CFI Rewards Safe and Efficient Drivers

Joplin, MO --- Contract Freighters, Inc., an international truckload carrier based in Joplin, Missouri is proud to announce their compensation to safe and fuel-efficient drivers.

CFI also awarded safety bonuses to drivers based on consecutive miles without preventable accidents. Company drivers earned safety bonuses totaling over $1,900,000.00 with1,627 drivers qualifying for a safety bonus. The largest bonus paid to an individual company driver was in excess of $5,700.00. Safety bonuses earned by contractors totaled beyond $500,000.00, with 359 contractors receiving the bonus. The largest individual contractor bonus came to over $6,700.00.

In December 2004, 176 CFI drivers received fuel bonuses totaling more than $41,000.00. The largest bonus paid to an individual was over $1,600.00. In order to receive a fuel bonus, a driver must have an annual average of 6.5 miles per gallon.

“It’s exciting to reward these drivers who have worked so hard to maintain an impeccable safety record,” remarks Randy Cornell, Vice President of Safety for CFI. “As well, fuel efficiency is crucial to the success of motor carriers in today’s environment, and these drivers have shown their dedication to the success of CFI by achieving superior fuel efficiency.”

CFI, founded in 1951, operates over 2,400 tractors and over 7,400 trailers and transports a variety of goods throughout the contiguous United States and Canada. CFI interlines with Mexican carriers at various border crossings to provide through-trailer service to Mexico. In addition to its Joplin headquarters, CFI operates four terminals and numerous drop lots along the border and throughout the United States. CFI and its subsidiaries* have 37 sales offices throughout North America and a work force of 3,000 people. The driver fleet is comprised of both company drivers and independent contractors. CFI’s website can be found on the Internet at ­www.cfi-us.com. owner operators. .

*CFI Mex, CFI de Mexico and CFI Logística

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