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BOYD BROS. TO START CINCINNATI ORIENTATION SOON AT NEW TERMINAL.

Clayton, AL- As summer begins, things tend to slow down in most of the country, but not for Boyd Bros. They are diligently working to make their new terminal in Cincinnati OH, one of the companies finest. Located in Evandale Enterprise Park, it will be the prime location for orientation for the many Midwest drivers they plan to add to their fleet. If you are ready for orientation, call a Boyd Bros. recruiter today.

BOYD BROS. Students, Drivers and Owner Operators continue to RAVE about the fantastic new payraise and New Regional Opportunities that went into effect in mid-May.

Now that the new payraise is in effect, the new drivers with little or no experience will earn more overall pay with Boyd Bros., than with any other trucking company. If you are a recent student grad., call Boyd Bros. today to learn more about our New Pay Scale.
Boyd’s commitment to the financial well being of the drivers that call Boyd home is as important as their commitment to the values that they adhere to in all aspects of their business. On top of the great new pay, they will continue to take care of drivers with the BoydCare benefits packages, including outstanding Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance, vacation pay, and home time, among other things. The new regional runs are helping drivers spend more time with their families, while earning a good living.

As one of the largest flatbed-only carriers in America, Boyd Bros. operates a fleet of over 1,000 company- owned and owner operator tractors and is headquartered in Clayton, Alabama. If you are an experienced owner-operator or company driver looking for a good home with outstanding pay, benefits and miles, contact Boyd Bros. today!

800-543-8923

Dedicated Teams

Celebrating 75 years of doing business, Epes Transport System, Inc. has announced a need for Dedicated Teams. Home weekends, Company Drivers are guaranteed a minimum of $1,000 per week, 50 cents per mile with a two cent Quarterly Bonus. Independent Contractors earn $1.10 per mile for all miles, with a 23.8 cent per mile Fuel Surcharge.

CRST Van Expedited Offers New Dedicated Runs

Stable, Predictable, Dedicated Positions for Dedicated Drivers. ALL RUNS COME WITH NO SURPRISES! 100% pre-planned - Home 2 days every week- Consistent pay – Day 1 Medical.

The following dedicated positions are HOT and will go fast. Call today if you live in or around the locations below. Existing Teams or Solos (we will match solos with a partner):

Allentown, PA to Fresno, CA & back

Denver, CO to Seattle, WA & back

Denver, CO to Stockton, CA & back

Denver, CO to Waco, TX & back

Newark, NJ to Louisville, KY & back

Orlando, FL to Allentown, PA & back

Seattle, WA to Denver, CO & back

Salt Lake City, UT to Allentown, PA & back

Stockton, CA to Denver, CO & back

Waco, TX to Denver, CO & back

800-553-2778

www.joincrst.com

C.R. England Increases Per Mile Pay

Shorter Hauls Receive Largest Percentage Increase

SALT LAKE CITY, UT -- C.R. England, Inc., a national leader in refrigerated and dry truckload services, recently announced a pay increase for its drivers, effective Aug. 1, 2006. On short haul loads company drivers will receive as much as a 66 percent increase and independent contractors will get up to a 72 percent increase per mile.

“Our drivers log the most miles in the industry,” said Mike Leavitt, Executive Director of Recruiting for C.R. England. “However, they often look at cents per mile and not length of trip so we increased the pay per mile for all loads and drivers. The combination of high miles and mileage pay makes this the best pay package in the industry.”

The length of haul for C.R. England drivers ranges from 50 to 2,000 miles per load, with the average being about 1,500 miles per load.

Based on the new pay scale company drivers will now earn up to 50 cents per mile and independent contractors earn up to $1.50 per mile.

“We’re committed to providing excellent income potential and benefits,” said Leavitt. “We realized shorter loads needed to be paid more and so we adjusted accordingly.”

