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Press News for July, 2008
Truck driver Jeff Zoellick likes driving at night. He says he finds there is less traffic and less hassle, which usually means there is less to worry about. Usually.
About two weeks ago, Jeff was headed west on I-40 in northern Texas. He was making his way to California when he decided to take exit 124 off the interstate to check his map and log books. Shortly after parking, he heard a "slapping" noise on his trailer...more new
DECKER ANNOUNCES JUNE 2008 DRIVERS OF THE MONTH
Fort Dodge, Iowa-Decker Truck Line, Inc. recently announced that Warren Erxleben was selected as the June 2008 Driver of the Month for the Flatbed division. Erxleben is nearing his three-year anniversary at Decker. Jerry Chapman, Erxleben’s dispatcher, says, "Warren is an excellent driver, he is hard working, never complains and always wants to keep busy."...more news
PRIME DRIVERS AWARDED AT MISSOURI TRUCK DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP
Springfield, MO (July 11, 2008)- Prime, inc. announces that three Prime drivers were top award winners at the Missouri Trucking Association’s Truck Driving Championships held recently at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Joplin, June 6 & 7. Awarded were: more news
KLLM DRIVERS AWARDED AT MISSISSIPPI TRUCK DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP
Jackson, MS-KLLM Transport Services announces that four KLLM drivers were top award winners at the Mississippi Trucking Association’s Truck Driving Championships held recently in Tupelo. Awarded were: more news
Barr-Nunn Announces Pay Raise for Midwest & Ohio Regional Drivers
Granger, IA – July 9, 2008 - Barr-Nunn Transportation, a leader in the industry, is proud to announce yet another outstanding recognition of the hard work its drivers put forth. more news
CalArk International Inc Announces Opening of New Terminal
Mabelvale, AR-CalArk International Inc. recently opened its newest terminal in Taylor, MI, approximately 18 miles southwest of Detroit. more news
Ruan Driver Receives Million Mile Safety Award
DES MOINES, Iowa — Ruan Transport Corporation recently honored driver John Gorman, who received the Ruan Million Mile Safety Award. This remarkable achievement recognizes his one million miles of accident-free driving for Ruan. more news
DECKER ANNOUNCES MARCH 2008 DRIVERS OF THE MONTH
Fort Dodge, Iowa-Decker Truck Line, Inc. recently introduced their March 2008 Drivers of the Month. Rick Catherwood was selected from the flatbed division and Rodney Knapp was selected from the reefer/van division... more news
DECKER ANNOUNCES APRIL 2008 DRIVERS OF THE MONTH
Fort Dodge, Iowa-Decker Truck Line, Inc. recently announced that John Kilmer was selected as the April 2008 Driver of the Month for the Flatbed division and Jerry Birkey was selected for the Reefer/Van division. more news
MAGNUM ANNOUNCES PAY INCREASE
Indianapolis, IN-Magnum Express, Inc recently announced that, effective June 29, all company drivers pay will increase .5 or 1/2 a cent per mile. Owner operator pay will also increase an additional .5 or 1/2 cent per mile. more news
ATS Driver takes home first place finish.
St. Cloud, Minn. — June 18, 2008 — Anderson Trucking Service, Inc. (ATS) is pleased to congratulate driver David Grim who received 1st Place in the Minnesota Truck Driving Championships held June 6th - 8th, 2008. Grim came to ATS Inc. as a company driver in April 2005, and then became an Owner Operator, purchasing a new truck last year. The Truck Driving Championship is an annual competition hosted by the Minnesota Trucking Association. more news
Hormel Presents “Spirit of Excellence” Award to Decker Truck Line, Inc.
