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SCTA Mission: To Advocate, Educate & Collaborate
SCTA has an aggressive Scope of Work, much of which is hi-lighted here. This report is just one way
to deliniate the value of your membership, and gives a sense for the opportunities our members have to
participate.
We urge you to pay attention to our e-mailed notices and newsletters. If you aren’t getting them, let us
know. Otherwise, you’re missing a lot. We encourage your input, and thank you for your support.
2015, so far...
SCTA Leadership Report
Leading this organization is a privilege and we thank you
for the opportunity to serve. Whether it’s advocating at the
highest levels of our government, speaking to the press, various
organizations or a group of professional truck drivers, or just
being at the countless places we need to be, we consider it an
honor and take our duties seriously.
The challenges of leadership have never been more direct or
difficult. SCTA maintains a high profile simply because trucking
is a fundamental industry, and because our issues substantially
touch all segments of the economy. Finding and maintaining
consensus is paramount for keeping diverse organizations like
ours together, so your active involvement is crucial.
When other associations and our partners in the business
community have difficulties with trucking issues and concerns
over regulations, proposed restrictions and other initiatives
that they have no expertise or stomach for, they turn to us. And
we work constantly to maintain the network and credibility
to ensure effective collaboration. As we say: “Trucking is
everybody’s business.”
Consider
the
overwhelming
government-created
impediments in the way of truck-operator freedom: Driver
qualifications, liability, regulatory and technology mandates,
plus our failing and overburdened infrastructure. It’s hard to
imagine a more daunting manifesto, particularly considering
how complicated our government system is.
Our federal government is easy to loathe. We witness its
dysfunction, and are concerned that our own state government
has been trending in the same direction. Creating small fixes
instead of making the hard decisions that are necessary for longterm sustainability and growth has become the all-too-common
practice.
The best way to counter this and ensure success going
forward is to increase our capabilities and strength. The old
ways of getting big things done easily and inexpensively simply
through relationships and a few grassroots calls are gone.
Anybody with a laptop computer and a web-presence can
claim significance. There’s a group – and a willing consultant
- for every interest now. To win, SCTA must be willing to get
engaged in a myriad of ways, some costly. Modern advocacy is
neither cheap, nor for the faint of heart.
Our task isn’t made easier with the impacts of continued
consolidation and small business/fleet attrition. These events
not only impact our membership and revenues, but also our
participation levels, leadership and political calculus. That
translates into more obligations on the rest of us. It will take a
long-term, enthusiastic, all-in commitment from all sectors of
the commercial trucking industry.
Despite the shrinking number of substantial-sized, homegrown fleets, SCTA can still “grow.” Targeting fleets that aren’t
active should be a priority for us all. We’ve got the talent, we’ve
just got to find, develop, and harness it. Help us identify our
stars and those who can rise and help us meet our challenges.
Our newsletters and Capitol Reports highlight our efforts
and the work we’ve got to do. What you don’t see is the
substantial time and effort we expend behind the scenes on your
behalf – putting out fires and keeping the “peace.” This is work
you can’t see or do because you are focused on your business.
You invest in SCTA so that we can.
SCTA is like trucking – we just keep running. Jerry Smith
was recently installed at our Annual Meeting as our next
Chairman of the Board. His journey to this point is a great story
and it would be hard to craft a resume that would better qualify
him for this leadership role. Please give him your full support.
The Annual Management Conference Committees
assembled another exceptional program. And our Allied
Committee sponsors once again stepped up generously. We
encourage our member to show your gratitude and support by
doing business with them whenever and wherever possible.
