Inside this Issue Breaking Through on New Fuel • 10 Eleven Members Recognized • 14 2023 Convention Service • 22 July 2024 Guarding Trucks From Cyberattacks • 10 NPF Updates on USPS Initiatives • 14 DeJoy Pushes His Plan Forward • 16 Acts of Service
Copyright 2024, National Star Route Mail Contractors Association All rights reserved. No part of this monthly publication may be reproduced – either wholly or in part – without the express permission of the copyright holder. 8521 Leesburg Pike, Suite 350, Vienna, Virginia 22182 • Toll Free 1-866-543-1661 • (202) 543-1661 • www.nsrmca.org National Executive Board Member at Large Tony Davis Davis Mail Services (844) 864-1767 [email protected] Member at Large Nina Dittmar Marathon Mail Service [email protected] Jack Khudikyan President AJR Trucking [email protected] Eastern Region Vice President Lisa McAbee McAbee Trucking (864) 491-3576 [email protected] Managers PNT - George Rood (330) 502-2023 [email protected] LDT - Vacant CDS - Janelle Hankins [email protected] Central Region Vice President Larry Stough Sodrel Truck Lines (812) 282-7941 [email protected] Managers PNT - Tom Brandtner [email protected] LDT - Terry Leckel [email protected] CDS - Paul Millan [email protected] Suzan Porter Vice President C Blackburn, Inc. (845) 756-2261 [email protected] Jami Sweeney Secretary-Treasurer Katlyn, Inc. (301) 643-0212 [email protected] Southern Region Vice President Jeff Lepak Louis V. Lepak Trucking Co., Inc. (405) 236-0944 [email protected] Managers PNT - Ed Zengel, Jr. [email protected] LDT - Tony Davis [email protected] CDS - Cindy LoRusso [email protected] Acting Western Region V.P. Dan Rackley Blue Eagle Contracting, Inc. (530) 272-0287 (Ext. 201) [email protected] Managers PNT - Albert Rosette [email protected] LDT - Joshua Stoneback [email protected] CDS - Randy Weber [email protected] Caribbean Region Vice President Andry Aguirre Usuga A. Aguirre Transport [email protected] Northeast Region Vice President Richard Salanger Salanger Trucking LLC (315) 422-8867 [email protected] Managers PNT - Dwayne Andreasen [email protected] LDT - Kalib Carmichael [email protected] CDS - Jim Jennings [email protected] 2 NSRMCA
Editorial Managing Editor: Cameron Ayers Editor: Landon Stamper Contributors: Steve Brawner, Sean O’Connell Production Layout: Landon Stamper & Cameron Ayers Printing/Distribution: Heritage Printing Photography Cover/Back/Feature: Rachel Collet CONTENTS The Star Carrier • Vol. 75, No. 7 From the Executive Director 4 USPS Talks Key Safety Goals, Outlines New Initiatives to NSRMCA Crowd 14 DeJoy Pushes His Plan Forward 16 Orlando Preview: Bylaw Changes 20 Legal Corner Jonathan Todd 28 CDS Corner Randy Weber 32 President’s Perspective Jack Khudikyan 36 News & Columns Features SMS Wins Carrier of the Year 12 Official Convention Call 21 Top 9: Saving on Fuel 22 Member Spotlight: Lisa McAbee 24 Used Truck Sales Summary 26 NSRMCA Rewind 30 DOE Fuel Indexes 40 CPI-W: CDS Contractor Index 42 Top Stories Lending a Helping Hand 6 Keeping Your Fleet Guarded 10 JULY 2024 3
From the Executive Director Gregory R. Reed [email protected] (202) 543-1661 Dear Star Carrier Readers, It’s now July, when we celebrate the start of this incredible nation. As we consider the various institutions that define the United States and have made it possible, there is one that predates the Declaration of Independence that has been invaluable. On July 26, 1775, the Second Continental Congress created the Post Office and appointed Benjamin Franklin its first postmaster. Portraits and busts of Franklin now adorn the walls and shelves of the Postmaster General’s executive office on the top floor of USPS Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Some historians recognize the creation of the Post Office, and the Constitutional Post that preceded it, as critical to the independence movement. It enabled the Founding Fathers to communicate surreptitiously and, later, bound the fragmented thirteen states together. It’s purpose today is not much different. For those of us that live in major metropolitan areas, it is easy to take for granted the role the United States Postal Service plays in keeping the people of this nation connected. Mail service is — for one reason or another — less critical, and other forms of communication are more relied upon. But in the more rural parts of this nation, the postal service is a lifeline to the rest of the public and the local post office is the heart of Main Street, U.S.A. That is the reality for approximately 20 percent of the U.S. population. The nation, wherever one lives, needs that connectivity more than ever. We are at the dawn of an era of change — technological, demographic, cultural and political change with consequences that will be hard to predict. The Postal Service reflects the United States’ commitment to bind this diverse population, and even the people of the world, together. Such commitments matter, particularly in periods of volatility. So, as you gather around backyard grills, watch children leap into pools, marvel at fireworks and celebrate the beginning of this county, do one more thing: celebrate the role your company plays in fulfilling the American experiment. From coast to coast, trucks operating pursuant to your postal contracts will be delivering the mail and packages that make commerce, government, democracy, and personal relationships possible. That work, like that of Benjamin Franklin, is shaping the future of this nation. God bless you, your companies, and the United States. Happy Fourth of July. Sincerely, Gregory Reed 4 NSRMCA
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What have you done with your summer? This question, the scourge of wallflowers everywhere, is an easy one for Suzan Porter of C. Blackburn. The summer’s not even half over, and she’s already gone on a pilgrimage, celebrated her 60th birthday by cooking for over 60 people, continues to run a large and successful transportation firm, and — oh yeah — is preparing to step down from her role as NSRMCA’s vice president. Yes, you read that right. After nine years in the post, the association stalwart said she will not seek another term when hers expires at the 85th Annual National Convention. The goal, she says, is to convince the next generation of contractors to assume more leadership roles in the organization. “I want a new voice [on the board] that has other ideas than me,” she explains. “We could use more people on the board that are more open to change. … And I’m not By Cameron Ayers Lending a Helping Hand Porter Prepares To Hand Off VP Post Suzan Porter channels her inner-Yankee Doodle Dandy against an American flag backdrop. (Photo by Rachel Collet) 6 NSRMCA
