcement unit, you clearly through membership have made safety a priority just through your investment.” In the ATRI study, the differences between the three membership categories – current members, former members and never members – remained statistically significant when only towaway crashes were compared. Also, the trend numerically held true when comparing injury and fatal crashes. Current state trucking association members had fewer of both than former members, and former members had fewer of both than never members. But injury and fatal accidents are relatively rare, as 95.7% of crashes in 2021 involved a towaway while only 3.2% involved a fatality. With the lower numbers of injury and fatal crashes, the differences between the three membership categories didn’t rise to ATRI’s high threshold for statistical significance. Meanwhile, statistically significant differences were found for four inspection violation categories: violations per inspection; out-of-service violations per inspection; driver out-of-service violations per driver inspection; and vehicle out-of-service violations per vehicle inspection. The report found a median of .6 violations per inspection for current state trucking association members, .76 violations for former members, and .95 violations per inspection among never members. Mean violations were slightly higher across all three categories. Current state trucking association members received .12 out-of-service violations per inspection, while former members received .16 and never members received .19. Current members received an out-of-service violation every 8.33 inspections, former members were put out of service every 6.3 inspections, and firms that were never members were put out of service every 5.25 inspections. Driver out-of-service violations were less common than vehicle out-of-service violations. Across all three membership statuses, less than 10% of driver inspections resulted in a driver out-of-service violation, while more than 20% of vehicle inspections put the vehicle out of service. The report noted that confounding variables left some questions unanswered. For one, it could not be known what levels of engagement member carriers have with their associations. Another was the fact that each state has different Source: American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) study entitled Membership Counts: Associations with Safety, published August 2023. Current Members Former Members Never Members SAFETY PERFORMANCE Darren Sanefski MEMBERSHIP IMPROVES SAFETY “So clearly when you’re on the front lines and have a steady diet of the latest information, you have at your fingertips all the resources and the network that we are a part of, whether it be Federal Motor Carrier Safety, whether it be the local state police commercial enforcement unit, you clearly through membership have made safety a priority just through your investment.” Chris Maxwell, president & CEO, RITA

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RITRUCKING.ORG ISSUE 1 2024 | RHODE WARRIOR 15 offerings, so it’s hard to know what aspect of state trucking association membership matters most. Likewise, the study found that current American Trucking Associations members had fewer overall crashes and fewer towaway crashes than former members and never members. Current ATA members had 68.55 overall crashes per 100 million miles, while former ATA members had 75.19 crashes and fleets that never have been ATA members had 89.11 crashes. As with state trucking associations, current members had fewer injury crashes than former members, and former members had fewer injury crashes than firms that had never been members. Meanwhile, current members had fewer fatal crashes than the other two groups, while never members actually had fewer fatal crashes than former members. But the differences between the three membership categories regarding fatal and injury crashes were not statistically significant. Not surprisingly, current ATA members also were found to be safer in all four inspection violation categories. Current members averaged 0.52 violations per inspection, former members 0.57, and never members 0.69 violations. Current members averaged 0.11 out-of-service violations per inspection, while former members averaged 0.13 and never members averaged 0.15. Current members also had fewer driver out-of-service and vehicle out-of-service violations than the other groups. The report said the research findings indicated regulatory and enforcement agencies might consider association membership in their safety targeting and weighting algorithms. Also, insurers could consider active association membership in setting up their actuarial formulas and premiums. Murray said in an interview that given the clear importance of peer networking, associations could use active members to recruit never members for membership. He said ATRI had shared its findings with the American Society of Association Executives – the association of associations. Perhaps it could replicate the methodology for other industries. Momentum for doing the research report began building after ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee advanced the idea in 2022. ATRI staff solicited current and former membership lists from eight state trucking associations. In order to create a diverse data set, two associations from each of the Trucking Association Executive Council’s four regions were chosen, and the eight associations were of varying sizes. All the associations, which are remaining Darren Sanefski VIOLATIONS PER INSPECTION Source: American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) study entitled Membership Counts: Associations with Safety, published August 2023. OOS = Out of Service 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Violations OOS Violations Driver OOS Violations Vehicle OOS Violations Current Members KEY Former Members Never Members “The hypothesis was, if the association creates the safety, the further away you get over time from an active association membership, the less safe you become. And sure enough, the statistics bore that out. The effect of actively, even proactively, reaching out and joining an association already clearly indicates a safety culture and a mindset that would benefit safety.” Dan Murray, senior vice president, ATRI

anonymous, provided data from at least 10 years, and several went back decades. The American Trucking Associations provided current membership data for more than 900 motor carrier members and a list of former members. ATRI researchers matched membership data with data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Former members were those that had left their associations on or before March 1, 2023. After undergoing a data cleansing process, ATRI ended up with 444 current ATA members and 678 state trucking association members for a total of 1,122. It had 280 former ATA members and 224 former state trucking association members for a total of 504. ATRI researchers also picked a selection of firms that never have been members based on association databases. As fleets grew in size, they were more likely to be current members or former members. More than 58% of fleets with more than 110 million annual miles were current state trucking association members, and most of the rest were former members. About half of the fleets with more than 250 million miles were current ATA members. ATRI used crash data and violations related to its ongoing study, “Predicting Truck Crash Involvement,” last updated in 2022. MCMIS crash data information showed that in 2021, there were 7,786 crashes involving at least one fatality, 86,547 involving at least one injury, and 234,627 involving at least one vehicle being towed away. Meanwhile, there were 5,534,765 inspections over the 670 days between Dec. 30, 2020, and Oct. 31, 2022. Of those, 29.5% were Level 1 inspections that involve the driver and the vehicle and where the inspector physically gets under the vehicle. More than half, or 52.8%, resulted in no basic violations while 81.6% resulted in no out-of-service violations. After the data was cleansed, there were 611,866 total driver inspections and 534,584 total vehicle inspections. The report noted that towaway, injury and fatal large-truck crashes were all increasing before the COVID pandemic began in 2020. In 2011, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 273,733 crashes involving trucks. That number had increased 86.4% to 510,299 by 2019. There were declines in 2020 when there were fewer cars on the road. Fatal crashes dropped 1.8%, injury crashes fell 11.6%, and towaways fell by 21%. Meanwhile, the total number of motor vehicle crashes of any kind had grown at a slower rate of 26.6%, from 5,337,829 crashes in 2011 to 6,756,084 crashes in 2019. Most of the growth came from injury and towaway crashes, while fatal crashes increased 12.1%. Personal and business travel fell significantly in 2020. According to the Federal Highway Administration, vehicle miles traveled dropped 39.3% from 279.2 billion in April 2019 to 169.6 billion in April 2020. The numbers largely rebounded to 256.5 billion by April 2021. THE POWER OF ASSOCIATIONS Associations work every day to strengthen their American members’ capacity to advance their mission. Running an association takes knowledge and skills. It requires current information within our changing society, as well as spaces in which to pause and reflect with others on what that information means for our organizations. Association also requires practical tools to get the job done. One in every three American is part of our nation’s vital association and nonprofit industry – whether as an employee, a member, a volunteer, or donor. Associations help enrich lives through setting industry standards of quality, ethics, and safety; train our nation’s workforce; drive safety and sustainability standards; and draw on the wisdom and perspective of the collective so we can predict trends and see progress. Associations and nonprofits truly tap the power of millions – those who are most knowledgeable and passionate about industries, professions, and ideas. In virtually every business sector and industry across the country, state to state, associations mobilize millions to turn change into progress. - American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) As a manager of a trucking service center, I find it extremely beneficial being a member of the Rhode Island Trucking Association, receiving industry updates in real time. Also, the comradery and getting to know my peers has opened up doors that otherwise would not have opened had it not been for my interaction with RITA and RITA members. I can’t imagine why anyone in our industry would not be a member of this Trucking Association. AL D'ANGELO, SENIOR SERVICE CENTER MANAGER, XPO RITA MEMBERSHIP T E S T I M O N I A L 20 24 RITA MEMBERSHIP T E S T I M O N I A L 2024 16 RHODE WARRIOR | ISSUE 1 2024 RITRUCKING.ORG

