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Anderson Trucking Service Helps Wounded Soldier Get Home

St. Cloud, Minn. – Anderson Trucking Service, Inc. (ATS) and Veterans Airlift Command (VAC) recently joined efforts to bring a wounded soldier back home to Minnesota.

In early April 2007, Walter L. Fricke, founder and AirBoss of VAC, contacted John Wojack, Chief Pilot at ATS. Fricke told Wojack about Sgt. Anthony Larson, a soldier from the St. Cloud area. Larson had spent the past 18 months recovering from injuries he suffered while in Iraq. He was finally going to be released from Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. Fricke needed help from Wojack and ATS to get Sgt. Larson back home to Minnesota.

Without hesitation, Rollie Anderson, President and CEO of ATS, said “yes” when approached about the use of his company’s plane to help Sgt. Larson get home. “We are delighted and especially honored for the opportunity to support soldiers like Sgt. Larson,” Rollie stated.

So, Larson’s trip home was planned with VAC, and on April 28, 2007, aboard the ATS corporate jet, Sgt. Larson returned home with his dog and family members by his side, to an illustrious and well-deserved hero’s welcome.

Hundreds of people came out to show their support - 200 plus bikers carrying large American flags, city officials, family, friends and scores of others who simply wanted to express gratitude to Sgt. Larson for his service and sacrifice. When the ATS BeechJet touched down shortly after 4 p.m., the crowd erupted in cheers and furiously waved their homemade signs and American flags. However, it was when Sgt. Larson and his dog emerged from the small aircraft, that the crowd really went wild.

Bill Woolsey, Vice President of ATS, was honored to be a part of the group that welcomed Sgt. Larson back home. “It was a warm, heartfelt event that I wish each veteran had the opportunity to experience – particularly those who've suffered wounds in the course of their duty,” he said. “I was proud to be part of a community that honors and respects its service members, and I was also proud to be part of a company that participates in these types of programs.”

Wojack was modest when it came to the many thanks he received, saying it was Sgt. Larson and those like him who deserved all the gratitude. “I was so honored to be able to transport a wounded veteran home to the hero's welcome he's deserved for such a long time,” Wojack stated. “I hope we can do more trips like this and that more and more communities will continue to welcome home soldiers like they deserve.”
About Anderson Trucking Service Inc.

Anderson Trucking Service Inc., with offices in the United States, the Caribbean and Europe, is the largest truckload carrier in Minnesota, and the 45th 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.

About Veterans Airlift Command
Founded by Walter Fricke, a combat-wounded veteran, it is the mission of Veterans Airlift Command to “provide air transportation for medical and other compassionate purposes to wounded warriors, veterans, and their families through a national network of volunteer aircraft owners and pilots.”

Barr-Nunn Beefs up Their Numbers by Giving Owner Operators $1.19 Guaranteed Fuel Protection

Granger, IA-- Barr-Nunn Transportation is a widely acclaimed provider of highest quality transportation and logistics services. Since their inception in 1982, they have been the industry leader in pay packages and have grown to a fleet of nearly 675 tractors, 1,800 trailers and over 500 customers nationwide. Their large customer base and ability to efficiently meet the needs of shippers across the country have made them not just a stable operation, but one that is here for the long haul. It is also an organization that is poised for strategic growth. Barr-Nunn, strives for Owner Operators and Company Drivers to be happy. The Company is constantly working to come up with new ways to prove to drivers how much it values them.

Starting July 1st, Barr-Nunn will begin giving its Owner Operators $1.19 Guaranteed Fuel Protection. As it is the first company in transportation history to have a program like this, it has been selected as "Innovator of the month" in CCJ. Barr-Nunn continues to have the strongest fuel program in the industry that no other company has been able top. With oil prices higher than ever, the Fuel Protection Program has become one of the main reasons Owner Operators join and stay with the company. They feel the protection that Barr-Nunn provides as part of its pledge to keep drivers happy.

To find out more about how Barr-Nunn anticipates and responds to the needs of its people; offers outstanding pay packages, including the new Practical Miles Pay and the Guaranteed Fuel Protection Programs; and gives drivers all the advantages they deserve, call 888-999-7576 or go to www.barr-nunn.com.

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

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.

Continental Express Driver Reaches Milestone in Safe Driving

Little Rock, Ark. – Continental Express driver Virgil Huffman of Kaufman, Texas, recently reached 2 million safe driving miles and believes the key is simple: defensive driving.

Huffman, who has 32 years of experience behind him including 15 with Continental, says “I never follow too close and I never speed.” He learned the importance of this after a fellow driving friend could not get stopped in time and was involved in an accident, after which he lost his job. He adds, “I often upset people behind me because I drive safely. That’s just what comes with the job. You really have to watch people because so many truly don’t know how to drive in a safe manner.”

