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PROFESSIONALS FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY. THIS TEAM WILL PROVIDE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH THROUGHOUT THE STATE IN MANY FORUMS ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSPORTATION.”


appreciate their willingness to include us throughout the years in safety campaigns, regulatory discussions and determinations and enforcement lessoning and feedback sessions. We very much appreciate them supporting our internal training and exter- nal outreach efforts. The establishment of this team is very exciting for me personally because it will allow me to work in a signifi- cant way with long-time friends and busi- ness associates. Most important, it will allow the UTA to have a meaningful role in enhancing safety, reducing accidents, & improving the commercial vehicle indus- try’s image.”


The creation of the team was first dis-


cussed by Rick Clasby of UTA and Chad Sheppick of UDOT, soon after Rick accept- ed the job as the new UTA Director. Sheppick and Clasby felt that this would enhance the relationship with UDOT and UTA and would be beneficial to all. They determined there was a need to include Utah Highway Patrol and extended an invi- tation which was enthusiastically accepted. “The Utah Safety Team is a combina-


tion of transportation professionals from law enforcement and the trucking indus- try. This team will provide education and outreach throughout the State in many


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forums associated with transportation,” stated Sheppick. “I’m excited for the posi- tive contributions this team will make for those who drive in and around commercial vehicles.” Assembling a team is just the first step


in this process but all are in agreement that they are off to a great start. Each team member has a background relevant to pur- suing the outlined objectives and are excit- ed to participate. Regarding his previous and qualifying


experience, Rick Oaks said, “I am not a lifelong government employee, I have actually had the opportunity to be a pro-


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