A plaque on the wall of the RITA Conference Room features a quote from American Trucking Associations General Manager Ray Atherton in 1945: “The one single fundamental fact upon which the trucking association rests is the truth that the many can accomplish that which the one can never hope to do.” Almost 80 years later, that quote still rings true and serves as a guiding principle for the Association. “It starts and ends with any association’s strength in numbers in order to effectively advocate for and protect member interests and to collectively strive for optimum performance – safety or otherwise,” said RITA President Chris Maxwell. And strength in safety performance is just what RITA and its members achieve and deliver upon on a perennial basis. Take the American Transportation Research Institute’s(ATRI) most recent commercial vehicle fatal crash rating calculation for the state of Rhode Island(see FAST FACTS)which, at .62 per 100 million Vehicle Miles Traveled(VMT), is one third the national average of 1.52. And for an industry that spends $10 billion annually on safety and a federation that prioritizes safety as its number one initiative, the recent ATRI study linking carrier safety performance to state trucking association membership was welcome news, but not surprising. Maxwell said RITA’s success and effectiveness is not only ‘driven’ by its 500 local members – comprised mostly of small businesses ‘on wheels’ - but it also gains considerable clout through its partnership with the American Trucking Associations, a 50-state federation advocacy group comprised of over 37,000 members. RITA’s recent victory over Rhode Island’s unconstitutional truck-only bridge tolling scheme wouldn’t have happened without the national organization’s support, he said. “Hundreds of millions in direct saving to trucking and RI’s small businesses are directly attributable to that relationship and the resources and expertise ATA brought to Rhode Island. RITA and ATA said NO to our state’s leadership, drew a line in the sand, and flexed its deep federation strength,” said Maxwell. MEMBERSHIP MATTERS RITA Offers Strength in Numbers for Safety and Advocacy BY STEVE BRAWNER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Still, Maxwell said, despite our advocacy and success, his association, like others, faces challenges with industry apathy and with attracting new members. But if there’s any industry that can’t afford to be indifferent and disengaged, it’s the trucking industry. ‘If you’re not engaged and at the table, you’re on the menu’, said Maxwell, quoting recent advice from a prominent Rhode Island political leader. And trucking is a top choice and target on the menu of many – whether it be in the regulatory and enforcement arena or on legislative front - which is why Maxwell believes in RITA’s mission and services. “We’re proud to be ‘old school’ here at our trucking association,” he said. “We’re a staff of two, a board of 25, and have a few subcontractors in place that assist with our daily operations. We still use ‘snail mail’, answer on the first ring (no annoying menu of options), pick up the phone at night and on weekends and never set the ‘out of office’ reply’. And when it comes to safety, we don’t just refer people to where they should go, we get and give the answers carriers need in real time. As trucking business owners, it’s important to have people that are available to you 24- 7, especially in an industry that runs 24/7.” Maxwell’s morning, just prior to being interviewed for this article on April 11, started with three pressing calls from members in need. One had an issue with an enforcement action, another had an hours-of -service issue, and another had a question about operating authority. All other business of the day took a back seat and Maxwell went to work gaining answers and getting resolution to each matter. Another member recently contacted him with a tax issue and Maxwell referred them to a tax expert who probably saved the equivalent of many years’ worth of RITA dues. “Our most valuable benefit is the network of information and connections we offer, period,” said Maxwell. “And helping carriers in need, whether it be as simple as a question or something as serious as an audit, or God forbid, a catastrophic event, is our duty and our passion.” Maxwell has always seen the value of RITA membership. He asked his first boss if he could join the association when he first started working as a trucking compliance professional for a road contracting firm in 1987. He became active in the association, eventually joined the board, and became chairman of that board before being offered his current full-time position. He said former members sometimes return to RITA because they’ve been reminded about the association’s benefits, or in some cases, ‘have a gun to their head’ because of safety issues or non-compliance. He also sees carriers that were never members that now face huge expenses or operational interruptions because they didn’t pay the nominal fee to join. “If you’re part of an association, you have the ability to engage with experts on all of the challenges that you face,” he said. “Whether you’re a Chamber of Commerce member or you’re a member of a trucking or other trade association or advocacy, it’s important to have real live people at the other end of the phone working for you. So, I look at the strength in numbers and I look at my experience this morning in getting to work for members in need and the problems we resolved. That access and responsiveness doesn’t come unless you’re part of a bigger picture, and that comes with the value of association membership.” “I wear my heart on my sleeve in terms of the value of membership in RITA and, for that matter, any association. As a very green 22-year old many, many years ago, I learned from and leaned on the staff and resources of RITA almost daily to protect the interests of my employer, so I’ve walked the walk” said Maxwell. “If you’re in the trucking industry or operate commercial vehicles in any way and you have the audacity to not be supportive and involved in a trucking association, I think number one, you’re short-sighted,” he said. “Number two, I think you’re playing with fire - and I’ve earned the right to talk that talk.” “It starts and ends with any association’s strength in numbers in order to effectively advocate for and protect member interests and to collectively strive for optimum performance – safety or otherwise.” - Chris Maxwell, president & CEO, RITA 18 RHODE WARRIOR | ISSUE 1 2024 RITRUCKING.ORG

RITRUCKING.ORG ISSUE 1 2024 | RHODE WARRIOR 19 So proclaimed one prominent RITA member and second generation trucking company owner as the Rhode Island Trucking Association faced twin challenges—leading a major legal challenge to the state's implementation of truck tolls and after being forced from our longtime headquarters in Pawtucket. It was at that point that the Rhode Island Trucking Association rose to the occasion and galvanized its forces to achieve a new height of relevance, resourcefulness, and respectability. Our efforts were supported by the ATA and other state chapters who realized that if Rhode Island prevailed it would lead to tolling all over the country. It was a long, expensive and arduous fight and proudly RITA punched above its weight. Ultimately, we prevailed. It clearly demonstrated that an association can accomplish much more than the singular efforts of individuals. The trucking, logistics and the supply chain industry is a highly regulated, capital intensive, low margin sector that is the circulatory system of the nation’s economy. Even during the Covid shutdown, the trucking industry didn't "work from home." It is a diverse industry with large fleets such as UPS and large private fleets like Walmart, that is also comprised of thousands of small firms and tens of thousands of single truck owner operators. It is here that the value of an Association is fully realized. The Association represents its members before Congress and state legislators advocating for and supporting the needs and views of members. The Association also provides support to members by offering health and dental insurance programs, drug testing, insurance requirements, and assistance with compliance issues with state and federal agencies. We also link members together who help each other with concerns about matters ranging from truck and trailer parking to proper placard placement. As we began our 90th year, we celebrated our victory against tolling and settled into "First & Foremost, We Are an Association" More than mere memories among good friends, association membership makes Rhode Island and the country a better working environment for the trucking industry BY FRANK KERNAN GUEST WRITER

our new headquarters in Warwick. However, we are not done. Last year, RITA advanced our goal to develop the Rhode Island Trucking Foundation. The Foundation has accepted the challenge to inform and develop a new generation of workforce professionals about the multi-faceted careers in our industry. The Foundation seeks to broaden awareness and establish a presence with both the supply and demand sides of the market for our industry. Our goal is to advance collaboration and seek new partnerships for applicants interested in careers in transportation. Our industry is at a critical juncture. We will be facing more changes in the next ten years than the industry faced in the last ninety! We are transitioning from fossil fuels to alternative power sources. This creates a need for new driver training and the development of a new generation of techs to support these trucks. It is imperative that we lead the effort to recruit and retain future generations of drivers, techs, and logistics professionals. In no small, way, our nation depends upon it. There is another benefit of an association—it is generational friendships. We have members who have belonged to the Association for fifty or more years. They are legacy members who share their time and experience and mentor newer members of the Association. We have third generation members serving on our Board as their father and grandfather before them did. Our members enjoy friendships, and although they may be competitors, still work for the betterment of the industry. "FIRST AND FOREMOST, WE ARE AN ASSOCIATION!" Frank Kernan has served the trucking industry for forty-seven years, the most recent forty-two of which were with M&G Materials Handling, and serves as secretary on both RITA’s Board of Directors and RITA’s Foundation. Members of the Rhode Island Trucking Association may be eligible for a Shared Earnings endorsement on your workers’ compensation insurance policy with Beacon Mutual. YOU COULD GET MONEY BACK ON YOUR WORKERS’ COMP POLICY! CONTACT YOUR INDEPENDENT AGENT TO LEARN MORE Learn about Beacon’s trucking expertise at info.beaconmutual.com/transportation-industry For my company TrucBrush Corporation, the connections we have made through participation in RITA Association and other trucking associations have led to direct sales and longtime clients. These clients often refer our product to others in their network, which leads to "loyalty networking" beyond what you and your sales team can achieve on their own. DEBORA BABIN KATZ, VP, TRUCBRUSH CORPORATION RITA MEMBERSHIP T E S T I M O N I A L 2024 20 RHODE WARRIOR | ISSUE 1 2024 RITRUCKING.ORG

RITRUCKING.ORG ISSUE 1 2024 | RHODE WARRIOR 21 RITA checked a long-overdue and longawaited ‘bucket list’ box for the association when it held its first ever Safety and Regulatory Symposium in March. The daylong event, held at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, brought together company owners, frontline supervisors, and safety directors for a multifaceted and rapid-fire program of subjects ranging from commercial vehicle electrification to drug testing to nuclear verdicts and safety culture to bypass systems. “We’re very proud of the many programs and events we offer to our members. That said, there was something missing in the form of a conference devoted to a discussion of the most pressing regulatory and safety issues of the day. I think we nailed it with SRS and delivered just that forum,” said RITA president Chris Maxwell. The day kicked off with a timely update from RIDMV Administrator Walter “Bud” Craddock and Chief of Emissions Doug Staradumsky concerning soon to be imposed commercial vehicle emissions inspections. The regulation, still in the crafting process, is expected to be implemented in 2025 and will apply to all trucks 8,000lbs. and up. From there, the morning program began with presentations from FMCSA’s Stacy Johnson, that agency’s expert source on the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse(DACH), who provided the latest on DACH II, Marc Nichols of DriveWyze on the value of CMV bypass systems and the ancillary values of that technology, and the Beacon Mutual Insurance Company who offered a unique ‘Trucking 101’ perspective on workers; comp loss control. Safety & Regulatory Symposium RITA’s first SRS meeting a great success SRS 2024 Level I inspection Trooper Robles

RITA MEMBERSHIP T E S T I M O N I A L 2024 22 RHODE WARRIOR | ISSUE 1 2024 RITRUCKING.ORG “We tried to offer ‘hard core’, real time subject matter that attendees could utilize and deploy day one, while at the same time, blending in abstract information that could serve as ‘food for thought’ for future planning and build out. I think we struck a perfect balance,” Maxwell added. Attendees enjoyed a working lunch at which QPWB’s Dave Willis presented on nuclear verdicts against trucking companies and how best to proactively build a defense. During this segment and the adjoining break period, Troopers Luis Robles and Jake Hesford of the Rhode island State Police Commercial Enforcement Unit gave a Level One Roadside Inspection demonstration of an Ocean State Job Lot tractor-trailer combination curbside just outside the Crown Plaza Rotunda concentrating on this year’s RoadCheck priorities which are tractor protection systems and alcohol and controlled substance possession. Vendor display tables from Beacon Mutual, Swipe for a Cause, FMCSA, Delta Dental, Ivy Wealth Management, United Insurance and RIDEM lined the perimeter of the Rotunda giving attendees the opportunity to network and engage with experts. The afternoon program commenced with a compelling look into the role of building an effective safety culture and the importance it plays in mitigating loss. Great West Casualty’s Mark Lauresauvage deployed his nearly 40 years of combined front line trucking experience and loss control experience to build a very compelling case for the correlation between safety culture and safety. Decarbonization of trucking and the relevant technologies related to that evolution rounded out the day’s subject matter as RI Energy’s Allison Archambault and Conor Rochford presented on Rhode Island’ss grid transformation and capacity, Larry Irvine of ALTA eMobility gave fascinating insight into hydrogen cell technology, and NuGenGo’s Michael Baer concluded the speaking program with very useful insight and tips on carrier adaptation to EV and which carriers can most quickly evolve. The day concluded with a hospitality reception at Alfred’s Loung where participants were able to relax and unwind from a long day, enjoy a beverage, network and further discuss the vast array of subject matter of the day. Supporters of SRS – Beacon Mutual and JJ Keller as Presenting Sponsors, Drivewyze as Breakfast Sponsor, and DISA as Hospitality Sponsor – all combined to make the event possible. “Firsts are tough and take a lot of planning and preparation, but our efforts and the engagement of our members all paid off and combined for what will be RITA’s marquee safety and regulatory event for years to come,” Maxwell said. SRS 2024 Beacon Mutual Table - Todd Dalessio, Lester Poole, and Jason Bomback SRS 2024 RITA Foundation Table - Steve Soares, RITA Foundation Chair SRS 2024 Level I Inspection with Troopers Luis Robles and Jake Hesford RITA offers solutions towards J&L Express’ needs as an owner/ operator, keeps members updated of changes in regulations with FMCSA/ DOT, and provides free or low-cost seminars to members of RITA. As a member of RITA, we are also enrolled with DISA for random drug and alcohol testing as required by law. Chris Maxwell is available to assist and provide guidance along with Monique. JOSÉ AND LANA DIAS FOR OWNER OPERATOR/J&L EXPRESS, INC