Fort Dodge, Iowa-Hormel Foods Corporation has selected 71 of its suppliers to receive awards for providing quality service and/or products to the multinational marketer of consumer-branded meat and food products. Hormel presented Decker Truck Line, Inc. a Spirit of Excellence award on May 8th, 2008. more news
< 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
Fax: (847) 952-6005 -
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
March 2009
9 - 12
The World of Asphalt Show and Conference
Sponsored by World of Asphalt
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
Contact: 800-867-6060
Website: www.worldofasphalt.com
111 E. Wisconsin ave., Suite 1000
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: 414-298-4141
10 - 14
Annual Meeting
Sponsored by Truck Renting & Leasing Association (TRALA)
Carlsbad, CA
Website: www.trala.org
675 N. Washington, Suite 410
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-299-9120
Fax: 703-299-9115
11 - 13
Specialized Transportation Symposium
Sponsored by Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association
(SCRA)
Hyatt Regency Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM
Contact: (703) 698-0291
Website: www.scranet.org
2750 Prosperity Avenue
Suite 620
Fairfax, VA 22031-4312
Phone: 703-698-0291
Fax: 703-698-0297
16 - 18
Clean Heavy Duty Conference
Sponsored by CalStart
Long Beach, CA
Website: www.calstart.org
48 S. Chester Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
Phone: 626-744-5600
Fax: 626-744-5610
17 - 18
AASA 2nd Annual Vision Conference
Sponsored by Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association
InterContinental Chicago O'Hare, Ill., Rosemont, IL
Website: www.aftermarketsuppliers.org
PO Box 13966
10 Laboratory Drive
Reasearch Triangle Park, NC 27709-3996
Phone: 919-549-4800
Fax: 919-549-4824
19 - 21
2009 Mid-America Trucking Show
Sponsored by Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS)
Kentucky Fair & Expo Center, Louisville, KY
Website: www.truckingshow.com
1404 Browns Lane, Suite E
Louisville, KY
Phone: 502-899-3892
Fax: 502-899-3952
23 - 28
Faster Fleet Cleaner Air , California
Sponsored by Faster Fleet - Cleaner Air
Long Beach, CA
Website: www.ffcacalifornia.com
3015 Main Street
Suite 300
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: 800-993-0302
Fax: 310-314-9196
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Safety & Maintenance Council Fleet Safety
Awards
Sponsored by Alabama Trucking Association
Birmingham, AL
Website: www.alabamatrucking.org
P.O. Box 2339
36102-2339
Phone: 334-834-3983
Fax: 334-262-6504
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Hirschbach
Base Terminal:South Sioux City, NE ( 1 opening )Family values company with good driver relationships. Best lease purchase opportunities in the trucking industry. Our lease program offers a 2006 or 2007 truck for $1 buy out at the end of their lease. All lease operators are covered under our full service maintenance agreement for... ..read more
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JB Hunt Transport
Base Terminal:Lowell, AR ( 7 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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Wooster Motor Ways Inc.
Base Terminal:Wooster, OH ( 1 opening )Wooster Motor Ways is a truckload carrier that operates approximately 150 trucks in Ohio and surrounding states. We have terminal locations in Wooster, Akron, and West Chester, Ohio. We are a family owned and operated company that is growing. ..read more
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Paschall Truck Lines, Inc (PTL)
Base Terminal:Murray, KY ( 2 openings )Paschall Truck Lines is an irregular route truckload carrier operating in the 48 contiguous states and points in Canada. ..read more
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Barr-Nunn Transportation / Owner Operator Division
Base Terminal:Granger, IA ( 1 opening )Barr-Nunn Transportation pays Company Drivers & Owner Operators Rand McNally Milemaker Practical Mileage Pay. *Company Drivers - $400 Sign ON Valid until 8-14-09* *Owner Operators - $750 Sign ON Valid until 8-14-09* ..read more
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National Carriers
Base Terminal:Liberal, KS ( 1 opening )National Carriers' driving professionals are some of the best in the business. They work hard to ensure that each delivery arrives at its destination on-time and intact. National Carriers performs a rigorous screening process to verify that each applicant hired as a lease operator has earned... ..read more
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Drivers Service Company, Inc. (DSCO Inc.)
Base Terminal:Denver, CO ( 1 opening )WANTED! Professional OTR (Over the Road) Truck Drivers! Colorado-based - 48 State Operation. Competitive wages with medical benefits in addition to many other benefits. ..read more