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ATS expands Heavy Haul division assets to 19 axles

St. Cloud, Minn. – Anderson Trucking Service, Inc. (ATS) is pleased to announce the delivery of their first 19-axle trailer. The 19-axle trailer was designed by ATS with the help of Trail King Industries. The new trailer will begin hauling customer loads this month.
For over 50 years, ATS has built business through innovation, which included expanding equipment to meet the needs of customers. Over the last five years, the ATS Heavy Haul Division of ATS Specialized, Inc. has grown from having two 13-axle trailers to over 50. The 4-axle tractor fleet has grown to over 110 in that same period of time. more

Barr-Nunn Celebrates 25 Years in Business

September 1st, 2007 – This October Barr-Nunn will celebrate 25 years of providing quality truckload and logistic services to shippers across the nation. more

Another Nascar Experience sponsored by Barr-Nunn and Changing Lanes Magazine

Granger, IA – October 15, 2007 – The Barr-Nunn - Roush Fenway Racing Sweepstakes continue on into the fall season. Barr-Nunn has already sent drivers to 5 races throughout the year including the Carquest Auto Parts 300 Race and the Busch Series RoadLoans.com 200 Race. On October 12th, Barr-Nunn and Changing Lanes teamed up to send Barr-Nunn’s most recent sweepstakes winner on an all-expense paid trip to the Dollar General 300 race at the Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte, North Carolina. more

Barr-Nunn Company Drivers Relish Nascar Experience

Granger, IA – September 22, 2007 – Barr-Nunn has been in business for 25 years and knows what drivers need. The company is always creating new ways to prove to drivers how much it values them. Recently, Barr-Nunn company driver Michelle Coniglione along with her guest, fellow Barr-Nunn driver James Pickett, were able to experience this gratitude and won the grand prize for a new-hire promotion. more

Barr-Nunn raises Owner Operator Pay again

Granger, IA – October 9, 2007 – Barr-Nunn is a leader in the transportation industry and proves their stature once again by offering the highest pay increase in the industry for Owner Operators. This is the fourth Owner Operator pay raise in 2007. Barr-Nunn is a company that values its drivers and rewards them with great programs, benefits & pay packages. Whether it’s a promotion for new hires or an improved appreciation bonus, Company Drivers & Owner Operators have a solid reason to drive for Barr-Nunn more

Barr-Nunn set to open New Terminal

Granger, IA – October 10, 2007 – Barr-Nunn Transportation, a nation-wide leader in the industry, continues to announce great achievements as the year winds down. They have increased compensation five times in 2007 for their drivers and owner operators and have recently introduced a pay raise for their owner operators. more

Barr-Nunn Celebrates 25 Years in Business

September 1st, 2007 – This October Barr-Nunn will celebrate 25 years of providing quality truckload and logistic services to shippers across the nation. 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. Barr-Nunn has been in business for 25 years and knows what drivers need. The company is always creating new ways to prove to drivers how much it values them. One of the most recent ideas Barr-Nunn initiated was a new-hire promotion. It was a promotion for all new-hires that graduated from orientation between May 14th and August 3rd. more

CalArk Driver Wins Truck for Outstanding Recruiting Efforts

MABELVALE, AR (8 October, 2007) — CalArk International, Inc. driver, Jewel Porter of Copperas Cove, Texas, recently won the company’s bi-yearly referral contest. She surpassed all other drivers in recruiting, and for her efforts was awarded her very own truck. Tom Bartholomew, owner of CalArk and its sister company, Central Hauling Company, presented Jewel with the keys to her truck on October 5, 2007. 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. Charles and his wife Paula reside in Wichita, Kan., and have one child, Cryseis. Charles has been with Decker for five years, and when he is not hard at work driving, he enjoys working around the house and fishing. Jerry Chapman, Charles’ dispatcher, said Charles is a very hard worker and does an excellent job. Congratulations Charles, keep up the good work! more