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24 RHODE WARRIOR | ISSUE 1 2024 RITRUCKING.ORG American Trucking Associations Chris Spear, John Lynch 80 M Street SE Suite 800 Washington, DC 20003 (703) 838-1700 Alabama Trucking Association Mark Colson PO Box 242337 Montgomery, AL 36124 (334) 834-3983 Alaska Trucking Association Joe Michel 3443 Minnesota Drive Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 276-1149 Arizona Trucking Association Tony Bradley 7500 W Madison Street Tolleson, AZ 85353 (602) 850-6000 Arkansas Trucking Association Shannon Newton 1401 W Capitol Avenue, Suite 185 Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 372-3462 California Trucking Association Eric Sauer 4148 E Commerce Way Sacramento, CA 95834 (916) 373-3500 Colorado Motor Carriers Association Greg Fulton 4060 Elati Street Denver, CO 80216 (303) 433-3375 Delaware Motor Transport Association Lee Derrickison 445 Pear Street Dover, DE 19904 (302) 734-9400 Florida Trucking Association Alix Miller 350 E College Avenue Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 222-9900 George Motor Trucking Association Ed Crowell 2060 Franklin Way SE Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 444-9771 Hawaii Transport Association Kelvin Kohatsu 2850 Paa Street, #204 Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 833-6628 Idaho Trucking Association Allen Hodges 3405 E Overland Road, Ste 175 Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 342-3521 Illinois Trucking Association Matt Hart 2250 S Chicago Street, Suite 201 Joliet, IL 60436 (217) 789-6017 Indiana Trucking Association Gary Langston 1 N Capitol Avenue #460 Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 630-4682 Iowa Motor Truck Association Brenda Neville 717 E Court Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 244-5193 Kansas Motor Carriers Association Deann Williams 2900 SW Topeka Blvd Topeka, KS 66611 (785) 267-1641 Kentucky Trucking Association Rick Taylor 512 Capital Avenue Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 227-0848 Louisiana Motor Transport Association Renee Amar 4838 Bennington Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (225) 928-5682 Maine Motor Transport Association Brian Parke 142 Whitten Road Augusta, ME 04330 (207) 623-4128 Maryland Motor Truck Association Louis Campion 9256 Bendix Road, Ste 203 Columbia, MD 21045 (410) 644-4600 Michigan Trucking Association Jill Skutar 1131 Centennial Way, Ste 2 Lansing, MI 48917 (517) 321-1951 Minnesota Trucking Association John Hausladen 6160 Summit Dr N #330 Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 (651-646-7351 Mississippi Trucking Association Hal Miller 825 N President Street Jackson, MS 39202 (601) 354-0616 Missouri Trucking Association Tom Crawford 102 E High St, #1 Jefferson City, MO 65101 (573) 634-3388 Montana Trucking Association Duane Williams 501 N Sanders Street Helena, MT 59601 (406) 442-6600 Motor Transport Association of Connecticut John Blair 60 Forest Street Hartford, CT 06105 (860) 520-4455 Nebraska Trucking Association Kent Grisham 1701 K Street Lincoln, NE 68508 (402) 476-8504 Nevada Trucking Association Paul Enos 8745 Technology Way # E Reno, NV 89521 (775) 673-6111 New Hampshire Motor Transport Association Joe Sculley 19 Henniker Street Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-7337 New Jersey Motor Truck Association Gail Toth 160 Tices Lane, #2 East Brunswick, NJ 08816 (732) 254-5000 New Mexico Trucking Association Johnny Johnson 4700 Lincoln Road NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 884-5575 North Carolina Trucking Association Ben Greenberg 407 N Person Street Raleigh, NC 27601 (919) 834-0387 North Dakota Motor Carriers Association Kacey Heidrich 1937 E Capitol Avenue Bismarck, ND 58501 (701) 223-2700 Ohio Trucking Association Thomas Balzer 655 Cooper Road Westerville, OH 43081 (614) 221-5375 Oklahoma Trucking Association Jim Newport 3909 N Lindsay Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 525-9488 Oregon Trucking Association Jana Jarvis 4005 SE Neaf Road Portland, OR 97267 (503) 513-0005 Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association Rebecca Oyler 910 Linda Lane Camp Hill, PA 17011 (717) 76f1-7122 Rhode Island Trucking Association Chris Maxwell 831 Bald Hill Road Warwick, RI 02886 (401) 729-6600 South Carolina Trucking Association Rick Todd 2425 Devine Street Columbia, SC 29205 (803) 799-4306 South Dakota Trucking Association Christine Ericson 3801 S Kiwanis Avenue Sioux Falls, SD 57105 (605) 334-8871 Tennessee Trucking Association Donna England 4531 Trousdale Drive Nashville, TN 37204 (615) 777-2882 Texas Trucking Association John Esparza PO BOX 6429 Austin, TX 78762 (512) 478-2541 Trucking Association of Massachusetts Kevin Weeks 198 Tremont Street, Suite 456 Boston, MA 02116 (833) 482-6277 Trucking Association of New York Kendra Hems 3 Corporate Drive, Suite 101 Clifton Park, NY 12065 (518) 458-9696 Utah Trucking Association Rick Clasby 4183 2100 S West Valley City, UT 84120 (801) 973-9370 Vermont Truck & Bus Association Joe Sculley 19 Henniker Street Concord, NH 03301 (802) 479-1778 Virginia Trucking Association Dale Bennett 4821 Bethlehem Road, Suite 101 Richmond, VA 23230 (804) 355-5371 Washington Trucking Associations Sheri Call 2102 Carriage Street SW, Bldg F Olympia, WA 98502 (253-838-1650 West Virginia Trucking Association Traci Nelson 2006 Kanawha Blvd E Charleston, WV 25311 (304) 345-2800 Wisconsin Trucking Association Neal Kedzie 562 Grand Canyon Drive Madison, WI 53719 (608) 833-8200 Wyoming Trucking Association Sheila Foertsch 555 N Poplar Street Casper, WY 82601 (307) 234-1579 STATE TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS RESOURCES

RITRUCKING.ORG ISSUE 1 2024 | RHODE WARRIOR 25 The trustees of the RITA Foundation are hard at work advancing its goals for 2024 and beyond. It’s mission is to raise awareness of the vital role transportation plays in the state of Rhode Island while attracting young minds to a career in our industry. The trustees have created three key committees: Communication & Marketing, Finance & Fundraising, and Workforce Development. The dedicated, talented trustees meet monthly within their committees to advance their programs and public awareness goals. Currently, the Workforce Development Committee, led by Steve Kitchin of Corporate Education and Training New England Institute of Technology, is planning for RITA’s participation in the Junior Achievement’s JA Inspire Expo in which 4000 Rhode Island middle school students will participate over three days in a hands on career exploration fair. The Foundation’s transportation interactive exhibit at JA Inspire will expand this year to include the ATA Interstate One truck simulator classroom, taught by ATA’s Road Captains, in addition to the Ocean State Job Lot’s truck cab for hands-on exploration. The event takes place December 10th through the 12th at the Providence Expo Center. On April 26th, RITA participated in the Johnston High School Job Fair, Pawtucket School Dept.’s Career Fair, and on June 15th the Foundation will sponsor the W. Warwick School Dept. Touch a Truck with Ocean State Job Lot’s support. “These events and RITA Foundation’s participation are a critical step in the mission to move minds regarding transportation and the many opportunities our industry offers for careers,” said Steve Soares, RITA Foundation Chairman. The Foundation continues to partner with the national Women In Trucking Association to offer the Lena Daly Scholarship twice a year RITA Foundation Flourishing RITA’s Chris Maxwell honoring Citizens Wealth Management’s Khane Goodson for his contribution to Foundation. 2023 JA “Inspire” Transportation Exhibit – RITA’s Chris Maxwell with Students BY DEB BABIN KATZ RITA'S BOARD CHAIR

