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DECKER ANNOUNCES DRIVERS OF THE MONTH FOR JUNE 2007

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

West Side Transport Announces 1st Quarter Drivers of the Month

West Side Transport recently recognized its drivers of the mont h for January, February, and March 2007 during the company’s first quarter safety meeting in May. more

Marten Transport, Ltd. Names Norlin

May 29, 2007) Mondovi, Wis. – Timothy Norlin has been named Director of Driver Recruiting by Marten Transport, a premium supplier of time and temperature-sensitive transportation services. more

EPES HONORS TOP DRIVERS WITH AWARDS BANQUET

Greensboro, N.C. – EPES Transport System, Inc. recently held an awards banquet at the Embassy Suites in Greensboro, N.C., to honor the company’s Top Achievers. more

Decker Truck Line, Inc. RECEIVES “Spirit of Excellence” Award FROM HORMEL

Fort Dodge, Iowa – Hormel Foods Corporation has selected Decker Truck Line, Inc. as one of 51 suppliers to receive their “Spirit of Excellence” award. more

Transport America Driver Advances to National Championships

Eagan, Minn. — Seven drivers from Transport America (TA) recently competed in the Minnesota Truck Driving Championships (MTDC), with one driver from the company winning first place in his division and advancing to the national championships. more

Transport America recognizes drivers of the month for April 2007

Eagan, Minn. — Minnesota-based truckload carrier Transport America recently announced its April Drivers of the Month for 2007. more

The ORLANDO TRUCKERS’ CONFERENCE partners with 75 Chrome Shop for a Friday Nightlights Comppettion & Convoy

June 18, 2007, Orlando, Florida - DOTAuthority.com, Inc., the nation’s premier transportation management consulting firm, announced today their 2008 Orlando Truckers’ Conference (“OTC”) event schedule. more

Barr-Nunn opens up Southeast Regional Fleet to Owner Operators

Granger, IA – June 11, 2007 – Barr-Nunn Transportation is a widely acclaimed provider of the highest quality transportation and logistics services. more

Warren Transport, Inc. has placed first in its division of competition in the 2006 North Dakota Truck Fleet Safety Contest.

The award is based on Warren’s safety record in the state as compared with the other safest carriers that operate in the state. more

TMC Transportation honors Erickson with Quarterly Award

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 5, 2007 – TMC Transportation, a division of Annett Holdings, Inc., the largest privately-held flatbed carrier in the nation, honored TMC driver Dan Erickson with the Driver of the First Quarter award for 2007. more

TMC Transportation honors Copenhaver with Wheel Master Award

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 5, 2007 – TMC Transportation, a division of Annett Holdings, Inc., the largest privately-held flatbed carrier in the nation, honored TMC driver Bill Copenhaver with the highest driver honor given by TMC, the Wheel Master Award for 2006. more

TMC Transportation honored with Top Awards from Owens Corning

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 6, 2007 – TMC Transportation, a division of Annett Holdings, Inc., the largest privately-held flatbed carrier in the nation, recently received “Enterprise Carrier of the Year” and “Plant Carrier of the Year – Long Haul” honors from Owens Corning. more

Barr-Nunn sends another driver to a NASCAR Busch Series Event

Granger, IA – May 30, 2007 – The 2007 NASCAR season has officially taken off and what a great start for Barr-Nunn Transportation with its relationship with Roush-Fenway Racing. more

Barr-Nunn earns Safety Award for third consecutive year

South Sioux City, Nebraska – June 6, 2007 – Barr-Nunn Transportation was presented a Silver Award by Great West Casualty Company as part of the 2006 National Fleet Safety Awards Program. more

Celadon Group Announces Acquisition Of Truckload Van Assets From Air Road Express

INDIANAPOLIS – Celadon Group Inc. (Nasdaq GS: CLDN) announced today that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has purchased the truckload business and certain tractors and trailers of Air Road Express Inc. (“Air Road”). more

Barr-Nunn’s Owner Operator Fuel Protection Program Set to Continue in June

Granger, IA – May 14, 2007 – Barr-Nunn Transportation has stood strong for 25 years now. It is a solid company that understands their Owner Operators and Company Drivers are the foundation that keeps the wheels turning. 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

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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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• Alabama Trucking Association, Inc.
  PO Box 2339
  Montgomery, AL 36102-2339
  Phone: (334) 834-3983
  Fax: (334) 262-6504

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  Alaska Trucking Association
  3443 Minnesota Drive
  Anchorage, AK 99503
  Phone: (907) 276-1149
  Fax: (907) 274-1946

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  Arizona Motor Transport Association
  2111 W. McDowell Road
  Phoenix, AZ 85009
  Phone: (602) 252-7559
  Fax: (602) 253-1848

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  Arkansas Trucking Association
  P.O. Box 3476
  Little Rock, AR 72203
  Phone: (501) 372-3462
  Fax: (501) 376-1810

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  California Trucking Association
  3251 Beacon Boulevard
  West Sacramento, CA 95691
  Phone: (916) 373-3516
  Fax: (916) 373-3639

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• Colorado Motor Carriers Association
  4060 Elati Street
  Denver, CO 80216
  Phone: (303) 433-3375
  Fax: (303) 477-6977

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  Motor Transport Association of Connecticut
  60 Forest Street
  Hartford, CT 06105
  Phone: (860) 520-4455
  Fax: (860) 520-4567

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  Delaware Motor Transport Association, Inc.
  445 Pear Street
  Dover, DE 19904
  Phone: (302) 672-7763
  Fax: (302) 672-7909

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  Florida Trucking Association, Inc.
  350 East College Avenue
  Tallahassee, FL 32301
  Phone: (850) 222-9900
  Fax: (850) 222-9363

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  Georgia Motor Trucking Association
  1800 Lake Park Dive Suit 123
  Smyrna, GA 30080
  Phone: (770) 444-9771
  Fax: (770) 444-9442

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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