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Commercial Vehicle Group at 2012 Mid-America Trucking Show

New and Innovative HealthSpot Care4 Station to be Displayed -- Integrated Cab System Products Showcased -- Technology and Innovation will be Featured

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc., a leading supplier of fully integrated system solutions for the global commercial vehicle market, today announced that it will exhibit an array of products and new technologies at the 2012 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, KY, between March 22 - 24.

The CVG booth will display CVG products such as: National Seating, KAB Seating(TM), Bostrom Seating®, Stratos Seating®, Moto Mirror®, RoadWatch®, Sprague Devices(TM) and FlameTEK(TM).

A special display will feature the new Care4 Station, a fully enclosed medical kiosk manufactured by CVG for HealthSpot, Inc. The Care4 Station delivers primary and specialty care to truck drivers and other patients in settings like pharmacies, truck stops, supermarkets and workplaces. The Care4 Station provides real-time high-definition videoconferences with integrated cutting-edge digital medical devices to connect patients to healthcare providers so they can enjoy the expertise of a traditional doctor with the walk-in convenience of an urgent care center.

CVG is producing key parts of the Care4 Station for HealthSpot at multiple CVG facilities around the country. All the pieces will be brought together and assembled by CVG into kits at the Company's Concord, NC, facility. The kits will be shipped directly to HealthSpot-designated locations nationally, where they will be assembled and fully tested with the software installed before being put into operation.

CVG drew on its broad range of capabilities along with its state-of-the-art equipment to develop and produce the HealthSpot Care4 Station. CVG's creative use of materials helped guide the Care4 Station from prototype into production, incorporating critical thermal and acoustic considerations in the final design.

Mervin Dunn, President and Chief Executive Officer of CVG, said, "The Care4 Station is an exciting new product that utilized CVG's developmental and production capabilities. It takes us into a new and different end market that we feel offers significant potential for our Company. It is also consistent with our corporate strategy to use CVG's comprehensive capabilities to diversify our product base and end markets. Long-haul truck drivers experience significant difficulty accessing healthcare services and are at risk for poor health outcomes. CVG is proud to partner with HealthSpot to help over-the-road drivers and others gain increased access to high quality, convenient and affordable healthcare."

Steve Cashman, HealthSpot founder and CEO, said, "This is the perfect market to highlight the advantages of HealthSpot's remote care platform. Truck drivers know how difficult it is getting quality care that's also convenient. The Care4 Station manufactured by CVG brings the doctor's office right to patients, whether they need care a few miles from home or at a highway rest stop across the country."

A range of CVG's research and development capabilities will be featured at the CVG booth with engineers on-site to demonstrate:

Audio simulations utilizing sound mapping techniques through a B&K Spherical Beamformer and other advanced audio monitors;

Thermal mapping via a heat-imaging camera; and

Biomechanics demonstrations, which includes Eye Tracker tools.

The on-site experts will also highlight CVG's unique system integration capabilities that show CVG's knowledge of both U.S. and global customer requirements through:

North American and European-styled cutaway cabs; and

Displays of medium- and heavy-duty truck seats specifically designed for the European, Asian and North American markets with features such as heating, air ventilation and the Company's proprietary BackCycler® system.

CVG engineers will also showcase and explain the Company's expertise and ability to assist customers from concept to production in the areas of:

Light weight materials;

Modular construction;

Low-cost tooling manufacturing; and

Thermally and acoustically superior interior trim materials.

In addition, the CVG MATS booth will contain a special military display that features self-extinguishing interior materials (also applicable in non-military vehicles), over-molded wire harnesses and military-specification wiper systems.

CVG's displays will also address how the Company's products are working across end-markets that include heavy- and medium-duty trucks, heavy- and medium duty off-road construction vehicles, military applications, and agricultural and special-purpose vehicles.

Visit CVG's Mid-America Truck Show OEM booth at location 32365 and CVG's Aftermarket booth at location 22070.

About Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.

Commercial Vehicle Group is a leading supplier of fully integrated system solutions for the global commercial vehicle market, including the heavy-duty truck market, the construction and agriculture markets and the specialty and military transportation markets. The Company's products include static and suspension seat systems, electronic wire harness assemblies, controls and switches, structures and components, interior trim systems, mirrors and wiper systems specifically designed for applications in commercial vehicles. The Company is headquartered in New Albany, OH with operations throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Information about the Company and its products is available on the internet at www.cvgrp.com .

About HealthSpot, Inc.

HealthSpot is a health and technology company based in Dublin, Ohio. The company was founded with the goal of increasing access to affordable healthcare while enhancing the patient experience. HealthSpot has built a remote care practice management platform that connects doctors and pharmacists to patients, delivering a first-of-its-kind consumer experience through its Care4 Station. HealthSpot empowers healthcare professionals to offer a wide range of medical services in convenient locations in the heart of where patients live and work. Visit HealthSpot online at www.healthspot.net .

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GPS Insight to Showcase Fleet Tracking Solution at Mid-America Trucking Show, March 22-24

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., -- GPS Insight, a leading provider of GPS fleet tracking solutions for commercial and government fleets, will be showcasing their award-winning software at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, March 22-24, 2012. GPS Insight is proud to make their first appearance at this show and looks forward to launching their solutions in the heavy duty trucking market.

GPS Insight representatives will be giving live demonstrations of the GPS Insight Fleet Tracking Software and will be promoting the upcoming EOBR solution which is expected to be released at the end of Q2 2012.

Booth visitors will be entered for a chance to win a Garmin nuvi.

Take full control of your fleet and visit booth #67144.

About GPS Insight:

GPS Insight is a leading supplier of reliable GPS tracking, navigation, and messaging technology for fleet-based customers. They utilize high-quality GPS hardware and add the technology, customization and enhancements which fleet-based companies demand. Using the GPS Insight solution, companies realize a significant increase in efficiency, and gain insight into all aspects of their fleet operations. Current location, unlimited history, Garmin integration, engine diagnostics, routing, reports, alerts, and messaging all combine to provide the ideal platform for fleet-based companies. GPS Insight provides highly flexible solutions, which include a wide range of customized reports, alerts, and other features that can be tailored to meet specific customer requirements and ensure maximum return on investment.

Red Eye Radio Network Presents County Music Icon "Randy Travis" At 2012 Mid-America Trucking Show

DALLAS, TX. – At the 2012 Mid America Trucking Show, Red Eye Radio’s lobby booth will once again be the premier country music star sighting location March 22nd-24^th, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. Eric Harley, host of Red Eye Radio, will be on hand to introduce drivers and attendees to country music icon Randy Travis and country music recording artist Canaan Smith.  These artists will be in the Red Eye Radio (formerly Midnight Trucking Radio) lobby booth shaking hands, signing autographs, taking pictures and performing.  

Multi-platinum awarded Randy Travis, who ranks as one of country music’s top-selling artists of all time moves into 2012 celebrating 25 years in the industry with his release of his “Anniversary Celebration” CD. His honors include, 18 #1 singles, 29 Top 10 chartings, one triple platinum album, two double platinum’s, eight platinum albums, and 10 gold albums.  Major industry career awards include seven GRAMMY Awards, five Country Music Association Awards (CMA), 10 Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM), 10 American Music Awards (AMA), two People’s Choice Awards, and eight Dove Awards from the Gospel Music Association.  He is a three-time recipient of CMA Award’s “Song of the Year’’.   

While you are at the Red Eye booth visiting these country music artists be sure that you register for $1,000 cash, GPS units, CB Radios, and Justin J Max Boots handcrafted in the USA and many other great prizes to be given away throughout the show.  Go to www.redeyeradioshow.com for ongoing updates and additional artist appearances/performances. 