The average starting salary for new drivers is $36,000, but trainers and independent operators can make more than $100,000 annually. C.R. England’s benefits also include graduated pay scale for more experienced drivers, the highest miles per unit, safety and fuel saving bonuses, awards for safe driving, loading and unloading pay, layover compensation, a personal driver manager and a generous family rider policy. An innovative “fuel cap” program that limits the cost of diesel fuel to $1.25 per gallon is a further benefit to independent contractors.

About C.R. England, Inc.

Utah-based C.R. England’s more than 4,350 employees, drivers and independent-contractors take pride in providing the highest quality service, safety and on-time delivery with more than 2,900 trucks and 4,100 trailers. Operating in the 48 contiguous states and Mexico, C.R. England has become the industry leader in providing temperature-controlled truckload, brokerage, intermodal and container service. In addition to its corporate headquarters in Salt Lake City, C.R. England maintains terminals in California, Texas, New Jersey and South Carolina. The company also operates four driving schools across the country. For more information about driving opportunities at C.R. England, Inc., call 1-800-356-5046 or visit www.crengland.net.

Transportation Secretary Mineta Resigns

The White House has announced that U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta, is stepping down.

Mineta, 74, is the longest serving secretary in the history of the position. The Secretary’s last day is July 7, no reason for the resignation was given.

The only Democrat in President Bush's cabinet, Mineta has been suffering from severe back problems, sometimes working from home and the hospital.

The Bush administration has not yet announced a replacement for Mineta, who oversaw a number of dramatic changes in transportation security as a result of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

DANNY O’QUINN, JR. FINISHES 23RD AT KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY

Danny O’Quinn, Jr. and the No. 50 Barr-Nunn Transportation Ford Fusion

SPARTA, KY - Danny O’Quinn, Jr. and the No. 50 Barr-Nunn Transportation Team did not anticipate qualifying 5th for the Meijers 300 after having motor problems during practice, and they definitely did not anticipate the obstacles that they would run into during the 200 lap race.

O’Quinn, Jr. was running in the top-5 when he came in for his first pit stop on lap 25. After getting four tires, fuel and a track bar adjustment he tried to exit his pit stall when the No. 28 car cut in to the box in front him colliding with the right front of the No. 50 Barr-Nunn Ford Fusion.

O’Quinn, Jr. was forced back down pit road four more times over the next 12 laps, most of which were under caution, to access damage.

After diagnosing the car as “as good as new,” according to crew chief, Drew Blickensderfer, O’Quinn, Jr. headed back out onto the track in 38th position.

By lap 84 the No. 50 car was back up front and in 13th place. O’Quinn, Jr. came down pit road on lap 105 for a green flag pit stop. While in the pits the caution flag came out and O’Quinn, Jr. returned to the field in 34th place and no longer on the lead lap.

On lap 123, the No. 50 Barr-Nunn team heard their driver utter the words that no team wants to hear, “I think I might have a flat!” Luckily this was not the case, but unfortunately O’Quinn, Jr. was never able to get back on the lead lap and up front again.

“We had a tough night,” said O’Quinn, Jr.. “We definitely did not finish where we would have liked or where we were capable of finishing. We had a great car. We qualified well. We made good stops. We just got into a little trouble in a few spots and ended up a couple of laps down. We came back hard and ended up in the top-25 so we’re just going to have to live with that and look ahead to Milwaukee.”

O’Quinn, Jr. finished two laps down and in 23rd place.

“Tonight’s race was not what we anticipated at all,” said crew chief Drew Blickensderfer. “There were just so many things that made this race really out of the ordinary. We had a few set backs throughout the evening, but I am really proud of my team and especially Danny. He really did a great job despite everything and really held up his end of the bargain.”

Danny O’Quinn, Jr. will compete next in the AT&T 250 at the Milwaukee Mile on June 24th. O’Quinn, Jr. is currently 20th in the Busch Series points standings.

