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RUAN DRIVER RECEIVES MILLION MILE SAFETY AWARD

DES MOINES, Iowa — Ruan Transport Corporation recently honored driver, Wayne Blubaugh, who received the Ruan Million Mile Safety Award. This remarkable achievement recognizes his two million miles and 22 years of accident-free driving for Ruan.

Tim Laffoon, Blubaugh’s terminal manager, selected him to receive this prestigious award. "I cannot say Enough good things about Wayne,” Laffoon stated. “He has been with Ruan since 1985. That alone says a lot about Wayne and his commitment to Ruan. He is always willing to go above and beyond to help with any problems our Customers have, and is always willing to help out a fellow driver to ensure they also get the job done in safe manner."

Throughout his 22 years at Ruan, Blubaugh’s dedication to his company has helped earn him numerous service and safety awards. He says he’s always been comfortable with this company. “I found a home at Ruan,” Blubaugh stated proudly.

Jim Mulvenna, Vice President of Safety and Administration, emphasized the prominence of Blubaugh ‘s accomplishment. “Drivers like Wayne are Ruan’s most valuable asset,” said Mulvenna. “His hard work and commitment to safety deserve to be recognized.”

Blubaugh was presented his award on January 19, where he received a personal plaque of recognition and a belt buckle honoring his accomplishment.

About Ruan
Ruan Transport Corporation is one of the largest privately owned transportation service companies in the
United States. Celebrating 75 years in the transportation industry in 2007, Ruan is a full-service transportation management company providing dedicated contract carriage services as well as bulk transportation and Ruan Certified Brokerage Services. Through strong customer partnerships, Ruan adds integrated services such as logistics, warehousing, cross-docking and others to provide customers with individualized and scalable supply chain solutions. For more information about Ruan, visit www.ruan.com.

CENTRAL HAULING CO. ANNOUNCES 2007 DRIVER OF THE YEAR

MABELVALE, AR. — At a recent employee appreciation luncheon, Central Hauling Co. announced the company’s 2007 Driver of the Year. This honor is awarded based on driver performance in safety and on-time delivery.

Lonnie Norman is Central Hauling’s 2007 Driver of the Year. He has been a professional driver for more than 13 years, and spent the last four driving for Central Hauling. He has 700 thousand safe miles and 100 percent on time deliveries for 2005 through 2007.

Ronnie Pinson was first runner-up for the honor. Ronnie has been a professional driver for more than seven years, and spent the last four driving for Central Hauling. He has 1 million safe miles and 100 percent on time deliveries for 2004 through 2007.

Glen Myers was second runner-up. He has been a professional driver for more than 14 years and also served in the army for 14 years. He has 500 thousand safe miles award and100 percent on time deliveries for 2007.

About Central Hauling Co.
Central Hauling Co., a full truckload carrier serving the 48 contiguous states, Canada and Mexico, is 100 percent owner operator-driven. To learn more about Central Hauling Co., call 888-422-5275 or visit their website: www.centralhauling.com.

CT TRANSPORTATION RECEIVES AWARD FOR SUPPORT OF THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE

PORT WENTWORTH, GA. – CT Transportation, LLC recently received the “Patriot Award” from The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), recognizing the company’s special commitment to employees in the National Guard and Reserve forces.

Army Maj. Marc Belscamper nominated CT transportation for the honor. The company was presented with a Patriot lapel pin and a special certificate recognizing them as a “Patriotic Employer.”

About CT Transportation, LLC
Founded in 1939, CT is a leader in flatbed freight transportation. CT joined Comcar Industries in 1986, and now services the eastern United States from ten terminal facilities. Dedicated and regional opportunities for company drivers and independent contractors are available. For more information on CT, call 912-964-8467 x 290, or visit www.ctdrivers.com.

DECKER TRUCK LINE HONORS DECEMBER DRIVER OF THE MONTH

FORT DODGE, Iowa — Decker Truck Line, Inc. recently announced their Drivers of the Month for December 2007. Gary Geisinger was selected for the honor from Decker’s Flatbed division, and Joe Holmberg received the award for the Reefer/Van division.

Gary has been with Decker since March 2002. Rich Hiesterman, Gary’s dispatcher, speaks very highly of him.“Gary has been a very valuable driver for the short haul fleet,” Hiesterman said. “He gets along well with the other drivers and helps out when needed.”

Gary and his wife, Sharon, live in Eagle Grove, Iowa. They enjoy camping during the spring and summer, going on cruises in the winter and spending time with their family in any season. Although they don’t have any grandchildren, but have three “grand-dogs” that they enjoy.

Reefer/Van division honoree Joe Holmberg started with Decker in September 2000 as a flatbed driver, and in March 2005 switched to the reefer/van division. “Joe works hard, is always willing to help out and is a very reliable driver,” said Joe’s dispatcher, Scott Myers.

Joe and his wife, Mary, also reside in Eagle Grove. They enjoy traveling together and spending time with their family, including their six grandchildren. Joe also likes to fish when he finds the time.

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 from December 2007 through November 2008 is eligible to receive the award for 2008 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.