Midnight Trucking Radio Network took over Red Eye Radio on January 3, 2012 taking the network from 70 stations to 180 stations literally overnight. Now, Red Eye Radio is providing the same great Hosts, across the same highways, with a NEW NAME.  Eric Harley and Gary McNamara continue to host the trucking show with roots that reach back over 40 years.  With an election year underway, this trucking/news content is more important than ever. Red Eye Radio continues with a live five-hour nightly conversation with America airing Monday – Sunday on FREE AM radio stations across the country. This targeted trucking broadcast provides a "full service" program of driver conversation, industry news and talk as well as interactive promotional contesting. Visit www.redeyeradioshow.com for a station nearest you. 

Sponsors of this year's Red Eye Radio MATS Jamboree include: Chevron Delo, Pilot Flying J, Western Star Trucks, Motel 6, Progressive Insurance, Mercer Transportation, Getloaded and Goodyear Commercial Tire System.

Navistar to Provide Free Admission to Navistar LPGA Classic At Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Capitol Hill Complex

Company Instead Encourages Donations to Wounded Warrior Project to Support Wounded Warriors and Caregivers

PRATTVILLE, AL. – Navistar, Inc. announced that for the first time the 2011 Navistar LPGA Classic, to be held September 15-18, 2011 at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail's Capitol Hill complex in Prattville, Alabama, will be open to the public free of charge. Navistar, in partnership with the LPGA and the Retirement Systems of Alabama, will instead honor those who serve in the U.S. armed forces by asking event attendees to donate to the Wounded Warrior Project™ (WWP), a nonprofit organization that provides programs and services for injured service members and caregivers.

In its fifth year, the Navistar LPGA Classic has confirmed more than 100 of the world's top women golfers, including the top six-ranked players: Yani Tseng, Cristie Kerr, Suzanne Pettersen, Jiyai Shin, Na Yeon Choi and I.K. Kim.

“Our commitment to our customers and the communities we serve not only motivates us as a company—it drives us,” said Dan Ustian, chairman, president and CEO, Navistar International Corporation. “This tournament is a great opportunity for us to help Wounded Warrior Project and raise awareness about the brave men and women who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. And with admission to the tournament being complimentary, we hope that attendees will consider taking a portion of the admission fee they would have paid and donate to Wounded Warrior Project.”

More than 45,000 of our nation’s armed forces have been physically wounded during the recent military conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Hundreds of thousands more are estimated to be recovering from invisible wounds of war, including post-traumatic stress disorder, major depression, and traumatic brain injury. WWP assists wounded warriors and their families through a holistic approach to their recovery. In addition, Wounded Warrior Project’s Warriors to Work program assists warriors with the transition back into the civilian workforce, including many jobs in the trucking and transportation industry. This free program offers a complete package of employment-assistance services, including resume assistance, interviewing skills, job training, networking and job placement assistance.

“We are thankful to Navistar for their commitment to our mission of honoring and empowering wounded warriors,” said Steve Nardizzi, Executive Director of Wounded Warrior Project. “Their efforts to support Wounded Warrior Project are a reflection of their dedication to assisting our nation’s wounded veterans and their families.”

To learn more about the Navistar LPGA Classic and Wound Warrior Project visit www.navistarlpgaclassic.com or www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

How-to Donate

To donate, text “WWP” to 90999 on your mobile phone to donate $10 to Wounded Warrior Project. A $10.00 charge will be added to your mobile phone bill (or deducted from your prepaid account).

About Wounded Warrior Project

The mission of Wounded Warrior Project™ (WWP) is to honor and empower wounded warriors. The purpose of WWP is to raise awareness and to enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members; to help injured servicemen and women aid and assist each other; and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. WWP is a national, non-partisan organization headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. To get involved and learn more, visit woundedwarriorproject.org.