Decker Truck Line RECEIVES TOP HONORS FOR SAFETY RECORD

FORT DODGE, Iowa (8 October, 2007) – At Iowa Motor Truck Association’s (IMTA) “Best of the Best” awards luncheon on September 26, 2007, Decker Truck Line, Inc. received top honors for their outstanding safety record during 2006 and 2007, in the General Commodities Division (over 10 million miles). Jim Wilkins, Vice-President of Safety and Human Resources, accepted the award on behalf of the company at the IMTA Annual Management Conference in Coralville, Iowa. more

MISSISSIPPI GOVERNOR DECLARES OCTOBER 13TH “KLLM DRIVER DAY” AS THE COMPANY CELEBRATES 2007 FAMILY DAY

RICHLAND, Miss. (26 October 2007) – On October 13, 2007, Governor of the State of Mississippi, Haley Barbour, issued a proclamation declaring the day “KLLM Driver Day.” The proclamation was part of the company’s annual Family Day celebration and also helped to honor three exceptional KLLM drivers. more

KLLM HONORS 43 DRIVERS AT MILLION MILE SAFE DRIVER BANQUET

JACKSON, Miss. (19 October 2007) – KLLM Transport Services, Inc. held their annual Million Mile Safe Driver Banquet on October 12, at the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum, to honor those drivers who have driven 1 million or more accident-free miles during their tenure with KLLM. more

The Perfect NASCAR Weekend Getaway Sweepstakes sponsored by Barr-Nunn and Trucker’s Connection

Miami, FL – November 17, 2007 – Barr-Nunn Transportation continues its partnership with Roush Fenway Racing and this time teamed up with Trucker’s Connection to send a winning driver, and guest, on an all-expense paid trip to the Ford 300 at the Homestead-Miami Speedway. The winning driver was Robert Blanton. This race was the culmination to Barr-Nunn’s 2007 NASCAR sweepstakes promotion. The year was definitely successful and all the winning drivers have had such a great time at each different NASCAR race. more

Barr-Nunn announces an extension on its Tractor Purchase Promotion

November 21, 2007 – Granger, IA – Barr-Nunn Transportation is a company that is constantly moving forward. 25 years in the business provides great experience and a wealth of knowledge that is second to none. Barr-Nunn understands the needs of their Company Drivers and Owner Operators and provides them with all of the tools they need to make their lives and work more convenient. The company has so many programs and new pay packages going on right now, there are plenty of reasons to drive for Barr-Nunn. more

TRANSPORT AMERICA RECOGNIZES DRIVERS OF THE MONTH FOR JULY AND AUGUST

Eagan, Minn. (16 October, 2007) — Minnesota-based truckload carrier Transport America recently announced its July and August Drivers of the Month for 2007. Each driver is recognized for his or her outstanding service to Transport America and the company’s customers. Professional company drivers selected for the month of July were Troy Kasprowicz, who has been with Transport America for eight years, received this honor previously and was also chosen as the 2006 Driver of the Year; Michael Brown, with the company for ten years; and Marcie Hamlett, with the company for 17 years. more

WTI Earns 1st Place

Warren Transport, Inc. has earned a First Place award in the 2006-2007 South Dakota Trucking Association’s Truck Fleet Safety Contest.
The STDA Safety Management Council has judged Warren’s safety performance (zero accidents in South Dakota) to be of sufficient excellence to merit this first place award. The award is based on Warren’s safety record in the state as compared with other carriers in its division that operate in the state. more

WATKINS AND SHEPARD RECEIVES $315,000 GRANT

MISSOULA, Mont. (22 October 2007) – Watkins and Shepard Trucking, Inc. was recently awarded a Workforce Training Grant (WTG) from the Montana Department of Commerce (MDC). These grants are part of a government effort to boost the economy in Montana by helping new and expanding business offset the cost of training workers. 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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• Michigan Trucking Association, Inc.
  1131 Centennial Way
  Lansing, MI 48917
  Phone: (517) 321-1951
  Fax: (517) 321-0884

