Home time and great pay closer than ever with new regional runs

(August 8, 2005) Des Moines, IA – Drivers and owner operators who want regional runs and high pay, now only need to look as far as industry leader Jacobson Transportation. The company has recently redefined itself as a regional carrier in answer to driver and customer feedback and are finding great rewards.

“The decision to focus on regional freight is two-fold,” says Jami Atkinson of Jacobson. “First, the change was made in response to feedback from our drivers. Regional freight will allow us to get our drivers home more often and on a more regular basis. The second reason was to better serve customers.”

According to Atkinson, home time and schedule predictability have been the high concerns for drivers and by shifting to a regional operation, Jacobson directly addresses their concerns. “On another positive note, regional operations have allowed us to increase the pay scale for the drivers. There is now a smaller running area but they can still make the same amount or more than OTR drivers,” says Atkinson, who attributes the solid earnings to extra short haul pay and higher bas pay.

Regional runs in Iowa include a 600-mile radius of Des Moines, while Indiana regional runs include a 600-mile radius of Indianapolis.  For Texas regional runs, the area includes Texas and the surrounding states through the Midwest and Southeast.
As a growing carrier, Jacobson is always looking for committed owner operators as well as qualified, dependable company drivers. “As you can see, we take driver and owner operator feedback very seriously. We work hard to assure job satisfaction, in terms of compensation, benefits, and home time,” says Atkinson.

The company has new opportunities available for all qualified drivers – from company drivers and lease drivers, to owner operators and small fleets. Call today to hear more about the new regional runs and excellent earning potential possible at Jacobson. Call 1-800-397-8132

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