Nebraska Trucker Issue 2 2019 featuring Truckers Against Trafficking + Berneal Warner, RW Trucking

Volume 81 Number 2 | 2019

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The Official Magazine of the Nebraska Trucking Association

TRUCKERS
AGAINST

TRAFFICKING

Questions to ask:
Have you been hurt or do you feel threatened?

Where do you sleep and eat?
Can you leave your job if you wanted to?

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The Lyman-Richey Corporation team took won some award hardware for BERNEAL WARNER
the Mixer Class Trucks at the Nebraska Truck Driving Championships May
31-June 1 in Grand Island. MORE ON PAGE 18

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NEBRASKA TRUCK DRIVING
CHAMPIONSHIPS SPECIAL EDITION

We’re cooking up a special edition focused on the 2019
Nebraska Truck Driving Championships with stories on
winners, volunteers and more.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE
VOLUME 81, NUMBER 2 • 2019

PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE.................................................................. 4
NTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS .................................................................. 4
GUEST PERSPECTIVE: JACK PEETZ...................................................... 5
ATRI’S LATEST TOP TEN SURVEY RESULTS......................................... 7
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: BERNEAL WARNER, RW TRUCKING.......... 10
TRAINED EYES SAVE LIVES.................................................................. 12
NEBRASKA COMMUNITY COLLEGES................................................. 19
SEEK INNOVATIVE IDEAS
OUT & ABOUT......................................................................................... 22
DRIVER OF THE MONTH........................................................................ 24
ALONG THE ROUTE................................................................................ 25
CALENDAR OF EVENTS......................................................................... 26
ADVERTISER RESOURCE INDEX.......................................................... 26

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PRESIDENT’S Nebraska Trucking Association
PERSPECTIVE Executive Committee 2018-19

Hats Off to the Volunteers CHAIRMAN
SCOTT ROMANS
One of the most vivid and heartwarming examples Romans Motor Freight
of volunteerism at the Nebraska Trucking Association
is always on display at the Nebraska Truck Driving VICE CHAIR
Championships. If you were at the recent event, you CRYSTAL ANDERSON
would have been struck by the swarm of people, some Donald D. Anderson, Jr. Trucking
wearing bright pink t-shirts, with others in unmistakable
referee shirts. They were among the more than 100 volunteers on hand, serving in TREASURER
every capacity, to make sure your truck driving championships remain world class. BRENT FALGIONE
Beyond the championships, these volunteers are also out serving a charitable cause, Greater Omaha Express LLC
which is chosen every year by the event’s chairman. For 2019, the United Way is the
beneficiary of the thousands-of-hours of work put in by the volunteers. In the next CORPORATE SECRETARY
edition of Nebraska Trucker, we will report on the event results including how much TIM ASCHOFF
money was donated to the United Way.
Crete Carrier Corporation
Inspirational author Elizabeth Andrew wrote, “Volunteers do not necessarily have
the time; they just have the heart.” AT-LARGE DIRECTORS
TIM MCCORMICK
Beyond the truck driving championships, the NTA is blessed to have many
volunteers who truly display a heart for service and dedication to our mission. From Fremont Contract Carriers, Inc.
our classes and training opportunities, to our events of every type and size, volunteers TERRY MCMULLEN
make them successful. Every member of the Board of Directors, the Executive
Committee, the Safety Management Council, the Nebraska Logistics Council, the AIT Worldwide Logistics
Nebraska Trucking Foundation Board, and all our other small groups, are volunteers. BOB WINTER
Without them, the small staff of the Association could not keep up, let alone stage Distribution Inc.
successful events. BOB WYNNE