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• Minnesota Trucking Association
  2515 Wabash Avenue Suite 150
  St. Paul, MN 55114
  Phone: (651) 646-7351
  Fax: (651) 641-8995

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• Mississippi Trucking Association
  825 North President Street
  Jackson, MS 39202
  Phone: (601) 354-0616
  Fax: (601) 354-4371

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• Missouri Motor Carriers Association
  PO Box 1247
  Jefferson City, MO 65102
  Phone: (573) 634-3388
  Fax: (573) 634-4197

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• Montana Motor Carriers Association, Inc.
  501 North Sanders Number 201
  Helena, MT 59601
  Phone: (406) 442-6600
  Fax: (406) 443-4281

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• Nebraska Motor Carriers Association
  PO Box 81010
  Lincoln, NE 68501-1010
  Phone: (402) 476-8504
  Fax: (402) 476-0579

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• Nevada Motor Transport Association
  2215 Green Vista Drive Suite 304
  Sparks, NV 89431
  Phone: (775) 673-6111
  Fax: (775) 673-1700

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• New Hampshire Motor Transport Association
  13 West Street
  Concord, NH 03301
  Phone: (603) 224-7337
  Fax: (603) 225-9361

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• New Jersey Motor Truck Association
  160 Tices Lane
  East Brunswick, NJ 08816
  Phone: (732) 254-5000
  Fax: (732) 613-1745

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• New Mexico Motor Carriers' Association
  4809 Jefferson Street, NE
  Albuquerque, NM 87109
  Phone: (505) 884-5575
  Fax: (505) 884-3661

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Events in Trucking

March 2009

9 - 12
The World of Asphalt Show and Conference
Sponsored by World of Asphalt
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
Contact: 800-867-6060
Website: www.worldofasphalt.com
111 E. Wisconsin ave., Suite 1000
Milwaukee, WI  53202
Phone: 414-298-4141

10 - 14
Annual Meeting
Sponsored by Truck Renting & Leasing Association (TRALA)
Carlsbad, CA
Website: www.trala.org
675 N. Washington, Suite 410
Alexandria, VA  22314
Phone: 703-299-9120
Fax: 703-299-9115

11 - 13
Specialized Transportation Symposium
Sponsored by Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SCRA)
Hyatt Regency Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM
Contact: (703) 698-0291
Website: www.scranet.org
2750 Prosperity Avenue
Suite 620
Fairfax, VA  22031-4312
Phone: 703-698-0291
Fax: 703-698-0297

16 - 18
Clean Heavy Duty Conference
Sponsored by CalStart
Long Beach, CA
Website: www.calstart.org
48 S. Chester Ave.
Pasadena, CA  91106
Phone: 626-744-5600
Fax: 626-744-5610

17 - 18
AASA 2nd Annual Vision Conference
Sponsored by Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association
InterContinental Chicago O'Hare, Ill., Rosemont, IL
Website: www.aftermarketsuppliers.org
PO Box 13966
10 Laboratory Drive
Reasearch Triangle Park, NC  27709-3996
Phone: 919-549-4800
Fax: 919-549-4824

19 - 21
2009 Mid-America Trucking Show
Sponsored by Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS)
Kentucky Fair & Expo Center, Louisville, KY
Website: www.truckingshow.com
1404 Browns Lane, Suite E
Louisville, KY  
Phone: 502-899-3892
Fax: 502-899-3952

23 - 28
Faster Fleet Cleaner Air , California
Sponsored by Faster Fleet - Cleaner Air
Long Beach, CA
Website: www.ffcacalifornia.com
3015 Main Street
Suite 300
Santa Monica, CA  90405
Phone: 800-993-0302
Fax: 310-314-9196

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Safety & Maintenance Council Fleet Safety Awards
Sponsored by Alabama Trucking Association
Birmingham, AL
Website: www.alabamatrucking.org
P.O. Box 2339
  36102-2339
Phone: 334-834-3983
Fax: 334-262-6504

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