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CDL Class A & B Events and Job Information
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Barr-Nunn Raises Pay for Company Team Drivers
Granger, IA - September 2, 2008 - Barr-Nunn Transportation, a leader in the industry, is proud to announce yet another outstanding recognition of the hard work its drivers put forth.
Barr-Nunn is raising the cap for Company Team drivers from 46 cents per practical mile to 47 cents per practical mile. In addition Company Team drivers will now earn Guaranteed Appreciation Bonuses of $7400 or $9800 for every 240,000 paid miles. This bonus pays $925 or $1225 each driver every 60,000 paid miles driven. This bonus money is above and beyond all other pay earned and there are no safety qualifiers associated...more news
Barr-Nunn and Danny O’Quinn to race at Richmond Int'l Raceway on September 5th
Richmond, VA – September 2, 2008 – Barr-Nunn Transportation is pleased to announce its next sponsored race with Mac Hill Motorsports for the 2008 NASCAR season. Danny O’Quinn will be driving the #56 Barr-Nunn Chevrolet car at the Nationwide Series Emerson Radio 250 on September 5th at the Richmond International Raceway.
Barr-Nunn company driver Eric Blacker and Barr-Nunn Owner Operator Alan Cremeans will be at the race to witness the speed and excitement from the pits, each with a guest. Both drivers earned these passes due to their on-time delivery performance and overall safety rating with the company....more news
Highway Angel To Be Honored During Roady's Humanitarian Bowl Angel Program Will Receive Unprecedented ExposureWhen Game Is Broadcast On ESPN
Alexandria, Virginia - The Truckload Carriers Association's (TCA) Highway Angel program, a positive trucking image campaign targeted at the general public, will soar to new heights of public recognition on Tuesday, December 30, 2008, when a special Highway Angel will be honored during Roady's Humanitarian Bowl football game at Boise State University's Bronco Stadium in Boise, Idaho....more news
Press Information Availab in Word and PDF Formats
Barr-Nunn Raises Pay for Company Team Drivers
Granger, IA - September 2, 2008 - Barr-Nunn Transportation, a leader in the industry, is proud to announce yet another outstanding recognition of the hard work its drivers put forth....word | pdf
LEADING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY GOING GREEN
St. Cloud, Minn. — September 2, 2008 — Anderson Trucking Service (ATS) has launched a new EcoSolutions initiative. This effort is designed to inform the public and educate their employees about initiatives being taken throughout the company to address pressing environmental challenges such as climate change and waste production....word | pdf
Barr-Nunn and Danny O’Quinn to race at Richmond Int'l Raceway on September 5th
Richmond, VA – September 2, 2008 – Barr-Nunn Transportation is pleased to announce its next sponsored race with Mac Hill Motorsports for the 2008 NASCAR season. Danny O’Quinn will be driving the #56 Barr-Nunn Chevrolet car at the Nationwide Series Emerson Radio 250 on September 5th at the Richmond International Raceway... word | pdf
Air Liquide: Strong Growth in Revenue and Profit
Air Liquide's Board of Directors, chaired by Benoît Potier, Chairman and CEO, met on 1st August 2008 and reviewed financial statements for the first half of 2008. 1st half 2008 Group revenue reached 6,370 million, up +13.2% on the previous year (+16.7% at constant exchange rates... word | pdf
Highway Angel To Be Honored During Roady's Humanitarian Bowl Angel Program Will Receive Unprecedented ExposureWhen Game Is Broadcast On ESPN
Alexandria, Virginia - The Truckload Carriers Association's (TCA) Highway Angel program, a positive trucking image campaign targeted at the general public, will soar to new heights of public recognition on Tuesday, December 30, 2008, when a special Highway Angel will be honored during Roady's Humanitarian Bowl football game at Boise State University's Bronco Stadium in Boise, Idaho... word | pdf
< 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
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
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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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