ChampionshipsTRUCK DRIVING

2020

I o w a M o t o r T r u c k A s s o c i a t i o n

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

11:00 AMEvent Registration Desk OpensPrairie Meadows Hotel Lobby Lounge

11:30 AMTDC Class Coordinators & Committee Lunch MeetingGrandquist Board Room

1:00 PMTDC Driver Pre-ChallengeSkinner Ballroom

2:30 PMDriver Orientation SessionSkinner Ballroom

3:00 PMPersonal Interview Judges OrientationGrandquist Board Room

3:30 PMDriver Written Exam & Personal Interviews to BeginSkinner Ballroom

4:00 PMPrairie Meadows Hotel Room Check-In Time

5:30 PMDriver Staging for Parade of ChampionsBishop Ballroom Atrium

5:45 PMParade of Champions & Driver Appreciation BBQBishop B & C Ballroom

6:00 PMEvent Registration Desk Closes

8:00 PMConclusion of Evening Activities

7:00 AMEvent Registration Desk OpensPrairie Meadows Hotel Lobby Lounge

7:00 AMBreakfast Buffet & TDC Kick-OffBishop Ballroom

7:30 AMTDC Volunteers Check-in & OrientationNortheast Parking Lot --- Volunteer Tent

8:30 AMEstimated Beginning of Pre-Trip Testing & Driving Course Testing

11:00 AMPrairie Meadows Hotel Room Check-Out TimeOnly if you are checking out on Friday.

11:30 AMSpecial Driving Challenge: CEO/Board Members

4:00 PMEstimated Conclusion of Pre-Trip Testing & Driving Course Testing

4:00 PMEvent Registration Desk Closes

6:00 PMDriver Team Photos to BeginGrandquist Board Room

6:00 PMCocktail ReceptionBishop Ballroom Atrium

7:00 PMBanquet of ChampionsBishop Ballroom

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 FRIDAY, AUGUST 7

Bonus Points for All Drivers Who Attend!

*** Schedule subject to change

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PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

PREVIOUS PARTICIPATION

Have you competed in the IOWA Truck Driving Championships? YES NO

Have you competed in other STATE Truck Driving Championships? YES NO

Driver Name (this will be printed on nametags & materials)

Home Mailing Address

Home City, State & Zip

Cell Phone Number (to be used in case of emergency)

Email Address (to be used for event communications)

Company Name (this will be printed on nametags & materials)

Terminal Mailing Address

Terminal City, State & Zip

Employer Point of Contact (individual signing off on next page)

Employer Point of Contact Email Address (to be used for event communications)

CLASS OF COMPETITIONNo restrictions on the number of drivers per terminal per division! Class changes cannot be made once this form is received by the IMTA office. Please be sure to check only one class.

With the cancellation of the National Truck Driving Championships the division winners will not be advancing to a national competition representing the state of Iowa; however, they will be recognized as winners of the 2020 Iowa Truck Driving Championships.

Straight Truck

3-Axle Van

4-Axle Van

5-Axle Van

Sleeper Berth

Flatbed

Tank Truck

Twin Trailers

The driver entry fee of $200 per driver must accompany the application in order for it to be considered complete. Driver materials will not be sent out until the completed forms and entry fee is received. Refunds will not be available after the July 17, 2020 entry packet deadline.

A driver and the company team will be ruled ineligible to compete if an outstanding balance remains from the previous years’ competition.

All items in this packet must be complete and accurate in order to be eligible to compete, and all eligibility rules must be met.

ENTRY FEEDRIVER

$200INCLUDES:• Entry to all three TDC meals;• ATA “Facts for Drivers” study book; • ATA Commemorative patch; and• Much more!