SCTA’s mission is “To Collaborate, Educate and Advocate
for Successful Trucking Operations.” As we said at our meeting,
thanks for being part of SCTA’s “truck dynasty.” Jerome Jones
Jerome Jones
N. W. White & Co.
Chairman, SCTA
2014-2015
Rick Todd
J. Richards Todd
President & CEO
Calendar
August 20
HazMat Recertification Course
Charleston
August 26
FMCSR Workshop - Greenville
September 4
Labor Day Safety Break
September 16
NTDAW Cookout
September 28
TruckPAC Golf Classic - Spartanburg
October 5-6
Board of Directors’ Retreat
Legislative & Regulatory ADVOCACY
Boots on the Ground: The best offense is a good defense: Ensuring the legislature
“Does No Harm” is our first responsibility. So is educating them and building relationships. And we did plenty of that, being present at the Statehouse and offices practically
every day of the session, as well as the countless evening fundraisers, receptions and other
events where SCTA needed to “be present.” Nothing harmful to the business of trucking
moved through the legislature or agencies as a result of the 2015 Session.
One-time Road Funding Most Ever: The Legislative Session was successful in terms of
road funding, as they provided more one-time money for roads and bridges than they’ve
ever appropriated. They also continued to set-aside recurring appropriations for interstate
improvements, albeit not nearly enough. We will continue to advocate for sustainable,
long-term funding solutions for improving our roads.
Tort Reforms & Restricting Punitive Damage Claims: We remain active in the constant pursuit of improvements to SC’s civil justice system, and are producing materials to
better educate our members on these complex issues.
General Advocacy
DMV & STP Outreach: SCTA maintains regular contact with these two regulatory
agencies in particular, through the Motor Carrier Advisory Committee, and other meetings
and events. Working on improving CDL testing and administration is a particular project
at present.
October 23-25
Tech School Outreach: We are particularly focused on figuring out ways to bridge
Safety Management and Technology
the gap between High School and Tech School for potential CDL drivers. Members will be
& Maintenance Council Joint Annual
Meeting - Myrtle Beach
encouraged to engage their local education partners directly – and to insert SCTA where
we can be helpful.
November 2-6
SCFOR: SCTA continues to work closely with South Carolina Alliance to Fix Our
Smith System Driver Training
Roads, supporting it with substantial direct and indirect contributions.
Columbia
Road Gang: SCTA continues to dedicate time and effort to facilitate meetings of a
December 11
loose-knit group of road/freight-related organizations with the purpose of promoting legNATMI Accident Prevention
islative action related to road system improvements.
Columbia
Grassroots Action Center: SCTA utilizes software to enhance and comprehensively
Check www.sctrucking.org
manage our grassroots’ advocacy and effectiveness. Members will see links and prompts
for more details and to register
to Engage the State Legislature and Congress.
for many of our meetings.
TruckPAC: TruckPAC continues to raise and disburse funds, and did so generously
during the previous election cycle. Almost every member of the SC General Assembly received a generous contribution during their
election cycle – with many getting the maximum allowed by law. This giving is critically important, albeit difficult to measure in
impact. TruckPAC also supports the various Legislative Caucuses. We host two fundraising golf tournaments annually, and this
Spring’s event met its goal of 36 holes sponsors.
Advocacy Fund: Advocacy Fund contributors (members who contribute “double their dues”) underwrite SCTA direct support
of: American Transporation Research Institute (ATRI), Alliance for Toll-Free Interstates (ATFI), SCFOR, SC Palmetto Agribusiness
Council, BIPEC, SC Chamber of Commerce, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), among others. This fund also provides
resources for other advocacy functions and efforts.
Public Education & Relations: SCTA continues to be “the voice of trucking in SC,” generating countless media references
and public information. SCTA regularly participates in speaking engagements, providing op-eds/guest editorials, interviews and
quotes.
State and Federal Agencies: SCTA intercedes, where appropriate when members need help with state agencies that have oversight over laws, rules and regulations. These agencies include but are not limited to: DMV, DPS/STP, FMCSA, DEW, DHEC, DOT.
SCTA is a member of SC DOT’s Freight Advisory Committee. When demand warrants it we stand ready to facilitate a working
group to discuss service improvements. We welcome volunteers to participate.
