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

Miami, FL -- 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.

Mr. Blanton sums up his experience as “fantastic!” Robert used this opportunity to bring his wife, Penny, as his guest. Escorted by Jim Pardoe, Barr-Nunn’s driver representative, and Megan Cullingford from Truckers Connection, the pair enjoyed an eventful weekend with surprises around every corner.

Mr. & Mrs. Blanton settled in at the luxurious Biltmore Hotel, where there was “too much to see in such a short time.” Barr-Nunn took care of expenses for the hotel. The night before the race, the couple enjoyed dinner in a fine restaurant within their hotel, where they were pampered with exquisite service, and strolled around town to take in its landscaping. They admired the Spanish style houses around the area and then called it a day to prepare for the events on Saturday.

On Saturday, Robert and Penny watched the races and enjoyed being close enough to take amazing pictures. As close as they were, the two were hesitant to ask for autographs from any drivers except one, Jennifer Jo Cobb. According to Robert, “they didn’t want to disrupt them because they were busy at work.” They did manage to get lug nut souvenirs due to Jim Pardoe’s effort to go “above and beyond” his call to duty. “Jim knew all the ins and outs,” Robert mentioned. “We had passes to see the Busch cars, but not the cup cars,” he explained. “But he got us into see the Cup cars and the haulers!” It seems Jim knew all the tidbits to make the experience even more “over-the-top” than it already was.

In short, Mr. & Mrs. Blanton were extremely thankful for such an opportunity. Both are very big racing fans, but they have never had the opportunity to attend a race, nor have they even flown on a plane. They send thanks to Barr-Nunn & Jim Pardoe as well as Truckers Connection & Megan Cullingford for such a great experience.

To find out more about Barr-Nunn’s award winning programs and how they anticipate and respond to the needs of their people; offer outstanding pay packages; and gives drivers all the advantages they deserve, call 888-999-7576 or go to www.barr-nunn.com. When you’re ready, Barr-Nunn will be here.

TMC Announces Million Mile Club Recipients

Des Moines, Iowa -- TMC Transportation, the largest privately-held flatbed carrier in the nation, honored several company drivers and owner-operators with one million miles or more safe driving for its Million Mile Club.

The Safety Department implemented the program to recognize those company drivers and owner-operators that have accumulated a million or more miles while operating under the authority of TMC.

“The dedication to safety is evident by the number of miles and the safe driving that it took to achieve these miles,” said Todd Bunting, Executive Vice President of Safety. “This is something that each individual can reflect on with a great deal of pride and self-satisfaction. These gentlemen are true professionals in their approach to their jobs; everyone at TMC expresses their thanks and appreciation to these drivers for this achievement.”

Congratulations to the following company drivers and owner-operators:
Art Prosser
James Smith II
David Stansbury
Samuel Washington
Charley Nelson

About TMC
TMC, the nation’s largest privately-held provider of flatbed transportation, provides expert transportation services and supply-chain management solutions throughout the 48 contiguous states. TMC, founded in 1972, is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, and is known for its integrity, innovation, superior safety record and dedication to quality and customer service. The company’s claim-free, on-time delivery record is the best in the business and is consistently recognized by its customers. You can visit the TMC Web site at – www.tmctrans.com.

Troopers crack down on overweight trucks

MARS HILL, N.C. – So far this year, state troopers have found tractor-trailers carrying a total of 23.3 million pounds in excess weight on Western North Carolina roads, fetching about $1 million in fines.

More than 1,600 trucks have been put out of service for violations, records show.

“When you see numbers like that, it makes it pretty apparent that overweight trucks are a problem in Western North Carolina,” N.C. Highway Patrol Sgt. Pat Staggs said Tuesday. “If the truck is overweight, there are a lot of factors, as far as the stopping distances, damage to roadways and bridges, those sorts of things.”

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DECKER TRUCK LINE RECOGNIZES TOP DRIVERS FOR OCTOBER

FORT DODGE, Iowa -- Decker Truck Line, Inc. recently announced their Drivers of the Month for October 2007. Tom Shadle was selected for the honor from Decker’s Flatbed division, and Greg Thede received the award for the Reefer/Van division.

Tom has been an owner-operator at Decker for five years now. Tom has two children, Leigh Anne and Jason, and he enjoys driving his Monte Carlo SS when he is not working. His dispatcher, Jerry Chapman, says Tom is a hard worker. “He is always looking for more to do,” Jerry says. “He will do anything that is asked of him.”

Greg has been with Decker for 16 years, the last 10 years as an owner-operator. Greg and his wife Nancy reside in Badger, Iowa. Greg has three children, Heath, Jeremy and Jessie, as well as one granddaughter, Abryanna. Greg enjoys spending time with his family when he is not hard at work; he also enjoys target shooting and Iowa Hawkeye football.

Each month at Decker, dispatchers nominate drivers and owner-operators based on overall service and performance for that month. Operational productivity, safety records, maintenance/care of equipment (including idle time), payroll and billing, and customer service, are evaluated for each driver nominee to determine who is most deserving of the honor. Each monthly award winner in 2007 is eligible to receive the award for 2007 Driver (or Owner-Operator) of the Year.

About Decker Truck Line Inc.
Decker Truck Line Inc. is under sole ownership of Don Decker, with corporate offices in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Additional terminals are located in Davenport, Iowa; Mediapolis, Iowa; Mason City, Iowa; Hammond, Indiana; Masury, Ohio; Birmingham, Alabama; and Hutchins, Texas. Decker is a diversified carrier, transporting flatbed, refrigerated and dry van freight to the 48 contiguous states and seven Canadian provinces.