COMPLETED FORMS & PAYMENT INFOIowa Council of Safety Management

717 East Court Avenue // Des Moines, IA 50309

kenzie@iowamotortruck.com(Fax) 515-244-2204

Call (515) 244-5193 to pay via credit card

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AGREEMENTS & RELEASES

Driver Signature

Date

Employer Signature

Date

DRIVER --- In consideration of my being permitted to participate in the Iowa Truck Driving Championships and be eligible for awards offered to participants, I hereby stipulate and agree to the following:

I acknowledge that I am not in the employ of ATA or a State Trucking Association.

Both as to myself and my heirs and personal representatives, I release the Iowa Motor Truck Association, its directors, employees, agents and/or any of its affiliates from any and all liability and any right of action that may arise from any damage or injury which I may receive while attending or participating in said Iowa Truck Driving Championships.

I grant the Iowa Motor Truck Association exclusive right to make use of information about myself, along with photographs subsequently taken under IMTA’s direction, in publicity and advertising activities. I further agree to make myself available for publicity enterprises arranged by IMTA, with newspaper and magazine writers and radio and television personnel.

I grant Iowa Motor Truck Association the right to examine my CDL and MVR for the purposes of determining my eligibility to compete at both the State and National TDC.

I will be bound by all orders, rules and regulations governing the Iowa Truck Driving Championships and/or its affiliates while participating in said competitions.

DRIVER --- I certify that during the 12-months prior to the 2020 Iowa Truck Driving Championships:

I have been continuously employed as a truck driver by my present employer [exception: 11 of 12 months if previous employer went out of business and all other eligibility requirements are met]; and

I have not been involved in a fleet motor vehicle or motor carrier vehicle accident in the course of such employment.

I have the proper class Commercial Driver’s License, plus required endorsement(s) for the class of competition indicated.

That I hold a CDL from or have been occupationally domiciled in the state of Iowa. Occupational domiciled means the terminal, garage or other operating base from which the driver normally works, is supervised and/or where employer is corporately headquartered.

That the class of competition I am entering in 2020 is not a class in which I won at the state or regional TDC and/or competed at the National TDC in 2018 and 2019 or 2017 and 2018. I understand that after winning two consecutive years at the State TDC and/or competing two consecutive years at the Nationals in that same class of competition, I am not eligible to compete in that same class for two years if a competitor in any other class.

That I have not been disqualified for misconduct or other reasons within their company or as a previous State Truck Driving Championships.

I further certify that I have not received any form of pay, bonus, prize or other consideration for time spent in practice as set forth in the Truck Driving Championships Rules & Procedures.

I acknowledge that any misstatement made with respect to my eligibility for the TDC competition may result in the forfeiture of my right to compete or in my disqualification from said competition.

EMPLOYER --- I certify that:

I am aware of the provisions of Chapter V, Eligibility Rules, of the Iowa Truck Driving and that the contestant named herein is eligible to compete under these rules and that all information furnished about them is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

That the driver entry fee of $200 per driver must accompany the application in order for it to be considered complete. Driver materials will not be sent out until the completed forms and entry fee is received. Refunds will not be available after the July 17, 2020 entry packet deadline.

A driver and the company team will be ruled ineligible to compete if an outstanding balance remains from the previous years’ competition.

With the cancellation of the National Truck Driving Championships the division winners will not be advancing to a national competition representing the state of Iowa; however, they will be recognized as winners of the 2020 Iowa Truck Driving Championships.

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GENERAL EVENT INFORMATIONCASINO & GAMBLING AUTHORITY POLICYKeep in mind that this event is held in, and on, casino property and all participants, and guests, are to abide by policies set in place by the racing and gaming authority. If you are not allowed to be on casino property, you are not allowed to take part in this event. Children under 18 are welcome if accompanied by an adult; however, no one under the age of 21 is allowed access to the casino.

CELL PHONE POLICYAny participant caught using a cell phone during any of the four testing portions of the event will be automatically penalized with scoring deductions towards their team score. This includes the written exam, personal interview, pre-trip inspection and driving skills test. It is advised to leave cell phones in the hotel rooms or personal vehicles during the event. The Iowa Motor Truck Association is not responsible for lost cellphones and will not place individuals in charge of making sure participants cell phones are kept secure.

