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CDL Class A & B Events and Job Information
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ATS Specialized wins logisitics management Quest for quality award
St. Cloud, Minn. (23 August, 2007) – ATS Specialized, Inc., a division of Anderson Trucking Service, Inc. (ATS), was recently awarded the Logistics Management 2007 Quest for Quality Award for Industrial and Heavy Haul Carriers. more
WH Transportation Announces its new Dispatch System
Effective August 27, 2007 WH will be implementing a new dispatch system which will better serve its drivers. more
Barr-Nunn Selects Two Winners from New-Hire Promotion
Granger, IA – August 20, 2007 – Barr-Nunn Transportation is a leader in the industry with great pay packages and award-winning programs. more
ACS Signs Expanded Contract with Werner Enterprises
DALLAS, TEXAS: August 21, 2007 –Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded an expanded contract with Werner Enterprises of Omaha, Nebraska. more
DOTAuthority.com Renames “Truckers’ Conference,” Adds More Locations in 2008, Including Texas & Pennsylvania
August 20, 2007, Commack, New York – DOTAuthority.com announced today that it has renamed the Orlando Truckers’ Conference (“OTC”) to reflect an expansion of event locations. more
COMBINED TRANSPORT RECEIVES CARRIER OF THE YEAR AWARD
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – The Oregon Trucking Association (OTA) recently announced Combined Transport, Inc. as its 2006 Carrier of the Year. more
Hogan Transports Honors Drivers During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
St. Louis, MO, August 27, 2007 - During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, August 27 - August 31, 2007, Hogan Transports Inc., headquartered in St. Louis, will join a nationwide effort to honor the drivers who bolster our nation's economy. more
Ira Odom and Howard Wallace Complete Leases at Boyd
Ira Odom and Howard Wallace know that hard work and dedication really do pay off. Both men just completed their truck leases with Boyd Bros. Transportation and are now proud owner operators at the company. more
Armellini Recognizes its July Safe Drivers
Palm City, Fla. -- Armellini Express Lines, Inc. recently announced their safe drivers for July 2007. more
Southern Cal Transport Hires New Recruiter, Plans West Coast Expansion
The addition of Joe Alvarez as the new driver recruiter for Southern Cal Transport brings plans for expansion and 50-100 new positions to the company’s Mira Loma, Calif., location. more
ACS Announces Promotions
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE: August 7, 2007 -- Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) today announced staff promotions for its subsidiary, ACS MultiMedia Advertising and TripPak SERVICES™. more
TRANSPORT CORPORATION OF AMERICA NAMES NEW REGIONAL MARKETING MANAGER
EAGAN, Minn. – Transport Corporation of America, Inc. recently announced that Mike Webb has joined the company as Regional Marketing Manager in the Dallas area. more
SEXTON NAMED DRIVER OF THE MONTH AT SMITH TRANSPORT
Roaring Spring, Pa. (July 23, 2007) -- Considered by Smith Transport to be one of “the best of the best,” Kris Sexton of Sanford, N.C. has been named the carrier’s Driver of the Month for May. more
Golden Named Driver of the Month for May by SMX
(July 21, 2007) Fort Dodge, IA – Gary Golden of Independence, Mo., has been named May Driver of the Month by Smithway Motor Xpress (SMX) for his exceptional service and professionalism. Golden, a company van driver, has been with SMX since April 2006. more
Carrier offers high-paying career on the road with paid training at no cost
Williamsport, MD (July 13, 2007) -- With a driver shortage threatening the freight transportation industry, Williamsport-based DM Bowman is attracting prospective drivers by offering not only free professional training but also pay during the training. more
Jones named Driver of the Year by National Carriers
(July 20, 2007) Liberal, Kan. – Curt Jones of Madison, Iowa, has been named the Elite Fleet’s Driver of the Year by National Carriers, Inc., (NCI) for his exceptional service and loyalty to the company. Jones has been an owner operator with NCI since September of 1992. more
Barr-Nunn Continues Participation in Iowa State Fair Parade
Des Moines, IA – August 1, 2007 – Barr-Nunn Transportation celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. This company has grown to become a leader in the transportation industry. They offer outstanding pay packages and programs to keep Owner Operators and Company Drivers happy and loyal. more
DECKER ANNOUNCES DRIVERS OF THE MONTH FOR JULY 2007
Fort Dodge, Iowa – Decker Truck Line, Inc. is pleased to announce that Charles Zimmerman was selected as the July 2007 Driver of the Month for the Flatbed division. 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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New York State Motor Truck Association
828 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 458-9696
Fax: (518) 458-2525 -
North Carolina Trucking Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 2977 19 W. Martin Street
Raleigh, NC 27602
Phone: (919) 834-0387
Fax: (919) 832-0390 -
North Dakota Motor Carriers Association, Inc.
PO Box 874
Bismarck, ND 58502
Phone: (919) 834-0387
Fax: (919) 832-0390 -
Ohio Trucking Association
50 W. Broad Street, Suite 1111
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 221-5375
Fax: (614) 221-3717 -
Oklahoma: Associated Motor Carriers of Oklahoma
P.O. Box 14620 7201 N. Classen Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73113
Phone: (405) 843-9488
Fax: (405) 843-7310 -
Oregon Trucking Associations, Inc.
4005 SE Naef Road
Portland, OR 97267
Phone: (503) 513-0005
Fax: (503) 513-0008 -
Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association
910 Linda Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Phone: (717) 761-7122
Fax: (717) 761-8434
Events in Trucking
September 2009
Click here for a complete list of trucking shows, you can request additional information and register right from the site. If you would like to have your event listed or featured please contact us. Trucking companies; if you will be attending a job fair to promote any openings for truck jobs for OTR truck drivers please contact us, and we will list them. Also, truck driving companies can post their truck driving jobs for free on our site. Recently as many as a quarter of a million drivers have registered with us looking for trucker jobs in their area, many are willing to relocate or take a a lease purchase and become a trucking owner operator to secure a job. Post your trucking jobs, and find eager people ready to drive!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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