ATR 5 2020 digital

 Special Report panel on Issue 1






 Shannon Newton (ATA) welcomes
attendees to the opening awards
luncheon











 Rebecca Brewster (American Transportation Research
Institute) answers questions during a break


 Catharine Knight (NuQuest) and Mike
Stapleton (SmartDrive Systems)


Melissa Jolley and David Sparks
(Rich Logistics)


















 Attendees watch the conference while seated with extra spacing for safety



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Loads of Gratitude




ATA celebrates drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

















On Sept. 17, the Arkansas Trucking providing food for our tables, life-saving
Association celebrated the millions of supplies for hospitals, computers on our
professional truck drivers who work desks and in our pockets,” Arkansas
each day to deliver America’s freight Trucking Association president Shannon
safely by preparing over 800 hot lunches Newton said in announcing the week’s
at the TA Petro Stopping Center to serve events.
drivers traveling along I-40, where more “In times of prosperity or times
than 15,000 trucks travel east of North of crisis, Arkansas’s and our Nation’s
Little Rock each day. economy rides on the shoulders of pro-
The event was preceded by an fessional drivers who bring what we
official proclamation from Gov. Asa need every day to thrive and survive,
Hutchinson, in which he officially build and rebuild our lives across the
declared September 13th through 19th State,” the proclamation states.
Truck Driver Appreciation Week in ATA also launched a billboard
Arkansas. campaign around the state throughout
“Even as many Arkansans are the month of September to send the
adjusting to new ways of working, message that “whatever you’re tracking,
learning, exercising, and even social- truck drivers are delivering” all those
izing, truck drivers are continuing to do anxiously awaited packages to homes,
what they do best day-in and day-out— businesses, pharmacies, schools, restau-
connecting Arkansans to all the things rants and favorite shops.
we need to live our lives,” Hutchinson
said in the proclamation.
For over 20 years, the Arkansas
Trucking Association has shown their
appreciation by inviting truck drivers
to join them for a free hot meal. For
this year’s event, “Loads of Gratitude,”
ATA worked with sponsors and donors
to deliver a low-contact lunch and
laundry for the men and women who
have proved that the loads they carry are
essential to our way of life.
“National Truck Driver
Appreciation Week is an annual oppor-
tunity to celebrate the dedication of
these essential workers. Truck drivers
have endured incredible challenges  Jon and Shannon Pertchik,
this year keeping themselves and their Justin Garrett, and Karl Dalrymple
communities safe and healthy while (TravelCenters of America)

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Truck Convoy Goes Virtual for



Special Olympics Athletes


















Arkansas trucking companies safe way. It has been so
and law enforcement have assembled inspiring to see the com-
a convoy every September for years to panies jump on board for
raise awareness and funds for Special 2020 by adding their own
Olympics Arkansas. Last year, more twists and energy!” Camie
than 155 trucks convoyed more than Powell, director of market-
30 miles around the Little Rock area ing and partnership for
before gathering for lunch and special Special Olympics Arkansas.
recognitions. To continue the tradition The result was
in 2020, some re-imagining allowed so successful that the  Tim Ziegler (JM Bozeman Enterprises)
drivers to virtually support Special planning committee is considering in Virginia
Olympians in Arkansas. adding an “on the road” version when
The two-week event challenged the traditional convoy returns in 2021,
companies and drivers to drive aware- allowing drivers to also participate in
ness to as many states as possible. creating awareness no matter where
Drivers marked their journey with they are in the US.
pictures and signs. They reported every
th
state they touched from September 13 
th
to 26 . The Convoy Challenge raised  Dwayne Martin (CalArk International)
over $31,000 and reached more than 40 in Houston, Texas
states with the help of these six carrier
partners; Maverick Transportation, ABF
Freight, CalArk International, Central
Hauling, and JM Bozeman Enterprises,
Walmart Transportation, and the
Arkansas Trucking Association.  Rodney Ashbrook (ABF Freight) with
“Truck Convoy is an event that family friend Lex in Houston, Texas
is steeped in tradition. Drivers and
companies keep mementos from each
event and rave about how many years
they have participated. When we real-
ized that we might have to exclude
2020 from the record books it became
extremely necessary to find a way to
engage with the truck drivers and
companies who have helped make
Truck Convoy a success. The Convoy
Challenge allowed us to still celebrate  Eric Curlett (Maverick Transportation)
in Owatonna, Minn.
Special Olympics Arkansas athletes
with our Truck Convoy partners in a

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 Juan “Chuy” Lopez (Central
Hauling) supports Special
Olympians in front of the
Talladega Superspeedway in
Florida

 Allyson
 Garret H. (CalArk International) carries the Hay (Walmart
banner across Florida Transportation)
























 Team Drivers Terri and Dee Dee Barnes (JM
Bozeman Enterprises Inc.), not pictured, shared
the event with these friends in Evergreen, Ala.  Maverick Transportation flag

 Loren Hatfield (ABF Freight) in
Alexandria, La.