COMPETITION COURSESAll of the driving will be done on day two, on two identical courses. The committee chairman appoints committee members to draw up courses for review. The committee chairman then makes the final decision as to the final course layout two days prior to the event. Course layouts will not be provided prior to the event.

COMPETITION EQUIPMENTAll equipment used in the competition is provided. Every effort is made to provide new equipment and to provide everyone a fair opportunity during their driving skills competition and pre-trip inspection.

COMPETITION MINIMUM PARTICIPANT RULEIn order to host the Iowa Truck Driving Championships, a minimum of 25-competitors will need to be registered for the event.

CONDUCTProfessional conduct is required at all times and if any competing driver displays inappropriate conduct, he or she will be asked to leave the competition and future participation will be considered by the rules committee.

DRESS CODEThe only dress code that is required is that the drivers dress properly and professionally. Company uniforms are not required but are highly encouraged. Drivers are judged on a number of items and dress is one of those items. Remember, this event is highly visible and very representative of the industry. Our objective is to promote the professionalism that exists in the industry. Drivers are true professionals and we encourage them to make an effort to dress that way.

DRIVER ENTRY PACKETThe $200 driver entry fee includes: entry for the driver to all three TDC meals, ATA “Facts for Drivers” study book (if you prefer an audio download or CD you will have to order yourself through ATA Business Solutions), ATA commemorative arm patch and much more! Upon receiving the application and entry fee, the Iowa Motor Truck Association will send the individual signing off on the employer entry and release page the “Facts for Drivers” study book and the commemorative arm patch. This individual is then responsible for getting these two items to the registered driver. Questions for the written exam come from the “Facts for Drivers” study book and from a question bank provided by the American Trucking Associations.

RECRUITINGRecruiting of drivers is strictly prohibited. Any company representative that engages in recruiting will be asked to leave and if their company has a driver, or team, competing, they will be automatically disqualified.

SCORINGThere are four areas of testing for the competition: Written Exam (100 points), Personal Interview (100 points), Pre-Trip Inspection (100 points), and Driving Skills Test (300 points). Scores are final and test scores are not publicly posted nor shared with anyone outside of the company of which the driver is employed. The individuals signing off on the employer entry and release page will receive the results of their specific drivers approximately 10-days following the event. Score are not given out at the event. All of the scoring is professionally done through a computerized program overseen by an outside representative who inputs and reviews the information.

WEATHERThe State Truck Driving Championships are held rain or shine. The weather is a factor that a professional truck driver has to deal with on a daily basis. The driving portion of the event may have to be delayed or postponed if the safety of the volunteers, spectators or drivers are jeopardized due to weather. The committee retains the right to change the schedule if weather problems arise during the competition.

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HOTEL INFORMATION

Drivers, company representatives and all event guests are responsible for making their own hotel accommodations and paying for these accommodations. The driver entry fee does not include hotel accommodations! Also, please do not reserve more rooms than necessary out of fairness to other groups waiting to secure rooms at Prairie Meadows. Cancellations on rooms secured under the room block affect the size of the hotel block for the following year’s event.

Due to the demand for hotel rooms at Prairie Meadows, the hotel has a strict 72-hour cancellation policy in place. Any rooms canceled after 72-hours prior to check-in date will be subject to a cancellation fee equal to one-night room rate and tax.

Once the reserved block of rooms at Prairie Meadows is completely sold out, drivers, company representatives and event guests are responsible for researching and making their own hotel accommodations. The Iowa Motor Truck Association staff is not able to assist with getting your group into Prairie Meadows, or any other local hotels.

