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WEST SIDE ANNOUNCES ADDED DRIVER BENEFITS

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – West Side Transport C.F.O. Dave McIrvin announced the addition of several changes to the overall driver programs at the Cedar Rapids, IA – based carrier this week. Effective September 1, West Side will be participating in the EZ Pass program in Illinois, and In-Cab E Mail will be available to all drivers in the fall of 2003. more

More than 600 truck stops launch TripPak OVERNIGHT(tm)

New express product for truck drivers, sold over-the-counter at TravelCenters of America, Petro Stopping Centers, Pilot, Loves and hundreds of others TripPak partner stops

(Nashville, TN, August 5, 2003) - TMI, the parent company of the highly successful TripPak EXPRESS® delivery service and the established leader in providing document imaging for the transportation industry announces the launch of their low cost, next day delivery product, TripPak OVERNIGHT(tm), developed in partnership with Airborne Express. more

Trucker Buddy International and Mike Ryan Motorsports offer a collector's model of the Pike's Peak Hill Climb Record Setting Freightliner.

Each year, Mike Ryan races his Freightliner Century Class truck to the top of Pike’s Peak, maneuvering thirteen miles of twists, turns and sheer drops before he crosses the finish line at the top. This truck is unique, with its race modified Mercedes-Benz engine and ArvinMeritor transmission, it has helped Mike set the world’s record for a Class 8 truck in the Pike’s Peak Hill Climb. more

TSA ISSUES NOTICE INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR THE HIGHWAY WATCH PROGRAM

In the August 8, Federal Register, TSA issued a notice inviting applications for the Highway Watch Program... more

SANDBERG SWORN IN AS NEW FMCSA ADMINISTRATOR

Annette Sandberg was officially sworn in as the new administrator of the U.S. DOT's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on August 5...more

Waupaca, WI: Trucker Buddy International and Mike Ryan Motorsports offer a collector's model of the Pike's Peak Hill Climb Record Setting Freightliner.

Each year, Mike Ryan races his Freightliner Century Class truck to the top of Pike's Peak, maneuvering thirteen miles of twists, turns and sheer drops before he crosses the finish line at the top. This truck is unique, with its race modified Mercedes-Benz engine and ArvinMeritor transmission, it has helped Mike set the world's record for a Class 8 truck in the Pike's Peak Hill Climb. more

Werner solo van driverscan earn up to an additional $0.02 per mile!

OMAHA, NE - Werner Enterprises, a proven and continued leader in the transportation industry for nearly 50 years, has improved its monthly mileage bonus program for solo company van drivers! Solo van drivers who exceed 9,500 total paid miles in a month will be eligible to receive an additional ½ cent per mile! Drivers who exceed 10,000 paid miles in a month will be paid an additional one cent per mile, and drivers who exceed 10,500 paid miles will receive two cents per mile! This bonus is paid on all miles. 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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• Rhode Island Trucking Association
  660 Roosevelt Avenue
  Pawtucket, RI 02860
  Phone: (401) 729-5210
  Fax: (401) 729-5220

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• South Carolina Trucking Association, Inc.
  P.O. Box 50166
  Columbia, SC 29250
  Phone: (803) 799-4306
  Fax: (803) 254-7148

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• South Dakota Trucking Association
  P.O. Box 89008
  Sioux Falls, SD 57105
  Phone: (605) 334-8871
  Fax: (605) 334-1938

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• Tennessee Trucking Association
  4531 Trousdale Drive
  Nashville, TN 37204
  Phone: (615) 777-2882
  Fax: (615) 777-2024

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• Texas Motor Transportation Association, Inc
  700 East 11th Street
  Austin, TX 78701
  Phone: (512) 478-2541
  Fax: (512) 474-6494

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• Utah Motor Transport Association
  975 West 2100 South
  Salt Lake City, UT 84119
  Phone: (801) 973-9370
  Fax: (801) 973-8515

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• Vermont Truck & Bus Association, Inc.
  192 South Main Street 2nd Floor
  Barre, VT 05641
  Phone: (802) 479-1778
  Fax: (802) 479-1395

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• Virginia Trucking Association
  1707 Summit Avenue Suite 110
  Richmond, VA 23230
  Phone: (804) 355-5371
  Fax: (804) 358-1374

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• Washington D.C. Area Trucking Association
  2200 Mill Road
  Alexandria, VA 22314
  Phone: (703) 838-1840
  Fax: (703) 836-6070

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• Washington Trucking Associations, Inc.
  930 South 336th Street Suite B
  Federal Way, WA 98003
  Phone: (253) 838-1650
  Fax: (253) 838-1715

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• West Virginia Motor Truck Association, Inc.
  P.O. Box 5187, Capitol Station
  Charleston, WV 25361
  Phone: (304) 345-2800
  Fax: (304) 345-0308

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• Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association
  PO Box 44849
  Madison, WI 53744
  Phone: (608) 833-8200
  Fax: (608) 833-2875

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• Wyoming Trucking Association
  555 North Poplar Street
  Casper, WY 82601
  Phone: (307) 234-1579
  Fax: (307) 234-7082

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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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