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Bolt Express Names Team of Charles & Noreen Baldy January Drivers of the Month
January 31, 2007 (Toledo, Ohio) – Husband and wife owner operator team Charles and Noreen Baldy have been named January Drivers of the Month at Bolt Express, an expedite carrier based in Toledo. more
Decker Truck Line, Inc. is pleased to announce that Mike Juhl was selected as the January 2007 Driver/Owner-Operator of the Month
Decker Truck Line, Inc. is pleased to announce that Mike Juhl was selected as the January 2007 Driver/Owner-Operator of the Month for the Flatbed division. Mike has been at Decker Truck Line for four years now. Mike and his wife Renee reside in Somers, Iowa and enjoy their family time when Mike is not hard at work. Congratulations, Mike! more
Decker Recognizes Million Mile Team
Fort Dodge, Iowa — Decker Truck Line, Inc. recently recognized six drivers and owner-operators who have been inducted into the company’s prestigious Million Mile Team. The inductees for 2006 recognized for attaining one million miles are: Kenneth Harden of Tinley Park, IL; William Locke of Fort Dodge, Iowa; William Pena of Mesquite, Texas; Mark Tracy of Fort Dodge, Iowa; Daniel Welsh of Pittsburgh, PA; and Charlie Wilson of Hartford, Iowa. more
20-Year Driving Veteran Finds Support with FFE
Jonathan Leisner of Okeechobee, Fla., has spent 20 years driving a truck for a living, but considers the last 18 weeks to be hands-down the best. That is how long he has been in FFE’s Clean Slate Lease Program. “I wish I would have done this 20 years ago,” Leisner said. “FFE has given me the tools to succeed, including the support staff. I don’t have to solve my own problems.” more
Young Owner Operator Finds What He Needs at FFE
Accomplishing your dreams is a sweet success. However, seeing them come to life earlier than expected is even sweeter. Owner operator Willie May knows just how great success at a young age can be, thanks to the opportunities given to him at FFE. more
Texas Cowboy Celebrates New Truck & Career at FFE
It’s an exciting day for Donald Hatfield. On Monday, November 6, he swings into the driver’s seat of a brand-new, $125,000 truck complete with APU. As he turns the key he shares his thoughts.
“It’s nice to get into a brand-new truck with all the bells and whistles,” said Hatfield. “It is just a wonderful day to me. I’m celebrating being this successful with FFE and I’m excited that they would even offer me this truck. That takes a lot of faith.” more
Hoekstra Transportation Announces Driver of the Year 2006
St. Anne, Ill. — Hoekstra Transportation recently honored Ron Leoni as Driver of the Year for 2006. Ron came to Hoekstra in 2005 with a background in the transportation business. Since that time, Ron’s positive attitude and focus on safety has earned him recognition as Hoekstra’s 2006 Driver of the Year. more
MISSISSIPPI FOOD NETWORK ANNOUNCES 2006 HUNGER’S HERO AWARD
Jackson, MS (December 12, 2006) - Each year the Mississippi Food Network recognizes an individual and/or company with the Hunger’s Hero Awards. The Hunger’s Hero Award is the highest honor of the Network and is presented in recognition of leadership in the Network’s effort to alleviate hunger in our State. This year the award was presented to KLLM Transport Services. Earlier in the year, KLLM donated a 53 foot refrigerated trailer to Mississippi Food Network to be used in the distribution of food across the State. Jim Richards, Chief Operating Officer of KLLM, accepted the award from Floyd Sulser, Chairman of the Mississippi Food Network Board. more
Sitton Motor Lines Public Education Program Recognized
Sitton Motor Lines recently received the Missouri Statewide Highway Safety Leadership Award for the company’s dedication to the public safety education “Share the Road” program. The program focuses on the irreversible consequences of inattentive and impaired driving. more
Sitton Motor Lines Announces Most Recent Driver of the Month
Sitton Motor Lines congratulates Robert Morris on being named Driver of the Month. Morris, an owner operator from Lake Lotawana, Missouri, was also awarded Driver of the Year for 2000 in addition to this award. As Driver of the Month, he receives an embroidered jacket, a $150 savings bond, a framed certificate and a choice among other prizes. more
WARREN ANNOUNCES DRIVER AWARD
Warren Transport, Inc. is proud to announce that Gustavo Cantu, an independent contractor, owner/operator with Warren, has been selected as their December Driver of the Month. more
WH Transportation Announces their 2006 Honors Fleet Award Recipients
(Wausau, WI) WH Transportation Co, Inc. recently announced the recipients of the distinguished Honors Fleet award given to the top 10% of the fleet for their professional service during the past year. To be considered for the Honor Fleet award, drivers must drive a minimum of 125,000 miles during the year, have no chargeable accidents or work place injuries, have no late deliveries, and meet company parameters for idle time and speed control. Drivers receiving the award for 2006 are: 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
November 2009
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UTA 10th Annual Convention
Sponsored by Used Truck Association (UTA)
San Antonio, TX
Contact: 877-GETS-UTA
7355 North Woodland Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46278
Phone: 800-827-7468
Fax: 317-299-1356
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Annual Meeting & TransComp
Sponsored by National Industrial Transportation League (NITL)
Anaheim, CA
1700 N. Moore Street, Suite 1900
Arlington, VA 22209-1904
Phone: 703-524-5011
Fax: 703-524-5017
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Hirschbach
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JB Hunt Transport
Base Terminal:Lowell, AR ( 6 openings )Company Drivers: J.B. Hunt Transport has long been known as home to the industry's best Over the Road jobs, and while we're proud of our OTR heritage, we are also proud of the diversity of driving jobs we offer. Did you know we're home to the industry's best local and regional driving jobs... ..read more
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McLeod Express, LLC
Base Terminal:Decatur, IL ( 1 opening )McLeod Express is offering regional positions if you live within 550 miles of Decatur, Illinois paying $ .32cpm . Call 866-379-8377 today to learn more about this offer. O/O $1.02 per mile, fuel protection plan, tolls, lumpers, scale tickets paid, layover pay $150. ..read more
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C.R. England
Base Terminal:Salt Lake City, UT ( 1 opening )C.R. England, Inc. is NOW HIRING NATIONWIDE for over-the-road truck drivers to keep our company ranked #1! C.R. England is currently hiring individuals with no truck driver experience, experienced truck drivers, and graduates from other truck driving schools. If you want an exciting career as a... ..read more
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Overbee Trans
Base Terminal:Whitewater, WI ( 4 openings )Dry Van Operation running East of I 35. Reefer Operation running from Midwest to east coast. Always looking for high quality Owner Operators who want to make money and run miles. ..read more
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Palmentere Bros Cartage Service Inc.
Base Terminal:Kansas City, MO ( 1 opening )Family run Trucking company that has been in business for 30 years. Looking for experienced drivers who know what on time deliveries is and takes pride in their jobs. If you are at least 25, have 2 years experience call us. 800-279-4403 ext 318 ..read more
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Texas Star Express
Base Terminal:Rockwall, TX ( 1 opening )Our Company Driver starting pay is now 41 cpm, earn up to 48 cpm with new mileage incentives. Our Owner Operator starting pay is now 90 cpm, earn up to $1 per mile with new mileage incentives. ..read more