saying I’m not open to change. It’s just [that] it’s hard to change as you get older. I just want newer ideas. You don’t know what you don’t know, right?” It’s a rare moment of vulnerability for Porter, but perfectly exemplifies her attitude toward work, family, the association, religion and life in general: it’s all about serving others. “I like serving,” she says. “To me, working for postal is service to the United States.” During that same interview, she describes her work for soup kitchens in Harlem and religious orders as “a Christian serving.” In fact, the only kind of service C. Blackburn’s president struggles with is cellular service; during the interview, she kept cutting in and out as she drove back from Sam’s Club, where she was buying coffee and snacks for her mechanics. “I am service for all,” she says, only half-joking. “I clean the toilets, I paint the bathrooms … as my father always says: ‘You need to be the janitor and the president.’” * * * * * * Like many people that grew up in the contracting world, Porter was already working for the company at age 13. “My father would drive two and a half hours [south] to New Rochelle every day, and I would go with him usually three to five times a week,” she says. “My job was to hand out toll tickets to all the drivers. … Whatever toll those drivers needed [to pay], they were on tickets at the time.” Back then, the company went by a different name: Kingsway Lumber Carriers. Porter’s grandfather started the company in 1962, hauling lumber from Amtrak trains. The company didn’t get into mail contracting until her father — Cliff Blackburn — took a job delivering mail from New York City and quickly discovered that it was “pretty easy” by comparison. Porter eventually took over finances for the company from her grandmother, going so far as earning an associate degree in accounting “because I just wanted to work for my father.” continued on page 8 “My dad has always been the best boss,” she says. “I’ve had other bosses. I worked at [lending institution] Farm Credit for a couple of years; I specialized in taxes. I worked for eight full years on the weekends as a banquet waitress. But … pretty much from the time I was 18, I was in charge of the health and welfare for the company. I wrote the health and welfare checks, I helped my grandmother with the payroll, that kind of stuff on the side.” Even now, as president of the 140-employee company, Porter still handles all its finances. “I’m still the bookkeeper. … You need to know where your money is at all times. I don’t think there’s any of us people on that board that don’t know where their money is.” * * * * * * In April, both Porter and her husband Mike — who’s fleet manager for C. Blackburn’s 150 vehicles — turned 60. And, true to form, neither celebrated that milestone until early June because “we did not have a free weekend between March and June.” Part of that time was taken up by a trip to Spain, where the two trekked 65 miles to Santiago de Compostela, a popular pilgrimage destination for Christians because legend holds that Saint James is buried there. Porter was inspired to make the journey after watching “The Way,” a movie about the pilgrimage. “I saw that and I thought to myself: ‘Man, one day I’m going to do that.’ And then, I turned 50 and I didn’t get to do it. And then I was 55 and I didn’t get to do it. … and this time, I said: ‘No, I’m doing it for my 60th.’” She and Mike, along with 16 others, walked the journey, but declined to stay at any of the hostels that line the way. “We were staying in [real] hotels,” she says with a laugh. “I’ll admit that. And someone brought our luggage every day to the next hotel. I wanted the experience. I wanted to have fun. But I’m 60; that wasn’t my dream to live with, you know, 200 other people and wearing earplugs just to sleep.” JULY 2024 7
Helping Hand Continued * * * * * * Reflecting on her time as president of C. Blackburn, Porter says her main focus has been on instituting a safetyfocused culture. “We are a hugely safety conscious company,” she says, noting that they take a mobile safety unit to various pickup sites to help educate their drivers. “We try and stay on top of it,” she says. “We put extra safety stuff in all our vehicles. One of the manufacturers said they’ve never seen anybody put so much [safety] stuff in their vehicles. It costs an extra $10,000 approximately to put all the safety features into a truck. … I have a $10,000 deductible. All I have to do is stop one accident and it pays for itself.” That focus on safety was also discussed in a video made by one of C. Blackburn’s partners — International Used Trucks — last fall. One thing she doesn’t dwell on is the title of president itself, which is functionally meaningless to her. “For years, my father and I used to say: ‘Okay, who wants to be the CEO? Oh, I’ll be the CEO. Okay, you’ll be the CFO. Well, you want to be the president. Okay, I’ll be the president, you be the vice president, you know.” Because when you’re both the janitor and the president, titles don’t matter. It’s all about the service. Suzan Porter stands with several members of her family. Pictured, from left to right, are son Frank, grandson Bryce, Suzan, husband Mike, father Clifford and brother John. (Photo by Rachel Collet) 8 NSRMCA
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Keeping Your Fleet Guarded Most fleet owners know the importance of securing their computer network against hackers, but what about their fleet? How secure are trucks against remote access? According to researchers at Colorado State University: not very. Two engineering graduate students managed to remotely brake a Class 6 truck by hacking its electronic logging device (ELD) from a nearby vehicle. Even scarier: they produced self-propagating malware that they say can spread from one truck’s ELD to corrupt an entire fleet. The researchers — Jake Jepson and Rick Chatterjee, working under the tutelage of Colorado State Associate Professor of Systems Engineering Jeremy Daily — detailed their work in a research report: “Commercial Vehicle Electronic Logging Device Security: Unmasking the Risk of Truck-to-Truck Cyber Worms.” The paper was presented in February at the Network and Distributed System Security Symposium. In an interview, Daily said the researchers study emergent behavior, which is the unexpected results that can occur when two systems — such as trucks and ELDs — are put together. Using an inexpensive and popular ELD purchased online, the team first successfully tested their efforts on a stationary truck. They then performed a field test on a 2014 Kenmore T270 Class 6 box truck driving on a private, empty airfield. The researchers drove alongside the truck, sending controller area network messages through the truck’s ELD that set the torque speed control to zero, effectively disabling the driver’s ability to use the gas pedal. Within 14 seconds, they had connected to the truck’s Wi-Fi and reflashed the ELD. Twenty seconds later, the truck began to slow. “It was taken over by the ELD, and the accelerator pedal was subverted,” Daily explained. Transportation companies should be mindful of their digital security. (Photo by Black_Kira, courtesy of iStockphoto.com) By Steve Brawner Research: Trucks May Be at Risk for Cyberattacks 10 NSRMCA
