NTTC Maintenance Conference Equipment Show Louisville, Kentucky November 9, 2010

1. NTTC Maintenance Conference &Equipment ShowLouisville, KentuckyNovember 9, 2010 John Conley

2. Government Affairs:NTTC’s Federal Friends I had a slick little slide going here right up until I couldn’t use the same pattern, but this should still give you a decent snapshot on the varied federal agencies that make the rules for the tank truck carriers. What’s interesting – and sometimes frustrating from our view – is the duplication of rule making groups sometimes even within the same cabinet level department. And there are way more federal agencies involved that I could have put on here too. Suffice it to say, there are a lot of chefs in our kitchen.I had a slick little slide going here right up until I couldn’t use the same pattern, but this should still give you a decent snapshot on the varied federal agencies that make the rules for the tank truck carriers. What’s interesting – and sometimes frustrating from our view – is the duplication of rule making groups sometimes even within the same cabinet level department. And there are way more federal agencies involved that I could have put on here too. Suffice it to say, there are a lot of chefs in our kitchen.

3. Highway reauthorization Labor & card check Hours of service Rising Equipment Costs Security TSA security action items FMCSA doing enforcement; TSA “on deck” Distracted driving; texting and cell phones CSA2010 DRIVERS DRIVERS DRIVERS Top Trucking Industry Issues Here’s a brief list of some of the issues that we share with the other segments of trucking.Here’s a brief list of some of the issues that we share with the other segments of trucking.

4. CSA2010 Should benefit the tank truck industry HM held to higher standards Go to FMCSA website NOW to check your profile. Available to all in December Communicate with drivers. No ratings for individual drivers. All Roadside inspection data counts FILE DATA Qs EDUCATE YOUR SHIPPERS AND THE MEDIA

5. Shipper Indemnification HMTA Reauthorization/Preemption Wetlines Food Transportation Rollover prevention Fall protection CBP “residue” Challenge File Form 5800s Including “near miss” DRIVERS, DRIVERS DRIVERS Top Tank Truck Issues Here’s a list where they only want to stop tank trucks.Here’s a list where they only want to stop tank trucks.

6. HMTA Fight Was Significant; Thanks for input!!! Popularity waning with House T&I Committee Tied to Highway Bill in next Congress PHMSA proposed rule expected in December ATA and NTTC meeting with OMB TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY!!!! We will need YOU! HMTA & Wetlines Redux Here’s a list where they only want to stop tank trucks.Here’s a list where they only want to stop tank trucks.

7. August 3rd & 4 th NTSB Hearing NTTC party status Very active outreach program Rollover prevention summits Partnership with J.J. Keller on communications effort Support of electronic stability control on new equipment USDOT rollover video Transportation Research Board Study STOP ROLLOVERS NOW! Here’s a list where they only want to stop tank trucks.Here’s a list where they only want to stop tank trucks.

8. OSHA is reinvigorated Massive proposed rule unveiled in May Determine need for new regulations for rolling stock and motor vehicles’ Focus on Tank Trailers DOT & OSHA jurisdictional issues Memorandum of Understanding from the 1970’s Hinged on whether trucks were inside structures where installation was feasible Fall Protection Proposal Here’s a list where they only want to stop tank trucks.Here’s a list where they only want to stop tank trucks.

9. NTTC Size and Weight Policy Non-spec Transportation of combustibles Diesel fuel & home heating oil Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic trailers Expiration of special permit Heightened attention due to recent failure Potential Trailer Regulations Here’s a list where they only want to stop tank trucks.Here’s a list where they only want to stop tank trucks.

10. Thank You!

13. The Executive Committee accepted and the Board of Directors approved a new size and weight policy for the association. The policy was developed by a committee of carriers from all segments of the industry.  The new policy reads:   A.     Seek a 10% axle and gross weight tolerance for tank trailers and dry bulk trailers for the tank truck industry.  This would be similar to the legislation sought by the auto-haulers and supported by American Trucking Associations policy;   B.     Seek legislation to eliminate the freeze on truck size and weight imposed by Congress in 1991 and allow carriers to work on innovations on a state-by-state basis;   C.     Support size and weight uniformity in the Western states;   D.               Conduct research to determine what modifications could be made to existing trailers to increase trailer productivity within the current bridge formula by trailer type; and   E.     Conduct research to determine what could be done to increase trailer productivity in             new trailers by trailer type using the existing bridge formula.   This revised policy is intended to give NTTC members a “seat at the table” as this important issue is debated within the Congress and within the trucking industry.  The political reality is that we will not likely see any consideration of truck size and weight until Congress decides to address highway reauthorization.   PLEASE NOTIFY NTTC STAFF IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO WORK ON THIS PROJECT   NTTCSTAFF@TANKTRUCK.ORG   NTTC SIZE AND WEIGHT POLICY