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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
< 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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Hawaii Transportation Association
PO Box 31066
Honolulu, HA 96819
Phone: (808) 833-6628
Fax: (808) 833-8486 -
Idaho Motor Transport Association, Inc.
5171 Overland Road
Boise, ID 83705
Phone: (208) 342-3521
Fax: (208) 343-8397 -
Illinois Transportation Associations, Inc.
1000 Estes Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Phone: (847) 952-6000
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Indiana Motor Truck Association, Inc.
1 North Capitol Avenue, Suite 460
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 630-4682
Fax: (317) 638-5380 -
Iowa Motor Truck Association, Inc.
717 East Court
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 244-5193
Fax: (515) 244-2204 -
Kansas Motor Carriers Association
PO Box 1673
Topeka, KS 66601
Phone: (785) 267-1641
Fax: (785) 266-6551 -
Kentucky Motor Transport Association, Inc.
134 Walnut Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 695-4055
Fax: (502) 695-9026 -
Louisiana Motor Transport Association
P.O. Box 80278 4838 Bennington Avenue (70808)
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
Phone: (504) 928-5682
Fax: (504) 928-0500 -
Maine Motor Transport Association, Inc.
PO Box 857
Augusta, ME 04332
Phone: (207) 623-4128
Fax: (207) 623-4096 -
Maryland Motor Truck Association
3000 Washington Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: (410) 644-4600
Fax: (410) 644-2537 -
Massachusetts Motor Transportation Association, Inc.
Ten Liberty Square Fifth Floor
Boston, MA 02109
Phone: (617) 695-3512
Fax: (617) 695-0173
Events in Trucking
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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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