The Next Step But the team says that was just a warm-up for the real test: a proof of concept for infecting a truck with malware that could spread throughout a fleet by exploiting security vulnerabilities. For security reasons, they did not actually infect a truck with malware, Daily said. Instead, they created firmware on one device that was able to propagate itself to another device. The experiment met the goal of “remote code execution.” If hackers were to use such a method, they could compromise a truck’s ELD through several means, including drive-by attacks or by positioning themselves at truck stops, distribution centers, or other places where trucks are often located, the report said. A worm could be spread from 12 parking spots away, though closer distances allowed the worm to spread more efficiently. The worm could then look for similar devices through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, and once it had spread to a predetermined number of trucks, it could wait for certain conditions and then attack. For example, if the truck reaches highway speed and then decelerates — presumably to avoid a collision — the infected ELD could flood the vehicle with instructions for the engine to operate at maximum capacity. That would prompt the truck to accelerate, causing a collision. The team found that while 880 ELDs have been registered, many models are just rebranded versions of other models, so only a few dozen distinct ELD models are actually in use. Furthermore, this particular ELD’s default Wi-Fi credentials were easily available online. Operators often leave default settings unchanged, which makes it easier for them to be exploited. The researchers disclosed their findings to the vendor whose ELD they hacked, and the company altered its firmware to fix the problem. Applied Research This issue isn’t purely academic, either. In 2020, the FBI’s Cyber Division released a bulletin warning motor carriers that ELDs were vulnerable. It noted that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration mandate to use ELDs did not contain cybersecurity requirements for manufacturers or suppliers, and it did not require thirdparty validation or testing. Daily noted that the researchers’ work was validated by the federal government’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. A representative of J.J. Keller & Associates — which manufactures ELDs and provides consulting services — says that the research is valid, but comes with some caveats. Kenneth Sherman, vice president of software engineering for the company, said the report is thorough and correctly points out that an ELD with poor security features could be vulnerable. He added that it would be “not impossible” for an outside actor to get into the ELD from outside the cab. However, he stressed that it was based on a highly insecure device and that security also depends on the truck manufacturer. He added that the worm scenario outlined by the Colorado State team was “pretty close to impossible, from my viewpoint.” Sherman explained that the company’s Encompass ELD is much more cyber-secure than the one used in the experiment. The device prevents writing to the diagnostic port, which can prevent the manipulation of driver operation. Also, the product uses Bluetooth rather than Wi-Fi, which has a much shorter range. The Encompass also employs other security protocols not used in an open ELD. “We feel like we have a solid, secure ELD device, which is one-half of the security needed to prevent malicious behavior that could result in a driver operation being manipulated,” he said. The vehicle is the other half. Protecting Your Vehicles The researchers recommended several steps to increase ELD security in their report. Among them were strong default passwords for initial device access. continued on page 12 JULY 2024 11
Fleets can take other security measures, like using telematic device firewalls or gateways that filter the data between ELDs and the vehicle’s diagnostic port. The process can help prevent malicious messages from reaching vehicle control systems, which could be especially important for older vehicles lacking cybersecurity features. Sherman and Daily both said drivers should perform regular software updates on their mobile applications. They also recommend fleets do their research on a vendor’s security. A market response is better than relying on increased government regulation, Daily said. “The more consumers start caring about security, the better it’s going to get,” he said. Sherman noted that autonomous vehicles — despite being more reliant on remote technologies — are actually less at risk of a cyberattack. That’s because they are designed from the beginning with cybersecurity in mind, using a cellular-vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) standard. Daily said the work of keeping ELDs secure won’t end. New technologies will advance, new products will hit the market and new threats will emerge. “Security’s a process, right?” he said. “It’s a cat-andmouse game where the next group that’s smarter than we are is going to come along and find something new on a new device.” The research report is available at: https://www.ndss-symposium.org/wp-content/uploads/ vehiclesec2024-47-paper.pdf Fleet Guarded Continued Carrier of the Year: Southern Mail Service Southern Mail Service was honored as the 2024 Carrier of the Year during the National Postal Forum in Indianapolis. SMS’s Alan Campos, middle, stands with the award while joined by USPS officials. 12 NSRMCA
