Trucking News and Events for Drivers and Owner Operators

July 2006

Mr. Robert Conger of Prime Inc. Named Missouri’s Driver of the Month for June 2006

Jefferson City, Missouri — The Missouri Motor Carrier’s Association recently named Mr. Robert Conger Missouri’s Driver of the Month for June 2006. Mr. Conger, of Enosburg, Vermont, was selected for this award by representatives of the U.S. Department of Transportation, the State Highway Patrol, the Missouri Department of Transportation and the Division of Highway Safety from nominations submitted by a number of other companies. more

Driver Appreciation Observed Year-Round at KLLM Transport Services

Richland, Miss. — August 4, 2006 — KLLM Transport Services, based in Richland, Miss., is hosting a number of activities during Driver Appreciation Week. From August 21 through 25, drivers will enjoy hot meals cooked by the CEO, COO, company directors and vice presidents as they visit the terminals. In addition, door prizes and giveaways are offered at the terminals each day during that week. more

Transport America Recognizes Company and Contract Drivers of the Month for June 2006

Eagan, Minnesota — Minnesota-based truckload carrier Transport America announces its June 2006 Drivers of the Month. These drivers are recognized for their outstanding service to Transport America and its customers during the month of June. more

Decker Truck Line Announces Drivers of the Month for July 2006

Fort Dodge, Iowa – August 9, 2006 — Decker Truck Line, Inc. is pleased to announce that Gary Moneypenny was selected as the July 2006 Driver of the Month for the Flatbed division. Gary lives in Overton, Texas, with his wife, Lisa. He is a company driver who has been with Decker since March of 2002. more

Sitton Motor Lines Announces April Driver of the Month

Sitton Motor Lines congratulates William Muck on being named the April Driver of the Month. Muck, a company driver, started driving with Sitton in July 2005. more

Paschall Truck Lines Announces May Awards

Paschall Truck Lines (PTL) congratulates the winners of the May Company Driver and Owner Operator of the Month Awards. Vivian Eubanks is the Company Driver of the Month and Rudy Melendez is the Owner Operator of the Month. more

Barr-Nunn Receives Fleet Safety Award

South Sioux City, Nebraska- July 26, 2006 – Barr-Nunn transportation was presented a Silver award by great West Casualty Company as part of the 2005 National Fleet Safety Awards Program. more

Marten Transport, Ltd. Recognizes June Drivers of the Month

Marten Transport recently announced their Drivers of the Month for June 2006. Marten would like to thank these drivers for their hard work and dedication to the company and congratulate them on a job well done! more

CTL Appeals To Students With Tuition Reimbursement Up To $5,000

CTL Distribution Inc. recently announced plans to increase the total tuition amount reimbursed by its tuition reimbursement program. The new program, which goes into effect on August 1, 2006, allows students hired after that date to receive up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursements. more

CTL Announces Winner of the July 2006 Bull Dog Award

CTL Distribution Inc. is pleased to announce that Joey Noah, professional tank truck driver of the company’s Mobile, Ala., terminal, is the winner of the July 2006 Bull Dog Award. The Bull Dog Award, which is presented to acknowledge an employee’s character, integrity, performance or improvement in performance, is the most prestigious honor recognized at CTL. more

HIRSCHBACH INTRODUCES NEW PAY RAISES

Hirschbach Motor Lines has raised the bar for truckload carriers once again by announcing an across-the-board pay raise of two cents per mile that will affect all Company Drivers, Independent Contractors, and Lease Operators. The announcement solidifies Hirschbach’s place among the leaders in the industry as it relates to pay rates. more

BTC Experiencing Strong Growth Year with More to Come

Builders Transportation Company, LLC, is currently experiencing strong company growth, and still has plenty of time to reach its goal for the year. more

Transport America Recognizes Company and Contract Drivers of the Month for May 2006

Minnesota-based truckload carrier Transport America announces its May 2006 Drivers of the Month. These drivers are honored for their outstanding service to Transport America and its customers during the month of May. more

Transport America Receives Top Safety Recognition

Great West Risk Management awarded Transport Corporation of America with the 2005 Platinum Safety & Operational Excellence Award. more

CONTINENTAL EXPRESS DRIVER REACHES SAFE DRIVING MILESTONE

Continental Express driver Soloman Respress of Columbia, Ala. has reached 1.4 million safe driving miles and has no doubt that he will reach two million in the near future. more

CalArk Leads Trucking Companies in Driver Convenience

CalArk International Inc. is installing IdleAire equipment in its Laredo, Texas terminal, making CalArk the first truckload carrier to offer IdleAire at a terminal site. more

Choose Your Wheels With System Transport

One lucky driver will be the proud new owner of a Ford F-150 or a Harley Heritage Softail. The grand prize will have the opportunity to choose whether to ride in style with a truck or motorcycle. more

DANNY O’QUINN, JR. FINISHES 29TH AT NEW HAMPSHIRE INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY

The warm weekend in Loudon began Friday with three practice sessions and continued on into Saturday where Danny O’Quinn and the No. 50 Stonebridge Life & Associate Sponsored Barr-Nunn Transportation team qualified 34th for the New England 200. more

Interstate Distributor Co. Announces Drivers of the Quarter

Interstate Distributor Company proudly names its Drivers of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2006. These outstanding drivers will receive a cash award as well as a jacket and plaque commemorating the occasion. The entire staff thanks these drivers and applauds them for a job well done. [ more ]

Epes Transport System Raises Pay for Company Drivers, Owner Operators and Teams

Epes Transport System, a truckload carrier based in North Carolina, recently raised pay for company drivers, owner operators and dedicated teams. [ more ]

CalArk Leads Trucking Companies in Driver Convenience

CalArk International Inc. is installing IdleAire equipment in its Laredo, Texas terminal, making CalArk the first truckload carrier to offer IdleAire at a terminal site. The Laredo terminal is the first of CalArk’s three full-service terminals to be outfitted with IdleAire, and CalArk expects the IdleAire system to be fully operational with twenty-eight spaces by July 14, 2006. CalArk plans to install IdleAire equipment in their Little Rock terminal in October. [ more ]

Gilmore named Bolt Express Driver of the Month

Leon Gilmore, a cargo van owner operator from Warner Robbins, Ga., was recently named the July Driver of the Month at Bolt Express, an expedite carrier based in Toledo. [ more ]

Employees rewarded for high sales day at Bolt Express

Employees and owner operators at Bolt Express, an expedite carrier based in Toledo, got boost from management on June 23 in response to the company’s highest revenue grossing day. [ more ]

RUAN partners with Trane to serve Texas Manufacturing Facility

RUAN recently announced a six-year partnership with Trane in which a dedicated fleet of RUAN drivers, trucks and trailers will manage the transportation needs of the Trane manufacturing facility in Tyler, Texas. RUAN will deliver parts and supplies to the facility and transport finished residential air conditioning units from the facility to Trane dealers in the Midwestern region. [ more ]

DANNY O’QUINN, JR. HAS A RUN OF BAD LUCK AT CHICAGOLAND SPEEDWAY

Danny O’Quinn, Jr. was looking to make a come back in Chicago after wrecking early in Daytona last weekend and putting the No. 50 Ford behind the wall. Although he did finish the race, O’Quinn, Jr. did not end up in the position he was hoping he would.[ more ]