October 19-20
NATMI Fleet Maintenance Certification
Columbia
Administrative Report
Leadership: Jerome Jones, President of NW White & Co. led SCTA effectively during the 2014-15 term, and Jerry Smith, General Manager of Associated Petroleum Carriers assumed the gavel for the 2015-16 year. Richard Bogan completed his first year as
Treasurer.
Financials: SCTA owns its headquarters building, and an adjacent lot for parking in a desirable neighborhood in downtown
Columbia. SCTA has minimally-adequate and conservatively-invested reserves, with no long-term debt. The Executive Committee
and Board of Directors oversee the finances.
2015 Membership/Dues Revenues Stable: Dues revenue is critical to SCTA’s operation. Our membership numbers remain
consistent - around 600 companies. We continue to experience some attrition among struggling carriers, but ironically they are the
ones who need the help the most. However SCTA’s base of core members remains strong and dedicated, with growth potential targeted. Delinquent memberships are purged after repeated efforts to make contact and renew fail. As always, recruitment is a work
in progress. Members are encouraged to promote SCTA membership among their peers, competitors and suppliers.
Insurance Report: Scott Woodberry has managed what has been, to-date, a successful insurance-customer renewal, despite
continued market uncertainty/ACA. Income is down only slightly year-to-date, but we expect somewhat reduced income next
year due to fleet shut-downs, benefit reductions and mergers and acquisitions. Projections beyond that will be a challenge. We have
experienced some customer growth through a partnership with BB&T and for individual policies issued through SCTA’s Trucker’s
Health Exchange.
Newsletters: Jennifer Patterson compiles and produces various newsletters regularly and as needed. SCTA has partnered with
Transhield to provide regular company/driver safety information/letters to members, particularly Safety Council members. Capitol Report continues to get positive reviews from our readers.
Website: SCTA has a popular and dynamic website. Jennifer Patterson and Taryn West actively manage it, with Facebook postings and photos regularly up-dated.
Education & Training: Taryn West has coordinated an aggressive and diverse set of seminar/training offerings. We constantly
evaluate training opportunities, as some make money, some don’t. Doug Lax serves members’ compliance/Q&A/training/consulting needs.
Councils Report: Taryn West manages the Councils, regularly utilizing NW White’s facilities. They are active, but, as always,
could use more broad-scale participation, and we encourage management to encourage their staff to do so. The Safety & Maintenance Council leadership run good meetings, the Truck Driving Championships, Driver/Technician recognition programs, and
host regular and joint meetings, plus a valuable and deserved annual meeting. Their message to SCTA leadership: “The bosses need
to support us.”
Emerging Leaders: They meet from time to time, and this program should be expanded. Again, SCTA’s leaders and fleet owners would do well to submit participants for involvement.
Accounting: SCTA continues to utilize integrated database and financial management, and outsource its accounting, payroll,
and tax compliance functions to an accounting firm with expertise in non-profits.
2015 Annual Meeting: A large and enthusiastic crowd attended the Annual Management Conference at Myrtle Beach in June,
and record sponsorship revenues underwrote an outstanding program. The Board has endorsed continuing this cycle and format
into the near future.
Staffing: No changes. SCTA employs four full-time employees, 1 independent contractor and part-time help.
ATA Report
Call on Washington: SCTA conducted a “Call on Washington” in April, with almost 20 committed to participate. They met
with most of the SC federal delegation directly, and SCTA hosted fundraisers for both US Senators and several House members
during the last reporting period. We also stand ready to arrange in-district meetings with select members as well.
SCTA works closely with ATA’s Capitol Hill operations and directly with our Congressional Delegation and their staff yearround.
Clifton Parker is SCTA’s State VP to ATA.
Phil Byrd completed his ATA Chairmanship last October, and is still active as the Immediate Past-Chairman, holding several
important roles. Members are encouraged to join ATA.