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NSRMCA hosted a June 5 session with USPS officials during the National Postal Forum in Indianapolis. The three-hour discussion featured Nicholas Anziano, manager of the freight auction and special projects, and Bill Shepard, who oversees HCR transportation safety compliance. Also appearing for a portion of it were PCES Executive – Special Assignment Kevin McDowell, and Taylor Agnello, executive manager of the Surface Logistics Program. Discussions covered everything from the use of AIlike software to streamline peak season this year, safety reporting and pilot programs like the drop trailer effort and Go East/Go West. Safety Reporting Many questions concerned under- and over-reporting. Shepard noted that “some people are reporting everything and anything under the sun. And I prefer that to be honest. Even if it’s ticky-tacky [issues], like on the dock … if you nick a sideview mirror or something like that. It’s better to report it because the worst thing that can happen is Pete [Routsolias] sees a scenario — we get something from [the] logistics [department] saying, you know, ‘legacy carrier X did this and didn’t report it,’ and the next thing you know, it’s the end of the world. … So, it’s best to report everything.” He also had a message for carriers engaged in brokering. “If you’re playing the brokering game … I fully expect you guys and girls to treat those carriers that you contract out loads to, to be like it would be your own [loads], right?. So, you should review them every month; there shouldn’t be a problem. Otherwise, you’re playing the game wrong. … you should be selecting carriers that you know and you love and you trust. There shouldn’t be that many of them.” USPS Outlines Key Safety Goals, New Initiatives to NSRMCA Crowd By Cameron Ayers NSRMCA members listen to USPS officials during a session at the National Postal Forum. (Photo by Cameron Ayers) NPF Coverage 14 NSRMCA
Drop Trailer Program A good deal of time was spent on USPS’s pilot drop trailer program. Anziano explained that “this is a drop at origin, live unload at destination [effort] for right now.” It involves 40 origin cities and the contractors would have to supply their own trailers. While the current iteration of the program involves short contracts — six or seven months — starting in November the program will rapidly expand to 350-400 lanes and is expected to switch to two-year contracts. Anziano noted that USPS is currently trying to navigate drop-drop scenarios. “Maybe you have a round trip; it operates exactly like this: you have two lanes that start up … next week, they would expect you to drop two trailers, or maybe three trailers; an extra one just in case something goes down,” he said. “That next morning … that trailer should be preloaded. If the trailer is preloaded, you’re supposed to go check in, right, you’re supposed to drop off the empty trailer that you bring in because you always want to replace one. And then, once you check in, you hook up to that preloaded trailer to do your inspection, close off the padlock. And then you go on your merry way. ... Now, how do you get back? It’s all on the carrier to get back. So, individuals that have it now, they have to find backhauls or they have other businesses that bring them back.” While some details are still being worked out, Anziano said he expects “the solicitation is probably [going to be] on the freight auction site.” Once it’s ready, he said he’ll inform the association so that members can prepare pitches for USPS. He added that participants would have to submit daily reports covering their metrics. Go East/Go West The discussion also covered a related USPS initiative: the Go East/Go West program. Anziano noted that the pilot program will focus on routes over 500 miles, despite many of the early trips being well under that. “It’s long haul, to be honest with you,” he said. “So, it’s like Atlanta to Seattle, California to Phoenix through Salt Lake City. … Most of the ones I’ve solicited have been over 500” miles. He explained that USPS wants to limit the number of Go East/Go West participants at any given RPDC to avoid confusion in the yards. “It needs to go as smooth as possible, because there’s no room on the back end,” Anziano said. “Those are sites where we … don’t want a lot of carriers. I just can’t have 30 [contractors] with 30 [different] trailers, because … the site will mess up. Something’s going to get loaded wrong and it’s gonna cause a lot of problems. You could be missing five of your trailers and don’t know where they are.” Khudikyan emphasized the need for PNT suppliers to sign up for Go East/Go West soon. “I want you to understand; it’s not being said, but PNT is basically being replaced by these programs,” he said. “So, if you’re not here, don’t think that your four-year PNT program will be around for years. Those are all going to go through the freight auction system.” Preparing for the Future Khudikyan told attendees that he’s tasked one of NSRMCA’s new committees — the contract committee — to propose a new request for proposal “contracting process to make ourselves more flexible” for USPS. He also explained that USPS’s outgoing chief logistics officer, Kelly Abney, has agreed to assign a dedicated group of postal employees to help the association’s committees with various issues. “Every month is changing so fast,” he continued. “We want to get on these calls monthly. So, there’s going to be a lot of change. It’s going to be coming fast. … We’re all trying to adapt and be flexible and meet the needs of the Postal Service.” He also requested that association members involved in any of these pilot efforts to speak up if problems occur. “Everything here is so new; don’t get frustrated,” he said. “If you have an issue, either bring it to the committee, and send it to me or Greg in email. And we’ll definitely get it over to USPS leadership … it’s good feedback for them.” JULY 2024 15
DeJoy Pushes His Plan Forward By Landon Stamper While there have been some recent speed bumps, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said he can’t take his foot off the pedal of his plans now. DeJoy spoke about various postal topics during a town hall session June 5 in Indianapolis at the 2024 National Postal Forum, including the struggles seen over the past few months. In September 2023, everything was going great, the postmaster general said, with all service levels hovering in the low to mid 90s. Then, for several reasons — including the launch of new facilities and moving air transportation to the ground — service started plummeting. However, DeJoy said he would still do it all over again because now those things can be corrected and tweaked. Without these changes, he said “what went on in the last couple of months will be every day, everywhere, forever without a way out. Because there is no other solution right now that I see that keeps the United States Postal Service in its current form.” No Federal Funds Sought One option DeJoy said he will not be exploring is federal funding or legislation to keep the agency afloat. He said when he arrived at USPS in 2020, “there were people hoping for a government bailout as long as the mail got moved. That’s not the job I want.” “I don’t have legislative action on my brain right now,” the PMG said. “I have fixing the operation” as a priority. Postmaster General Talks Past, Present, Future at Forum Postmaster General Louis DeJoy speaks during the 2024 National Postal Forum. (Photo by Cameron Ayers) NPF Coverage 16 NSRMCA
