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BARR-NUNN TRANSPORTATION LENDS A HAND TO ‘AMERICA SUPPORTS YOU’ PROGRAM
When the America Supports You program received a donation of $3.4 million dollars of products from bookselling giant Barnes and Noble, the Department of Defense organization was overcome with excitement. A donation of over 300,000 items earmarked for use by military families was cause for celebration. more
Central Freight Lines, Inc. Wins TMTA Grand Trophy for Safety Program.
Dallas, TX - (Market Wire) – May 29, 2007. Central Freight Lines, Inc., a leading LTL carrier and one of the largest intrastate carriers in Texas, is an award winning company. Their values, great programs and exceptional benefits prove to be a strong foundation that has led this company straight to the top. more
Barr-Nunn Rewards Million Mile Drivers with Extra Vacation.
Granger, IA – May 14, 2007 – Barr-Nunn Transportation is celebrating their 25th year as a leader in the trucking industry. Their strong name is rooted in their Company Drivers and Owner Operators; and so they continuously improve their pay packages and programs to reward them. more
Central Freight Lines, Inc. Line Haul Division Wins TMTA Truck Safety Contest.
Dallas, TX - (Market Wire) – May 15, 2007. Central Freight Lines, Inc. is a leading LTL carrier and one of the largest intrastate carriers in Texas. With 65 terminals, a great environment for Company and Owner Operator Drivers, and over 80 years of experience in the business, Central Freight sets its goals high and achieves them everyday. more
Barr-Nunn Holds Promotion for New Drivers to Win All Expense Paid Trip to the NASCAR Busch Series Dover 200!
Granger, IA – May 14, 2007 – Barr-Nunn Transportation is a leader in the industry with outstanding pay packages and programs. This year marks Barr-Nunn’s 25th anniversary as a transportation company. more
Warren Transport, Inc. March Driver of the Month
Warren Transport, Inc. is proud to announce that Roger Hilgerson, an independent contractor, owner/operator with Warren, has been selected as their March Driver of the Month. more
Keller’s Home Time Gives Drivers Something to Enjoy
Defiance, Ohio --- Keller driver, Jack Fuka of Miller City, Ohio, says without Keller’s home time, he wouldn’t have the time for a life outside of driving. more
National Carriers Awards Big Screen HDTV in Referral Payoff
National Carriers recently awarded one if its drivers a Panasonic 61” Big Screen HDTV as a pay off in the company’s latest referral contest, held February 1 through March 31. more
Barr-Nunn’s Owner Operators Receive a Pay Raise
Granger, IA – May 10, 2007 – Barr-Nunn Transportation, a leader in the industry, is celebrating their 25th anniversary this year. Outstanding pay packages including Practical Miles, Band Pay and Appreciation Bonus have continued to keep Company Drivers and Owner Operators smiling. more
KLLM Drivers to Represent Mississippi at National Truck Driving Championship
Richland, Miss. – Four drivers from KLLM Transport Services were among the top award winners at the Mississippi Trucking Association’s Truck Driving Championships, recently held in Tupelo. First place winners advanced to the National Truck Driving Championship. more
TRANSPORT AMERICA RECEIVES
CARRIER OF THE YEAR AWARD FROM LIMITED BRANDS
Eagan, Minn. – At a recent conference hosted by Limited Brands (NYSE: LTD) in Columbus, Ohio, Transport America received the company’s coveted “2006 Carrier of the Year Award.” The annual award recognizes one transportation carrier based on a number of criteria, including on-time performance, damage-free merchandise delivery, billing accuracy and overall exceptional customer service. more
Barr-Nunn Increases Owner Operator Appreciation Bonus
Granger, IA- May 1, 2007- Barr-Nunn Transportation is a widely acclaimed provider of the highest quality transportation and logistics services. Celebrating their 25th year, they have been the industry leader in pay packages and have grown into an accomplished fleet known all over the nation. more
2nd Annual ‘Best Places to Work in Indiana’ Rankings Announced at Indiana Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
May 2, 2007 (INDIANAPOLIS) — Edwards Jones, the country’s largest investment firm with 357 Indiana branch offices, and Schmidt Associates, a full-service architectural company in downtown Indianapolis, took top honors today in the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s second annual “Best Places to Work in Indiana” program, which is presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. more
DM Bowman, INC. Cites Significant Achievements Reducing Emissions and Saving Fuel
D.M. Bowman, Inc. today announced that it has made significant efficiency gains as a SmartWaySM Transport Partner. The Partnership is an innovative collaboration between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the freight industry designed to increase energy efficiency while significantly reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution more
K & B Transportation Announces "Summer Cash."
