Trucking News, Truck Shows and Events
CDL Class A & B Events and Job Information
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Scam Artists Target New Truck Driver Recruits, Military Personnel
New truck driving recruits, currently in driving school, or with future plans of attending, should be cautious. Scam artists are targeting them, military personnel, and their families. more
COASTAL TRANSPORT LOGISTICS NAMES REGIONAL SALES MANAGERS
SAVANNAH, Ga. (7 January 2008) – Coastal Transport Logistics,
LLC has named Phil Taylor and Lonnie Blair as Regional Sales
Managers.
Taylor comes to Coastal with more than 30 years experience in Sales
and Operations. He was most recently the owner of Crown Transport
in Rock Hill, S.C.
more
Sitton Names Driver of the Year
Sitton Motor Lines, Inc. recently named Hank Marsh as their 2007 Driver of the Year. Hank, an owner operator from Seneca, Mo., has been with the company since 1997. more
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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New York State Motor Truck Association
828 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 458-9696
Fax: (518) 458-2525 -
North Carolina Trucking Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 2977 19 W. Martin Street
Raleigh, NC 27602
Phone: (919) 834-0387
Fax: (919) 832-0390 -
North Dakota Motor Carriers Association, Inc.
PO Box 874
Bismarck, ND 58502
Phone: (919) 834-0387
Fax: (919) 832-0390 -
Ohio Trucking Association
50 W. Broad Street, Suite 1111
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 221-5375
Fax: (614) 221-3717 -
Oklahoma: Associated Motor Carriers of Oklahoma
P.O. Box 14620 7201 N. Classen Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73113
Phone: (405) 843-9488
Fax: (405) 843-7310 -
Oregon Trucking Associations, Inc.
4005 SE Naef Road
Portland, OR 97267
Phone: (503) 513-0005
Fax: (503) 513-0008 -
Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association
910 Linda Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Phone: (717) 761-7122
Fax: (717) 761-8434
Events in Trucking
September 2009
Click here for a complete list of trucking shows, you can request additional information and register right from the site. If you would like to have your event listed or featured please contact us. Trucking companies; if you will be attending a job fair to promote any openings for truck jobs for OTR truck drivers please contact us, and we will list them. Also, truck driving companies can post their truck driving jobs for free on our site. Recently as many as a quarter of a million drivers have registered with us looking for trucker jobs in their area, many are willing to relocate or take a a lease purchase and become a trucking owner operator to secure a job. Post your trucking jobs, and find eager people ready to drive!
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Technical Advisory Group Meeting
Sponsored by American Trucking Associations (ATA)
Linthicum, MD
2200 Mill Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-838-1700
2200 Mill Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-838-1700
11 - 12
Independent Contractor Division Meeting
Sponsored by Truckload Carriers Association (TCA)
Chicago, IL
2200 Mill Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-838-1950
Fax: 703-836-6610
11 - 13
2009 Big Iron Classic
Sponsored by Big Iron Classic
Kasson, MN
26487 600th Street
Mantorville, MN 55955
Phone: 507-635-2112
Fax: 507-635-5220
12 - 16
Aftermarket Distribution Summit
Sponsored by Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network
Amelia Island, FL
Contact: (904) 737-2900
5121 Bowden Road, Suite 303
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Phone: 904-737-2900
Fax: 904-636-9881
14 - 17
Fall Meeting & SuperTech
Sponsored by American Trucking Associations (ATA)
Raleigh , NC
Website: www.truckline.com
2200 Mill Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-838-1700
14 - 17
2009 Fall Meeting and National Technician Skills
Competition
Sponsored by Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC)
Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
Contact: (703) 838-1763
18 - 20
Trade Show & Convention
Sponsored by North American Trailer Dealers Association
(NATDA)
Louisville, KY
6860 Gulfport Blvd. #116
South Pasadena, FL 33707
Phone: 727-360-0304
Fax: 727-231-8356
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2009 Annual Conference
Sponsored by Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)
Baltimore, MD
1101 17th Street, NW, Suite 803
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-775-1623
Fax: 202-775-1624
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2009 Brake Safety Week
Sponsored by Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)
Nationwide,
1101 17th Street, NW, Suite 803
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-775-1623
Fax: 202-775-1624
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Base Terminal:Okahumpka, FL( 1 opening )
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Indian River Transport Co.
Base Terminal:Winter Haven, FL( 1 opening )
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Transport America
Base Terminal:Eagan, MN( 1 opening )
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YRC Glen Moore
Base Terminal:Carlisle, PA( 2 openings )
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USA Truck
Base Terminal:Van Buren, AR( 2 openings )
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