In recent months, USPS has increased prices to further its goal of financial stability. During a Q&A session at NPF, DeJoy was asked why mail rates are so high. DeJoy answered, “because we have had a defective pricing model for the last 15 years.” “We have subsidized [the] industry,” he said. “I believe that; I know that. It’s cost us almost $50 billion.” While DeJoy acknowledged people would say there are consequences to increasing prices, “there are consequences everywhere in this debacle.” “Walk around with me for a day; walk around, come on a trip with me,” DeJoy said. “You’ll see the consequences. When you are subsidizing something, that means that they cannot afford to survive themselves. It’s not our role to subsidize; it’s our role to cover our costs. And that’s what we’re going to continue to do.” Upcoming Plans Several questions revolved around the Postal Service’s plans in the upcoming months and years. DeJoy noted that one of his goals is to “cut our costs dramatically,” specifying that he told Congress he wants to cut a further $5.5 billion from the agency’s spending. The PMG talked about new vehicles coming to offices around the country, with electric vehicles making up a larger percentage of the total amount each year until 2028, when all new postal vehicles will be electric. On the upcoming presidential election, DeJoy said he’s not concerned about service impacting mailed ballots, “and we will deploy extraordinary measures.” He said USPS has been in touch with election boards across the country throughout the year, making plans. As far as his plans for peak season, the PMG kept it simple: “not add staff, not add trucks, not add annexes.” DeJoy said he believes USPS has the infrastructure to absorb a 20 percent increase in volume, so he’s not too concerned about adding much for peak. He also noted that they didn’t add much during the last peak season. The postmaster general also spoke about his own future, with someone asking how much longer he’ll stay in that position. In answer, he quipped: “[I’ll] stay for the duration of the plan, how’s that?” “I’m here and I’m doing this, and I see the American people,” he expounded. “All this other stuff between me — Congress, regulators, indictments, federal this, this investigation, all that — I don’t lose any sleep over it … I want to get this place moving in the right direction. I want to get to the next phase, where we see it in our plants, we see it in our services ... I can see where our voice is getting stronger, our conviction to do things becomes ingrained in the organization, becomes the new culture of the organization. Then, my work is done.” Kelly Abney Retiring from USPS One of the key architects of the Postal Service’s network redesign will soon be stepping down. Kelly Abney, chief logistics officer and executive vice president, will be retiring his position effective July 5, according to a USPS release. Abney came to USPS in 2020 and began his current role in June 2022. In the release, USPS said “Kelly has been a key contributor to our Delivering for America transformation and has achieved many accomplishments through his leadership of our logistics organization.” Ron Jarriel will be stepping into a variant on Abney’s role June 29: USPS’s incoming chief logistics & infrastructure officer and executive vice president. JULY 2024 17
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Motion 1: Combines Eastern and Northeastern Regions Amends Article VIII, Section 3 by: Striking the words “Northeast Region” below Line 19 Adding Lines 20 and 21 to include the northeastern states in the Eastern Region. Motion 2: Adds Caribbean to the Southern Region Amends Article VIII, Section 3 by: Striking the words “Caribbean Region” below Line 4 Moving the contents of Line 5 — which lists Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands — to Line 4, after the word “Texas.” Motion 3: Reduces the Number of Association Vice Presidents Amends Article VIII, Section 2 by: Changing “2019” in Line 2 to “2024” Changing the number “6” in Line 7 to “4” Striking the words “Northeast Region” from Line 10 Striking Line 11, which references the Caribbean Region. Motion 4: Increases the Number of At Large Members Amends Article VIII, Section 3 by: Changing the word “two” in Line 13 to “four” Motion 5: Adds a Caribbean Manager to the Southern Region Amends Article IX, Section 4 by: Striking from Line 19 everything except the words “The Caribbean region” Inserting in Line 19 after “The Caribbean region” the words “will have a manager added to the Southern Region” Motion 6: Changes the Wording on Regions and At Large Positions Amends Article X, Section 3 by: Striking the words “Northeast Region” from Line 13 Striking the words “and Caribbean Region” from Line 15 Changing the words “One board member” to “Two board members” in Line 18 Changing the word “another” in Line 19 to “two others” Motion 7: Changes the Percentage of Regionally Apportioned Dues Amends Article XV, Section 4 by: Changing “80%” to “85%” and “20%” to “15%” in Line 24 Amends Article XV, Section 6, by: Changing “80%” to “85%” in Line 2 Changing “20%” to “15%” in Line 3 Potential Motion: Changes Wording for Building Fund (Under Consideration) Amends Article VII, Section 5 by: Striking this sentence from Lines 22-24, “In no event shall the Board use, borrow, or expend money from the building fund in excess of $8,000.00, except for the purchase of real estate.” Changing the name of the Building Fund in Line 24 to the “Building Fund/Rental Downpayments” Changing “$142,000” in Line 25 to “$100,000” Orlando Preview: BYLAWS CHANGES The following motions are expected to go to the delegates during the National Convention 20 NSRMCA