26 RHODE WARRIOR | ISSUE 1 2024 with the spring scholarship submissions closing in May. This education scholarship is awarded to a woman pursuing a career as a CDL truck driver, diesel mechanic, safety personnel or in transportation leadership. The Foundation also oversees the John J. Gill Scholarship, a high school scholarship for higher learning available to RITA members’ families. Application enrollment is from May 1 through June 15th. The Communications and Marketing Committee, led by Jonathan Hanson of Ferguson, is hard at work on the development of educational marketing collateral for use at community and industry events, career fairs, and with the press. The Finance and Fundraising Committee, led by Khane Goodson of Citizens Bank, completed their fundraising legacy tile program. The tiles now adorn the front entrance of RITA’s headquarters. The committee now turns their attention to other fundraising events, including an Aurora Club Wine Tasting event scheduled for September 11th. Grant prospect research was recently conducted by a nationally certified grant professional specializing in grant procurement. Foundation is reviewing opportunities to raise capital through grants, which are only available to 501(c)3 charities and their mission. A significant donation of $2,500 from Citizens Wealth Management was recently received as part of Citizens’ program to recognize top performers each year in a number of ways including allowing those performers to direct Citizens in making of a donation to a 501(c)3 charity of their choice. This recent Citizen’s donation is in honor of Khane Goodson for his outstanding contributions at Citizens Wealth Management in 2023. The leadership appointments of 12 trustees to the RITA Foundation board has paved the way for RITA to actively engage with diverse communities to foster an understanding and appreciation of the vital role of the transportation and supply chain industry. They are definitely moving minds in the state of Rhode Island! Note to reader: If you are interested in becoming involved with the RITA Foundation’s initiatives and fundraising, please contact Steven Soares at [email protected]. To make a tax deductible donation or learn more, visit: https://ritrucking.org/rita-foundation. Thanks to Ocean State Job Lot and driver Mike Beach for participating in the West Warwick School Department's 2023 Touch a Truck program The RITA Foundation was pleased to participate in the Pawtucket School Department Career Fair held on April 6 at Jenks Middle School. Pictured with Chris Maxwell are Trooper Kyle Shibley (L) and Trooper James Thomas (R). RITA Foundation Chairman Stephen Soares, second from left front, addressed the URI Supply Chain Management Senior Recognition Dinner on April 25. We depend on RI Trucking Association to keep us informed with not only RI, but also national trucking news and events. The team is an invaluable resource that we depend on. MARK O’LEARY, VICE PRESIDENT, TAYLOR OIL RITA MEMBERSHIP T E S T I M O N I A L 2024

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Students speak with Ocean State Job Lot driver and RI TDC Winner John Azzarone in the RITA Foundation booth at the JA Inspire Career Exploration Fair in November. URI Supply Chain students Jaclyn Chamberlain, Abigal Poulin, Julia Pitts and Alexander Bentley attended Trucking U in October. The RITA Foundation was a proud sponsor of Trucking U 2023, ATA’s dynamic educational initiative held at MCE in Austin. RITA FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairman Stephen Soares Treasurer Khane Goodson, Citizens Wealth Management Secretary Frank Kernan Ex Officio Debora Babin Katz, TrucBrush Tess Booth, University Of Rhode Island Steve Boyle, Workforce Solutions Brian Bender, Ocean State Job Lot Lisa D’Ambra, RI Brain & Spinal Tumor Foundation Jonathan Hanson, Ferguson New England Steve Kitchin, New England Institute of Technology Carla Manni, Trans-Link Sara Packer, New England Tractor Trailer Training School Advisory Ralph Coppola, Ivy Wealth Management Mark Giuffre, UPS Lindsey Trent, NextGen Trucking 28 RHODE WARRIOR | ISSUE 1 2024 RITRUCKING.ORG

Driver of the Year Award presented to Vincent E. Smith, n&d Transportation 2023 Driver of Year (L-R) RITA’s Chris Maxwell, Driver of the Year Vincent E. Smith of N&D Transportation, NETTTS' Bill Kelsey, RITA Chair Debora Babin-Katz 2023 Dave Harrison Navigator Award Recipient John Anderson For his leadership during a challenging time for the association, former RITA Chairman John Anderson of Anderson Motors was the recipient of the 2023 David Harrison Navigator Award. L-R: RITA's Chris Maxwell; John Anderson; Navigant Credit Union's Jeff Cascione; RITA Chair Debora Babin Katz Congratulations to Ocean State Job Lot, the RITA Volvo Truck 2023 Fleet of the Year! (L-R) RITA's Chris Maxwell, Volvo Truck's Chris Gossler, RITA Chair Debora Babin-Katz with Ocean State Job Lot's Brian Bender, James Joslin and Jeff Smith. RITRUCKING.ORG ISSUE 1 2024 | RHODE WARRIOR 29

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RITRUCKING.ORG ISSUE 1 2024 | RHODE WARRIOR 31 The economy ranked as the number one concern in this year’s “Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry – 2023” study conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute. The issue rose four spots from fifth in the previous year’s survey after not appearing in the top 10 in 2021. It was the first choice of more than 300 respondents. Rebecca Brewster, ATRI’s president and chief operating officer, said she was not surprised the economy ranked so high. “From high inflation, cost of capital, cost of fuel, reduced freight demand – the combination of all those forces really created a situation where collectively the industry is really worried about the state of the economy,” she said in an interview. “So that one did not surprise me at all to see it move up as quickly as it did.” Second was truck parking, which rose one spot from the previous year and reached its highest ranking ever. Brewster said the entire industry is recognizing the issue must be confronted. “It’s number two overall,” she said. “It’s number eight among motor carrier respondents. It’s number two among drivers. Everyone is collectively saying, ‘This is a problem, and we’ve got to address it.’” Among the rest of the top 10, last year’s number one, fuel prices, was number three. The driver shortage dropped two places to fourth, followed by driver compensation at five. Lawsuit abuse reform was sixth. It moved up from 10th last year after placing fourth in 2021. The sixth-ranking critical issue in this year’s survey was lawsuit abuse reform. It, fuel costs and the driver shortage were among three issues that appeared in the inaugural list in 2005 and also appeared in this list. Driver distraction was seventh – the first time that issue was ranked in the top 10 since 2018. At number eight was driver retention, which was seventh the year before and second in 2021. Number nine, detention/delay at customer facilities, dropped from sixth last year. Zero-emission vehicles made its first appearance in the top 10 at number 10, which also did not surprise Brewster. She noted that there is significant concern throughout the industry about mandates coming from California and states copying California’s rules. Those mandates ATRI's Survey: Economy Top Concern, Truck Parking Second BY STEVE BRAWNER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

are coming despite the high cost of zero-emission vehicles, the lack of charging infrastructure across the country, and a lack of grid capacity. This was the 19th year for the survey. This year’s launched Aug. 29 and closed Sept. 29. More than 4,000 North American industry stakeholders responded. Respondents were asked to rank their top three issues from a list of 26. Issues ranked first by respondents were assigned three points, those ranked second received two points, and those ranked third received one point. Write-in responses were allowed. Respondents also were asked to rank three preferred strategies for addressing each of their top 10 choices. Motor carrier executives and personnel comprised 47.8% of respondents, while truck drivers were 29% and other industry stakeholders were 23.2%. Those included suppliers, driver trainers and law enforcement personnel. Only three issues were listed in the top 10 by both motor carrier personnel and drivers, reflecting their diverging experiences, priorities and perceptions. The economy was ranked first by motor carriers and seventh by drivers. Truck parking was second among drivers and eighth among carriers. Fuel prices were third among drivers and fifth among motor carriers. Last year was a bit of an anomaly in that 47.2% of the respondents were drivers while 38.8% were motor carrier executives and personnel. Brewster said the emerging speed limiters issue last year helped lead to the high driver participation. FMCSA in 2022 had announced plans for a speed limiter rule that it has not yet adopted. It ranked number nine overall last year but did not make the top 10 list this year. Even with the differing percentages of motor carrier personnel and drivers, however, last year’s list and this year’s were similar, with eight issues ranking in both top 10s. Moreover, driver-focused issues continued to rank high. Truck parking – an issue that drivers face personally every day, actually moved up from third to second. It did this in part because motor carrier personnel ranked it eighth. Last year they ranked it 10th after not previously ranking it in their top 10. Other driver-focused issues, driver compensation and detention/delay at customer facilities, remained in the top 10. Company drivers and owner-operators/independent contractors likewise differed in their responses. Among company drivers, driver compensation was number one, followed by truck parking and speed limiters. Among owner-operators and independent contractors, fuel prices was number one, followed by speed limiters and then truck parking. With law enforcement personnel representing nearly 5% of respondents, this was the first year that ATRI included a separate analysis of their top three concerns. Driver distraction placed first, followed by hours-of-service at number two and driver training standards at number three. Overall, the economy was the top choice of 9.3% of all the survey’s respondents, while 6.7% ranked it as their second choice and 7% ranked it third. It was number one among motor carrier personnel and THE TOP 10 WERE AS FOLLOWS: 1. Economy 2. Truck parking 3. Fuel prices 4. Driver shortage 5. Driver compensation 6. Lawsuit abuse reform 7. Driver distraction 8. Driver retention 9. Detention/delay at customer facilities 10. Zero-emission vehicles AMONG MOTOR CARRIER RESPONDENTS, THE TOP 10 WERE AS FOLLOWS: 1. Economy 2. Driver shortage 3. Lawsuit abuse reform 4. Driver retention 5. Fuel prices 6. Insurance cost/availability 7. Zero-emission vehicles 8. Truck parking 9. Diesel technician shortage 10. Driver distraction COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LISTED THE FOLLOWING AS THEIR TOP 10: 1. Driver compensation 2. Truck parking 3. Fuel prices 4. Speed limiters 5. Detention/delay at customer facilities 6. Driver training standards 7. Economy 8. Broker issues 9. ELD mandates 10. Autonomous trucks 32 RHODE WARRIOR | ISSUE 1 2024 RITRUCKING.ORG