To find out more about the racing program at Barr-Nunn Transportation or to become part of the Barr-Nunn team call: 1-888-999-7576.

Prime Inc. Joins AMBER Alert Highway Network to Assist in Search for Abducted Children

Growing Initiative Uses On-Board Satellite Technology

Springfield, MO. -- Prime Inc., one of the nation’s largest truckload carriers, today announced that it has joined the AMBER Alert Highway Network, an initiative to help recover abducted children. The AMBER Alert Highway Network, a collaboration between the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) and QUALCOMM, and supported by transportation industry associations including the American Trucking Associations, is the first secondary-distribution initiative to direct AMBER Alerts to professional truck drivers who are near the Alert area.

Our drivers are the ambassadors of the road. We are privileged to participate in such an admirable cause,” said Robert E. Low, president of Prime. “Our drivers can provide an invaluable service to our children. We are proud to play a part in the AMBER Alert Highway Network.”

Prime joins the growing number of transportation and logistics companies committed to the safety of America’s children. The new initiative has the potential to add thousands of trucks and drivers to the AMBER Alert Highway Network. Combined, the member companies dispatch more than 35,000 drivers across the country every day. Prime’s company drivers and independent contractors will participate while on the roads of North America.

QUALCOMM is proud of how quickly the AMBER Alert Highway Network is growing as transportation companies such as Prime join this important effort,” said Joan Waltman, president of QUALCOMM Wireless Business Solutions. “We’re honored to work with NCMEC, Prime and their drivers across the country to help locate abducted children.”

Secondary methods of distribution such as the AMBER Alert Highway Network, which delivers Alerts through QUALCOMM’s OmniTRACS® mobile communications system, assist in achieving the overall goal of the AMBER Alert program, which is to notify as many people as possible about a recent child abduction and provide information that can help in the search for the abducted child, suspected abductor, vehicle and in the safe return of the child. The AMBER Alert program is a voluntary partnership between law enforcement agencies, broadcasters and transportation agencies to issue an urgent bulletin in the most serious child abduction cases.

Truck drivers have already proven to be a valuable asset in monitoring the nation’s roads for missing children. This technology increases the reach, and therefore the effectiveness, of AMBER Alerts,” said NCMEC president and CEO Ernie Allen. “Just one driver knowing what to look for on the road could assist law enforcement in the safer recovery of an abducted child.”

Each of the 50 United States has a statewide AMBER Alert program, as do the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Since the program’s inception in 1997, AMBER Alerts have been credited with the successful recovery of more than 270 children.

For drivers to receive Alerts through on-board communications solutions, transportation carriers must be enrolled in the AMBER Alert Highway Network. For more information about the AMBER Alert Highway Network and instructions to enroll, please visit www.qualcomm.com/qwbs or call 1-800-348-7227.

Founded in 1970, Prime Inc. is a refrigerated, flatbed and tanker carrier serving an international client base. Professional drivers are encouraged to stop by Prime’s terminal at the intersection of Interstate 44 and Highway 65 in Springfield, Missouri. For more information about Prime Inc., call 1-800-348-7227 or visit www.primeinc.com.

NCMEC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. NCMEC’s congressionally mandated CyberTipline, a reporting mechanism for child sexual exploitation, has handled more than 387,800 leads. Since its establishment in 1984, NCMEC has assisted law enforcement with more than 119,800 missing child cases, resulting in the recovery of more than 102,200 children. For more information about NCMEC, call its toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST or visit its web site at www.missingkids.com.

Jacobson Honors Million-Mile Drivers

Des Moines, IA – On June 1, 2006, Jacobson Transportation inducted seven charter members into the “Million-Mile Club” at a banquet held at the company’s headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa. To qualify for membership, a driver must have driven over one million miles under the Jacobson authority without having a chargeable accident.