Official Convention Call/Open Board Positions The National Star Route Mail Contractors Association (NSRMCA) hereby gives official notice that the 85th annual NSRMCA National Convention will convene Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, and conclude on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024. NSRMCA’s convention will take place at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, located at 6000 W Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, Florida 34746. In-person registration begins Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, and is also available online at: https://tinyurl.com/yzkvsfz7. Business dates for the convention will be August 4 through August 7. The National Executive Board urges each of the regional vice presidents to send their full quota of delegates to the convention, supplemented by additional members and guests. The price for attendance is $450 for NSRMCA members prior to July 4; this includes corporate representatives and officers. After July 4, members will be charged the standard price of $550. Guests of NSRMCA members can attend for $150. The fee for non-members is $2,500 before July 4, increasing to $3,000 afterwards. Elections At the National Convention, five seats on the National Executive Board will be put to an election. Those positions, along with the person currently holding each, are Vice President (Suzan Porter), Secretary-Treasurer (Jami Sweeney), Southern Region Vice President (Jeff Lepak), Western Region Vice President (Dan Rackley, Acting) and Member at Large (Tony Davis). TLC takes care of the back end operational aspects of your business... So you can focus on the customers and growing your market share! Special Discount for NSRMCA Members • 10% off TLC’s time clock • A complimentary onsite DOT audit • Guaranteed competitive pricing! To Learn More: https://www.tlccompanies.com/nsrmca-partnership/ TLC is the exclusive PEO Partner of NSRMCA JULY 2024 21
Saving T op 9 : on Fuel 1.) Regularly monitor your mileage. As vehicles age, their mile per gallon ratio can drop. Factor in that value when considering upgrading your fleet. 2.) Schedule preventative maintenance for your fleet. Curtailing small issues early on can save you from much bigger problems later on. 3.) Streamline resistance on your vehicles. The harder it is for your truck to move forward, the more fuel they will consume. 4.) Use fuel discount programs. These programs incentivize your loyalty. The savings can be substantial. 5.) Fill up your fleet before departure. Do not leave your drivers on the road to find the best value for your company. 6.) Use gas tracker apps. These will keep your drivers up to date on the best prices. 7.) Monitor gas trends. While you cannot control the price of fuel, you can anticipate rises in costs and plan accordingly. 8.) Educate your drivers and emphasize the importance of safety and efficiency. High speeds and unnecessary movement like frequent lane changes only use up more fuel. Strike a balance between punctual delivery and streamlined policies. 9.) Establish an idle policy. If your trucks have a tendency to spend a lot of time waiting, create a policy for your drivers, requiring them to turn off their engines after a certain interval. As much as you may wish you could control the cost of fuel, you cannot. And delivering the mail requires lots of fuel. It is a fickle expense that rises and falls off the speculation of everything from local weather trends to the state of foreign affairs. And unlike vehicle needs like lightbulbs and new tires, it is hard to stockpile gasoline. Here are nine tips for maximizing your dollar at the pump. By Sean O’Connell 22 NSRMCA
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CDS SPOTLIGHT Cindy LoRusso VITAL STATISTICS LOCATION: ORLANDO, FLA. CONTRACTS: 4 EMPLOYEES: 6 VEHICLES: 8 STARTING YEAR: 1994 MEMBER SINCE: 2004 MILES DRIVEN ANNUALLY: 10,000 OCTOBER 2023 1 What’s Your Hidden Talent? I can rock a mic at karaoke! What Does Your Family Think of Your Work? Ask them when their shifts start. All of them deliver for me! Who Do You Most Admire? Myself, duh. What is the Square Root of 15? Answer! We Have Ways of Making You Talk! Please don’t use the thumbscrews on me again! AIGGHHHEEE!!! Describe Yourself in One Word: Tough What’s the Strangest Item You’ve Delivered? Cosmetics to a funeral home! What’s the Best Part of the Job? Being my own boss. What Do You Miss Most Fromthe ’80s? Cocaine Where Do You See Yourself in 20 Years? In a cozy cemetary plot. CDS SPOTLIGHT Cindy LoRusso VITAL STATISTICS LOCATION: ORLANDO, FLA. CONTRACTS: 4 EMPLOYEES: 6 VEHICLES: 8 STARTING YEAR: 1994 MEMBER SINCE: 2004 MILES DRIVEN ANNUALLY: 10,000 What’s Your Hidden Talent? I can rock a mic at karaoke! What Does Your Family Think of Your Work? Ask them when their shifts start. All of them deliver for me! Who Do You Most Admire? Myself, duh. What is the Square Root of 15? Answer! We Have Ways of Making You Talk! ld’hhbDescribe Yourself in One Word: Tough What’s the Strangest Item You’ve Delivered? Cosmetics to a funeral home! What’s the Best Part of the Job? Being my own boss. What Do You Miss Most Fromthe ’80s? Cocaine hlfiCDS SPOTLIGHT Cindy LoRusso VITAL STATISTICS LOCATION: ORLANDO, FLA. CONTRACTS: 4 EMPLOYEES: 6 VEHICLES: 8 STARTING YEAR: 1994 MEMBER SINCE: 2004 MILES DRIVEN ANNUALLY: 10,000 OCTOBER 2023 1 What’s Your Hidden Talent? I can rock a mic at karaoke! What Does Your Family Think of Your Work? Ask them when their shifts start. All of them deliver for me! Who Do You Most Admire? Myself, duh. What is the Square Root of 15? Answer! We Have Ways of Making You Talk! Please don’t use the thumbscrews on me again! AIGGHHHEEE!!! Describe Yourself in One Word: Tough What’s the Strangest Item You’ve Delivered? Cosmetics to a funeral home! What’s the Best Part of the Job? Being my own boss. What Do You Miss Most Fromthe ’80s? Cocaine Where Do You See Yourself in 20 Years? In a cozy cemetary plot. DeToWYoCoWBeWCoLisa McAbee Vital Statistics Role: Eastern Region VP Contracts: 9 Employees: 90 Starting Year: 1971 Member Since: 1994 Annual Miles: 3 million What is the biggest improvement you’ve seen to mail delivery? Getting the mail sorted and out the door faster than before. It’s cut down on a lot of extra trips and costly delay time. What is the perfect weekend for you? Sitting on the beach and getting some sun. I like to go dancing. Shagging! That’s the main thing to do in North Myrtle Beach. [Editor’s note: she means the dance] What’s on the stereo? Some Bee Gees. Some Boston. Some Hank. Some Reba. I like it all but particularly 1950s to 1990s pop and I like all country. Any pets hanging out with you? I have 2 dogs and 2 cats. There’s nothing like a pet. You can have the worst moment and that pet is going to look at you and love you unconditionally. What do you enjoy doing when you aren’t working? I like hanging out with friends. I like new adventures. I want to go fishing again. 24 NSRMCA
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242 193 154 674 369 8,832 $14,411 $16,943 $21,965 $34,853 $25,841 $39,379 137,435 139,467 161,347 183,345 196,012 486,658 9.9 9.7 10.1 8.3 12.2 8.3 April 2024 May 2024 236 183 159 630 353 8,130 $15,995 $20,129 $23,543 $33,541 $28,572 $41,934 140,686 141,925 147,544 193,379 221,739 472,697 9.0 yrs 10.1 yrs 9.6 yrs 8.4 yrs 10.8 yrs 7.6 yrs 26 NSRMCA