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• Bestway Express, Inc. - Vincennes, IN
• Richardson Construction Co. - Columbia, SC
• BHC Trucking, Inc. - Greenwood, SC
• Regions Insurance, Inc. - Columbia, SC
• Capanella Trucking LLC - Irmo, SC
• Rocky Wells Trucking, Inc. - Lexington, SC
• Cargo Transporters - Claremont, NC
• Sierra Piedmont, Inc. - Woodstock, GA
• Consultant Progessionals, LLC - Mt. Pleasant, SC
• Spire Natural Gas Fuel Solutions - St. Louis, MO
• Electric Gaurd Dog, LLC - Columbia, SC
• Sterling Risk Advisors - Atlanta, GA
• Information Builders - Atlanta, GA
• Stoghton LEASE - Greer, SC
• JBL Inc. - Swansea, SC
• TLS Trucking & Construction - Goose Creek, SC
• Knight’s Companies - Summerville, SC
• TravelCenters of America - Chattanooga, TN
• N.O. Truck’n, Inc. - Greenville, SC
• Vertical Alliance Group - Texarkana, TX
• Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP - Summerville, SC
• Winyah Logistics - Georgetown, SC
• Pepsi Cola of Florence LLC (Pee Dee Food) - Florence, SC
• Pivotal LNG - Atlanta, GA
2015-2016 Officers & Directors
Jerry Smith
Associated Petroleum Carriers,
Spartanburg
Chairman
Ronald Cooper
B. W. Mitchum Trucking Co., Mt. Pleasant
Vice Chairman
Keith Johnson
H & J Trucking Co., Charleston
Vice Chairman
Landy Weather
Weathers Trucking, Bowman
Vice Chairman
Richard Bogan
Southeastern Freight Lines, Columbia
Treasurer
Jerome Jones
N. W. White & Co., Columbia
Immediate Past Chairman
Clifton Parker
G & P Trucking, Gaston
State Vice President to ATA
Rick Todd
SCTA
President
Motor Carrier Directors:
Michele Adams, Liquid Box, N. Charleston
Allen Ard, Ard Trucking Co., Inc., Darlington
Pat Barber, Superior Transportation, N. Charleston
Charlie Barry, Southern Tank Transport, Holly Hill
Dave Benore, Benore Logistics Systems, Spartanburg
Tommy Britton, TC Inc., Hemingway
Phil Byrd, Bulldog Hiway Express, N. Charleston
Duncan Bunch, Bunch Leasing, Charleston
Mike Carey, Carey Moving & Storage, Greenville
Tobin Cassels, Southeastern Freight Lines, Columbia
Bob Dumit, Palmetto State Transportation, Greenville
Kelley Edwards, Milliken & Co., Spartanburg
Chris Garrett, Golden Strip Transfer, Simpsonville
Jimmie Gianoukos, ATS Intermodal, Charleston
Jeremy Godwin, H.K. Steele, W. Columbia
Allied Directors:
Greg Arscott, The Pete Store – SC, Greenville
Stewart Brown, Triple-T Truck Centers, Summerville
David Cranford, Twin State Trailers, Myrtle Beach
Hannah Davis, Webster Capital Finance, Tega Cay
Steve Davis, PeopLease Corp., Salisbury, NC
Russ Ellett, Columbia Truck Center, Columbia
Jameson Griffis, Peterbilt Motors Co., Nashville, TN
Kate Hanson, Carolina International Trucks, Columbia
Scooter Harris, Omnitracs, Lynchburg, VA
Carl Hamilton, New South Express, Myrtle Beach
Richard Jackson, C. R. Jackson, Inc., Columbia
Karen Johnson, Walter P. Rawl, Lexington
Leroy LeMaster, Lewis Truck Lines, Conway
Frank Morris, United Parcel Service, Atlanta
David Oswalt, J.E. Oswalt & Sons, Batesburg
Elleveen Poston, Quality Transport, Lake City
