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ATS Specialized wins logisitics management Quest for quality award

St. Cloud, Minn. (23 August, 2007) – ATS Specialized, Inc., a division of Anderson Trucking Service, Inc. (ATS), was recently awarded the Logistics Management 2007 Quest for Quality Award for Industrial and Heavy Haul Carriers. more

WH Transportation Announces its new Dispatch System

Effective August 27, 2007 WH will be implementing a new dispatch system which will better serve its drivers. more

Barr-Nunn Selects Two Winners from New-Hire Promotion

Granger, IA – August 20, 2007 – Barr-Nunn Transportation is a leader in the industry with great pay packages and award-winning programs. more

ACS Signs Expanded Contract with Werner Enterprises

DALLAS, TEXAS: August 21, 2007 –Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded an expanded contract with Werner Enterprises of Omaha, Nebraska. more

DOTAuthority.com Renames “Truckers’ Conference,” Adds More Locations in 2008, Including Texas & Pennsylvania

August 20, 2007, Commack, New York – DOTAuthority.com announced today that it has renamed the Orlando Truckers’ Conference (“OTC”) to reflect an expansion of event locations. more

COMBINED TRANSPORT RECEIVES CARRIER OF THE YEAR AWARD

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – The Oregon Trucking Association (OTA) recently announced Combined Transport, Inc. as its 2006 Carrier of the Year. more

Hogan Transports Honors Drivers During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

St. Louis, MO, August 27, 2007 - During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, August 27 - August 31, 2007, Hogan Transports Inc., headquartered in St. Louis, will join a nationwide effort to honor the drivers who bolster our nation's economy. more

Ira Odom and Howard Wallace Complete Leases at Boyd

Ira Odom and Howard Wallace know that hard work and dedication really do pay off. Both men just completed their truck leases with Boyd Bros. Transportation and are now proud owner operators at the company. more

Armellini Recognizes its July Safe Drivers

Palm City, Fla. -- Armellini Express Lines, Inc. recently announced their safe drivers for July 2007. more

Southern Cal Transport Hires New Recruiter, Plans West Coast Expansion

The addition of Joe Alvarez as the new driver recruiter for Southern Cal Transport brings plans for expansion and 50-100 new positions to the company’s Mira Loma, Calif., location. more

ACS Announces Promotions

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE:  August 7, 2007 -- Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) today announced staff promotions for its subsidiary, ACS MultiMedia Advertising and TripPak SERVICES™. more

TRANSPORT CORPORATION OF AMERICA NAMES NEW REGIONAL MARKETING MANAGER

EAGAN, Minn. – Transport Corporation of America, Inc. recently announced that Mike Webb has joined the company as Regional Marketing Manager in the Dallas area. more

SEXTON NAMED DRIVER OF THE MONTH AT SMITH TRANSPORT

Roaring Spring, Pa. (July 23, 2007) -- Considered by Smith Transport to be one of “the best of the best,” Kris Sexton of Sanford, N.C. has been named the carrier’s Driver of the Month for May. more

Golden Named Driver of the Month for May by SMX

(July 21, 2007) Fort Dodge, IA – Gary Golden of Independence, Mo., has been named May Driver of the Month by Smithway Motor Xpress (SMX) for his exceptional service and professionalism. Golden, a company van driver, has been with SMX since April 2006. more

Carrier offers high-paying career on the road with paid training at no cost

Williamsport, MD (July 13, 2007) -- With a driver shortage threatening the freight transportation industry, Williamsport-based DM Bowman is attracting prospective drivers by offering not only free professional training but also pay during the training. more

Jones named Driver of the Year by National Carriers

(July 20, 2007) Liberal, Kan. – Curt Jones of Madison, Iowa, has been named the Elite Fleet’s Driver of the Year by National Carriers, Inc., (NCI) for his exceptional service and loyalty to the company. Jones has been an owner operator with NCI since September of 1992. more

Barr-Nunn Continues Participation in Iowa State Fair Parade

Des Moines, IA – August 1, 2007 – Barr-Nunn Transportation celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. This company has grown to become a leader in the transportation industry. They offer outstanding pay packages and programs to keep Owner Operators and Company Drivers happy and loyal. more

DECKER ANNOUNCES DRIVERS OF THE MONTH FOR JULY 2007

Fort Dodge, Iowa – Decker Truck Line, Inc. is pleased to announce that Charles Zimmerman was selected as the July 2007 Driver of the Month for the Flatbed division. more

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Trucking 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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• Michigan Trucking Association, Inc.
  1131 Centennial Way
  Lansing, MI 48917
  Phone: (517) 321-1951
  Fax: (517) 321-0884

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• Minnesota Trucking Association
  2515 Wabash Avenue Suite 150
  St. Paul, MN 55114
  Phone: (651) 646-7351
  Fax: (651) 641-8995

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• Mississippi Trucking Association
  825 North President Street
  Jackson, MS 39202
  Phone: (601) 354-0616
  Fax: (601) 354-4371

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• Missouri Motor Carriers Association
  PO Box 1247
  Jefferson City, MO 65102
  Phone: (573) 634-3388
  Fax: (573) 634-4197

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• Montana Motor Carriers Association, Inc.
  501 North Sanders Number 201
  Helena, MT 59601
  Phone: (406) 442-6600
  Fax: (406) 443-4281

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• Nebraska Motor Carriers Association
  PO Box 81010
  Lincoln, NE 68501-1010
  Phone: (402) 476-8504
  Fax: (402) 476-0579

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• Nevada Motor Transport Association
  2215 Green Vista Drive Suite 304
  Sparks, NV 89431
  Phone: (775) 673-6111
  Fax: (775) 673-1700

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• New Hampshire Motor Transport Association
  13 West Street
  Concord, NH 03301
  Phone: (603) 224-7337
  Fax: (603) 225-9361

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• New Jersey Motor Truck Association
  160 Tices Lane
  East Brunswick, NJ 08816
  Phone: (732) 254-5000
  Fax: (732) 613-1745

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• New Mexico Motor Carriers' Association
  4809 Jefferson Street, NE
  Albuquerque, NM 87109
  Phone: (505) 884-5575
  Fax: (505) 884-3661

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Events in Trucking

March 2009

9 - 12
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

19 - 21
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

23 - 28
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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