Huffman remains loyal to Continental believing that they really are a good company to work for. “Continental has been good to me all of these years. I drive because I enjoy the sights, the freedom and being my own boss. Continental works well with me, getting me home when I want to be and out on the road when I need to be,” he adds.

When he is not on the road, Huffman enjoys playing guitar and singing. He has family in the music industry, including his nephew Rocky Votolato, who is an up and coming musician whose music has been heard several places, including the hit show The O.C. “I love music and am very proud of my musically gifted family. I have even sung backup for one of Rocky’s albums,” Huffman says. He adds that it would be nice to use his driving experience to drive a tour bus for his nephew someday.

Continental Express was founded two decades ago as a small truckload carrier with only 25 trucks. Today, the company is a premier coast-to-coast truckload, truck/rail, and logistics transportation company with over 500 trucks and more than 1,200 dry van trailers. Headquartered in Little Rock, Ark., Continental Express has a network of secure regional drop facilities that sweep the nation from California to Georgia.

Drivers interested in company driver positions or the lease purchase program at Continental Express should call 800.745-9670 or visit www.continentalx.com.

Former Marine says second career at JCT perfect for his skills, personality

Sapulpa, Okla. -- As the nation took time to recognize military service members this week, former Marine Bill Duckworth, a driver with John Christner Trucking, reflected on his second career after retiring from the military.

“I had served in the Marines for 21 years and been on every continent but had seen only a few states,” says Duckworth. “I love to travel and driving for JCT gives me the opportunity to see America and earn a good living.”

Duckworth enlisted in the Marines in 1969 serving in both Vietnam and Japan before retiring in 1990.

Generally, Duckworth drives from his home in Leesburg, Ga., to the West Coast and back each week. “JCT has been great for me,” he says. “John Christner runs the company for drivers. It’s a great atmosphere.”

Duckworth and his wife Connie have a brood of children between them and seven grandchildren to keep him busy in his spare time. “I’ll pay off my lease in December of this year,” he says. “I’m looking forward to being an owner operator.”

JCT offers an excellent lease purchase program featuring zero down, no credit checks along with several models of brand new trucks at great rates.
New 2007 Kenworth, Peterbilts, and Freightliners are coming in now while International 9900IX with CAT engines arrived in February and Kenworth T600s were delivered in March. In addition, JCT has 2006 Kenworth W900s, 2005 & 2006 Freightliner Classics XL, and 2006 Freightliner Columbias among other models.

John Christner Trucking was founded in 1986 with one truck and two drivers. Today, the company 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.

Professional drivers interested in career openings at John Christner Trucking, should call (800) 528-3675 or visit johnchristner.com for more information.

DANNY O’QUINN, JR. FINISHES 22ND AT LOWE’S MOTOR SPEEDWAY

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

CHARLOTTE, NC. -- Danny O’Quinn, Jr. returned to Lowe’s Motor Speedway two weeks after visiting the track for the first time during the final test session of the season for the NASCAR Busch Series. His biggest concern of the weekend was practicing on the newly paved track during the hot afternoon hours when the combination of the new tire and the track made for a very slippery run.

After qualifying 34th on Thursday night O’Quinn, Jr. mentioned that he thought the No. 50 Barr-Nunn team had hit the nail on the head with the car’s setup and he felt good going into Saturday night’s CARQUEST Auto Parts 300.

The race got underway at 8:00pm, but the track’s surface was still very hot from the afternoon heat. This caused the No. 50 Barr-Nunn Ford Fusion to handle like it was being driven on a sheet of glass.

As the evening continued and the track’s surface cooled down the tires began to grip the track better and the handling of the car improved.

O’Quinn, Jr. headed in for his first pit stop of the evening on lap 11 to top off his fuel tank and make a few minor adjustments to the track bar and wedge. He came onto pit road in 37th position and exited pit road in 30th.

After several cautions due to accidents on the new track surface there were only 8 cars on the lead lap come lap 110 of the race. O’Quinn was not one of them, but still was running in 23rd position.

Over the course of the night the No. 50 Barr-Nunn team made a total of 3 stops for tires and only a couple more wedge adjustments after completing the first stop.

“Overall, we brought a great car out here tonight,” said Blickensderfer. “Danny did a great job of handling the combination of the new track surface and the new tire. He also did a great job of avoiding quite a few wrecks out there tonight. It would have been great to get a top-20 out of it considering how well we ran throughout the course of the night, but everybody with the No. 50 Barr-Nunn team did a great job tonight and we are really looking forward to next weekend in Dover.”

O’Quinn, Jr. finished the race on Saturday night in 22nd place.

O’Quinn, Jr. and the No. 50 Barr-Nunn team will be competing in the StonebridgeRacing.com 200 on June 3, 2006 at the Dover International Speedway.

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.