James H. Ramsey, Diamond Hill Plywood, Darlington
Mark Randolph, J. Grady Randolph, Gaffney
Richard Ryan, Carolina Idealease, Columbia
Van Swafford, Swafford Transportation, Greer
Coleman Thompson, Hunter Transportation, Charleston
Matt Thompson, O. L. Thompson Const. Co., Charleston
Joel Tyson, L.A. Barrier & Son, Lexington
Ken Willingham, Thompson Trucking Co., Charleston
Byron Yahnis, The Yahnis Co., Florence
Ray Lambeth, Volvo Trucks, N.A., Greensboro, NC
Howard Lukens, Freightliner Trucks, Ft. Mill
Kenny Martin, Worldwide Equipment of SC
F. R. McQueeney, Thermo King - Columbia, Columbia
Rob Moseley, Smith Moore Leatherwood, Greenville
Tommy Parrish, BB&T-CIC, Greenville
Bruce Shealy, Shealy Truck Centers, Columbia
Allen Smith, People’s United Equipment Finance Corp., Newberry
Buddy Smith, Navistar, Belton
TruckPAC Committee:
Technology & Maintenance Council:
Safety Management Council:
Road Team:
Chairman - Mark Randolph, J. Grady Randolph
Treasurer - Ken Willingham, Thompson Trucking
Chairman - Russell Lawson, Associated Petroleum Carriers
1st Vice-Chairman - Mike Harlan, J. Grady Randolph
2nd Vice-Chairman - James Bailey, Tidewater Transit
Treasurer - Jim Drennan, Superior Transportation
Secretary - Taryn Shekitka-West, SCTA
Chairman - Mike Harlan, J. Grady Randolph
Vice-Chairman - Larry Cockrell, Mid-Carolina Electric Coop.
Sec./Treasurer - Taryn Shekitka-West, SCTA
Willie Atkinson, Con-Way Freight
Charles Bridwell, UPS Freight
Tim Cooley, UPS
Waymon Hood, YRC
Jenny Lodes, Con-Way Freight
Kenny Lowry, Wal-Mart Stores
Dennis Martin, UPS Freight
J. B. Quarles, Wal-Mart Stores
Jeff Wade, Southeastern Freight Lines
Special Thanks...
2015 Advocacy Fund Contributors (to-date)
Bulldog Hiway Express
Carolina International Trucks
Hunter Transportation
L.A. Barrier & Son
N. W. White & Co.
O.L. Thompson Construction
Palmetto State Transportation
Souteastern Freight Lines
Superior Transportation
Walter P. Rawl & Son
Thermo King - Columbia, Inc.
The Yahnis Co.
2015 TruckPAC Contributors
Ard Trucking Co., Inc.
Atlantic Trucking Co., Inc.
Benore Logistics Systems
Bowman Trailer Leasing
Bulldog Hiway Express
Canal Insurance Co.
Carolina International Trucks, Inc.
Christopher Trucks
Columbia Truck Center
Contract Leasing Corp.
Cox Wood Preserving Co.
Cummins Atlantic LLC
Diamond Motors Trailer Sales and Leasing
Edwards Wood Products, Inc.
Electronic Funds Source
G & P Trucking Co., Inc.
Golden Strip Transfer, Inc.
Great Dane Trailers, Inc.
GreenRoad, Inc.
H & J Trucking, Inc.
Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc.
Hendrickson International
Hughes Motors, Inc.
Hunter Transportation Co., Inc.
J. E. Oswalt & Sons, Inc.
L. A. Barrier & Son, Inc.
Mack Truck Sales of Charlotte
Meritor
Murray Sand Co., Inc.
N. W. White & Co.
Navistar, Inc.
New South Express, Inc.
O. L. Thompson Construction Co.
Omnitracs, LLC
Palmetto State Transportation Co., Inc.
PeopLease Corporation
Ryder Systems, Inc.
SEFA Group
Senn Freight Lines
Service Transport, Inc.
Shealy Truck Centers, Inc.
Smartdrive Systems
Smith Dray Line & Storage Co., Inc.