So, where do you fit in? Wynne Transportation Services, Inc.
As we prepare for our annual meeting in September, the time has come to recruit
new members to all our volunteer groups. Are you interested in leadership of the STATE VICE PRESIDENT TO ATA
big picture? Consider offering yourself up to become a member of the Board of ERICH HELGE
Directors. Do you have a passion for safety? Perhaps the Safety Management
Council is for you. Do you want to play a role in how we provide financial support Seward Motor Freight Inc.
to students and trucking education programs? The Nebraska Trucking Foundation
may be the best spot for you. ALTERNATIVE STATE VICE PRESIDENT TO ATA
Our Association is growing and is on the edge of greatly expanding how we serve TREVOR AIDEN
our members and the trucking industry in Nebraska. We need you to help us reach
and exceed our goals. Raise your hand! Give us a shout! Volunteer! Anyone on the Brown Transfer Company LLC
NTA staff or Executive Committee will be glad to get your started.
PAST CHAIR
Regards, MARY DAVIE
Flatbed Express
Kent Grisham
President & CEO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Nebraska Trucking Association
[email protected] Don Adams Brett Kleier
Dean Aden * Chris Klotz *
4 Nebraska Trucker - Issue 2, 2019 Trevor Aden Tom Koenigs
Steve Aherns Jean Kurtenbach *
George Akerson * Heidi Loop
Crystal Anderson Mike Maloley
Tim Aschoff Jamie Maus
Blaine Batten Terry McMullen
Dennis Bauder Ron Mencl
David Billings Lloyd Mettenbrink *
Joanie M. Bogers Trey Mytty
Kurt Brown Scott Olson
Butch Brown * Tonn Ostergard *
Bob Clark * Dave Parker *
Eldon Dokter * Jack Peetz *
Eric Downing Dick Pierson *
Dwight Dunsworth * Tom Pirnie *
Dave Erlandson Gene Quandt
Brent Falgione Dick Reiser *
Ross Faubel Greg Reitmeier *
Corby Flagle Norm Riffel
Hugh Fugleberg * Scott Romans
Michael Galvin Ronald Romans *
Norman Geiken John Sahling
Rick Gomel Roger Schmidt
Tom Hastings Russell Stough
Mark Hauptman Danny Tompkins **
Erich Helge Nick Vuko
Mike Herre * Dave Walde
Curt Werner
Albert Hill Jerry Wessel
Phillip Holliday Bob Winter *
Brian Wood
Dan Hurt Bob Wynne
Don Kaiser Rallen R. Zeitner
Larry Kersten
Jerry Kilthau

* PAST CHAIRMAN
** PAST CHAIRMAN TWICE

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Nebraska Trucker welcomes guest columnist Jack Peetz articles or to become a subscriber, contact April Tilden at
in this edition with a wrap-up of the 2019 session of the 402.476.8504 ext. 105.
Nebraska Legislature. Jack, a former NTA Chairman of
the Board, now serves the association as a consultant publisher
and lobbyist. Jennifer Matthews-Drake
Matthews Published Group, LLC
The Legislature has officially adjourned Sine Die, [email protected]
bringing a premature end to the 2019 session. Speaker
Jim Scheer of Norfolk announced in May the Unicameral art director
would adjourn six days sooner than scheduled, on Day 84. The Senators were Douglas J. Benjamin
required to pass a two-year budget, which Governor Pete Ricketts signed without [email protected]
any line-item veto reductions. He did, however, veto two legislative bills, one of associate art director
which was overridden by the Legislature, LB492, a proposal introduced by Senator
Justin Wayne of Omaha, to adopt the Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. C. Waynette Traub
During closing ceremonies, Speaker Scheer outlined several of the accomplishments [email protected]
from this session:
contributing writers
• 739 bills were introduced in 2019; Steve Brawner
• 294 bills were passed into law; Renee Miller
• $550M in property tax relief in the two-year budget via the Property Tax
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Credit Relief Fund; President & CEO
• Nearly $2B in funding was secured for K-12 Schools; Kent Grisham
• Policies like Medicaid expansion were funded, along with critical rate
[email protected]
increases to Medicaid providers; and Director Operations & Communication
• The budget proposal was balanced and reflected this Legislature’s
David Zelnio
investment in higher education, health care, infrastructure and tax relief. [email protected]

Senators left with feelings of frustration since big ticket items like tax reform Executive Assistant
were left unaddressed again. Senators failed to find success this year with issues April Tilden
like business tax incentives and property tax reductions because neither side of the
issues were willing to work together, leaving both empty handed. [email protected]
Director, Safety & Training Services
Any bill that was not passed into law or indefinitely postponed will be carried
over into next year’s short, 60-day session. Barb Aude
[email protected]
LB110, legalizing medical cannabis in Nebraska was defeated in the Legislature,
however there is a ballot initiative underway that would guarantee a constitutional Nebraska Trucking Association is a statewide trade
right to use and grow marijuana with a doctor’s prescription. This will be an issue association for commercial truck and bus operators and
to watch for transportation-related industries which universally require substance affiliated businesses. It is a not-for-profit association
abuse testing both pre-employment and at random. governed by a board of directors elected annually.
Nebraska Trucking is an affiliate of the American Trucking
Several progressive highway funding bills passed this year which will accelerate Association (ATA). ATA serves and represents the trucking
highway repair and construction projects within the next two to three years. industry on a national level, influencing federal and state
government actions, advancing positive trucking industry
Senators have lots of work ahead of them for 2020 in the areas of property tax image, providing education programs and industry
relief, school funding, workforce development, affordable housing and business research, and promoting highway safety and security.
growth incentives. Please share your concerns with your district’s State Senator
between now and January of 2020. For more information, contact
Nebraska Trucking Association:
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Phone 402.476.8504 Fax: 402.476.8570
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ATRI’s Latest
Top Ten Survey Results