At the banquet, the new members were presented with a trophy and leather jacket to commemorate their accomplishment. Awards were presented by Jacobson Transportation CEO Howard Hein, President Steve Bourne, Logistics President Kent Jordan and Vice-President of Safety John Briley. Dick Jacobson attended the event as well. The inductees were brought to Des Moines for the banquet accompanied by their spouses.

“To be associated with seven of the ‘best of the best’ on the road is truly an honor,” said Steve Bourne. “These individuals, these people, are true examples of integrity, and the Jacobson spirit.”

Each member was also presented with a placard for their truck designating them as a member of this exclusive group, signifying to the motoring public that they are among the elite on the road.

“These individuals are deeply engrained into the Jacobson fabric, and exemplify what it means to be a loyal representative of the organization as well as a true professional truck driver, holding safety in its highest regard,” Bourne added.

The 2006 Charter Members of the Jacobson Million Mile Club are:

Mike Reindel

Robert Rousch

Charles Robinson

Jimmie Hodges

David Harrell

Don Pokorney

Ed Gutowsky

For information about career opportunities at Jacobson Transportation, call 1-800-397-8132 or visit www.drivejtc.com.

Barr-Nunn Raises Florida Regional Driver Pay

Barr-Nunn has announced that it is raising their Florida Regional Driver's pay by 2 cents per mile. This new pay raise, included with the recent change to Practical Mile Pay, Appreciation Bonuses increased to $600 for every 60,000 miles a driver completes, and the $.02 cent per mile automatic 401K contribution continues to keep Barr-Nunn out front when it comes to driver pay.

"Our recent expansion in South Eastern freight will allow new Florida drivers to get great home time along with the increased income," said Jeff Blank, Recruiting Director. "These drivers will also get additional pay for loads less than 550 miles which in turn, will keep them closer to home and that is what drivers are looking for," he added.

If you are an experienced over the road driver and live in the Northern half of Florida, Barr-Nunn has Florida Regional positions available for you. Please call today and see why the difference is real at Barr-Nunn at 888-999-7576 or apply online at www.barr-nunnjobs.com.

Heartland Express Raises Pay For Their Jacksonville Florida Regional Drivers!

CORALVILLE, IA. -- Heartland Express, Inc. of Iowa, widely considered the leader when it comes to driver pay, announced that they are raising pay for their Jacksonville region drivers! Heartland is raising the top pay for company drivers to $.43 per mile.

Michael Gerdin, President of Heartland Express states, “We were given a direction by our Chairman and CEO to move driver pay higher. This certainly does that in the Florida market. We believe this raise increases our leadership position for driver pay in the state and we are committed to getting all drivers the pay that they truly deserve.”

Heartland recently increased driver pay for those drivers who hold the hazardous endorsement on their license by a penny per mile for all dispatch miles hazardous or not. This was believed to be an industry first. They are also increasing their OTR driver pay by 4 cents in 2006 making the top driver pay $.50 per mile. Also, Heartland Express was the first to develop a pay program called GREEN MILE$ which pays even more for those miles run in the northeast area of the country. Drivers running there can earn as much as $.54 per mile.

John Cosaert, Executive Vice President and CFO commented, “We believe that our drivers are the best in Florida. This pay raise coupled with the weekly home time, or more that these drivers receive truly exemplifies just how important it is to us to offer more to our Jacksonville drivers. Because of our growth in the Florida market we are looking for more drivers; the best drivers. To get the best you must offer the best!”

Heartland Express operates nine regional terminals including the one in Jacksonville, FL. Jacksonville regional drivers typically haul driver friendly freight in the state of Florida and surrounding states for some of the best shippers in the industry.

Heartland Express is an irregular route truckload carrier based in Coralville, Iowa serving customers with primary shipping lane east of the Rocky Mountains and the southwest United States. They offer long-haul and regional opportunities for solos and teams. Any professional driver interested in getting more information about Heartland Express can call them at 1-800-441-4953 or access the company website at www.heartlandexpress.com.