PRAIRIE MEADOWS HOTEL1 Prairie Meadows Drive // Altoona, IA 50009

EVENTHEADQUARTERS

RESERVATIONSPrairie Meadows has requested rooms be reserved online due to the lack of staff on hand to take reservations over the phone. If issues do arise, please call (515) 957-3000; otherwise our room block coordinator will be monitoring the block & will reach out directly if she has questions.

RESERVATIONS WEBSITEwww.prairiemeadows.com/hotel

Look for the BOOK NOW button & enter in GROUP CODE: 080520IMT_001

ROOM BLOCK DATESAugust 5-7, 2020

ROOM BLOCK RATEStarting at $118 (excluding tax)

ROOM BLOCK DEADLINETuesday, June 30 @ 5:00 PM

ROOM BLOCK WILL SELL OUT FAST

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DRIVER INFORMATION SHEET

Driver Name (this will be announced on the course)

Phonetic Spelling of Driver Name

Company Name (this will be printed on nametags & materials)

Class of Competition

PREVIOUS PARTICIPATION

Have you competed in the IOWA Truck Driving Championships? YES NO If YES, approximately how many years?

Have you competed in other STATE Truck Driving Championships? YES NO

DRIVING CAREER

Length of Service with Current Employer

Length of Service Overall in the Trucking Industry

Lifetime Safe Driving Miles

Name of Spouse/Partner

Name/Age of Children

Other Family Members to Mention (i.e. parents, siblings, grandchildren, etc.)

FAMILY INFORMATION

# of Preventable Commercial Vehicle Accidents

# of Non-Preventable Commercial Vehicle Accidents

Date of Last Commercial Vehicle Accident

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DRIVER INFORMATION SHEET

WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO BE A PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVER

WHAT MESSAGE WOULD YOU LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE MOTORING PUBLIC ABOUT THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY

HOBBIES & INTERESTS STRANGEST CARGO HAULED

AWARDS/RECOGNITION IF NOT A TRUCK DRIVER, WHAT WOULD YOU WANT TO BE

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MEAL REGISTRATION FORM

Attendee Name (this will be printed on nametags)

Company Name (this will be printed on nametags)

Email Address (to be used for event communications)

COMPLETED FORMS & PAYMENT INFOIowa Council of Safety Management

717 East Court Avenue // Des Moines, IA 50309

kenzie@iowamotortruck.com(Fax) 515-244-2204

Call (515) 244-5193 to pay via credit card

Meal registrations are required for all children and adults planning to eat the provided meals at the event and must be submitted prior to the event. Should you register for a meal on-site at the event a 10% fee will be added to each meal option purchased. IMTA reserves the right to decline any requested on-site meal purchases due to restrictions in place by Prairie Meadows Conference Center.

For the Banquet of Champions on Friday evening, with advance notice we will try our best to accommodate dietary requirements; however, if you do not notify the IMTA office ahead of time we cannot guarantee being able to make these special accommodations. All other meals served will have vegetarian or gluten-free items available on the buffet.

Meal refunds will not be available after July 17 no matter the circumstances.

ATTENDEE INFORMATION

What category does the attendee fall under? DRIVER GUEST/FAMILY COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE

If considered a DRIVER GUEST/FAMILY please write the drivers name on the provided line.

Is the attendee age 10 or under? (25% discount applies if yes) YES NO

If the attendee has any dietary restrictions please note this on the provided line.** No meal substitutions unless dietary restrictions noted.

INVOICINGAll companies will be invoiced directly unless payment is provided up front from an individual outside of the company.

Once an invoice is received payment can be made via check payable to IOWA COUNCIL OF SAFETY MANAGEMENT or paid via credit card by calling the IMTA office at (515) 244.5193 with credit card information.

Driver Appreciation BBQ (Thursday Evening) --- $45.00

Breakfast Buffet (Friday Morning) --- $35.00

Banquet of Champions (Friday Evening) --- $70.00** No meal substitutions unless dietary restrictions noted below.

MEAL OPTIONS