K & B Transportation is pleased to announce a new "Summer Cash" Program. This program gives all new drivers hired between 4/25/2007 and Memorial Day an extra $500 in sign-on bonus money on top of their already substantial $1500 sign-on bonus. more
4 State Trucks, Home of Chrome Shop Mafia Announces Customer Appreciation Set for Monday, May 7
4 State Trucks and the Chrome Shop Mafia gang are proud to announce their first ever open house and customer appreciation day. A variety of events will be held beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 7, 2007 at the Chrome Shop Mafia/4 State Trucks World Headquarters in Joplin, Missouri at Exit 4 off I-44. more
Arnold Transportation Recognizes its Long Term Safe Drivers
Jacksonville, Fla. – Arnold Transportation would like to recognize several of their drivers that have been with the company 10 yrs or more who have maintained an excellent safety record of at least 1 million safe driving miles. more
Armellini Express Lines Recognizes its February Safe Drivers
Palm City, Fla. -- Armellini Express Lines, Inc. recently announced their safe drivers for February 2007. Armellini would like to express their gratitude to these drivers who have put a great deal of hard work into providing excellent service to the company and the customers! more
Mercer Contractor Wins AGG Orange County Chopper at MATS
April 3, 2007 (Louisville, Ky.) -- Mercer contractor, Dawn Beck, was the lucky winner of a custom Orange County Chopper given away by American Graphics Group at the Mid-America Truck Show held March 24. more
Indiana Motor Truck Association Awards Ace Doran Drivers
March 22, 2007 - The Indiana Motor Truck Association (IMTA) recently acknowledged Ace Doran drivers James Cochran and Sherman Hangsleben with Driver of the Month awards at the IMTA Driver of the Year Banquet. The IMTA's Driver of the Year program recognizes the best of the best drivers for reasons such as longevity, safety record, attitude and leadership, among others. more
Ohio Truck Association Awards Ace Doran Driver
March 22, 2007 - The Ohio Truck Association has selected Ace Doran driver William L. Flack to represent all truck drivers in the state as a 2006 Ohio Trucking Association Driver of the Month. more
PGT Trucking Joins the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Youth Success Program
Monaca, Penn. – PGT Trucking recently joined the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) program in an effort to support the armed forces and to subsequently hire skilled employees with a commitment to success. more
Kreilkamp Trucking Named Kohls Outbound Carrier of the Year
Kreilkamp Trucking proudly accepted the 2006 Outbound Carrier of the Year Award from Kohls Corporation. The announcement came Thursday, March 15 at the Kohls Annual Transportation Summit held in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Kreilkamp boasted an on-time record of 99.8 percent, which no doubt helped them achieve the award. more
KLLM LISTENS TO DRIVER REQUESTS, ANNOUNCES NEW PAY PACKAGE
Richland, Miss. — Continuing a tradition of exceptional
commitment to their drivers, KLLM Transport Services announced a
brand new pay package that will go into effect on May 1, 2007, as a
response to welcome opinions from its driving force.
This new package, which includes several exciting changes across
the entire pay scale, is just one way KLLM hopes to communicate to
its drivers that their voices were heard, and their concerns were
taken to heart.
more
DECKER ANNOUNCES DRIVERS OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH 2007
Fort Dodge, Iowa - Decker Truck Line, Inc. is pleased to announce that JF Mayo was selected as the March 2007 Driver of the Month for the Flatbed division. JF has been with Decker Truck Line for five years now and resides in Hiawatha, KS. During the nomination process, JF’s dispatcher Jenny McQuinn said, “JF is always polite when he calls in, he is a hard worker and is always willing to help out”. Congratulations JF! more
HILL BROS. RECOGNIZES MILLION MILE DRIVERS
Omaha, Nebraska — Hill Bros. recently recognized nine drivers and owner-operators who have surpassed the 1 million mile mark or greater. Each of the drivers achieved these impressive mileage totals in 2006. more
BIG G EXPRESS PUTS DRIVER COMFORT FIRST; INSTALLS APUs
Shelbyville, Tn. (April 3, 2007) -- Big G Express, headquartered in Shelbyville, Tn., is investing in driver comfort on the road by installing ThermoKing TriPac auxiliary power units in all of its equipment. more
< BackTrucking Associations
During tough economic downturns it's best to protect your CDL, as a Class A or B truck driver your license is your money maker. Joing a trucking association can help you network, know your rights, help with legal representation, and provide you with discounts on some products or services. The following are list quick list of trucking associations you may find of interest, click here for a complete list of trucking associations.