Smith Moore Leatherwood
Southeastern Freight Lines, Inc.
Southern Tank Transport, Inc.
Sumter Transport Co.
Swafford Transport Co., Inc.
Thermo King - Columbia, Inc
The Peterbilt Store - Greenville
The Yahnis Co.
TPS Logistics, Inc.
Triple T Freightliner Sterling Western Star
Twin State Trailers
Webster Capital Finance
Worldwide Equipment of South Carolina
2015 Annual Conference Sponsors!
Diamond
Bendix
Carolina International Trucks, Inc.
Columbia Truck Center
Kenworth Truck Company
Shealy Truck Centers
Worldwide Equipment of SC
BB&T - CIC Insurance
Bunch Truck Group
Cummins Atlantic
Daimler Trucks North America
Federal Express
Great West Casualty Co
Help Inc – Provider of PrePass
Joe Morten & Son, Inc.
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Navistar
PeopLease Corporation
Peterbilt Motors
The Pete Store
Twin State Trailers, LLC
Volvo Trucks North America
BlueCross BlueShield of SC
Christopher Trucks, Inc.
Eaton Corp
Loves Travel Stops
Mack of Rock Hill/McMahon truck Centers
Omnitracs
Thermo King - Columbia
Triple-T Truck Centers
Diamond Motorz – Trailer Sales & Leasing
EFS – Electronic Funds Source, Inc.
Great Dane Trailers
Meritor
Pilot Flying J Travel Centers
People’s United Equipment Finance Corp.
Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers
Sierra Piedmont Inc.
Smartdrive Systems
The SEFA Group
Transure Services, Inc.
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Benton & Parker
Blanchard Truck Centers
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions
Carrier Transicold Mid-Atlantic
C.R.T.S., Inc
Bronze
BancorpSouth Equipment Finance
BestPass/NC Pass
Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP
Clean Energy
Fontaine Trailer
Gain Clean Fuel
G.E. Capital – Transportation Finance
JJ Keller
Lytx/DriveCam
Mack Financial Services
Newton Truck Parts, Inc.
Pinnacle Trailer Sales, Inc.
Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C.
Smith, Moore, Leatherwood
Snider Fleet Solutions
Spire Natural Gas
Vertical Alliance Group, Inc.
Webster Capital Finance
The 2015 Annual Management Conference
was held June 11-14 at the Marriott Grande
Dunes Resort in Myrtle Beach
“Truck Dynasty” was this year’s theme and over 350 attendees enjoyed the Thursday
night outdoor reception decked out in camo with bluegrass music by the incredible Hinson
Sisters – even an alligator and crocodile joined the crowd.
Caricature artists and a face painter were on hand to give both kids and adults a good
laugh at how they were perceived by the artists’ perspectives.
Jones Completes Term as
Chairman
Jerome Jones, President of N.W. White & Co. in Columbia presided
during the meetings and thanked all for their support during his term. He
kept the meetings light, fun and on time.
We appreciate Jerome’s leadership and his willingness to step up on
behalf of SCTA.
Jerry Smith New Chairman of the
Board
SCTA welcomed Jerry Smith, General Manager of Associated Petroleum Carriers (APC),
Spartanburg, SC as its 2015-2016 Chairman of the Board.
Jerry knows SCTA inside-out, cutting his teeth here within SCTA’s Safety Council, and
has been involved in every aspect of SCTA life.
We look forward to his leadership.
Education Sessions & Speakers
A strong line-up of speakers featured ATA leaders covering the federal trucking issues gamut, ranging from a discussion of the
legislative and regulatory agenda to research and operational challenges.
Keynoter Dave Mitchell had the attendees rolling in the aisles with his hilarious brand of “entertainment,” with many claiming
he was the best ever.
STP’s Colonel Taylor summarized SC’s highway safety status, health and wellness programs were given a review, and one of
the industry’s foremost legal professionals held court on the status of independent contractors and what carriers needed to do to
protect themselves.