number seven among drivers. Respondents’ most preferred strategy for addressing the economy’s challenges was “Identify and promote reforming/repealing ineffective and burdensome regulations that increase industry costs without providing benefits.” It was the first choice of 48.6% of respondents. The second most preferred strategy, chosen first by 34.8%, was “Quantify the impact of increasing trucking operational costs on the supply chain and nation’s economy.” Third was “Advocate for reshoring and near-shoring of equipment and parts manufacturing to reduce reliance on international supply chains.” It was the first choice of nearly 15% of respondents. Truck parking first appeared in the top 10 in 2012 and has been a top five issue since 2015. This year it finished at number two, its highest ranking ever after finishing third the year before. It was in the top three of more than 800 respondents, which was more than the economy, although a lower percentage, 7.3%, ranked it first. Nearly half of the respondents said their most preferred strategy for addressing the issue was, “Advocate for a dedicated federal funding program to increase truck parking capacity at freight-critical locations.” Number two, selected first by 34.6%, was “Encourage local and regional governments to reduce the regulatory burdens limiting the construction and expansion of truck parking facilities.” The report noted that the New York City Council recently passed a bill that would create parking for large trucks. The third most preferred strategy, selected first by 14.9% of respondents, was “Research the relationship between truck parking availability and highway safety.” The third ranking critical issue was last year’s top one, fuel prices. The issue dropped two spots despite fuel increasing as a percentage of carrier’s total costs, according to another ATRI study, “An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking: 2023 Update.” The average price of diesel was $4.563 per gallon in September 2023. The most preferred strategy, selected first by 68% of respondents, was “Advocate for federal actions that help stabilize the supply of fuel and minimize price increases.” Second, selected first by 23.5%, was “Research potential factors that may be affecting fuel availability and pricing volatility.” A distant third was “Quantify the impact of alternative and renewable fuel sources on motor carrier operational costs.” It was selected first by 6.3% of respondents. Ranking fourth this year was the driver shortage, which fell for the second straight year amidst slackening demand in a weakening freight economy. Driver shortage was number one for five years from 2017 to 2021 before falling to number two last year. The top strategy, selected first by 37.9% of respondents, was “Research the primary factors behind drivers leaving trucking careers.” Second, selected first by 32%, was “Advocate for expanding interstate CDL eligibility to 18-20-year-old drivers.” Third, selected first by more than 28%, was “Support an industryfunded outreach program to improve the trucking industry’s image.” Ranking fifth was driver compensation, which fell one position from last year’s study. The issue has fallen one spot per year the past three years after reaching a high of number two in 2020. The top strategy for addressing the issue, selected first by 46%, was “Quantify the economic impact of compensating drivers for all hours worked, including detention time and congestion delays.” Drivers through the years have often mentioned this idea in their write-in comments, Brewster said. The second most preferred strategy, selected first by 32% of respondents, was “Analyze truck driver compensation models and their relationship to driver satisfaction and productivity.” The third most preferred strategy, selected first by 20.6%, was “Research and prioritize the effectiveness of carrier programs that financially incentivize drivers for retention, safety performance, and fuel economy.” In addition to its top 10, ATRI lists three “emerging issues” placing 11th, 12th and 13th that could rise into the top 10. Driver training standards, which ranked 11th, made the emerging issues list for the second year in a row and was number six among drivers. Writein comments indicate that drivers believe new drivers aren’t being adequately trained. At number 12 was insurance cost/availability. The diesel technician shortage was number 13. It was 10th two years ago. This was the first year since 2010 that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability measurement system did not rank in the top 10. CSA first appeared in 2010 as the number two issue, was number four in 2011, and was number one in 2012. Last year it was number eight. RITRUCKING.ORG ISSUE 1 2024 | RHODE WARRIOR 33 Through the years, RITA has been an invaluable resource to our company. The information that is gathered from local & Federal government and sent out to members as well as the Road Check preparation programs, office materials, safety classes and the personal attention from Chris [Maxwell] and Monique [Chartier] has made working with them a pleasure. Many a time Chris has helped us navigate the toll situation and now the I95 Bridge issues! NANCY & DICK CUCINO, D&N EQUIPMENT SERVICES, INC. RITA MEMBERSHIP T E S T I M O N I A L 2024

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truckSTOPshop B2B MARKETPLACE RITA Allied Members by Category Association NextGen Trucking Lindsey Trent 502-483-1478 [email protected] PO Box 534 Prospect, KY 40059 Propane Gas Assoc. of New England Leslie Anderson 888-445-1075 [email protected] P.O Box 1071 Epsom, NH 03234-1071 Women In Trucking Ellen Voie 888-464-0400 [email protected] PO Box 400 Plover, WI 54467 Broker Trans-Link Carla Manni 401-463-3862 [email protected] 875 Oaklawn Avenue Cranston, RI 02920 Bus Sales & Services DeVivo Companies Frank Shipuleski 860-356-0252 [email protected] 315 South Street New Britain, CT 06051 Bypass Service Drivewyze Inc. Marc Nichols 888-988-1590 [email protected] 1601 Elm Street, Floor 33 Dallas TX, 75201 PrePass Safety Alliance Mark Doughty 602-412-2244 [email protected] 2929 North Central Avenue Suite 1500 Phoenix, AZ 85012 Consulting Associated Road Tax Inc. Donna Maroney 401-294-7940 [email protected] 150 Midway Road Suite 155 Cranston, RI 02920 Transportation Services by Claire Claire Viera [email protected] 33 Top Hill Road North Providence, RI 02904 Driver Tech Training New England Institute of Technology Steven Kitchin 401-739-5000 [email protected] One New England Tech Blvd. East Greenwich, RI 02818 New England T.T Training School Bill Kelsey 401-725-1220 [email protected] 600 Moshassuck Valley Industrial Highway Pawtucket, R.I. 02860 Electronic Tolling BestPass Inc. James Loper 518-458-1579 [email protected] 500 New Karner Road Albany, NY 12205-3857 PrePass Safety Alliance Mark Doughty 602-412-2244 [email protected] 2929 North Central Ave, Ste 1500 Phoenix, AZ 85012 Financial Services Citizens Wealth Management Khane Goodson 401-297-7168 [email protected] 28 Tara Lane Woonsocket, RI 02895 Coastal1 Credit Union Matthew D'Agenais 401-729-4034 [email protected] 1200 Central Avenue Pawtucket, RI 02861 Ivy Wealth Management Inc Brad Ingegneri (401) 681-4266 [email protected] 1350 Division Road Suite 200 West Warwick, RI 02893 Navigant Credit Union Jeffrey Cascione 401-233-4716 [email protected] 1005 Douglas Pike Smithfield, RI 02917 Sustainable Benefits Strategies Ralph Coppola 401-287-8840 [email protected] 229 Burt Street Warwick, RI 02886 Wells Fargo Equipment Finance Jim Legris 215-249-1773 [email protected] 6028 Valley Forge Drive Coopersburg, PA 18036 Forklifts Alta Material Handling Frank Kernan 401-944-9450 [email protected] 860 Waterman Avenue East Providence, RI 02914 Fuels/Additives Advanced Fuel Solutions, Inc Barry Aruda 978-258-8360 [email protected] 85 Flagship Drive North Andover, MA 01845 Howes Lubricator Inc Rich Guida 401-294-5500 [email protected] 60 Ocean State Drive North Kingstown, RI 02852 Funeral Home Perry-McStay Inc. Paul Martin 401-434-3885 2555 Pawtucket Avenue East Providence, R.I. 02914 RITRUCKING.ORG ISSUE 1 2024 | RHODE WARRIOR 39

truckSTOPshop B2B MARKETPLACE RITA Allied Members by Category Healthcare Armistice Urgent Care Karl Felber 401-725-4100 [email protected] 209 Armistice Boulevard Pawtucket, RI 02860 Concentra Justin Timpano (860) 289-5561 [email protected] 701 Main Street East Hartford, CT 06108 DOT on the Go Ellen Brady (401)-241-5578 [email protected] 2208 Plainfield Pike Johnston, RI 02909 HealthSourceRI for Employers Kristen Areson (401) 465-4060 [email protected] 20 Newman Avenue Suite 1000 Rumford, RI 02916 Insurance EPIC Insurance Brokers Jeffrey Roblin 781-455-0700 [email protected] 144 Gould Street Suite 100 Needham, MA 02494 Great West Casualty Company Mark Laurusevage 800-262-4794 [email protected] 3042 North Lintel Drive Bloomington, IN 47404 Sinapi Insurance Associates Joseph Sinapi 401.859.4299 [email protected] 2374 Post Road Suite 205 Warwick, RI 02886 The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company Todd Dalessio 401-825-2667 [email protected] One Beacon Centre Warwick, RI 02886-1378 USI Insurance Kevin Joyce 413-563-2067 [email protected] 475 Kilvert Street Building B, Suite 205 Warwick, RI 02886 Zelano Insurance Tony Zelano 401-949-1550 [email protected] 37 Pleasant View Avenue Greenville, RI 02828 IT Solutions Attain Technology Inc. Bob Paradise 401-244-5200 [email protected] 275 Reservoir Avenue, Rear Providence, RI 02907-3562 Legal Services Drivers' Legal Plan Richard Banks 405-820-1985 [email protected] 6709 North Classen Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73116 Kiselica Law Firm Michael Kiselica 401-421-0300 [email protected] 10 Dorrance Street Suite 700 Providence, RI 02903 Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer David Willis, Esq. 401-829-0334 [email protected] 840 Smithfield Avenue, Suite 203 Lincoln, RI 02865 Restaurant Angelo's Palace Pizza Christine Kitsilis 401-728-3340 [email protected] 133 Mendon Road Cumberland, RI 02864 Safety and Compliance DISA Global Solutions Steven Spencer 817-332-0044 [email protected] 17592 East 17th Street Suite 300 Tustin, CA 92780 J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. Susan Baranczyk 800-558-5011 [email protected] PO Box 368 Neenah, WI 54957 Truck Services Advantage Truck Group Don Wood 508-753-1200 [email protected] 411 Hartford Turnpike Shrewsbury, MA 01545 Anderson Motors Jim Anderson 401-434-5900 [email protected] 170 Amaral Street East Providence, RI 02915 Ballard Truck Center Thomas Plante 401-821-4800 [email protected] 280 Scituate Ave. Johnston, RI 02919 Beam Truck & Body, Inc. Aaron Smith 401-767-2639 [email protected] 433 Cumberland Hill Road Woonsocket, R.I. 02895 Coastal Int Trucks/AT Northern Warwick Gordon Scott 401-784-3060 [email protected] 17 O'Keefe Lane Warwick, RI 02888 Copart Dealer Services Duane Lockaby 508-377-8312 [email protected] 40 RHODE WARRIOR | ISSUE 1 2024 RITRUCKING.ORG

