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John Christner Trucking Receives SmartWay Excellence Award for Environmental Awareness

Sapulpa, Okla. – John Christner Trucking was awarded the SmartWay Excellence Award for its reductions in environmental impact since becoming a SmartWay Transport Partner in 2004.

Every year the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognizes those organizations that strive to reduce their effects on the environment with SmartWay Excellence Awards. This is the agency’s way of honoring those companies that work hard to take that extra step in helping the environment by participating in the SmartWay Transport Partnership.

Steve Dickson, Vice President of Maintenance was presented with the award on October 22, 2007. “JCT has improved fuel efficiency by 9 percent and saved more than 23 thousand tons of CO2 since joining SmartWay,” says Dickson. “The company is also now working with manufacturers to test three types of automatic tire inflation devices to help ensure that drivers can be easily notified of tire pressure.”

JCT is constantly taking measures to upgrade and improve its fleet of trucks. They have invested in a broad range of fuel saving technologies and policies including auxiliary power units, engine shutdown technologies, aerodynamic equipment, engine speed management and advanced lubricants.

“The changes we’ve made not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but they have also lowered the fuel cost for our Lease Operators along with extending the engine life on our equipment,” says Dickson. “Simply put, the SmartWay program makes sense. With today’s increased pressures to hold cost in line and protect our eroding natural resources, this voluntary program works. I encourage everyone in the transportation industry to seriously consider the benefits of becoming a SmartWay Partner,” he adds.

John Christner Trucking primarily focuses on truckload transportation, specializing in temperature controlled cargo. JCT operates equipment yards in Oklahoma City, Fort Worth, Los Angeles and San Leandro, California with drop trailer pools at shipping locations throughout the U.S.
JCT pays for permits, taxes, tolls and much more giving drivers the freedom and independence being an owner operator can offer.

If you are interested the excellent lease purchase program at one of the best carriers in the industry, look to John Christner Trucking. Call 877-528-4468 or visit johnchristner.com for more information.

Barr-Nunn drivers experience USAR races from the Pits

Granger, IA -- Barr-Nunn Transportation, a nation-wide leader in the industry, is proud to utilize their partnership with Mac Hill Motorsports to send drivers to USAR Pro Cup races. March was an exciting month for Company Drivers Luis Bonilla and Melvin Gann, they received their once in a lifetime opportunity to see racing up close and in the pits.

On Saturday, March 15th, Luis Bonilla and his son attended the Sears Auto Center 200 at the USA International Speedway in Lakeland, FL. Their passes allowed them access to the pit and garage and an experience neither would forget.

“We were up close with the crew and watched the mechanics work on all of the fancy cars,” Bonilla said. “I felt like a little kid and didn’t want to leave the track. The two also received a personalized tour from Team Owner Jack McNelly, giving the Bonilla’s another chance at an up-close view of race life.

On March 29th, Barr-Nunn sent another driver to a USAR Pro Cup event. Company Driver Melvin Gann and his brother attended the BFGoodrichTires.com 250 at the South Georgia Motorsports Park in Cecil, GA. They also had pit and garage passes and met McNelly, and Gann was mesmerized by it all. "The race was down-home and there was a real fight for the finish. You couldn't get any better.”

Check out the most recent issue of Trucker’s Connection to enter to win the Sweepstakes for the Homestead Miami race in November. To learn more about Mac Hill Motorsports, visit www.machillmotorsports.com. For more information about Barr-Nunn Transportation, please visit www.barr-nunn.com.

Steve French Takes 3rd Place in TCA Driver of the Year

St. Cloud, Minn. -- Anderson Trucking Service, Inc. (ATS) is pleased to congratulate driver Steve French who has been named the 3rd Place in the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) 2007 Driver of the Year Contest for Company drivers.

The contest is sponsored by Truckload Carriers Association, Detroit Diesel and Trucker News.

The announcement was made at the TCA Annual Convention, at the Atlantis Hotel on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. “We were very pleased to have Steve chosen to represent ATS and the Truckload Carrier Industry as a whole. Steve and his wife Nancy are an exemplary representatives of the best of the best in truck driving”. Stated Rollie Anderson, CEO and President of ATS.

“Steve French has been a driver for ATS since 1995, and has logged over 1.2 million accident free miles. Steve is authorized to haul loads up to 12’ wide, 14’ 3” high and 85’ long, which make his safety record even more impressive”. Stated Scott Anderson, ATS Director of Safety.

Steve French was added to the ATS Million Mile Club in 2005.

Steve is also a member of “Highway Watch” a National Safety and Security program that uses the skills, experience and “road smarts” of America’s highway workers to help protect the nations critical infrastructure and the transportation of goods, services and people. Steve takes great pride in stopping to help motorists along his way. “I am the guy you call in a pinch… the one you turn to when you need help” says French.

Steve and his wife Nancy travel the roadways as a team from coast-to-coast and up along the Alcan Highway back and fourth to Alaska and throughout North America.

On one of his most memorable trips Steve went to Nova Scotia and after safely delivering his load, took time to take a dip in the Artic Ocean and join the Artic Ocean Polar Bears Club.

“Steve has always been a leader to the other drivers in our company. One example of this is hauling loads to Alaska. Steve has driven the Alcan Highway many times. Because of this he frequently runs with other, less experienced drivers when there are loads going to Alaska. Steve is helpful to them, pointing out possible safety issues and what can be done to prevent problems”, added Rollie.

Anderson Trucking Service Inc., with offices in the United States, the Caribbean and Europe, is the largest truckload carrier in Minnesota, and the 42th largest transportation company in North America. ATS offers Specialized, Flatbed, Heavy Haul, Van, Logistics, Specialized Furniture, Intermodal and International Transportation Services to companies throughout the world.