KLLM Receives American Spirit Award

Mississippi-based company recognized by Small Business Administration

RICHLAND, Miss. – KLLM Transport Services is one of just 14 small businesses nationwide being presented with the American Spirit Award, which recognizes outstanding efforts for disaster areas that were impacted by last year’s hurricanes.

The award, given by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA), celebrates America’s entrepreneurial spirit. KLLM will be honored during National Small Business Week (April 9 – 15) in Washington, D.C. as SBA showcases the accomplishments of outstanding businesses and individuals who helped the region to recover from disaster. Mississippi-based KLLM is one of the largest transportation companies in the southeastern United States, operating a fleet of trucks, temperature-controlled trailers and dry-haul vans.

“This award is a tribute to our company, but especially to our drivers and the employees who have been so critical to our success,” said Jim Richards, chief operating officer at KLLM. “The unprecedented scope of last year’s disaster affected so many people and businesses within our home region, and we have seen first-hand how everyone has risen to the challenges of recovery.”

Since Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma devastated the Gulf Coast last year, KLLM carriers have shipped goods and relief supplies to affected areas. Richards said many KLLM drivers volunteered to make repeated trips to the most severely impacted areas to aid recovery.

“Our drivers are among the best in the industry,” Richards said. “Their efforts in the immediate aftermath were so important to the critical needs of the Coastal areas, and the work continues in getting needed goods and supplies to keep the recovery effort going.”

ADD ONE / KLLM RECEIVES AMERICAN SPIRIT AWARD

During the storm’s aftermath, KLLM devoted approximately 75 cargo trailers from its fleet for transporting goods and supplies to the affected areas. Working with churches, law enforcement and charities, KLLM drivers made more than 125 deliveries during the most critical period following landfall of the hurricane.

SBA spokesperson Carol Chastang said 2006 is the first year the American Spirit Award has been presented. She said KLLM will be honored along with other American Spirit Award recipients during a breakfast April 13 at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center.

“We have annually recognized outstanding contributions to disaster recovery, but this past year was so unusual with Hurricane Katrina,” she said. “This award represents special recognition for 14 businesses and individuals who helped bring relief to the Gulf Region and assisted with recovery efforts.”

The 14 award recipients are from across the United States, some as far away as California. Chastang said no decision has been made whether SBA will make the American Spirit Award an annual presentation.

KLLM provides transport of truckload freight to customers throughout the continental United States and Mexico and maintains a fleet of company-owned tractor/trailers and owner operators. For over 40 years, KLLM has been transporting perishable commodities and dry haul cargo.

Epes Transport System Introduces New Team Pay Package

Greensboro, NC — Epes Transport System, a truckload carrier based in North Carolina, recently introduced a new opportunity to its drivers: team runs. Epes has also announced an attractive pay package for its team drivers. Company driver team pay is 50 cents per mile, plus a two-cent safety bonus, a guaranteed minimum paycheck of $1,000 per week and home weekends. Owner operator team pay is $1.10 per mile, plus a fuel surcharge of 23.8 cents per mile.

“Once we knew we had dedicated freight, we knew we had the opportunity to provide premium pay to teams,” said Ken Wade, Director of Recruiting at Epes. Ken expects the opportunity to generate great interest among drivers. “Driving as a team can be a very positive, rewarding experience,” he said, “and the dedicated freight will give our teams a consistent schedule, something that many drivers crave.” Britt Colley, President of Epes, has already reported a favorable response to the team runs among current drivers, and believes it will attract new drivers to the company as well. He noted that new regulations on hours of service make it much harder for single drivers to earn the weekly pay they’re used to. But, he says, “Driving as a team makes it easier for drivers to earn what they need to and get enough rest without worrying about exceeding the new hours of service.”

About Epes Transport System
Epes Transport System is a truckload common and contract carrier headquartered in Greensboro, NC. It is the largest privately owned trucking company in the state, with over 700 units. Epes has authority in the 48 contiguous states, and is most active in the eastern two-thirds of the United States. To learn more about Epes Transport System Inc., call 866-323-1046 or visit www.epestransport.com.

Sign On Bonuses and Dedicated Runs

Barr-Nunn Transportation has announced Company Driver & Owner Operator Sign-On bonuses. Bonuses are $1000 ($500 on first check and $500 after 6 months). These sign-on bonuses are good for all Company Driver and Independent Contractors who complete orientation on or before 6/30/06.

Barr-Nunn has also announced Dedicated Team Runs with daily home time and weekends off.

Company Team
Team must live in Chicago IL area
Miles are 3230 per week
Team is home daily 10 am to 4pm
Team is home weekends from Saturday 10am to Monday at 4pm
Company pay is $1970 per week to truck
$4800 in Bonuses paid to company team
Company Team is paid .02 per mile to 401K DAY 1!

Owner Operator Team
Owner Operator Team Pay is $3130 per week to truck(includes .08/mi band pay)
Fuel Surcharge paid in addition on all miles loaded and empty
Fuel Taxes Paid