Nebraska carriers say Thankfully, Nebraska did not make the
driver shortage top issue ATRI list of Top 100 trucking bottlenecks,
which may have affected the low ranking
BY STEVE BRAWNER 1 concern followed by hours of service; of infrastructure concerns, according to
Contributing Writer driver retention; the electronic logging ATRI President & COO Rebecca Brewster. 
device mandate; truck parking; and the The nearest bottleneck problems are in
Driver shortage tops the list of concerns Compliance, Safety, Accountability system. Missouri and around Denver.
for Nebraska motor carriers, according to Other priorities were driver distraction;
the most recent American Transportation transportation infrastructure/congestion/ “Certainly, Nebraska has larger fleets,
Research Institute survey.  funding; driver health and wellness; and Crete and Werner, who drive everywhere
the economy. and deal with that congestion,” Brewster
“Nebraska is blessed with a great said. “But if you are a local motor carrier
workforce,” said Kent Grisham, President ATRI has conducted the survey for 14 based in Nebraska who generally operates
& CEO of the Nebraska Trucking Asso- years. Overall, the most recent survey gen- just in state and the region, you’re not go-
ciation. “As an association, we’re look- erated 1,539 responses, with 47.5 percent ing to have those congestion impacts, even
ing for ways to promote the industry to coming from motor carriers, 41.3 percent in your surrounding states necessarily.”
younger people looking for a solid career. coming from drivers, and 11.2 percent
Our scholarships are opening doors with from industry stakeholders. Following national trends, Nebraska
some of our community college students, ranked ELD mandate fifth and CSA sixth. 
and we’re planning to tell some driver and “We’re not surprised that Nebraska
diesel technician success stories through carriers see safety as such a high priority,” Nationally, the industry is short more
our communication channels.” said Ken Grisham, CEO & President of the than 50,000 drivers, and 28 percent of cur-
Nebraska Trucking Association. “It isn’t rent drivers are age 55 and older, according
Nebraska carriers ranked highway reaction to a problem, it’s all about pre- to American Trucking Associations. ATA
safety and crash reduction higher on their vention. Our carriers want to concentrate recently estimated the industry will need
priorities than counterparts nationwide. on prevention. Every time we get industry 898,000 new drivers over the next decade,
leaders to meet, there’s a healthy discussion half of whom will be needed to replace
Thirty-one Nebraska companies partic- about best practices with safety. It’s a big retiring drivers.
ipated in the study for ATRI. Nationally, area of cooperation.”
carriers ranked driver shortage as the No. Respondents indicated strategies to
address driver shortage. Both national

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Continued from page 7 Drivers and trucking executives held survey earlier in 2019.
different priorities. While companies “The ATRI survey gives the Nebraska
and Nebraska respondents advocated for ranked the driver shortage No. 1, for driv-
a federal apprenticeship program let- ers it was No. 9. The report said drivers Trucking Association some good direc-
ting 18-20-year-olds engage in interstate benefit from the shortage because it in- tion,” Grisham said. “We’re big on listen-
driving. For driver retention, respondents creases wages and benefits. Drivers ranked ing to our members and, more importantly,
wanted to see research on the relationship hours of service as the most critical issue; we want to provide legislative and commu-
between driver compensation models and it was third for executives. Drivers listed nication support to actually affect policy
satisfaction and productivity. truck parking second. For motor carriers, for our trucking industry.”
it was ninth nationally and tied for sixth in
Hours of service ranked in the top three Nebraska. The 2019 survey will tackle new issues,
for the eighth consecutive year. Survey-tak- including trade. Brewster pointed out that
ers wanted increased flexibility in the “I’m gratified to see truck parking an issue ranking high on the list doesn’t
sleeper berth provision. Currently, drivers shows up on the motor carrier side because necessarily imply a negative outlook by re-
using that provision must spend at least in the ’17 survey, it didn’t even show up in spondents. Drivers who ranked automated
eight straight hours in the berth along with their list,” Brewster said. truck technology 10th are likely concerned
an additional two hours in the berth, off about losing their jobs or having to learn
duty or a combination of the two. Many in The survey runs August through a new skill set. Others in the motor carrier
the industry believe drivers should instead September. ATRI asks motor carriers and industry may have a different viewpoint.
have more flexibility to rest when tired and industry stakeholders to participate. The
at times that would allow them to avoid Nebraska Trucking Association encour- “It could be in fact, that this is some-
the worst congestion.  The Federal Motor ages its members to respond. Results are thing that people are, in some cases,
Carrier Safety Administration recently released at the American Trucking Associa- looking forward to,” she said. “You know,
asked for public comments on that provi- tions’ Management Conference & Exhibi- they’re anticipating additional driver assis-
sion and others related to hours of service. tion. The conference is slated for Oct. 5-9, tive technologies. It’s not always, these are
which might prompt ATRI to start the new things I’m worried about.”

