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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
< 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
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
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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
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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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Millis Transfer
Base Terminal:Black River Falls, WI ( 1 opening )As a company that believes in QUALITY home time for drivers we provide the drivers with the most generous of vacation schedules. Few if any companies offer drivers the opportunity to have 1 week of paid home-time/vacation after completion of only 6 months of employment and 2 weeks of paid... ..read more
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J&R Schugel
Base Terminal:New Ulm, MN ( 3 openings )J&R Schugel Is Known As The Carrier With Heart! NEW PAY PACKAGE JANUARY 1ST. STARTING PAY .36CPM We Have OTR Positions In our Van and Reefer divisions. No Money Down Lease Options Available We Take Pride In Our Equipment and our drivers! Family Owned And You Are Treated As... ..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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Landair Transport, Inc.
Base Terminal:Greeneville, TN ( 1 opening )Landair specializes in providing time-sensitive service to fortune 500 customers throughout the united states. Over 90% no touch freight. Lots of airfreight and dedicated customers. Great home time. Regional opportunities available also. Competitive pay and benefits. NEW PAY... ..read more
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Heartland Express
Base Terminal:North Liberty, IA ( 2 openings )Heartland offers the top pay in the industry, period! AS much as $.48 per mile! Heartland is an industry leader with the newest, most well-maintained conventional trucks on the road. Our 53 dry van trailers are also new and in top condition. ..read more
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Warren Transport
Base Terminal:Waterloo, IA ( 1 opening )Qualified owner operators are welcomed! ..read more