RITRUCKING.ORG ISSUE 1 2024 | RHODE WARRIOR 41 Fleet Advantage LLC William Ten Eyck 401-487-1629 [email protected] 53 Benjamin Street East Greenwich, RI 02818 Miller's Truck Sales & Repairs, Inc. Robert Miller 401-723-9030 [email protected] 145 Higginson Avenue Lincoln, RI 02865 New England Truck Solutions Justin Jarvis 401-659-0020 [email protected] P.O. Box 979 Slatersville, RI 02876 Palmer Spring Co. DougPalmer (401) 351-8300 [email protected] P.O Box 72882 Providence, RI 02907-0882 The Peterbilt Store New England Matt Preston 508-316-2799 [email protected] 116 Washington Street Plainville, MA 02762 Pilot Flying J Matt Romano 865-474-0423 [email protected] 5508 Lonas Drive Knoxville, TN 37909 Sure Trade L.L.C. Steven Suher 508-336-3539 [email protected] 463 Ledge Road Seekonk, MA 02771 TrucBrush Corporation Debora Babin Katz 877-783-0237 [email protected] 28 Renker Drive South Easton, MA 02375 Volvo Trucks North America Chris Gossler (336) 210-4514 - Cell [email protected] 25 Firethorn Lane Cranston, RI 02920 Trucks and Trailers Boston Trailer LLC Jarod Warsofsky 508-668-4570 [email protected] 635 Manley Street West Bridgewater, MA 02379 truckSTOPshop B2B MARKETPLACE RITA Allied Members by Category Please join your fellow association members for an evening of celebration and camaraderie as we return to Bally’s Twin River Casino. NOVEMBER 19, 2024 93rd ANNUAL RITA DINNER

truckSTOPshop B2B MARKETPLACE RITA Member Companies Alphabetically 1-800 Radiator / Interstate Battery Matt Kaskel 401-524-1412 [email protected] 235 E Main Street Milford, MA 01757 A A. A. Wrecking Co, Inc John Furtado 401-351-1188 [email protected] R-1307 Hartford Avenue Johnston, RI 02919 A. Duie Pyle Inc. Rich Kaczynski 800-523-5020 [email protected] P.O Box 564 West Chester, PA 19381 Above & Beyond Tree Service Geoff Mongeon 401-529-4903 [email protected] 460 George Washington Highway Smithfield, RI 02917 Accu-Care Supply Inc. Pravin Shah 401-438-7110 [email protected] 109 King Phillip Road East Providence, RI 02916 Ace Towing / Fatties Garage Anthony J. Giampietro 401-245-5710 [email protected] 300 Franklin Street Bristol, RI 02809 Adamsdale Concrete David Courtois 401-722-6725 [email protected] P.O. Box 516 Pawtucket, R.I. 02862 Advanced Concrete Cutting, LLC Debra Stowik 401-333-9041 [email protected] P.O.Box 7606 Cumberland, R.I. 02864 Advanced Fuel Solutions, Inc Barry Aruda 978-258-8360 [email protected] 40 Shattuck Road, Suite 315 Andover, MA 01810 Advantage Truck Group Sarah Harrington 508-753-1200 [email protected] 411 Hartford Turnpike Shrewsbury, MA 01545 Advantage Truck Group Inc. Don Wood 508-320-6763 [email protected] 411 Hartford Turnpike Shrewsbury, MA 01545 Allen’s Seed Erik Hagenstein 401-294-2722 [email protected] 693 South County Trail Exeter, RI 02822 Almonte Transportation LLC Melvin Almonte 401-219-0570 [email protected] 151 Cottage Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 Alpine Auto Wash Freda Douleh 401-595-4099 [email protected] 520 Angell Road Lincoln, R.I. 02865 Alta Material Handling Rick Farrell 401-944-9450 [email protected] 860 Waterman Avenue East Providence, RI 02914 Amado’s Trucking Francisco Amado 401-742-8340 [email protected] 5 Kids Way Pawtucket, RI 02860 American Mussel Harvesters Inc. Matthew Knutton 401-294-8999 [email protected] 165 Tidal Drive North Kingstown, RI 02852 American Trucking Associations John Lynch 703-838-1700 [email protected] 80 M Street SE Suite 800 Washington, DC 20003 Amtrol, Inc. Jillian O’Connor (401) 884-6300 [email protected] 1400 Division Road West Warwick, RI 02893 Amy’s Trucking Co. Baldomero Velasquez 401-243-3280 [email protected] 108 Beaufort Street Providence, RI 02908 Anchor Subaru Robert Benoit (401)769-1199 [email protected] 949 Eddie Dowling Highway North Smithfield, RI 02896 Anderson Motors Jim Anderson 401-434-5900 [email protected] 170 Amaral Street East Providence, RI 02915 Anderson Motors, Inc. John Anderson, Jr. 401-434-5900 [email protected] 170 Amaral Street East Providence, RI 02915 Angelo’s Palace Pizza Christine Kitsilis 401-728-3340 [email protected] 133 Mendon Road Cumberland, RI 02864 = CARRIER = ALLIED = OWNER OPERATOR 42 RHODE WARRIOR | ISSUE 1 2024 RITRUCKING.ORG

truckSTOPshop B2B MARKETPLACE RITA Member Companies Alphabetically Armistice Urgent Care Karl Felber 401-725-4100 [email protected] 209 Armistice Boulevard Pawtucket, RI 02860 Arnold Lumber Co. Raymond Dreczko 401-783-2266 [email protected] 251 Fairgrounds Road West Kingston, R.I. 02892 AS Trucking Adilson Semedo 401-954-6759 [email protected] 210 Kenyon Avenue Pawtucket, RI 02861 Associated Road Tax Inc. Donna Maroney 401-294-7940 [email protected] 150 Midway Rd Suite 155 Cranston, RI 02920 Astro of New England, LLC Chuck Lamendola, Jr. 401-397-8484 [email protected] 25 Industrial Dr. Exeter, RI 02822 Atlantic Control Systems Jim Grundy 401-294-1560 [email protected] P.O. Box 313 Exeter, R.I. 02822 Atlas Pallet Corp Heather Ross 401-568-2900 [email protected] 50 Old Mill Street Harrisville, RI 02830 Attain Technology Inc. Bob Paradise 401-244-5200 [email protected] 275 Reservoir Avenue, Rear Providence, RI 02907-3562 Aurora Fuel Co Brian Powers 401-823-5996 [email protected] 191 Pulaski Street West Warwick, RI 02893 Aurora Fuel Company Inc Wayne Johnson 401-823-5996 [email protected] 191 Pulaski Street West Warwick, RI 02893 B B & B Trucking Company Bill Colello 508-336-4272 [email protected] 75 Providence Street Rehoboth, MA 02769 Bacon Construction Co. Inc. Steven Agostini 401-431-1200 [email protected] 241 Narragansett Park Drive East Providence, RI 02916 Ballard Truck Center Tom Plante 401-821-4800 [email protected] 280 Scituate Ave. Johnston, RI 02919 Bank of America Brian Velasquez 401-318-7024 [email protected] 1 Financial Plaza Providence, RI 02903 Bay Crane Northeast LLC Joan Mitchell 401-349-2755 [email protected] 115 Lydia Ann Road Smithfield, RI 02917 = CARRIER = ALLIED = OWNER OPERATOR RITRUCKING.ORG ISSUE 1 2024 | RHODE WARRIOR 43 My RI Trucking Association membership gives me the ability to run my business knowing someone is always looking out for me and my company. Whether its new regulations, changes in the industry, or the future of the transportation business locally and nationally. RITA on a regular basis educates and informs all members on the issues headed our way. Provides a voice when needed on issues affecting our business and commands attention from those who may not address our concerns individually. That makes RITA membership a necessary partner for your successful trucking or transportation business. RICH CALDARONE, PETRODRIVER TRANSPORTATION LLC RITA MEMBERSHIP T E S T I M O N I A L 2024

truckSTOPshop B2B MARKETPLACE RITA Member Companies Alphabetically Bay State Truck & Trailer Erik Hoskins 508-336-9600 [email protected] P.O. Box 430 Rehoboth, MA 02769 Beacon Shipping Logistics Eric Broomfield 401-270-2993 [email protected] 25 Messenger Drive Warwick, RI 02888 Beam Truck & Body, Inc. Aaron Smith 401-767-2639 [email protected] 433 Cumberland Hill Road Woonsocket, R.I. 02895 Belmont Fruit Inc. Jack Siravo 401-783-4656 [email protected] 600 Kingstown Road Wakefield, RI 02879 Bencosme Enterprise Inc German Bencosme 401-241-3323 [email protected] 19 Radcliffe Avenue Providence, RI 02908 Berger & Company Sam Sinel 401-723-7240 [email protected] 126 Front Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 Berkeley Transportation Brad Dean (401) 334-4677 [email protected] 16 Jasons Grant Drive Cumberland, RI 02864 BestPass Inc. Mike Magliocca 518-458-1579 [email protected] 500 New Karner Road Albany, NY 12205-3857 BigIron Auctions Terry Lee 601-665-5855 [email protected] 110 Clover Lane Canton MS 39046 Bill’s Construction Bill Johnson 401-785-1180 [email protected] 171 Lavan Street Warwick, RI 02888 Blount Fine Foods Corp. Kendra Strangis 774-888-1300 [email protected] 630 Currant Road Fall River, MA 02720 Blue Sun Towing Joe Longo 401-884-2300 [email protected] 165 Frenchtown Road North Kingstown, RI 02852 Boston Trailer LLC Jarod Warsofsky 508-668-4570 [email protected] 635 Manley Street West Bridgewater, MA 02379 Brada Manufacturing Inc. Ada Hamilton 401-739-3774 [email protected] 46 Warwick Industrial Drive Warwick, R.I. 02886 Brown University Matthew Force 401-863-2751 [email protected] 350 Eddy Street Providence, RI 02912 Builder’s Surplus, Inc. Paul Burnham 401-737-9900 x 14 [email protected] 2457 Post Road Warwick, RI 02886 C C & A Landscape Materials Jim Woodlock 401-265-8971 [email protected] 555 Knotty Oak Road Coventry, RI 02816-6700 C & C Plastics Company Inc. Donald “Buzz” Corriveault 401-762-0553 [email protected] PO Box 73 Woonsocket, RI 02895 C E D Transportation Carlton Ducharme 774-644-9593 [email protected] 155 Timber Lane North Dartmouth, MA 02747 C. Brito Construction Co. Joseph Brito, Jr. 401-253-9277 [email protected] 101 Tupelo Street Bristol, RI 02809 Carrier Transicold of Rhode Island Glenn Harding 781-246-1400 [email protected] 90 Bay State Road Wakefield, MA 01880 Castro & Son Construction Inc Philip Castro 401-334-1668 [email protected] 812 Great Rd. Lincoln, RI 02865 Catalano Construction Jason Catalano 401-658-3999 [email protected] PO Box 7086 Cumberland, RI 02864 Central Nurseries Paul Pagliarini 401-942-7511 [email protected] P.O. Box 19477 Johnston, R.I. 02919 = CARRIER = ALLIED = OWNER OPERATOR 44 RHODE WARRIOR | ISSUE 1 2024 RITRUCKING.ORG