About Navistar

Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) is a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial and military trucks, MaxxForce® brand diesel engines, IC Bus™ brand school and commercial buses, Monaco® RV brands of recreational vehicles, and Workhorse® brand chassis for motor homes and step vans. The company also provides truck and diesel engine service parts. Another affiliate offers financing services. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com/newsroom.

Nation's Top Truck Drivers To Compete in Orlando, Fla.

Over 400 top professional truck drivers from all across the U.S. will compete in the 2011 National Truck Driving Championships, to be held August 9-13 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.  The "Super Bowl of Safety" is sponsored annually by the American Trucking Associations.

The contestants are state champions (in eight competing classes with an affiliated competition for step vans) from all 50 states. They have driven over a half billion accident-free miles in earning the right to compete in the NTDC. Drivers will compete for four days, challenging their driving skills, and knowledge of safety, equipment and the industry. The tests typically include obstacles like an alley dock, a rear line stop, a side park, a scales stop, a turn, a front line stop, and straight line driving through a diminishing clearance.

When it is all over on Saturday, August 13, the U.S. will have a new National Grand Champion Truck Driver, along with individual champions in each truck class. The state team with the highest score will also be honored.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is the first-time sponsor of the Bendix National Truck Driving Championships Grand Champion Award.

Schedule:

Thursday, August 11:

The driving begins competition at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, with five truck classes running simultaneously on two courses.  Skills tests will take place in the Orange County Convention Center – Level 1 – South Hall A.

Friday, August 12:

Friday competition begins at 7:15 a.m. with four truck classes competing throughout the day.  Skills tests will take place in the Orange County Convention Center – Level 1 – South Hall A.

On Thursday and Friday, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC will host an on-road safety technology demonstration from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.  The collision mitigation technology demo is scheduled for 15 minutes.

Saturday, August 13:

The Final "Drive-Off" – competition between the top three finishers in each class begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday following a parade of equipment. The nine class winners will be announced on-site at approximately 11 a.m. Saturday, with the Bendix National Truck Driving Championships Grand Champion Award to be announced at a Saturday evening banquet.

TCA Names John Crozman as a Highway Angel for Saving Two People from Freezing

Despite being stranded in a blizzard, independent contractor cared enough to think of others  

Alexandria, Virginia – The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is pleased to announce that John Crozman, an independent contractor leased to Long Haul Trucking of Albertville, Minn., has been named its latest Highway Angel.

On February 3, 2011, a blizzard gripped the Midwest, creating a complete whiteout. The dense fog and blowing snow brought nearly all traffic along I-29 near Summit, S.D., to a standstill. At about 1:00 a.m., Crozman, who had been trying to get to the closest truck stop, was forced to pull off at Exit 213 to wait out the storm.

He saw a candle flickering in a nearby van and decided to brave the -60˚F wind chill factor to investigate. Donning his snowmobile suit, he trudged through the snow to find Thomas and Mary Lynne Fischer nearly hypothermic and struggling to stay warm.

The Fischers, 59-year old retired educators, had been returning home to Canada after a bicycling vacation in Arizona. Armed with a sleeping bag, warm clothes, matches and candles stashed in the back of their van, they thought they were prepared for any weather problems that might arise. When the sudden, intense blizzard came out of nowhere, they had pulled over, isolated from other vehicles that had stopped a mile ahead of them and a half mile behind them. For four hours they suffered as 50-mile-per-hour wind gusts rocked their van, gas nearly emptied from their tank, and vents let in more snow and cold than heat.

“When we opened our door to him, we were shivering uncontrollably and terribly frightened,” wrote the Fischers in a grateful letter to Long Haul Trucking. “He quite literally saved our lives.”

Crozman brought the Fischers into his warm truck and eventually drove them all to the truck stop. He made sure that the couple got hot coffee and food, and then allowed the couple to sleep in his truck’s bunk that night. The next day, he ensured that their vehicle was rescued prior to continuing on his route.