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TOP 10 Nebraska Industry Issues

#1 #2 #3 #4 #5

Driver Shortage Driver Retention Hours-of-Service Highway Safety and Electronic Logging
Crash Reduction Device Mandate
#6 #7
#8 #9 #10

Truck Parking Compliance, Safety, Driver Health and Automated Truck Economy
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Warner, at Age 90,
Keeps on Truckin’

Before 7 a.m. every day, Berneal Warner and marked his 60th year driving trucks “I’ve got good co-workers,” Berneal
heads out his door, and walks towards the for his family farm and truck operation. said. “We take care of each other.”
shop and his truck which sits near his son’s
house up the hill. “I can’t just sit around,” Berneal said. At 90, he’s the senior member of the
“It feels good to get out there.” Norris Public Power Board of Directors.
“Dad’s amazing,” said Randy Warner, He sits on the farmer’s cooperative board,
owner of RW Trucking. “He works harder Warner, who retired from YRC Freight, and, in his spare time, devotes time to
after retirement than before. He’s at the typically drives 150 miles per day from his Bethlehem Covenant Church which his
shop early. He asks for work and then he family farm near Waverly to Columbus or grandfather, Gus, helped to build in the
says, ‘thanks for letting me help,’ when he Blair and back. He hauls grain up north 1800s after immigrating from Sweden.
gets back.” and brings beans back for Lincoln ADM. The church sits on 98th Street which was
previously called Swedish Blvd.
To Warner, the secret to a long, fulfilling Warner often works alongside other
life is staying active. Warner just turned 90 drivers teaching them a lifetime of skills as “I remember when we asked him which
they drive the familiar roads from High- truck he wanted to use, he just said, ‘give
way 77 to Highway 30. Since he’s an early me the biggest one,’ “ said Randy with a
smile. “We’ve got 3,000 acres out here and
riser and home from trucking I swear, my dad runs a bulldozer better
mid-afternoon, Warner than anyone out here. He’s a blessing.”
gets busy with his
community. Gus Warner, Berneal’s grandfather,
homesteaded the Warner farm in the 1880s
and its remained in the family ever since.
Berneal’s father, Albin, farmed the land.
Randy now oversees the operation. Berneal
and his wife of 69 years, Earlene, also have
a daughter, Becky Studebaker ,who lives
nearby. Berneal remembers when Stude-
baker manufactured their E-series trucks.

Becky married into a good family, Berneal
says.

Berneal served in the US Army Corps
of Engineers during the Korean War
building roads and bridges behind the
fighting front.

RW Trucking operates seven trucks
and moves a half million tons of grain
every year. They offer a full-service
trucking operation with hoppers, drop
deck, tanker, end-to-end dump and live-
stock.

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Sunday church, Cornhusker football Sex trafficking happens in plain sight.
and truck stop buffets paint a picture of It happens at travel centers along I-80 or
our state as a great family friendly place to restaurant parking lots. Human trafficking
live. All true. is a form of modern-day slavery.

However, for some passing through, “We warn buyers that they are not
the picture couldn’t be farther from reality. as invisible as they think,” said Suzanne
Human Trafficking can, and does, happen Gage, director of Communications for
here. the Nebraska Attorney General’s office.
“The goal is to proclaim to those living
In April, a 14-year-old Nebraska in and entering our state from border-to-
girl searched social media and found a border that buying sex with a minor is not
suitor from North Carolina who set up only immoral, but also carries significant
a rendezvous. Fortunately, mom was criminal penalties. It’s great to have
watching and the 27-year-old perpetrator truckers as partners in the important effort
was caught. to end human trafficking.”