Central Paper Co. Dennis Power 401-728-6900 [email protected] 400 Glenwood Avenue Pawtucket, R.I. 02860 Centrex Distributors Frank Parella 401-397-6100 [email protected] 119 Hopkins Hill Road West Greenwich, R.I. 02817 Chris Corrigan Moving Inc. Chris Corrigan 401-722-2422 [email protected] 169 Cowden Street Central Falls, R.I. 02863 Citizens Wealth Management Khane Goodson 401-297-7168 [email protected] 28 Tara Lane Woonsocket, RI 02895 Claflin Co. Lou Andreozzi (401) 739-4150 Lou - [email protected] 455 Warwick Industrial Drive Warwick, RI 02886 Climaco Trucking Gilberto Climaco 617-861-1385 [email protected] 108 Emmett Street Central Falls, RI 02863 Coastal Companies LLC Jack Lutzel 401-275-3241 [email protected] PO Box 1212 Westerly, RI 02891 Coastal Int Trucks/AT Northern Warwick Gordon Scott 401-784-3060 [email protected] 17 O’Keefe Lane Warwick, RI 02888 RITRUCKING.ORG ISSUE 1 2024 | RHODE WARRIOR 45 Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles www.dmv.ri.gov 600 New London Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920 (401) 462-4368 General Information [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] IRP Services 150 Midway Road, Cranston, RI 02920 (401) 946-0090 [email protected] Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities/Motor Carrier Section www.ripuc.ri.gov/utility-information/motor-carriers 89 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI 02888 Terry Mercer (401) 941-4500 Rhode Island Department of Transportation www.dot.ri.gov Two Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02903 (401) 222-2450 Oversize/Overweight Permitting Sam Hawkes [email protected] 401-563-4582 Rhode Island State Police www.risp.ri.gov 311 Danielson Pike, North Scituate, RI 02857 (401) 444-1000 Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit (401) 921-8147 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) 20 Risho Ave # E, East Providence, RI 02914 (401) 431-6010 Port of Providence www.provport.com 35 Terminal Road, Providence, RI 02905 (401) 781-4717 Quonset's Port of Davisville www.quonset.com/sea 2574 Davisville Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852 (401) 294-2639 Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority www.ritba.org One East Shore Road. Jamestown, RI 02835 401-423-0800 E-Z Pass (877) 743-9727 Rhode Island Division of Taxation www.tax.ri.gov One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908 (401) 574-8829 RHODE ISLAND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO KNOW

truckSTOPshop B2B MARKETPLACE RITA Member Companies Alphabetically = CARRIER = ALLIED = OWNER OPERATOR Coastal1 Credit Union Matthew D’Agenais 401-729-4034 [email protected] 1200 Central Avenue Pawtucket, RI 02861 Coletta’s Downtown Auto Service, Inc. Josh Coletta 401-421-3232 [email protected] 250 Niantic Avenue Providence, RI 02907 Coletta’s Downtown Service Al Cook 401-421-3232 [email protected] 250 Niantic Avenue Providence, RI 02907 Concentra Justin Timpano (860) 289-5561 [email protected] 7 Hesford Drive Pawcatuck, CT 06379 Concrete Products Avis Hamill 401-568-8874 [email protected] P.O. Box U Chepachet, RI 02814 Confreda Greenhouse Vincent Confreda 401-827-5000 [email protected] 2150 Scituate Avenue Hope, RI 02831 Conlon Container Corp. David Thompson 508-336-4695 [email protected] 21 Mead Street Seekonk, MA 02771 Conlon Moving Troy Martel 508-336-7766 [email protected] 55 Mead Street Seekonk, MA 02771 Conlon Moving & Storage Tony Gallo 508-336-7766 [email protected] 55 Mead Street Seekonk, MA 02771 Consolidated Concrete Corp. George Pesce 401-438-4700 [email protected] 835 Taunton Avenue East Providence, RI 02914 Consolidated Truck & Equipment Robert Dias 508-252-3339 [email protected] 1727 Fall River Avenue Seekonk, MA 02771 Construct Oil/Taylor Oil Northeast Mark O’Leary 401-431-5060 [email protected] 27 Dexter Road East Providence, RI 02914 Consumers Moving Co., Inc. John LaCroix 401-785-0152 [email protected] 750 Wellington Avenue Cranston, R.I. 02910 Contractors Supply Inc. David Murphy, Jr. 401-434-4300 [email protected] 3340 Pawtucket Avenue East Providence, RI 02915 Cooke Disposal Inc. Terry Sweet 401-385-9369 [email protected] PO Box 1153 Coventry, RI 02816 Copart Joshuan Gaudette 401-397-5711 [email protected] 10 Industrial Drive Exeter, RI 02822 My first encounter with the Rhode Island Trucking Association was a couple of years after first being elected. I have a constituent that needed to renew his CDL license and he had to take a day off of work to go to the DMV to submit the doctors medical form. I contacted the CEO Chris Maxwell about the issue and told him I wanted to help all the truckers to be able to keep working and still submit the form. We were able to accomplish this and our relationship has been fantastic ever since. We have been able to pass a few other bills to benefit the industry, knowing that this industry is vital to the lifeblood of our economy. REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT PHILLIPS RITA MEMBERSHIP T E S T I M O N I A L 2024 46 RHODE WARRIOR | ISSUE 1 2024 RITRUCKING.ORG

truckSTOPshop B2B MARKETPLACE RITA Member Companies Alphabetically www.ivywealth.net 1350 Division Road, Suite 200 West Warwick, RI 02893 (401) 681-4266 A Trusted RITA Partner for the Long Haul FIDUCIARY FIRST Wealth and Financial Planning Company Sponsored Retirement Plans Group Health Insurance Group Life & Disability Insurance Individual Life and Disability Insurance www.ivywealth.net 1350 Division Road, Suite 200 West Warwick, RI 02893 (401) 681-4266 A Trusted RITA Partner for the Long Haul FIDUCIARY FIRST Wealth and Financial Planning Company Sponsored Retirement Plans Group Health Insurance Group Life & Disability Insurance Individual Life and Disability Insurance www.ivywealth.net 1350 Division Road, Suite 200 West Warwick, RI 02893 (401) 681-4266 A Trusted RITA Partner for the Long Haul FIDUCIARY FIRST Wealth and Financial Planning Company Sponsored Retirement Plans Group Health Insurance Group Life & Disability Insurance Individual Life and Disability Insurance Advisory services offered through Ivy Wealth Management, Inc., a DBA of Patriot Financial Group LLC, an SECRegistered Investment Advisor. Securities offered through Securities America, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. The Patriot Financial Group LLC, Ivy Wealth Management, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. are separate entities. = CARRIER = ALLIED = OWNER OPERATOR Cosco Inc. Dave Costantino 401-765-0009 [email protected] 707 Park East Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895 Couto Bros Movers Bob Romano 401-739-7788 [email protected] 2 Greco Lane Warwick, RI 02886 Cranston Coal Kathy Zange (401) 943-4525 127 Fletcher Avenue Cranston, R.I. 02920 Cranston Trucking Company Russ DeMarco 401-397-2442 [email protected] PO Box 1445 Coventry, RI 02816 Crest Manufacturing Company Gary Hood 401-232-5891 [email protected] 5 Hood Drive Lincoln, RI 02865 Cronin, D.J. Inc. Richard Cronin 508-336-5252 [email protected] P.O. Box 14257 East Providence, R.I. 02914 Crum Relocation Brian K. Crum 401-500-2925 [email protected] 400 Putnam Pike, Suite 139 Smithfield, RI 02917 Cumberland Farms Peter Mastrodomenico 508-270-8356 [email protected] 165 Flanders Road Westborough, MA 01581 Cunha Trucking & Moving Co. Edward Cunha 401-438-6585 [email protected] 55 Amaral Street East Providence, R.I. 02915 Curb Appeal Asphalt Paving & Sealcoating Jason R. Perry 401-680-2045 [email protected] 171 Brightridge Avenue East Providence, RI 02914 Custom Drywall Robert Savastano 401-434-2194 [email protected] 63 Commercial Way East Providence, R.I. 02914 D D & J Appliance Inc Daniel Santos 401-351-0510 [email protected] 263 Academy Avenue Providence, RI 02908 D & N Equipment Services Dick Cucino 401-943-6315 [email protected] 169 Brown Avenue Johnston, R.I. 02919 D J R Construction LLC David Morrocco, Jr. 401-954-5760 [email protected] 46 Pine Hill Avenue Johnston, RI 02919 D Milinda Transportation Anilton DaGraca (617) 959-0789 [email protected] 40 Ellis Street Brockton, MA 02301 D. Berndt Sanitation & Excavation Donna Berndt 508-222-4963 [email protected] 120 Melody Drive Attleboro, Ma 02703 D.L. Terminals Ryan Roche 401-943-6020 [email protected] 125 Carlsbad Street Cranston, RI 02920-7397 D’Ambra Construction Co Jerry D’Ambra 401-737-1300 [email protected] 80 Centre of New England Blvd Coventry, RI 02816 David London & Co. Jerome London 401-728-1670 [email protected] P.O. Box 231 Lincoln, R.I. 02865 RITRUCKING.ORG ISSUE 1 2024 | RHODE WARRIOR 47

