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August 2006
Mr. Robert Conger of Prime Inc. Named Missouri’s Driver of the Month for June 2006
The Missouri Motor Carrier’s Association recently named Mr. Robert Conger Missouri’s Driver of the Month for June 2006. Mr. Conger, of Enosburg, Vermont, was selected for this award by representatives of the U.S. Department of Transportation, the State Highway Patrol, the Missouri Department of Transportation and the Division of Highway Safety from nominations submitted by a number of other companies. more
After Service in the Military, Drivers are Proud to be Driving for Keller
As the nation constantly remembers those serving in the armed forces, Keller Trucking, Inc. proudly recognizes its drivers who have spent time in the military prior to taking their careers on the road.more
FFE Awards Giveaway Winner Permanent Ownership of Rig
One year after winning the use for one year of a brand new Freightliner truck, FFE Transportation Services, Inc. driver Clyde Williams celebrated National Truck Driver Appreciation Week by taking permanent ownership of his rig. more
CTL Distribution Celebrates Jan Fetter’s 15 Years as “Cornerstone” of Payroll Department
CTL Distribution congratulates Jan Fetter as she reaches a personal milestone with CTL. On August 26, 2006, Jan completed her 15th year of service with CTL. more
Transport America Recognizes Company and Contract Drivers of the Month for July 2006
Minnesota-based truckload carrier Transport America announces its July 2006 Drivers of the Month. These drivers are recognized for their outstanding service to Transport America and its customers during the month of July. more
USG Corporation and Decker Truck Line, Inc. make appearance at NASCAR
Joliet, Ill. — USG Corporation sponsored the Sheetrock 400 and Durock 300 NASCAR races at the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois on July 8-9, 2006. Because of the long-standing and successful business relationship between USG and Decker Truck Line, Inc., Decker was selected by USG to furnish two trucks and trailers to display USG products near the public entrance to the speedway. Unfortunately, the USG driver got bumped out of first place to take twenty-second place in the race. more
Epes Transport System, Inc. Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Epes Transport System, Inc. started out delivering tobacco and manufactured goods from North Carolina and southern Virginia during the Great Depression. Thanks to the leadership of founder Wilfred G. Epes Jr., the company survived not only the Great Depression, but World War II and deregulation. more
Kreilkamp Trucking Donates Trucks to Local Technical School
Kreilkamp Trucking recently donated three company tractors to Waukesha County Technical College’s (WCTC) Commercial Truck Driving Program; the trucks are valued at a total of $31,850. The tractors will make their permanent home at WCTC and will be put to use beginning with September classes. Kreilkamp has also leased two other tractors and five trailers to the program. Kreilkamp’s contributions allow these tractor-trailers to be used during instruction, allowing more people to learn the skills necessary to safely drive a truck and ultimately provide for their families as well. more
Elaine Baldwin Makes her Mark with FFE’s Lease Purchase Program
Elaine Baldwin set out in trucking partly to show that she can do anything that men can do—and just as well if not better! Though she’s had her share of tough times, today she is a successful lease operator with FFE. more
CTL Distribution Celebrates Driver Appreciation Week
Mulberry, FL — To celebrate Driver Appreciation Week, CTL Distribution Inc. has something planned for drivers each day from August 20 to 26. Drivers can look forward to hot meals for breakfast and lunch, ranging from hot dogs and hamburgers to chicken spaghetti and jambalaya. And when it’s time to get back on the road, drivers will leave with a brand new CTL hat and T-shirt. Every CTL terminal is participating with their own events, including terminals in Houston, Texas, Freeport, Texas, Sterlington, La., St. Gabriel, La., Mobile, Ala., Atlanta, Ga., Savannah, Ga., Jacksonville, Fla., Mulberry, Fla., Tampa, Fla. and E. St. Louis, Ill. more
Hormel Presents “Spirit of Excellence” Award to Decker Truck Line, Inc.
Hormel Foods Corporation has selected 51 of its suppliers to receive awards for providing quality service and/or products to the multinational marketer of consumer-branded meat and food products. Eleven transportation companies, including Decker Truck Line, Inc., were chosen for Spirit of Excellence awards by the logistics department. Hormel presented Decker Truck Line, Inc. a Spirit of Excellence award on Wednesday, July 19, 2006. Decker Truck Line, Inc. has received the Spirit of Excellence award ten times since 1995, and the Hormel #1 award in 2000. more
IdleAire and Arrow Trucking Co. Announce GATS Press Conference
Just one year since the announcement of a terminal agreement between Oklahoma-based Arrow Trucking Company and IdleAire Technologies, the two companies join forces in an address scheduled for Thursday at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, Texas.
Mike Crabtree, President and CEO and Lynn Youngs, Executive Vice President, both of IdleAire will join Doug Pielsticker, President and CEO of Arrow Trucking at 1:45 pm, Thursday, August 24, in Meeting Room D-168. 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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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
September 2009
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8 - 9
Technical Advisory Group Meeting
Sponsored by American Trucking Associations (ATA)
Linthicum, MD
2200 Mill Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-838-1700
2200 Mill Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-838-1700
11 - 12
Independent Contractor Division Meeting
Sponsored by Truckload Carriers Association (TCA)
Chicago, IL
2200 Mill Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-838-1950
Fax: 703-836-6610
11 - 13
2009 Big Iron Classic
Sponsored by Big Iron Classic
Kasson, MN
26487 600th Street
Mantorville, MN 55955
Phone: 507-635-2112
Fax: 507-635-5220
12 - 16
Aftermarket Distribution Summit
Sponsored by Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network
Amelia Island, FL
Contact: (904) 737-2900
5121 Bowden Road, Suite 303
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Phone: 904-737-2900
Fax: 904-636-9881
14 - 17
Fall Meeting & SuperTech
Sponsored by American Trucking Associations (ATA)
Raleigh , NC
Website: www.truckline.com
2200 Mill Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-838-1700
14 - 17
2009 Fall Meeting and National Technician Skills
Competition
Sponsored by Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC)
Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
Contact: (703) 838-1763
18 - 20
Trade Show & Convention
Sponsored by North American Trailer Dealers Association
(NATDA)
Louisville, KY
6860 Gulfport Blvd. #116
South Pasadena, FL 33707
Phone: 727-360-0304
Fax: 727-231-8356
19 - 24
2009 Annual Conference
Sponsored by Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)
Baltimore, MD
1101 17th Street, NW, Suite 803
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-775-1623
Fax: 202-775-1624
20 - 26
2009 Brake Safety Week
Sponsored by Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)
Nationwide,
1101 17th Street, NW, Suite 803
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-775-1623
Fax: 202-775-1624
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Lessors, Inc
Base Terminal:Eagan, MN( 2 openings )
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Star Transportation
Base Terminal:Nashville, TN( 1 opening )
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Warren Transport
Base Terminal:Waterloo, IA( 1 opening )
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Link America Express
Base Terminal:Broken Arrow, OK( 1 opening )
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Airgas
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USA Truck
Base Terminal:Van Buren, AR( 2 openings )
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