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Motor Carrier Insurance Levels Beginning to Change Motor carrier operations in New Jersey are now subject to a significant increase in minimum auto liability insurance. The state’s Assembly Bill A4292 has the effect of doubling the minimum requirement for commercial property carrier operations that would otherwise apply under federal law. This development signals that longstanding concerns about both required policy minimums and the cost impact on carrier operations are far from over. The bill provides that “[e]very owner or registered owner of a motor vehicle registered or principally garaged in this state shall maintain motor vehicle liability coverage…for a commercial motor vehicle, an amount or limit of $1,500,000….” It also allows for meeting this minimum obligation through a variety of policies, including commercial auto, fleet insurance, commercial umbrella, commercial excess or a combination of those policy types. The industry-wide challenge is that New Jersey stands in stark contrast to the $750,000 minimum requirement by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for most operations involving general commodities. The federal minimums for liability levels were established forty years ago in the Motor Carrier Act of 1980. A few basic tiers of federal minimum auto liability insurance levels exist for commercial operations of property carriers: • A typical for-hire property carrier using commercial motor vehicles in excess of 10,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating must hold, at a minimum, a $750,000 policy. • For-hire and private carriers using commercial motor vehicles and hauling certain oils, hazardous wastes, hazardous materials, or hazardous substances must hold a minimum $1 million policy. • Finally, for-hire and private carriers using commercial motor vehicles and hauling hazardous wastes, hazardous materials, hazardous substances in bulk or meeting certain classes generally hold at minimum $5 million policy. The adequacy of these federal minimums has long raised questions. The MAP-21 Act of 2012 included a mandate for the Department of Transportation (DOT) to conduct a comprehensive review of insurance minimums. A study by DOT’s Volpe Center was released one year later. A subsequent proposal was issued by FMCSA a year later and thereafter withdrawn. Finally, in May 2022, DOT issued a report summarizing its findings. The agency concluded that the lack of quality data from proprietary insurance markets makes it impossible to assess the adequacy of current insurance minimums. By Jonathan R. Todd LEGAL CORNER 28 NSRMCA
A trendline would be helpful for risk managers, but at present, it remains to be seen whether other states or the federal government will follow New Jersey’s lead. Near term, this is a new and unique compliance obligation for those carriers with New Jersey operations. In all likelihood, it will impact small and otherwise compliant motor carriers most of all. Jonathan Todd is Vice Chair of the Transportation & Logistics Practice Group at Benesch Law. He may be reached at 216-363-4658 or [email protected]. MAIL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION NEW BENEFIT to NSRMCA Members 20% OFF Workers Comp Coverage NSRMCA has partnered with Kincaid Insurance Group to offer exclusive savings to our members on workers compensation coverage Online Reporting | Pay As You Go | Stop-gap Liability 24-hour Reporting | No Down Payment | Virtual Audits More Information (812) 649-5739 NSRMCA has more to offer than just print. We produce CDS videos, host webinars and showcase conferences. Visit our YouTube channel JULY 2024 29
During this month 24 years ago, NSRMCA’s website went live under the web address www.starroutecontractors.org. While the website has undergone several facelifts, updates and even a name change over the years, it remains a valuable source of information for all contractors. Welcome to the 21st Century! 2000 30 NSRMCA
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Let’s Talk Six-Year Contracts The topic of six-year contracts can leave even the best postal carriers with some lingering doubt, but it is what we have become accustomed to as we negotiate these contract bids. Through personal experience from holding multiple contracts throughout a large part of Nevada, the doubt I get comes from the dreaded inflation rate that continues to drive up operational costs, which in turn affects profit lines. To make an effective bid, a person or entity must project costs six years ahead; however, with inflation as it is now, the use of earlier data to predict future costs isn’t an easy feat. Currently, the costs of doing business have escalated, and projecting said costs accurately is not possible. With a sixyear contract, the length of time tied up into the contract means you must bid high enough to factor in for inflation, all while keeping your bid at an amount not likely to be knocked out by a lower bid. Once awarded the bid, a contractor may find that the route is more expensive to run than they realized. In such cases, that contractor can then request a termination after giving 60 to 90 days’ notice, and then rebid the amount at a higher rate. If granted, the contractor must then resubmit the bid with up-to-date data on the proposed contract’s overall cost. The downside of requesting the termination and rebidding is that the contractor takes the chance of not getting the contract back. Unexpected Costs Another common issue is when contractors are awarded their bid with a higher contract amount, only to find themselves using it up on unexpected labor costs. For example, you might hire a driver who’s unable to perform the job, even after significant training. Then you must rehire a new driver, and the process starts all over. Hopefully, this hiring process only happens once, and the contractor gets a good, stable employee. Otherwise, the hiring process alone can prove to be quite expensive. There are other cost factors that must be considered when bidding on these contracts. • Vehicle registration and insurance requirements must be met. • Servicing the vehicles, as well as keeping vehicle maintenance records, is another added expense. • Having office personnel is crucial and is an added expense. Hopefully, this information helps and that will help with the bidding process. Best of luck on all future bids. By Randy Weber CDS CORNER 32 NSRMCA
