CHAIRMAN’S LETTER
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With the Power in Partnership award from the Nebraska Diplomats, we are recognized for our dedication to education and creating jobs for Nebraska in our industry.
Tis year is a long session for the legislature. All the bills introduced that have an impact on our industry will be monitored by the Association.
www.nebtrucking.com president
ljohnson@nebtrucking.com
pwood@nebtrucking.com controller
knesja@nebtrucking.com dgarcia@nebtrucking.com
office manager Diana Garcia
Keith Nesja
vice president Patty Wood
Larry Johnson
A Call on Washington is being planned for March 2015. Tis is a huge opportunity to see our representatives face to face to thank them and let them know we are here with have real issues that affect our everyday business.
Our association does not run by itself, it takes people, time, and money. Te staff of the Trucking Association and Truck Services are here to help everyone. I would take this time to thank all of the staff in Lincoln that work so hard at keeping everything running smoothly, to members who support this organization, and I extend an invitation to anyone in the trucking industry to join the Association. Unfortunately, it always takes money to keep going and the main source of revenue we have is membership.
We greatly appreciate your membership and support. Again, thank you for your confidence in me and your executive board leadership.
Trucking Associations (ATA). ATA serves and represents the trucking industry on a national level, influencing federal and state government actions, advancing a positive trucking industry image, providing education programs and industry research, and promoting highway safety and security.
For more information, contact Nebraska Trucking: 1701 K Street P.O. Box 81010 Lincoln, NE 68501 Phone 402.476.8504 Fax: 402.476.8570
Nebraska Trucking Association is a statewide trade association for commercial truck and bus operators and affiliated businesses. It is a not-for- profit association governed by a board of directors elected annually. Nebraska Trucking is an affiliate of the American
Have a safe winter, Brent Bennett The Freelance Co., LLC
Next, I would like to thank you for this opportunity to be the chairman of the executive board. Tese past seven years I have seen some great people lead the Nebraska Trucking Association. Changes have happened, personnel has changed, but the focus of the Association has not. Being an advocate for our industry has remained at the forefront of our effort.
Jon D. Kennedy Jennifer Matthews publisher OPPORTUNITYTAKEN
First, I would like to thank Danny Tompkins for his leadership these past two years, I believe he has lead us through some challenges and we are a better organization for his efforts.
Chris Klotz Chair
Nebraska Trucking Association
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