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DistTech Honored by Ohio Trucking Association for Safety Performance

NEWBURY, Ohio - DistTech Inc., an established industry leader in dedicated and common carriage for liquid bulk commodities, has been honored by the Ohio Trucking Association (OTA) for outstanding achievement in highway safety. With only two recordable accidents for the more than 5.4 million miles driven by its fleet in Ohio, DistTech earned the Fleet Safety Award in the Large Division (5,000,001-10,000,000 miles) for 2008.

“Safety is a top priority in everything we do,” said Mark Kadlec, Vice President of Human Resources and Safety for DistTech. “This honor from the OTA is a testament to our driving team’s ongoing commitment to safely sharing the road with other motorists each and every day.”

DistTech’s driving force includes more than 40 drivers based in Ohio who have accumulated at least one million miles of accident-free driving throughout their careers.

About DistTech

DistTech, Inc. is an established industry leader in dedicated contract carriage, common carriage and logistics services and returnable container management, primarily for liquid bulk commodities. Founded in 1932 as Manfredi Motor Transit, DistTech combines a modern, secure fleet with the latest technology to offer customers such value-added services as real-time satellite tracking and communication, electronic load tendering and computerized dispatch. Headquartered in Newbury, Ohio, DistTech operates more than 35 facilities nationwide and has been consistently recognized by the National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) for operating one of the country’s safest fleets. For more information on DistTech, please visit www.disttech.com or call 1-800-321-3143.

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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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• Alabama Trucking Association, Inc.
  PO Box 2339
  Montgomery, AL 36102-2339
  Phone: (334) 834-3983
  Fax: (334) 262-6504

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  Alaska Trucking Association
  3443 Minnesota Drive
  Anchorage, AK 99503
  Phone: (907) 276-1149
  Fax: (907) 274-1946

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  Arizona Motor Transport Association
  2111 W. McDowell Road
  Phoenix, AZ 85009
  Phone: (602) 252-7559
  Fax: (602) 253-1848

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  Arkansas Trucking Association
  P.O. Box 3476
  Little Rock, AR 72203
  Phone: (501) 372-3462
  Fax: (501) 376-1810

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  California Trucking Association
  3251 Beacon Boulevard
  West Sacramento, CA 95691
  Phone: (916) 373-3516
  Fax: (916) 373-3639

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• Colorado Motor Carriers Association
  4060 Elati Street
  Denver, CO 80216
  Phone: (303) 433-3375
  Fax: (303) 477-6977

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  Motor Transport Association of Connecticut
  60 Forest Street
  Hartford, CT 06105
  Phone: (860) 520-4455
  Fax: (860) 520-4567

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  Delaware Motor Transport Association, Inc.
  445 Pear Street
  Dover, DE 19904
  Phone: (302) 672-7763
  Fax: (302) 672-7909

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  Florida Trucking Association, Inc.
  350 East College Avenue
  Tallahassee, FL 32301
  Phone: (850) 222-9900
  Fax: (850) 222-9363

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  Georgia Motor Trucking Association
  1800 Lake Park Dive Suit 123
  Smyrna, GA 30080
  Phone: (770) 444-9771
  Fax: (770) 444-9442

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