truckSTOPshop B2B MARKETPLACE RITA Member Companies Alphabetically = CARRIER = ALLIED = OWNER OPERATOR Deleon Express LLC Sergio Deleon 401-215-0902 [email protected] 48 King Phillips Street Providence, RI 02909 Delivery Management Svcs MIchael Minisce (401) 649-4900 [email protected] PO Box 19539 Johnston, RI 02919 Delta Dental of Rhode Island Tim Pheland 401-752-6241 [email protected] 10 Charles Street Providence, RI 02904 Dennis K. Burke Inc Mark Collins 800-289-2875 [email protected] 555 Constitution Drive Taunton, MA 02780 Deslandes Construction Inc Jill Deslandes 401-467-7600 [email protected] 126 Bellows Street Warwick, RI 02888 Deslandes Excavation, LLC Jill Deslandes 401-467-7600 [email protected] 126 Bellows Street Warwick, RI 02888 DeVivo Companies Frank Shipuleski 860-356-0252 [email protected] 315 South Street New Britain, CT 06051 Dial Oil Service-South Inc. Richard Venezia 401-821-4447 [email protected] 1010 Tiogue Avenue Coventry, R.I. 02816 Diesel Direct Inc. Jerome Barahona 781-364-4880 [email protected] 74 Maple Street Stoughton, MA 02072 Diggers Landscaping Christopher Scothon 401-475-7088 [email protected] PO Box 7183 Cumberland, RI 02864 DISA Global Solutions Steven Spencer 817-332-0044 [email protected] 17592 East 17th Street, Ste 300 Tustin, CA 92780 DISA Global Solutions TX Alyson Seaman [email protected] Key Account Manager Distinctive, Inc. David Fernandes 508-726-3843 David [email protected] 1877 Fall River Avenue Seekonk, MA 02771 Diversified Mobile Services David Makin 401-823-5555 [email protected] 370 Smith Street North Kingstown, RI 02852 Donada Mike La Chapelle 401-769-9811 [email protected] 667 Providence Street Woonsocket, RI 02895 Dorrance Recycling Corporation Jason Dorrance 508-222-8439 [email protected] 15 Bradford Street Attleboro, MA 02703 DOT on-the-GO Ellen F. Brady 401-241-5578 [email protected] 2208 Palinfield Pike, Bldg D Johnston, RI 02919 Dr. Denis Moonan Denis Moonan Johnson, R.I. 02919 Drivers Legal Plan James Klepper 405-820-1985 [email protected] 6709 North Classen Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73116 Drivers’ Legal Plan Richard Banks 405-820-1985 [email protected] 6709 North Classen Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73116 Drivewyze Inc. Marc Nichols 888-988-1590 [email protected] 1601 Elm Street, Floor 33 Dallas TX, 75201 DT Transport LLC Saneiro Urena 401-999-0706 [email protected] 1053 Broad Street Providence, RI 02905 Dupuis Oil Company Marc Dupuis 401-722-0080 [email protected] 401 Walcott Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 E East Coast Landscaping & Construction Max Essery 401-683-5656 [email protected] 202 Chase Road Portsmouth, R.I. 02871 48 RHODE WARRIOR | ISSUE 1 2024 RITRUCKING.ORG

truckSTOPshop B2B MARKETPLACE RITA Member Companies Alphabetically = CARRIER = ALLIED = OWNER OPERATOR East Coast Transportation Services Inc. Juan Segura 617-943-3426 [email protected] 132 Klondike Avenue, Apt 304 Haverhill, MA 01832 Eastway Transportation Services LLC Elizabeth DiLuglio 401-463-3200 [email protected] PO Box 8152 Cranston, RI 02920 Eiden Logistics LLC Jhoan Brito 646-932-7774 [email protected] 107 Colfax Street Apt 2 Providence, RI 02905-1757 Energy Marketers Assoc. of R.I. Diane Quesnelle (401) 619-4553 [email protected] 16 Miller Street Suite B Warren, RI 02885 EPIC Insurance Brokers Peter Roblin 781-455-0700 [email protected] 144 Gould Street, Suite 100 Needham, MA 02494 Eramian Sign Corp John Eramian 401-647-5755 [email protected] 140 Shun Pike Johnston, RI 02919 Exeter Fuel Company Inc Scott Besson 401-392-0457 [email protected] 335 Nooseneck Hill Road Unit B Exeter, RI 02822 F F.G. Lees & Son Inc. Frederick Lees, Jr. 401-421-1358 [email protected] 161 Admiral Street Providence, RI 02908 FedEx Corporation. A.J. Sain 901-818-7171 [email protected] 942 S Shady Grove Road Memphis, TN 38120 FedEx Freight, Inc. Steve Kougher 845-457-2784 [email protected] 2200 Forward Drive Harrison, AR 72601 Fence America Inc. Joseph Parenti 401-944-5251 [email protected] 43 Starr Street Johnston, RI 02919 First Point Sweeping & Maintenance Theresa Summerly 401-722-8111 [email protected] 20 Dunnell Ln East, Box 11B Bldg 9 Pawtucket, RI 02860 Fleet Advantage LLC William Ten Eyck 401-487-1629 [email protected] 53 Benjamin Street East Greenwich, RI 02818 Fleet Enterprises Inc. Nicholas Decristofaro III 401-647-9966 [email protected] 141 Shun Pike Johnston, R.I. 02919 Foley Excavation LLC Linda Foley 508-336-4665 [email protected] 53 French Street Rehoboth, MA 02769 Fortune Metal Inc of RI Arthur McGuinnis 401-725-9100 [email protected] 2 Crow Point Road Lincoln, RI 02865 Frank Corp Environmental Services Kirk Franklin 508-995-9997 [email protected] 615 Tarkiln Hill Road New Bedford, MA. 02745 Full Circle Recycling Maria Vinagro 401-464-5996 [email protected] 23 Green Hill Road Johnston, RI 02919 Furey Roofing Co, Inc. Don Hourahan 401-461-2100 X14 [email protected] 85 Cypress Street Warwick, RI 02888 FZE Transportation LLC Francis Simet 347-806-2556 [email protected] 14 Rachela Street Johnston, RI 02919 G G & G Construction Co. Gary Correia 401-487-8434 (None as of 3/5/19) P.O Box 185 Cumberland, RI 02864 Gamboa Trucking LLC Gilberto Gamboa 401-365-8122 [email protected] 200 London Avenue Pawtucket, RI 02861 Gannon & Scott Brian O’Connor 401-463-5550 [email protected] 33 Kenney Drive Cranston, R.I. 02920 Gentle Giant Moving Co. Lisa Rivard 617-806-1110 [email protected] 7 McKay Avenue Winchester, MA 01890 RITRUCKING.ORG ISSUE 1 2024 | RHODE WARRIOR 49

truckSTOPshop B2B MARKETPLACE RITA Member Companies Alphabetically = CARRIER = ALLIED = OWNER OPERATOR Gentry Inc Christine Crum 401-233-2786 [email protected] 1425 Cranston Street Cranston, RI 02920 George Sherman Sand & Gravel Deborah Sherman 401-789-6304 [email protected] 881 Curtis Corner Road Wakefield, R.I. 02879 GIA Enterprises LLC Gia Mercure 401-323-5422 [email protected] 1 Woodside Drive North Providence, RI 02904 Gil Transportation LLC Jesus Gil Rosario 401-345-5001 [email protected] 400 Chapel View Blvd Suite 300 Cranston, RI 02920 Global Disposal LLC Ryan Manchester 401-632-5544 [email protected] 205 Hallene Road, Unit 208 Warwick, RI 02886 Gold Medal Bakery, Inc. Al Batista 508-674-5766 [email protected] 21 Penn Street Fall River, MA 02724 Gomez Transportation LLC Charly Gomez 401-486-5565 [email protected] 33 Lawn Acre Drive North Providence, RI 02911 Great West Casualty Company Mark Laurusevage 800-262-4794 [email protected] 3042 North Lintel Drive Bloomington, IN 47404 Greenville Insulation Co., Inc. Anthony Gargaro, Sr. 401-233-4009 [email protected] 305 Putnam Pike Smithfield, RI 02917 Greylawn Foods, Inc. 401-223-4400 [email protected] 2032 Plainfield Pike Cranston, R.I. 02921-2013 Grimes Box Co., Inc. John Robshaw 401-884-4500 [email protected] 112 Telmore Road East Greenwich, RI 02818 Guzman Transportation LLC Jose Guzman 401-301-5268 [email protected] 104 Ontario Street Providence, RI 02907 H Hall’s Garage, Inc. Harry Hall 401-647-3648 [email protected] 56 Plainfield Pike N. Scituate, RI 02857 Hardguittini Trucking LLC Herwin Hardguittini 401-868-0334 [email protected] 30 Parnell Street Providence, RI 02909 Hareld Glass Co. Don Collard, Jr. 401-461-6197 [email protected] 11 Industrial Avenue Warwick, RI 02888-1507 HealthSourceRI for Employers Kristen Areson (401) 465-4060 [email protected] 20 Newman Avenue, Ste 1000 Rumford, RI 02916 Networking and Community: RITA events and programs connect me with other trucking professionals in Rhode Island. This allows for valuable knowledge sharing, potential partnerships, and building a strong support network within the industry. Staying Informed: The trucking industry is constantly evolving. RITA keeps members informed about the latest industry trends, news, and legislative updates through their publications and member forums. This allows us to make informed decisions for our businesses. In short, being a member of the Rhode Island Trucking Association is an investment in the success of your trucking business. It provides a strong support system, valuable resources, and a chance to connect with industry peers. If you're looking to take your trucking business in Rhode Island to the next level, I highly recommend joining RITA. JEFF SMITH, SR MANAGER OF TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS, OCEAN STATE JOB LOT STATE JOB LOT RITA MEMBERSHIP T E S T I M O N I A L 2024 50 RHODE WARRIOR | ISSUE 1 2024 RITRUCKING.ORG