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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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• Alabama Trucking Association, Inc.
  PO Box 2339
  Montgomery, AL 36102-2339
  Phone: (334) 834-3983
  Fax: (334) 262-6504

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  Alaska Trucking Association
  3443 Minnesota Drive
  Anchorage, AK 99503
  Phone: (907) 276-1149
  Fax: (907) 274-1946

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  Arizona Motor Transport Association
  2111 W. McDowell Road
  Phoenix, AZ 85009
  Phone: (602) 252-7559
  Fax: (602) 253-1848

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  Arkansas Trucking Association
  P.O. Box 3476
  Little Rock, AR 72203
  Phone: (501) 372-3462
  Fax: (501) 376-1810

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  California Trucking Association
  3251 Beacon Boulevard
  West Sacramento, CA 95691
  Phone: (916) 373-3516
  Fax: (916) 373-3639

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• Colorado Motor Carriers Association
  4060 Elati Street
  Denver, CO 80216
  Phone: (303) 433-3375
  Fax: (303) 477-6977

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  Motor Transport Association of Connecticut
  60 Forest Street
  Hartford, CT 06105
  Phone: (860) 520-4455
  Fax: (860) 520-4567

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  Delaware Motor Transport Association, Inc.
  445 Pear Street
  Dover, DE 19904
  Phone: (302) 672-7763
  Fax: (302) 672-7909

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  Florida Trucking Association, Inc.
  350 East College Avenue
  Tallahassee, FL 32301
  Phone: (850) 222-9900
  Fax: (850) 222-9363

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  Georgia Motor Trucking Association
  1800 Lake Park Dive Suit 123
  Smyrna, GA 30080
  Phone: (770) 444-9771
  Fax: (770) 444-9442

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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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