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Hoekstra Transportation Announces Driver of the Year 2006

St. Anne, Ill. — Hoekstra Transportation recently honored Ron Leoni as Driver of the Year for 2006. Ron came to Hoekstra in 2005 with a background in the transportation business. Since that time, Ron’s positive attitude and focus on safety has earned him recognition as Hoekstra’s 2006 Driver of the Year.

Ron received the award during the awards ceremony at Hoekstra’s Christmas party, a festive annual event for drivers and their families involving Christmas dinner, door prizes and gifts from Santa for their children and grandchildren. “I never would have thought it would be me!” he said.

Described by his coworkers as a humble, hardworking man, Ron is known for responding to compliments by saying, “I’m just doing my job.”

His driver manager, Mike Sayers, said, “Ron Leoni is a great driver to work with. He is flexible and willing to go the extra mile. Ron shows his dedication and drives to be the best, all while showing concern for safety and having the ability to change to the customer’s needs. I appreciate and look forward to working with Ron in the New Year.”

During his career with Hoekstra Transportation, Ron has driven over 200,000 accident-free miles. When Ron isn’t driving, he spends time with his wife, Cindy, and enjoys fishing, hunting, shooting and NASCAR.

Hoekstra congratulates Ron on a job well done.

About Hoekstra Transportation LLC
Hoekstra Transportation is a regional truckload carrier based in St. Anne, Illinois, operating within a 500-mile radius of the Chicago metro area. For more information about Hoekstra Transportation, call 877-TO-BE-HOME or visit www.hoekstratrans.com.

ATS Logistics Launches Advanced Web Tools For Its Customers

St. Cloud, MN. -- ATS Logistics Services Inc. (ATSLSI), a division of Anderson Trucking Service Inc. (ATS), announced today that Load Tracking and Image Retrieval are now available for all of its customers.

For the last 10 years ATS has been a leader in providing online web tools for Van, Flatbed, Specialized and Heavy Haul customers, and is now making these types of tools available to Logistics Services customers. Whether you are moving a load a week or 15 loads a week, ATSLSI gives you the visual capabilities you need to track your shipments, view and retrieve POD’s, BOL/signed delivery receipts and invoices, with the click of a mouse.

“In the past these tools have only been available to our larger asset customers. Every customer is important to us. Giving them the tools they need to make shipping with ATS Logistics easier, while giving them the visibility to better manage their supply chain, is a win-win for both the customer and ATSLSI,” said Jason Netland, Vice President of ATS Logistics. “We look forward to expanding these tools as the needs of our customers change.”

ATS Logistics Services Inc., is the 23rd largest full service Logistics and Supply Chain Management Company in the U.S. It is a division ATS, one of the largest privately held transportation companies in the United States, ranking 44th largest transportation company in the country. ATS offers Specialized, Flatbed, Heavy Haul, Van, Logistics, Intermodal and International Transportation Services to customers throughout the world.

For more information contact ATS Logistics Services Inc. (800-338-0497)
or visit our website www.atslsi.com.

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

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

Professional drivers are Gail Daugherty, a Professional Driver Instructor with 26 years of driving experience, including six years driving for the U.S. Army, with Transport America for nine months; Jerry Nelson, with Transport America for eight months; and Jeffrey Atwell, with Transport America for seven years.

Professional contractors are Alan Leitzen, with Transport America for 11 years; Emanuel Owusu, with Transport America for 14 months; and Gery Schonhart, with Transport America for over 25 years.

“Given the criteria, being selected as Driver of the Month is quite an accomplishment,” says Barry Mundt, Director of Fleet Operations. “The professional drivers and contractors recognized this month represent top performers at Transport America for the month of December. The selection criteria for Driver of the Month include on-time customer service, safety and working percentage.

Transport America congratulates these drivers on achieving this month’s award. Each driver will be presented their award in a formal presentation at Transport America headquarters in Eagan, Minn.

About Transport America
In operation since 1984, Transport America provides a variety of truckload freight carriage and logistics services. Its team of dedicated professionals, supported by advanced technology and information systems, provides time-definite and other responsive services to customers in the United States and Canada. Learn more about Transport America by calling 866-804-9222 or at www.transportamerica.com.

CTL Announces Winner of the January 2007 Bull Dog Award

Mulberry, FL — CTL Transportation, LLC is pleased to present the first monthly Bull Dog Award of 2007 to Mr. Loyd Harrell, professional tank truck driver of the company’s East St. Louis, Illinois, terminal. 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.

Loyd, who has been with CTL since December of 1995, is thought of highly by his CTL coworkers. As a CTL veteran, he has a great knowledge and understanding of just about every aspect of the tank truck industry. While he may be considered an industry expert, what makes Loyd special are the “little” things he does each and every day. Very simply, Loyd is responsible: he makes educated decisions and has no problem being held accountable. He is dependable: if you need him, he’s there. He is a professional: he understands that all loads are not equal, but all loads must be delivered. He is also patient: safety is a priority and he is not in a race, but always seems to finish first with his flawless CTL safety record.

“Loyd puts the needs of the company first. Recently he delayed his vacation in order to help with an emergency load,” said John Kays, East St. Louis terminal manager. Kays continued, “You never see Loyd in a shirt that has not been pressed and he is always willing to handle any work we ask him to run without hesitation.” All in all, Loyd personifies what it means to be a professional in the transportation industry. The “little” things that many others take for granted, or simply do not do, truly make Loyd a one-of-a-kind person and professional driver.

About CTL Transportation, LLC.
Founded in 1964, CTL Transportation, LLC is the dominant carrier for the phosphate and fertilizer industry in Florida. CTL joined Comcar Industries in 1985, and now plays a significant role in the national chemical transportation industry. For more information on CTL, call 863-428-3180 or visit www.driveCTL.com.

Landair Creates “Solutions from the Ground Up.”

GREENEVILLE, TN. -- Landair has selected a new brand message to embody the company’s core strengths and unique culture. The new positioning, “Solutions from the Ground Up,” is a direct reference to the company’s name, but also describes Landair’s method of custom-tailoring supply chain solutions to each customer’s unique needs.

“We’ve always offered an extremely high level of service,” said company founder Scott Niswonger. “But because no two companies have the same transportation and distribution needs, we determined that we could offer a niche service—to sit down with a customer, understand their business and work with them to develop a solution whether its transportation or distribution. Our new brand messaging really holds true, and helps us position ourselves as a highly flexible provider of integrated solutions.”

This branding initiative comes on the heels of Landair’s decision to consolidate their truckload and dedicated services, as well as warehousing & distribution business units under one roof. The new brand applies to all of Landair’s service offerings, yet still drives at the heart of the company’s core strength.

“Most companies try to fit a customer into an existing infrastructure,” said John Tweed, President and COO. “We customize each solution with efficiency, customer convenience, and continuous improvement. Our primary goal is to maximize our customers’ profitability, and you can’t do that by offering off the shelf solutions.

“But the real thing that sets us apart is our people. We tend to approach problems with fewer boundaries than other companies, empowering our people to make decisions that are best for the customer. This culture has helped us create successful long-term relationships with customers like John Deere, Goody’s, Lowe’s, Sonoco, and DuPont—and we look forward to adding quality customers.”

Landair provides truckload, dedicated and contract trucking services, commercial and contract warehousing, fulfillment, store stockroom management, transportation management, and total supply chain solutions. Landair’s dependability and unequaled customer service have led the company’s exceptional growth from a start-up truck line in Greeneville, TN in 1981 to its current position as a national transportation and logistics resource.

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