ATA Immediate Past Chairman
ATRI President
Phil Byrd, Bulldog Hiway Express Rebecca Brewster
Col. Leroy Taylor, SC State
Transport Police
ATA Chairman
Duane Long, Longistics
The Leadership Difference:
Dave Mitchell
ATA VP and Chief of
Legislative Affairs, Chris Spear
BB&T’s National Director
of Health Managenment
Services, Andrew Grose
Scopelitis, Garvin, Light,
Hanson & Feary Partner,
Greg Feary
Mark your calendar and plan to join us next year!
June 9 -12, 2016 at the Westin Hotel on Hilton Head Island, SC
Truck Fest
2014 Diver of the Year: Selected from the 2014 Drivers of the Month,
the Driver of the Year serves as a role model for all drivers who see their
work as a career. They take pride in the service they perform and play a
vital role in our complex system of motor freight transportation.
Michael Chasteen, C & S Wholesale Services, Greenville
(pictured L to R: SCTA President Rick Todd, FMCSA Division Administrator Chris Hartley,
Michael Chasteen and State Transport Police Col. Leroy Taylor)
2014 SC Technician of the Year Winner: Started in 2009 by the SC
Maintenance Council, technicians are nominated from their companies
for Technician of the Quarter. The Technician of the Year is selected from
the Technicians of the Quarter.
Edward Johnson, Shealy Truck Centers, Columbia
SC 1st Place Truck Safety Award Winners: Presented to motor carriers
for their fleet safety accomplishments. Winners are selected based on
accident frequency rates per one million miles traveled in SC.
ABF Freight System, Inc. – Charleston, SC
Ard Trucking Co., Inc. – Darlington, SC
Associated Petroleum Carriers – Spartanburg, SC
Bulldog Hiway Express – N. Charleston, SC
Diamond Hill Plywood – Darlington, SC
Dillon Provision Co., Inc. – Dillon, SC
Edwards Wood Products Transportation – Marshville, NC
FedEx Ground Package System Inc. - Statewide
Golden Strip Transfer Co. – Simpsonville, SC
Hartt Transportation Systems, Inc. – Sumter, SC
Milliken & Co. – Clinton, SC
New South Express, Inc. – Myrtle Beach, SC
Southeastern Freight Lines – W. Columbia, SC
Southern Tank Transport, Inc. – Holly Hill, SC
Southern Transportation, LLC – Holly Hill, SC
Superior Transportation, Inc. – N. Charleston, SC
The Waggoners Trucking – Spartanburg, SC
Thompson Trucking Co. – N. Charleston, SC
Tidewater Transit Co., Inc. – Florence, SC
W. Lee Flowers & Company – Scranton, SC
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. – Laurens, SC
Thank You to the Sponsors & Vendors
Truck Safety Awards
BB&T - Carolina Insurance Consultants
Carolina International Trucks and Idealease
Lunch Sponsors
Bulldog Hiway Express
Columbia Truck Center
(pictured L to R: SCTA President Rick Todd, FMCSA Division Administrator Chris Hartley,
Edward Johnson and State Transport Police Col. Leroy Taylor)
SC Grand Truck Safety Winner: Presented to the
carrier with the best overall safety record for the year in
South Carolina.
Edwards Wood Products - Marshville, NC
SC Most Improved Truck Safety Winner: Presented
to the carrier with the most improved safety record from
the previous year.
Southern Transportation - Holly Hill, SC
SC Industrial Safety Award Winners: Presented to companies whose
employees have the best workday records. Employee classifications
include intercity drivers, local drivers and dock and shop personnel.
G & P Trucking Co. – Gaston, SC
N. W. White & Co. – Columbia, SC
New South Express, Inc. – Myrtle Beach, SC
Southeastern Freight Lines – W. Columbia, SC
Sumter Transport Co. – Sumter, SC
TCW, Inc. – N. Charleston, SC
Upstate Trucking, Inc. – Fountain Inn, SC
Reception Sponsors
Hartt Transportation
New South Express
Tidewater Transit Co.
