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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

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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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• New York State Motor Truck Association
  828 Washington Avenue
  Albany, NY 12203
  Phone: (518) 458-9696
  Fax: (518) 458-2525

• truck jobs in New York State

• North Carolina Trucking Association, Inc.
  P.O. Box 2977 19 W. Martin Street
  Raleigh, NC 27602
  Phone: (919) 834-0387
  Fax: (919) 832-0390

• truck jobs in North Carolina

• North Dakota Motor Carriers Association, Inc.
  PO Box 874
  Bismarck, ND 58502
  Phone: (919) 834-0387
  Fax: (919) 832-0390

• truck jobs in North Dakota

• Ohio Trucking Association
  50 W. Broad Street, Suite 1111
  Columbus, OH 43215
  Phone: (614) 221-5375
  Fax: (614) 221-3717

• truck jobs in Ohio

• 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

• truck jobs in Oklahoma

• Oregon Trucking Associations, Inc.
  4005 SE Naef Road
  Portland, OR 97267
  Phone: (503) 513-0005
  Fax: (503) 513-0008

• truck jobs in Oregon

• Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association
  910 Linda Lane
  Camp Hill, PA 17011
  Phone: (717) 761-7122
  Fax: (717) 761-8434

• truck jobs in Pennsylvania
  

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Events in Trucking

November 2009

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UTA 10th Annual Convention
Sponsored by Used Truck Association (UTA)
San Antonio, TX
Contact: 877-GETS-UTA
7355 North Woodland Drive
Indianapolis, IN  46278
Phone: 800-827-7468
Fax: 317-299-1356

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Annual Meeting & TransComp
Sponsored by National Industrial Transportation League (NITL)
Anaheim, CA
1700 N. Moore Street, Suite 1900
Arlington, VA  22209-1904
Phone: 703-524-5011
Fax: 703-524-5017

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