What if that rendezvous happened Women and girls make up
at your favorite truck stop? Would you approximately 99 percent of commercial
recognize the signs? sex workers across the globe, according
to International Labor Organization of
A 15-year-old girl was led into the United Nations. In Nebraska, human
prostitution by a Lincoln man who trafficking has been experienced in Omaha,
was accused of child sexual assault and Lincoln, Sidney, Ogallala, Kearney and
possessing child pornography. He coerced Chadron.
her to a hotel and threatened to show her
nude photos to family and friends. He was “Across Nebraska, sex trafficking
arrested six months ago. occurs not only in larger cities but also in

Would you recognize anything, “off” Continues 
if that 15-year old walked by you at
your hotel?

nebtrucking.com Heat map reflects the cases of human trafficking reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline
in 2016. This map only reflects cases in which the location of the potential trafficking was known.
*U.S. DHS Administration for Children & Families

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Continued from page 13 trafficking will not be tolerated.” the puzzle to stop trafficking because they
A thousand individuals are bought for can physically see it happening at truck
rural areas,” said Suzanne Gage, director stops, rest areas and hotels while on the
of Communications for the Nebraska sex every month in Nebraska. Responding, job. That’s also where the organization
Attorney General’s office. the State of Nebraska launched its Demand Truckers Against Trafficking comes in.
An End campaign as part of LB 289. The
A a heat map of Nebraska’s law increased penalties for those who “Truckers Against Trafficking
commercial sex market by the Human purchase sex, labeling them as traffickers. recognizes that members of the trucking
Trafficking Initiative showed significant and busing industries are invaluable in
activity occurring along I-80, Gage said. JOINING FORCES the fight against this heinous crime. As the
eyes and ears of our nation’s highways,
“Targeting the interstate with On the front lines in the war against truckers are in a unique position to make a
communication and enforcement human trafficking are truck drivers. These difference and close loopholes to traffickers
awareness to those traveling in and professionals are an important piece to
through our state shows travelers that

Truckers Against Trafficking says that they have
trained close to a quarter-million individuals
on how they can help fight trafficking. TAT also
says more than 2,200 phone calls have been
made to their national hotline.
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who seek to exploit our transportation “While illegal, human trafficking is and Public Relations for the Women’s
system for the personal gain,” said Kylla a booming business,” explained Lanier. Center for Advancement, says human
Lanier, deputy director for Truckers “Traffickers recruit out of schools, online, trafficking is the only industry where the
Against Trafficking. “We can inform malls, as well as on the streets and other consumer is the same as the product—
members of the trucking and business locations. A large percentage of the people human beings.
industries, and other travelers of the basic trafficked are women and children. Many
issues involved in human trafficking and a of them are used in the sex industry. They “Once a human stops being a human,
summary of ways to help.” are prostituted on the streets, in private and is seen as a product, it’s de-humanizing
homes or places like restaurants, truck in the most literal of senses,” Power said.
Truckers Against Trafficking is a stops and motels.” “Rebuilding from this requires a complete
nonprofit that seeks to educated, equip
and empower members of the industry to Elizabeth Power, director of Marketing Continues 
combat trafficking. They have countless
resource material available for truck
drivers, companies and educational
institutions in the industry to help train
and educate people on how to spot
trafficking occurring and what to do.

“Truckers Against Trafficking helps
to coordinate our efforts in Nebraska,”
said Kent Grisham, Nebraska Trucking
Association president. “The trucking
community has embraced this effort and
we’re proud how connections are made
with law enforcement every day.”

TAT lists dozens of tips for truck
drivers when encountering a suspected
incident of human trafficking. They advise
drivers to call 911 if they are watching a
crime in progress followed by a call to the
hotline at 1-888-3737-888 (US) or text
INFO or HELP to BeFree (233733). Law
enforcement will need a description of the
car or truck, specific times and dates, the
location and more.

Truck drivers can also spot victims
by looking for red flags such as a lack of
knowledge of their whereabouts, no ID,
restricted communication, a physically
exhausted look and signs of branding
or tattooing of trafficker’s name. Those
witnessing suspected trafficking incidents
can ask the victim questions such as, “have
you been hurt or do you feel threatened?”
“Where do you sleep and eat?” and ”Can
you leave your job if you wanted to?”

Witnesses should also let owners or a
manager-on-duty know of the suspicious
activity taking place at their business if the
incident occurs at a place such as a truck
stop or travel center.

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Continued from page 15 to a quarter-million individuals on how a transportation industry member who
they can help fight trafficking. Truckers made the call that led to the prevention
switch in one’s frame of mind, which isn’t Against Trafficking also says more than or intervention in a trafficking case. The
the easiest thing to do, even for a person 2,200 phone calls have been made to annual Harriett Tubman award is named
who hasn’t experience trauma. A survivor their national hotline. Of those calls, 612 in honor of the famed abolitionist, whose
of sexual assault needs support to help cases of likely trafficking were identified. actions resulted in saving countless slaves
work through the physical, emotional and The organization says that anybody can during the 1800s.
sexual violence they have experienced. In be a hero by saving a victim of human
short, the experience of someone who is trafficking. They recognize these everyday TRUCKERS ON FRONT LINES
being trafficked is horrendous.” heroes through their annual Harriett
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“Truckers see things others don’t see,”
said Lanier. “They may interact with
victims through the normal course of their
jobs. As such, they are critical in the fight
against human trafficking. We urge people
and companies to request TAT training
materials. Together, we can help close
loopholes to traffickers and help unlock
victims’ pathways back to freedom.”

