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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
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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....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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Michigan Trucking Association, Inc.
1131 Centennial Way
Lansing, MI 48917
Phone: (517) 321-1951
Fax: (517) 321-0884 -
Minnesota Trucking Association
2515 Wabash Avenue Suite 150
St. Paul, MN 55114
Phone: (651) 646-7351
Fax: (651) 641-8995 -
Mississippi Trucking Association
825 North President Street
Jackson, MS 39202
Phone: (601) 354-0616
Fax: (601) 354-4371 -
Missouri Motor Carriers Association
PO Box 1247
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 634-3388
Fax: (573) 634-4197 -
Montana Motor Carriers Association, Inc.
501 North Sanders Number 201
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: (406) 442-6600
Fax: (406) 443-4281 -
Nebraska Motor Carriers Association
PO Box 81010
Lincoln, NE 68501-1010
Phone: (402) 476-8504
Fax: (402) 476-0579 -
Nevada Motor Transport Association
2215 Green Vista Drive Suite 304
Sparks, NV 89431
Phone: (775) 673-6111
Fax: (775) 673-1700 -
New Hampshire Motor Transport Association
13 West Street
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 224-7337
Fax: (603) 225-9361 -
New Jersey Motor Truck Association
160 Tices Lane
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Phone: (732) 254-5000
Fax: (732) 613-1745 -
New Mexico Motor Carriers' Association
4809 Jefferson Street, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: (505) 884-5575
Fax: (505) 884-3661
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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Hirschbach
Base Terminal:South Sioux City, NE ( 1 opening )Family values company with good driver relationships. Best lease purchase opportunities in the trucking industry. Our fixed lease program offers half price truck lease payment for the first 30 days of your lease. All lease operators are covered under our full service maintenance agreement... ..read more
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JB Hunt Transport
Base Terminal:Lowell, AR ( 6 openings )Company Drivers: J.B. Hunt Transport has long been known as home to the industry's best Over the Road jobs, and while we're proud of our OTR heritage, we are also proud of the diversity of driving jobs we offer. Did you know we're home to the industry's best local and regional driving jobs... ..read more
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McLeod Express, LLC
Base Terminal:Decatur, IL ( 1 opening )McLeod Express is offering regional positions if you live within 550 miles of Decatur, Illinois paying $ .32cpm . Call 866-379-8377 today to learn more about this offer. O/O $1.02 per mile, fuel protection plan, tolls, lumpers, scale tickets paid, layover pay $150. ..read more
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C.R. England
Base Terminal:Salt Lake City, UT ( 1 opening )C.R. England, Inc. is NOW HIRING NATIONWIDE for over-the-road truck drivers to keep our company ranked #1! C.R. England is currently hiring individuals with no truck driver experience, experienced truck drivers, and graduates from other truck driving schools. If you want an exciting career as a... ..read more
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Overbee Trans
Base Terminal:Whitewater, WI ( 4 openings )Dry Van Operation running East of I 35. Reefer Operation running from Midwest to east coast. Always looking for high quality Owner Operators who want to make money and run miles. ..read more
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Palmentere Bros Cartage Service Inc.
Base Terminal:Kansas City, MO ( 1 opening )Family run Trucking company that has been in business for 30 years. Looking for experienced drivers who know what on time deliveries is and takes pride in their jobs. If you are at least 25, have 2 years experience call us. 800-279-4403 ext 318 ..read more
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Texas Star Express
Base Terminal:Rockwall, TX ( 1 opening )Our Company Driver starting pay is now 41 cpm, earn up to 48 cpm with new mileage incentives. Our Owner Operator starting pay is now 90 cpm, earn up to $1 per mile with new mileage incentives. ..read more