In their letter, the Fishers wrote: “We have always had the utmost respect for those individuals involved in the trucking industry, and now we owe our lives to one of them. … John is a fine man – he is our hero, and we will never forget what he did for us on that frigid night.”

Crozman, a truck driver for three decades, called it “no big deal.” He told a local newspaper “there were no motels, and they had to sleep somewhere.”

For bringing the Fishers to safety, Crozman has received a Highway Angel lapel pin, certificate, and patch. Long Haul Trucking also received a certificate acknowledging that one of its drivers is a Highway Angel. 

Since its inception in August 1997, the Highway Angels program has recognized hundreds of drivers for the unusual kindness, courtesy, and courage they have shown others while on the job. TCA has received letters and e-mails from people across North America nominating truck drivers for the program.

To view archival copies of past Highway Angel press releases, visit www.truckload.org/pressroom. To learn more about the program or to nominate a driver, go to www.truckload.org/highwayangels or visit the Angels’ Facebook page at http://on.fb.me/tcanews. For additional information, contact TCA at (703) 838-1950 or angel@truckload.org.

Southern Cal Transport Trucker Photo Contest

 

National Truck Protection Honored to Be a Returning Product Sponsor for Back On The Road Contest

National Truck Protection Inc. (NTP), North America’s leading independent provider of warranty and service contracts to the trucking industry, announced today that it is honored to be a returning sponsor for the Back On The Road Contest 2011. The contest, which is organized by Arrow Truck Sales in conjunction with Volvo Truck North America, aims to help a deserving trucker in need of a rig and a job. National Truck Protection has donated a comprehensive warranty for the grand prize Volvo VNL tractor. “We are honored to be participants in this program. It is one of the most gratifying opportunities that we are involved with throughout the year,” said Robert S. Amico, president of NTP. “The opportunity to be part of Back On The Road allows us to give back to our community and support a great cause. To witness what this contest has meant over the past three years to the winners and their families is immensely rewarding.” “We run this contest because truckers are the backbone of our nation’s economy and they embody the American Can-Do Spirit. Sometimes, unfortunate circumstances mean that some of our drivers could use a little help getting back into a truck and hauling again,” said Steve Clough, president of Arrow Truck Sales. “NTP is a valued business partner and an enthusiastic supporter of Back on the Road and we are thrilled to have them contribute to the program again this year.” Back on the Road is now soliciting stories from truckers across the nation who may have lost their truck and their livelihood through unfortunate circumstances beyond their control and will also consider nominations for truckers who have, selflessly, served as champions for the profession and the trucking industry in general. Applications must include a 250-word story explaining why the nominee deserves to win. Stories about a family tragedy, loss from natural disaster or a recent return from military service will all be considered valid story submissions. Arrow will accept nominations until Dec. 5 of this year at http://www.backontheroad2011.com. The trucker selected as the Back on the Road winner will be announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show in March 2011 and receives a one-year lease on a Volvo VNL tractor, courtesy of VTNA, and a one-year work agreement with TL carrier Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD). The winner also receives other products and services as well, including: X One tires from Michelin (MICP.PA); a TriPac auxiliary power unit from Thermo King (NYSE:IR); monthly $500 fuel cards from truck stop chain Pilot Flying J (CFJ Properties); and insurance from the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA). Previous winners are showcased at the following URLs: www.backontheroad2010.com www.backontheroad.2009.com www.backontheroad.2008.com About National Truck Protection Inc. (NTP) NTP Inc., based in Carlstadt, NJ, is the leading independent provider of warranty and service contracts to the North American trucking industry. NTP, celebrating over 25 years, provides private label warranties to major OEMs as well as extended service contracts to the used truck segment through its extensive network of corporate and independent dealers. NTP provides the most comprehensive repair and breakdown management services in the industry. For information, please visit www.ntpwarranty.com NTP is a portfolio company of Palladian Capital Partners LLC, a New York based private equity firm. Palladian teams with management in the middle market segment. Visit www.palladiancap.com for additional information. NTP is an Accredited Member of the Better Business Bureau. Please visit www.bbb.org for the latest ratings. About Arrow Truck Sales Arrow is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Founded in April 1950 by business partners Jerry Nerman and the late Melvin Spitcaufsky, the company started as a small used truck lot in Kansas City, MO. Arrow has since grown and prospered into 19 retail stores located in the US and Canada – including the recent opening of two new retail stores in Denver and Minneapolis – carrying a diverse inventory of all makes and models and offering a variety of value-add services. Visit www.arrowtruck.com to learn more.

