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CTPMA Business Forum Tank Truck Industry Issue Update July 17, 2012
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The Voice of The Tank Truck Industry 2 Member driven, issues-oriented association Served as industry’s voice since 1945 Membership includes over 200 for-hire carriers and 300 supplier and private fleet associate members Provide critical safety forum for carriers, tank manufacturers, and suppliers National Tank Truck Carriers, Inc. www.tanktruck.org
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The Voice of The Tank Truck Industry 3 Provide membership with timely, relevant counsel on government affairs Represent collective interests of tank truck industry before varied government agencies Act as industry resource in the public arena Promote workshops, training, and intra-industry relations Role of National Tank Truck Carriers
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The Voice of The Tank Truck Industry 4 Deliver 100,000 loads of gasoline each day Just-in-time inventory on wheels to North American economy A major provider of good jobs Highly experienced professional drivers Proven safety performance Help provide the standard of living North America demands Tank Truck Industry’s Critical Role in the North American Economy
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The Voice of The Tank Truck Industry 5 Government Affairs: Federal
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The Voice of The Tank Truck Industry 6 Lack of jurisdictional clarity between Federal and State governments Increased federal governmental activity due to terrorism and environmental concerns Increased state governmental activity due to budgetary concerns Significant infrastructure issues related to funding concerns Need to stay competitive in a worldwide market Challenging Operating Environment
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The Voice of The Tank Truck Industry 7 Hyper active regulatory environment Higher cost of capital; Increased demand for ROIC Higher cost of transportation Infrastructure challenges Shifting service segments with varied growth prospects: Shale gas and alternative fuels Lack of qualified personnel – drivers, trailer technicians, mechanics Top Operating Issues
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The Voice of The Tank Truck Industry 8 Highway reauthorization. 2-year stop-gap bill Costs of equipment Hours of Service CSA EOBR/ELD Mandate Size & Weights; No movement Active anti-truck opponents to industry Drivers, Drivers, Drivers Top Trucking Industry Issues
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The Voice of The Tank Truck Industry 9 Hours of Service: Back to the courts, again Mandatory rest break 34 hour restart must include two nights Impact on your drivers and operations? Legal briefs due in November. Expect some decision prior to next July Plan as if no changes coming by July 2013 FMCSA still wants to reduce to 10 Hours driving
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The Voice of The Tank Truck Industry 10 SMS BASIC Categories 10
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The Voice of The Tank Truck Industry 11 CSA: Compliance Safety Accountability Should benefit the tank truck industry HM held to higher standards; New BASIC Covers trucks that haul placarded loads Communicate with drivers. No ratings for individual drivers. All Roadside inspection data counts www.fmcsa.dot.gov
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The Voice of The Tank Truck Industry 12 CSA Concerns Much of the data is available to the public and is being used and misused by shippers, insurance companies and the media. No provision for “crash accountability.” All crashes treated the same. Data not included from all states Go to FMCSA website NOW to check your profile. https://portal.fmcsa.dot.gov/loginhttps://portal.fmcsa.dot.gov/login Comments due July 30, 2012
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The Voice of The Tank Truck Industry 13 Hazardous Materials Transportation Act –Success! Wetlines – HM 213D Tanker availability; Manufacturer backlogs Routing restrictions (i.e. Boston, New York) Credentialing/HME/TWIC Rollover prevention Loading rack delays ASME adoption by reference Truck drivers as environmental cops Top Tank Truck Issues
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The Voice of The Tank Truck Industry 14 Wetlines Major Battle Won BUT the War Continues Recent Highway Bill includes halt on any wetlines regulation for two years Study to be conducted by General Services Administration NTTC Has Led Industry effort, including $30,000 Economic Study with help from API, PMAA and TTMA Political pressure will continue Many incidents at service stations
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The Voice of The Tank Truck Industry 15 For drivers delivering materials to or hauling materials from oilfields: 1. Can use the 24-hour restart provision of the oilfield exception from HOS 2. May NOT use the “waiting time” provisions unless directly involved in oilfield with specialized equipment. Does NOT include hauling sand or water to shale sites. Must log as regular driving 3. ATA and others have asked FMCSA to reconsider. 4. Consumer Energy Alliance Truck Safety Initiative 5. Impact on driver supply? Shale Operations and HOS Exception
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The Voice of The Tank Truck Industry 16 We must end Rollovers Now!
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The Voice of The Tank Truck Industry 17 Mandatory rollover ESC Proposed rule published; New tractors only Education efforts long underway; NTTC/DOT Cargo Tank Rollover Prevention Video NTSB issues Tank Truck Rollover Prevention Directives to FMCSA, PHMSA and FHWA TRB Role of Human Factors in Tanker Rollovers This is a real issue NTSB Issues Tank Truck Rollover Prevention Recommendations
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The Voice of The Tank Truck Industry 18 Tank Truck Drivers – This Sign’s for You Signs like the one above notify you that you are headed into a driving challenge at a ramp. You have been trained to drop below the posted speed and you FOCUS all of your driving skills on safely navigating the ramp. You are at the top of your driving game. How can you maintain that focus on the other challenge you face as a tanker driver? Constant situational awareness means that you can never let your guard down.
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The Voice of The Tank Truck Industry 19 Poster program
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The Voice of The Tank Truck Industry 20 Tank Truck Industry Top Challenge Who is going to drive our trucks? What can we do to attract and retain drivers? View free webinar on tank truck driver sustainability at: www.bulktransporter.com
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The Voice of The Tank Truck Industry 21 Tank truck segment remains one of the world’s most efficient service providers in trucking Continuous safety & performance record Successful integration of best safety and operations practices throughout the Americas Promote the essentiality of our industry NTTC & CTPMA– Shared Opportunities
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The Voice of The Tank Truck Industry 22 Thank you! John Conley President National Tank Truck Carriers 950 N. Glebe Rd. Suite 520 Arlington VA 22310 703/838-1960 jconley@tanktruck.org www.tanktruck.org
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