Volvo Trucks NA
Worldwide Equipment of SC
Table Top Vendors
Bunch Truck Group
Carolina International Trucks
Christopher Trucks
Clean Energy
Columbia Truck Center
Cummins, Inc.
Diamond Motorz
Eaton Corp.
Florence-Darlington Technical
College
Greenville Technical College
J. J. Keller
Miller-Motte Technical College
Omnitracs, Inc.
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical
College
PeopleNet Communications
SC Press Association
Shealy Truck Centers
State Transport Police
Snider Fleet Solutions
The Pete Store - SC
Thermo King - Columbia,
Florence, Charleston
Transforce Inc.
Vertical Alliance Group
Volvo Trucks NA
Worldwide Equipment of SC
York Technical College
2015 Truck Driving Championships
First Place Winners
Grand Champion: awarded to the overall high scorer in the
championships
George Beland, AAA Cooper Transportation
William C. “Curly” Hallford Team Award: awarded to the company
whose drivers’ average the highest total points – UPS Freight with drivers
James Belcher, John Cook, John Hummel, Ronnie Luckadoo, Steve
Newsome, and Jon Teaster
Rookie of the Year Award: awarded to the overall highest scoring firsttime participant in the competition
Jason Sigwart, Bulldog Hiway Express
Vehicle Condition Award: awarded to the high scorer in the “Pre-Trip
Inspection” competition
Donald Harrison, Con-Way Freight
Straight Truck Class – Johnathan Mozeak, Con-Way Freight
Five Axle Sleeper Class – John Hummel, UPS Freight
Five Axle Van Class – Donald Harrison, Con-Way Freight
Five Axle Twins Class – George Beland, AAA Cooper Transportation
Step Van Class – Eddie Days, FedEx Express
Four Axle Class – J. B. Quarles, Wal-Mart Stores
Three Axle Class – Milom Williams, Wal-Mart Stores
Five Axle Tank Class – Thomas Winston, FedEx Freight
Five Axle Flatbed Class – Ray Wright, Superior Carriers
Second Place Winners
Five Axle Flatbed Class – Ray Shelton, FedEx Freight
Step Van Class – Dubby Freeman, FedEx Ground
Three Axle Class – Jason Sigwart, Bulldog Hiway Express
Five Axle Van Class – Gene Summers, C & S Wholesale Services
Straight Truck Class – James Belcher, UPS Freight
Five Axle Tank Class – Michael Preacher, TCW Inc.
Five Axle Twins Class – John Cook, UPS Freight
Five Axle Sleeper Class – Philip LaGrave, TCW Inc.
Four Axle Class – Clay Hensley, C & S Wholesale Services
G. M. “Scott” Murray Knowledge of the Industry Award: awarded to
the high scorer on the written knowledge test
Jeff Wyder, FedEx Ground
SAVE THE DATE: The 2016 TDC will be
April 15 & 16!
2015 Technician Skills Challenge
Grand Champion: Jonathan Timmons, Ryder Truck Leasing (right)
Champion: Timothy Hightower, Southeastern Freight Lines (middle)
Runner-up: Derek Drafts, Southeastern Freight Lines (left)
Thank You to the Sponsors
Breakfast
Tuesday - Shealy Truck Centers, Inc.
Wednesday - Worldwide Equipment of SC
Thursday - W. W. Williams
Lunch
Tuesday - Thermo King - Columbia
Wednesday - Great Dane Trailers
Snacks
Columbia Truck Center
Workstations
Bendix
Meritor Wabco
Columbia Truck Center
Michelin N.A.
Consolidated Metco, Inc.
Mitchell 1
Cummins Atlantic LLC
Navistar, Inc.
Eaton Corp.
Purkey’s Fleet Electric
Hendrickson International
Reliance Supply
Jost International
Remy
Maxon
Volvo Trucks N.A.