 Arkansas Highway Police Officer
McCollom with Dave Hall (ABF Freight)
in Alma, Ark.


 Zennetta Harris (CalArk
International) takes the
cause to Akron, Ohio



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Insider Trucking




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technology systems in order to provide In the event you need emergency HIGH-QUALITY BUSINESS
the very best in tires and services. roadside assistance, call 1-800-824- EDUCATION
www.stmtires.com SHOP and RoadSquad will be there Since its inception in 1969, the
whenever, wherever you break down. UCA College of Business has educated
MAINTENANCE TIPS TO GET the business leaders of tomorrow. Our
YOUR RIG READY FOR WINTER TLG PETERBILT NOW OFFERING students receive a high-quality busi-
Every driver knows that operating MOBILE SERVICE AT ALL 19 ness education from knowledgeable,
a truck during winter comes with its DEALERSHIPS nationally
risks. Extremely cold temperatures can recognized
affect everything from your batteries faculty. Our
and brakes to the cooling system, belts experiential
and beyond. Follow these maintenance learning
tips to help avoid unplanned downtime opportuni-
this winter. ties, rigorous
curriculum and research endeavors pre-
pare graduates to navigate the business
world.
As of this month, The Larson The UCA College of Business has
Group (TLG)’s mobile service program, more than 1,600 undergraduate and
Road Guru, is now offered at all 17 of graduate students in a variety of busi-
its full-service Peterbilt dealership loca- ness disciplines, including logistics and
tions, as well as two locations that were supply chain management, accounting,
previously categorized as parts only. economics, finance, and insurance and
CRANKING AND CHARGING SYSTEMS Road Guru provides around-the-clock risk management. The college offers
Winter driving includes extended mobile service to customers in need of 14 baccalaureate degrees, two master’s
periods of darkness, which can cause various kinds of commercial truck and degrees, one graduate certificate and
stress to your alternator. Have your bat- heavy-duty equipment service, from one technical certificate across four
teries and alternator tested to ensure routine maintenance to urgent engine academic programs, and houses the
they’re prepared to keep up with this work. The program also works directly state’s only insurance and risk manage-
demand. with TLG’s award-winning 24-hour call ment program. It is consistently ranked
COOLING SYSTEM center and comes with several features among the top business schools in the
Check the freeze point and condi- that help maximize uptime. country.
tion of your coolant. Perform a pressure Sean Westlake, director of mobile The College of Business is accredit-
test of the coolant system to help detect service at TLG, said, “When we ed by Association to Advance Collegiate
potential leak points. launched this program last year, we Schools of Business (AACSB). For more
AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS had a very positive outlook for build- information, visit uca.edu/business.
Inspect your air brake system for ing a solid customer base and trust
any air leaks and confirm the system is with them. The demand for not just CENTER FOR LOGISTICS EDUCATION,
receiving a clear air supply. Check and mobile service, but TLG’s mobile service, ADVANCEMENT & RESEARCH
drain your air tanks daily to help keep has been remarkable. I’m very pleased The UCA College of Business dedi-
water, contaminants and corrosion at with the success we’ve seen across the cates resources to four education and
bay. board.” research centers, which provide an ave-
BELTS AND HOSES Mobile service is offered at TLG nue for businesses and the community
Temperature swings are hard Peterbilt’s Arkansas dealerships in Van to engage with the college.
on rubber components. Inspect all Buren and Lowell. The Center for Logistics Education,
hoses and check the belt drive system Despite the high demand for Advancement & Research (CLEAR)
including tensioners, pulleys and belt mobile service among TLG Peterbilt facilitates economic development,
alignment. dealerships, new clients are continu- advances the logistics discipline in
TIRE INFLATION ally being serviced. Schedule a routine the region, and conducts and funds
Underinflation is a leading cause maintenance appointment by phone at research of mutual benefit to the indus-
of winter tire failures. Check your tire 855.744.6800, email guru@TLGTrucks. try, UCA and stakeholders. ATR
pressure before every trip to make sure com or visit TLGTrucks.com/road-guru.
they’re properly inflated and to get the
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The Cost of Poor Roads