For drivers, Lanier suggests watching
training videos, obtain a window decal,
tell others about the organizations and
campaigns designed to combat trafficking
and be an advocate. To request material
from Truckers Against Trafficking, Lanier
says to email a request to tat.truckers@
gmail.com. She also suggests that
companies encourage training, become a

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Who is being trafficked?

68% 32%

ADULT MINOR

87% 20%

FEMALE MALE

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Continued from page 16 help of Truckers Against Trafficking. Grand Island, Nebraska on June 1.
“We see the trucking industry as great The trailer features artifacts collected
sponsor with the organization and partner
with area law enforcement. partners,” said Sgt. Monte Lovelace with from real human trafficking cases,
the Nebraska State Patrol. “They’re a interactive displays and stories from
NEBRASKA STEPS UP great resource [in helping fight human survivors,” explained Sgt. Lovelace. “Some
trafficking]. Truckers drive thousands of people don’t know [trafficking] exists or
Law enforcement such as the Nebraska miles and see things most of us don’t.” they want to turn a blind eye to it. The
State Patrol partners with organizations trailer allows for people to ask questions
and companies in the state to raise Sgt. Lovelace assisted in a Truckers and learn about what victims go through.”
awareness and provide training with the Against Trafficking effort that saw the
organization’s traveling trailer taken to the Sgt. Lovelace, who is involved
Nebraska Truck Driving Championships in with Truckers Against Trafficking as a
coordinator, says his office implements
Technicians you trust training materials for officers, hangs
signage in rest areas and participates in
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE community events to raise awareness.
He estimates the Nebraska State Patrol
For more than 40 years, we have built our reputation by keeping engages with more than 30,000 truck
you on the road. Having your truck inspected by our highly trained drivers each year about the warning signs
technicians will give you the confidence your deliveries will be of human trafficking.
made on schedule and you will be home on time.
The key to keeping you rolling is preventing problems before they “The warning signs include people
take you off the road. We do this by performing a comprehensive 21 looking scared, sad or disheveled. If you
point inspection of your truck. Stop by or call one of our locations see someone taking orders from someone
to schedule your preventive maintenance today! or see people handling large amounts of
cash, those are signs,” said Sgt. Lovelace.
“You have to watch for the obvious
things.”

The National Human Trafficking
Hotline, operated by Polaris, estimates
that 114 calls were made to the hotline for
suspected human trafficking incidents from
Nebraska in 2018. Of those 114 calls, 36
were human trafficking cases. If you make
a call to the hotline, Sgt. Lovelace says it’s
okay to be unsure about it.

“This is an instance where it is okay to
be incorrect,” said Sgt. Lovelace. “You’d
rather be wrong than not save someone’s
life by making that call.”

NUMBERS TO CALL

To find your nearest location, visit If you see a suspected human trafficking
www.truckcentercompanies.com case in progress, call 911 and then the
national hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text
INFO or HELP to 233733.

If you’re a victim of sexual violence,
call the Women’s Center for Advancement
at 402-345-7273.

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Nebraska Community
Colleges Seek
Innovative Ideas

BY RENEE MILLER including diesel technology. He
Contributing Writer said a broad education experience
opens students’ eyes to the field of
Nebraska Community Colleges follow transportation and the opportuni-
no formula to recruit and teach trucking ties available. He believes career
professionals. Rather, they seek innovative retention is solidified through that
ideas to motivate and educate. experience.

“We can open up doors to further ed- Metropolitan Community
ucation in the transportation and logistics College estimates that, just in
industries after students attain their CDL Nebraska, more than 1,500 new
license,” said Derek Rayment, Metropoli- truck drivers will be needed and
tan Community College. “We focus heavily 500 more will need to be replaced
on safety and we educate students about in the next five years. An increase
societal issues such as human trafficking.” of drivers will necessitate an
increase in others areas of trans-
Generational differences require differ- portation, such as diesel tech-
ent approaches, according to the University nology, he said.
of Nebraska-Lincoln Communications
Department. Boomers are ambitious and Continues 
work-centric. Money motivates Boomers.
Gen X, born between 1965 and 1980 are
credited for better work-life balance.
They are entrepreneurial and prefer
to work independently. Gen Z and
Y are technologically savvy and
appreciate collaboration and
feedback.