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Rhode Island Trucking Association
660 Roosevelt Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Phone: (401) 729-5210
Fax: (401) 729-5220 -
South Carolina Trucking Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 50166
Columbia, SC 29250
Phone: (803) 799-4306
Fax: (803) 254-7148 -
South Dakota Trucking Association
P.O. Box 89008
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Phone: (605) 334-8871
Fax: (605) 334-1938 -
Tennessee Trucking Association
4531 Trousdale Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
Phone: (615) 777-2882
Fax: (615) 777-2024 -
Texas Motor Transportation Association, Inc
700 East 11th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 478-2541
Fax: (512) 474-6494 -
Utah Motor Transport Association
975 West 2100 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
Phone: (801) 973-9370
Fax: (801) 973-8515 -
Vermont Truck & Bus Association, Inc.
192 South Main Street 2nd Floor
Barre, VT 05641
Phone: (802) 479-1778
Fax: (802) 479-1395 -
Virginia Trucking Association
1707 Summit Avenue Suite 110
Richmond, VA 23230
Phone: (804) 355-5371
Fax: (804) 358-1374 -
Washington D.C. Area Trucking Association
2200 Mill Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 838-1840
Fax: (703) 836-6070 -
Washington Trucking Associations, Inc.
930 South 336th Street Suite B
Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: (253) 838-1650
Fax: (253) 838-1715 -
West Virginia Motor Truck Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 5187, Capitol Station
Charleston, WV 25361
Phone: (304) 345-2800
Fax: (304) 345-0308 -
Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association
PO Box 44849
Madison, WI 53744
Phone: (608) 833-8200
Fax: (608) 833-2875 -
Wyoming Trucking Association
555 North Poplar Street
Casper, WY 82601
Phone: (307) 234-1579
Fax: (307) 234-7082
Events in Trucking
March 2009
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The World of Asphalt Show and Conference
Sponsored by World of Asphalt
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
Contact: 800-867-6060
Website: www.worldofasphalt.com
111 E. Wisconsin ave., Suite 1000
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: 414-298-4141
10 - 14
Annual Meeting
Sponsored by Truck Renting & Leasing Association (TRALA)
Carlsbad, CA
Website: www.trala.org
675 N. Washington, Suite 410
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-299-9120
Fax: 703-299-9115
11 - 13
Specialized Transportation Symposium
Sponsored by Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association
(SCRA)
Hyatt Regency Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM
Contact: (703) 698-0291
Website: www.scranet.org
2750 Prosperity Avenue
Suite 620
Fairfax, VA 22031-4312
Phone: 703-698-0291
Fax: 703-698-0297
16 - 18
Clean Heavy Duty Conference
Sponsored by CalStart
Long Beach, CA
Website: www.calstart.org
48 S. Chester Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
Phone: 626-744-5600
Fax: 626-744-5610
17 - 18
AASA 2nd Annual Vision Conference
Sponsored by Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association
InterContinental Chicago O'Hare, Ill., Rosemont, IL
Website: www.aftermarketsuppliers.org
PO Box 13966
10 Laboratory Drive
Reasearch Triangle Park, NC 27709-3996
Phone: 919-549-4800
Fax: 919-549-4824
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2009 Mid-America Trucking Show
Sponsored by Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS)
Kentucky Fair & Expo Center, Louisville, KY
Website: www.truckingshow.com
1404 Browns Lane, Suite E
Louisville, KY
Phone: 502-899-3892
Fax: 502-899-3952
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Faster Fleet Cleaner Air , California
Sponsored by Faster Fleet - Cleaner Air
Long Beach, CA
Website: www.ffcacalifornia.com
3015 Main Street
Suite 300
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: 800-993-0302
Fax: 310-314-9196
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Safety & Maintenance Council Fleet Safety
Awards
Sponsored by Alabama Trucking Association
Birmingham, AL
Website: www.alabamatrucking.org
P.O. Box 2339
36102-2339
Phone: 334-834-3983
Fax: 334-262-6504
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