The life cycle of any road in
Arkansas is directly tied to the ability
of the state, county, or city to main- Northwest Arkansas Little Rock
tain and periodically upgrade that $677/year $711/year
road. Twenty-six percent of local and
state-maintained roads in Arkansas
have pavement in poor condition and Central Arkansas
26 percent are in mediocre condition. $644/year
Pavement damage by traffic, mois-
ture, and climate needs to be repaired
quickly before they require major, and
more expensive repairs. Every dollar
of repair work delayed costs between
$4 and $5 later. The average motorist
in Arkansas cities is paying hundreds
of dollars more per year by driving on
deteriorated roads.
Fort Smith
$623/year Hot Springs
$760/year




Lack of infrastructure funding
also leads to congestion. When we
don’t spend money to maintain and
build roads for citizens, drivers around West Memphis
the state pay. Sitting in traffic cost 48 hours/year
Arkansans $780 million annually in
lost time and wasted fuel.


Central Arkansas
40 hours/year









Pine Bluff
11 hours/year


Source: Arkansas Good Roads Foundation ATR

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THE LAST WORD








A Case for Issue 1









Originally published in Arkansas
Democrat-Gazette that $10 million would overlay 200 There are those who would argue
miles of highway in 1998. In 2018, the against Issue 1. They might propose the
same amount covers only 90 miles. privatization of roads supported by tolls.
By Dr. Doug Voss The future of our roadway infra- Arkansas doesn’t have the population to
Guest Writer structure is at hand. In the upcoming support tolling on any appreciable scale
election we have the opportunity to and, with few exceptions, states are
Arkansas needs good roads, and vote yes on Issue 1 and provide our cit- barred from tolling existing interstates.
that’s not changing in the foreseeable ies, counties, and state with sustainable Opponents may argue that Arkansas
future. Without roads, more than 86 resources dedicated to road and bridge has too many roads to maintain. I
percent of Arkansas communities would construction and maintenance. Issue might wish the road I’m on had fewer
have no reliable means to receive gro- 1 will not raise your taxes. It asks vot- potholes, but I’ve never wished it would
ceries or ship goods produced by local ers to reauthorize a half cent sales tax go away completely. Some say Issue
factories and farms. Roads are critically that has been in place since 2012 and 1 won’t provide money for public and
important to business owners large and is scheduled to expire in 2023. The alternative transportation. Mass transit
small, farmers hauling grain to the revenue will be dedicated solely to the is not very popular in the middle of a
elevator, commuters who need to get to construction and maintenance of our pandemic, and bikes don’t haul soy-
work on time, and parents who need to state’s highways, county roads, and beans very efficiently. Wouldn’t reduc-
safely get their kids to school. municipal streets. ing taxes improve Arkansas’ business
However, financing roads has Issue 1 will have an $8.2 billion environment too? Absolutely! I would
always been a sticky widget. To over- economic impact on Arkansas’ economy support any number of ways to curtail
come this issue, in the early 1900s, in the next decade and help provide government spending but reducing road
able-bodied Arkansans between the over 3,600 jobs every year. From funding by voting against Issue 1 is
ages of 21 and 45 were required to Texarkana to Jonesboro, Pine Bluff to cutting your nose off to spite your face.
spend five days per year working on Bentonville, and all points in between; Simply stated, roads are not the place to
roads or contribute the monetary every Arkansas city and county will cut government.
equivalent of their labor. I’m 44 and receive road funding from Issue 1 and Roads are a long-term investment
teach 21 year olds. You don’t want the amounts are significant. Voting that pay dividends for decades to come.
us rookies building your roads by no on Issue 1 will cost Miller County Roads built in sufficient quantity and
hand, and I doubt many in the audi- $579,553 in projected 2024 funding, maintained properly support jobs and
ence strongly desire to take our place. Craighead County would lose $930,422, improve safety by fixing bridges, reduc-
Therefore, our state relies on tax dol- Benton County would be short ing traffic congestion, and removing
lars and professional engineering crews $1,788,052, Jefferson County would potholes along with other roadway haz-
to build and maintain our roads and have to make up $840,100, and Pulaski ards. Roads are important to all of us.
bridges. Road revenue primarily comes County would have to fill a $2,661,999 Let’s vote for roads. Vote for Issue 1.
from fuel taxes. As our vehicles have hole in their road budget. If you doubt
become more fuel efficient, the fuel the importance of Issue 1 to your com- Dr. Doug Voss is a professor of logistics
and supply chain management at the
tax revenue used to fund our roads has munity, I would encourage you to speak University of Central Arkansas. Voss
stagnated while the cost of road con- with your local leaders and ask how also serves on the Arkansas Trucking
struction has increased. The Arkansas much road money is at stake or visit Association Board of Directors.
Department of Transportation reports map.voteforroads.com.

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