Rayment said many
students seek knowledge in
areas other than driving

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Continued from page 19 to-date on recent events and changes in “Educational institutions have a broad
the industry,” she said. “This ensures that focus for providing educational experi-
“Instructors don’t do much in the way students understand new laws and how to ences,” said Clyde Childers, Truck Driving
of recruiting,” said Nichole Brandes, Pro- collaborate with others in the industry.” Supervisor of Central Community College.
fessional Truck Driver Training Instructor Students at the college receive both class-
at Southeast Community College, “but we A flexible education approach recog- room and over-the-road driving education.
welcome anyone who is ready and willing nizes that age demographics affect how Driver responsibilities, rules and regula-
to learn our field,” she said. adults learn. Adult learners are better tions are covered in classroom instruction
educated when they are engaged and have so that students are prepared for a full,
Brandes said the Nebraska Trucking some control over their own learning. They safe, and compliant career.
Association helps her college stay on point appreciate visual and experiential learning,
with changes. “The NTA keeps us up- and helpful feedback. “Our ‘Lunch & Learns’ give students a
chance to ask questions and get to know
Join Us the differences between companies,”
September 25 – 27 Brandes said.
2019 NTA Convention & Awards
“One of the appealing aspects of the
at the Holthus Convention Center in York. trucking industry is the sheer diversity of
roles within it,” said Chris Spear, American
This event delivers great information for any size of trucking company in a very Trucking Association. “One can serve in
friendly format. Select what you want to attend from a menu of programs, social management or in the office, or as a driver,
events and sporting events. Hear from Nebraska trucking’s respected leaders technician or even as a fleet owner. There’s
no shortage of options for seeking a career
and national speakers on today’s key industry topics. in trucking.”

To register, visit nebtrucking.com/management-conference Colleges use social media, community
organizations and open houses to give
students an opportunity to meet other
industry.

John Timperley, CDL Instructor at
Metropolitan Community College rein-
forces diversity of roles within the industry.
“It’s important to introduce students to the
multiple career paths within the industry
in order to better fit the individual needs of
the students,” he said.

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President & CEO, exposure to the indus- sional Truck Driver Training at Southeast NTA Director Training & Safety Barb
try is occurring even before college. “The Community College. He said the ATA Aude served the Nebraska State Patrol for
trucking community is reaching out to col- supports the Drive Safe Act opening a pos- 30 years. Literally, she helped write the
leges and high schools to tout the benefits sibility of drivers under the age of 21. book on CDL rules in Nebraska. Aude visit
of trucking and logistics,” said Grisham, “I carriers and discusses the piles of paper-
think attitudes are changing with the new AFTER-EDUCATION work needed to run a trucking operation.
generation.” EDUCATION OFFERED BY NTA She assists carriers in developing a system
to manage it all. She says she thoroughly
Five schools in Nebraska offer educa- Education doesn’t end with college. enjoys visiting the trucking community
tion in diesel technology. The average cost Compliance rules change and companies throughout Nebraska and making sure all
of tuition is $2,649 according to Alltruck- should react.
ing.com. Most of the cost of tuition can be the i’s are dotted.
found through scholarships and financial
aid. The Nebraska Trucking Association HUB International Transportation
Foundation, for example, awarded multiple Insurance Services, Inc.
$1,500 scholarships to students studying
diesel technology and driving in 2019. Customized trucking insurance solutions, national
coverage, local operations and dedicated people
Most diesel programs can be completed are what set HUB International apart.
in 18 months. As part of their 18-month
program Southeast Community College Je Dillon, Senior Account Executive
offers a cooperative education opportunity [email protected]
to students. (888) 365-0923

In the diesel technology program, hubtransportation.com
students complete their sixth quarter at
a cooperative education work station.
This unique component of on-the-job-
training gives the student the opportunity
“to demonstrate the knowledge they’ve
learned.” Students work in a repair shop
and are paid for their work. This helps
offset the cost of their education. The
program is fully accredited by the state
of Nebraska and by the Higher Learning
Commission and is ASE certified by the
National Institute for Automotive Service
Excellence.

According to O*Net, Nebraska em-
ploys 2,800 diesel mechanics and expects
to see that number grow by more than 10
percent through 2020. In Nebraska, diesel
techs make anywhere from $29,000 to
$61,000 per year.

