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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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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
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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
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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