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In today’s rapidly changing world — be it in industries, politics, or societal norms — keeping up can be a daunting experience. That’s why NSRMCA’s spring meetings in April and May were such a big hit. Not only were they very well attended, but they helped attendees keep up with many of these changes. But what about keeping up with things in your own business? When it comes to running a business, I always think of Peter Drucker’s words: business is about two things — innovation and marketing. Thus, it’s crucial to foster a culture of innovation and continually seek ways to improve processes and procedures. Moreover, if you can’t effectively tell your story, how will anyone know about your fantastic product offerings? Ultimately, these elements boil down to building a great culture. Here are some key lessons: Seven Keys to an Extraordinary Culture 1. Clear Mission and Values: Ensure everyone on the team understands the company’s mission and values. 2. Strategic Hiring: Recruit high-performing individuals who fit your culture and align with your mission and values. 3. Effective Communication: Encourage communication patterns that facilitate collaboration. 4. Transparency: Create an open, feedback-oriented culture. 5. Teamwork: Build a culture of teamwork with clear accountability and defined roles. 6. Meaningful Connections: Help team members form meaningful connections. 7. Growth Opportunities: Provide clear and ongoing opportunities for personal and professional growth. As we approach a new era for NSRMCA and reach this pivotal moment in history, I urge you to consider how we can collectively build the culture of our association within the next decade to tackle the challenges of the coming century and beyond. Going into the National Convention, please keep in mind how involved you want to be and run for the available positions to contribute; if not for you, at least for the next generation. During World War II, when Churchill asked for a budget for culture, many thought he was crazy. They questioned the need for culture during wartime. His response was profound: culture is what we are fighting for — whose culture and way of life are better? Ultimately, it’s about life, liberty and happiness. If we don’t invest in culture, everything else will be in vain. Thank you to everyone for believing in the community and this association. Stay safe and stay blessed! President’s Perspective Jack Khudikyan NSRMCA President 36 NSRMCA
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Fuel Indexes The charts below detail the average monthly retail prices for diesel and gasoline, according to the Department of Energy. Consult the top chart to determine which of the eight regions you occupy. The middle chart covers regular gasoline prices while the bottom one addresses diesel prices. New England Central Atlantic Lower Atlantic Midwest Gulf Coast Rocky Mountain West Coast California ME NY WV ND NM MT WA CA NH PA VA SD TX WY OR VT NJ NC NE AR UT NV MA DE SC KS LA CO AZ CT MD GA OK MS ID AK RI DC PR MN AL HI FL IA MO WI IL MI IN OH KY TN US Retail on Highway Gas & Diesel Update for DOE Monthly Average Retail Gasoline All Formulations New England (PADD 1A) Retail Gasoline Prices Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) Retail Gasoline Prices Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) Retail Gasoline Prices Midwest (PADD 2) Retail Gasoline Prices Gulf Coast (PADD 3) Retail Gasoline Prices Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) Retail Gasoline Prices West Coast (PADD 5) Retail Gasoline Prices November 2023 3.524 3.572 3.081 3.214 2.886 3.391 4.602 December 2023 3.351 3.443 3.075 2.964 2.739 3.011 4.254 January 2024 3.232 3.323 3.060 2.905 2.778 2.854 4.137 February 2024 3.273 3.399 3.211 3.119 2.933 2.980 4.166 March 2024 3.354 3.492 3.38 3.394 3.132 3.252 4.47 April 2024 3.571 3.679 3.491 3.519 3.277 3.523 4.885 May 2024 3.697 3.76 3.487 3.51 3.253 3.531 4.789 June 2024 3.58 3.66 3.367 3.393 3.096 3.431 4.483 Highway Diesel New England (PADD 1A) No 2 Diesel Retail Sales (C/gal) Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) No 2 Diesel Retail Sales (C/gal) Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) No 2 Diesel Retail Sales (C/gal) Midwest (PADD 2) No 2 Diesel Retail Sales (C/gal) Gulf Coast (PADD 3) No 2 Diesel Retail Sales (C/gal Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) No 2 Diesel Retail Sales (C/gal) West Coast (PADD 5) Less CA: No 2 Diesel Retail Sales (C/gal) California No 2 Diesel Retail Sales (C/gal) November 2023 4.478 4.514 4.052 4.241 3.898 4.329 4.620 5.684 December 2023 4.388 4.381 3.886 3.882 3.639 4.007 4.263 5.320 January 2023 4.306 4.252 3.868 3.716 3.583 3.756 4.055 5.130 February 2024 4.327 4.318 4.095 3.938 3.795 3.853 4.200 5.214 March 2024 4.301 4.304 4.05 3.943 3.724 3.988 4.16 5.216 April 2024 4.311 4.255 3.974 3.948 3.701 3.917 4.177 5.239 May 2024 4.208 4.15 3.799 3.725 3.536 3.757 4.032 5.078 June 2024 4.091 4.053 3.732 3.597 3.453 3.68 3.962 4.927 40 NSRMCA
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CPI-W: CDS Contractor Index The CPI-W is a monthly measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban wage earners and clerical workers for a market basket of consumer goods and services. The CPI-W is based on the spending patterns of urban wage earners and clerical workers. The CPI-W can be used to request an adjustment to your contract to accommodate increased costs. Line items 1B, 5, and 17 are adjustable by the CPI-W. A contractor may simply make a request to the Postal Service to incorporate the latest CPI adjustment and it will do the calculations. But there may be times when the comparison period reflects a downward CPI and if you ask the Postal Service to incorporate the CPI adjustment you could be faced with a downward adjustment resulting in reduced compensation. The CPI does not always go up, so it is best to do the math prior to applying for the adjustment. Source: https://www.ssa.gov/oact/STATS/cpiw.html Month & Year Rebased February 2020 251.9 March 2020 251.3 April 2020 249.5 May 2020 249.5 June 2020 251.0 July 2020 252.6 August 2020 253.5 September 2020 254.0 October 2020 254.0 November 2020 253.8 December 2020 254.0 January 2021 255.2 February 2021 256.8 March 2021 258.9 April 2021 261.2 May 2021 263.6 June 2021 266.4 July 2021 267.7 August 2021 268.3 September 2021 269.0 October 2021 271.5 November 2021 273.0 December 2021 273.9 January 2022 276.3 February 2022 279.0 March 2022 283.1 Month & Year Rebased April 2022 284.6 May 2022 288.0 June 2022 292.5 July 2022 292.2 August 2022 291.6 September 2022 291.8 October 2022 293.0 November 2022 292.5 December 2022 291.1 January 2023 293.5 February 2023 295.0 March 2023 296.0 April 2023 297.7 May 2023 299.3 June 2023 299.4 July 2023 299.8 August 2023 301.6 September 2023 302.3 October 2023 302.1 November 2023 301.2 December 2023 300.7 January 2024 302.2 February 2024 304.3 March 2024 306.5 April 2024 307.8 May 2024 308.2 42 NSRMCA
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