O*Net shows that Nebraska Truck
Drivers make from $28,000 to $63,000
per year. Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck
drivers in Nebraska accounted for 28,990
jobs in the state in 2016. Thirteen schools
provide trucking education costing an
average of $2,649 in tuition. The average
scholarship for these students is about
$2,737.

Age restrictions may soon loosen, said
Mike Kuebler, Program Chair of Profes-

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OUT &

About

RDO opens house to NTA friends

Nebraska Trucking Association enjoyed a great day at the RDO Truck Centers
open house April 30 at their brand new facility on 13924 Valley Ridge Drive in
Omaha. The new facility includes everything from new, used and rental trucks to
a driver’s lounge, truck wash, service and part center and showroom. Much of the
facility is heated with in-floor radiant heating. Brand new Mack trucks are on display
as well as some fully restored vintage trucks well worth the visit. Doug Berry, truck
sales professional, lead the NTA tour.

 Barb Aude, NTA director safety &
training, visited the famous Mack statue
outside the RDO Truck Centers new
facility off I80 in Omaha.

 This 1965 Mack model B61 has been a nebtrucking.com
favorite at vintage truck shows throughout
the Midwest. TSL’s Tom Hastings brought
this beauty back to life.

RDO professionals lead NTA President Kent 
Grisham on a tour of their new facility at
13924 Valley Ridge Drive in Omaha.

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State patrol previews Level 1 DOT

Pulling off an event like the Level 1 DOT Inspection at Inland Truck
Parts & Service in April takes some generous effort by NTA members
including Titan Machinery who pulled a fifth wheel trailer loaded with
a Bobcat into the event so that State Patrol Officer Ben Schropfer can
explain the requirements surrounding smaller rigs as compared to big
rigs. About 100 mechanics, drivers and other trucking professionals
attended the event April 11.

The NTA crew visited Midwest Express in April to Q&A
tour their renovated facility and coordinate efforts for
more Central Nebraska outreach similar to the Safety What’s the trick to a great
Management Council Lunch & Learn presentation on career in the trucking industry?
Clearinghouse regulations. Midwest Express has been
busy upgrading their facility with a new truck wash, “It helps when you find a good
driver’s lounge, offices and shop, said Lesa Dixson, vice company that makes you a part of their
president Midwest Express. family,” said Peggy Pesek-Taylor, a 20-
year veteran of the trucking industry.
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“Have a desire and passion for what you
are doing.  Keep bills and debt low. Keep
your integrity high. Tons of opportunity
in this industry with a company or on
your own. Set a good foundation and
hold a lot of integrity and the basics
don’t change. Get out and shake hands
because you never know where it will
lead you,”  said Craig Dixson, owner

Grand Island Express.

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DRIVER OF THE MONTH

April 2019: Kent Dornfeld

Grand Island Express

“You have to stay within yourself,” said Kent Dornfeld, driver of the month
for April. “Don’t do more than you’re capable of and don’t be in too much of
a hurry.”

Dornfeld has covered more than 2.1 million miles during his 18 years of
commercial driving.  He hasn’t seen a ticket for more than 30 years between
his truck and personal vehicle.

“Kent is the type of driver you give a load to and you don’t have to wor-
ry about him,” said TJ Teske at Grand Island Express. “He will be there on
time and will get there safely. Always willing to help out if needed.”
While he’s a quiet guy, Kent jumps in when he sees someone struggling or
needing help. He enjoys baseball and family time.
Visit nebtrucking.com/driver-of-the-month to nominate a driver today!

Kent Dornfeld (left) receives Driver of the Month award
from Lt. Jon Beckstead of the Nebraska State Patrol

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2018-2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ADVERTISER RESOURCE INDEX

July Allied Oil & Supply........................................16

July 18 NTA SuperTech Competition - Central Community College, American Transportation Research
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Aug. 3 August Bauer Built Tire.............................................17

Annual ATHS Iowa-Nebraska Classic Truck Show - Brehmer Mfg.................................................21
Sapp Brothers Truck Stop
Great West Casualty Co.............. Back cover
Aug. 14 - 17 ATA National Truck Driving Championships -
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September HUB International Insurance......................21

Sept. 8 - 14 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Interstate PowerSystems..............................8

Sept. 25 - 27 NTA Fall Management Conference - Convention & Awards J.J. Keller.......................................................14
Holthus Convention Center, York
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Since 1954, the American Transportation Research Institute and its
predecessor have been the trucking industry’s source for scientific data and
analysis on the many high priority issues facing freight transportation today.
The people and companies listed here are our core contributors, annual
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whole. If you or your company has not contributed in the past, now is the
time to step up and do your part.
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