Hank Good Wins the Gary King Memorial Award at the 2010 Walcott Jamboree

Henry R. Good has been a big asset to Trucker Buddy for years, or more accurately, decades. Starting in 1992, he became one of the first Trucker Buddies when Gary King was just beginning the program. King wanted a way to keep in touch with his own young children so he developed Trucker Buddy. Good, a New York native, was a Trucker Buddy until he retired from driving in 2002 due to a non-driving accident. After years of fighting the complications of the accident he is now fit and back into trucking.

Highway Hank, as all his friends call him, has accepted a driving opportunity with Schneider National and has signed up again for Trucker Buddy. His next class is going to get a great mentor and teacher.

He is nationally and internationally known for his 1981 Kenworth K100C VIT Aerodyne Cabover Kenworth called "Hank's Highway Hilton", a truck he placed in truck beauty contests over the years. Hank even took it to Europe to show off American technology in the early and middle 1990s.  The “Hilton” is retired but still carries with it years of fond memories.

“Hank is a deserving winner.  He knew Gary King well and Gary recruited him when Trucker Buddy was a young organization.  It’s great to have Hank back on the road and back with Trucker Buddy,” says Trucker Buddy’s Randy Schwartzenburg.

Trucker Buddy International, an independent, non-profit 501(c) (3) organization, often called the number one trucking image campaign in North America, has helped educate schoolchildren and introduce educators to the trucking industry.  This gives them the world through the eyes of a professional truck driver.  The Trucker Buddy program helps to educate and mentor schoolchildren via a pen pal relationship between professional truck drivers and children in grades 2-8 as supervised by their teachers.

After an extensive screening process, the professional truck drivers are matched with a class and as directed by the teacher, drivers share news about their travels with their class. Students write letters and send pictures to their drivers. Students' skills in reading, writing, geography, mathematics, social studies, and history are enhanced and learning is fun.

Since 1992, Trucker Buddy International has helped educate over a million schoolchildren and introduced them to caring, compassionate men and women, professional truck drivers.  The on going success of the program is due to driver volunteers, participating teachers and the contributions of sponsors.  There is no cost to the drivers or teachers to participate in the program. The Trucker Buddy program is funded entirely by sponsorships and donations.

The Midnight Trucking Radio Network Presents “Rising Stars” at The Great American Trucking Show 2010

The Midnight Trucking Radio Network’s lobby booth will be “the” location once again for “Star Sightings”, live entertainment and daily cash and prizes during the Great American Trucking Show, August 26-28, 2010 at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

Eric Harley, and Gary McNamara, hosts of The Midnight Trucking Radio Network, will be on the red carpet to introduce attendees to entertainers including Rising Stars of Nashville, like Keith Moody, Chelsea Field, Melissa Lawson, David Bradley and Declan McGarry.  Daily, our artists will be performing on the MTRN stage in the lobby, signing autographs, taking photos, and talking with drivers as they enter the show! See www.midnighttrucking.com for specific schedule. 

In keeping with the “Rising Star” theme, truckers will be invited to stop by the booth and register for the opportunity to win $1,000 CASH as well as daily prizes…making you a star too! 

For over 40 years now, the Midnight Trucking Radio Network (MTRN) has been an integral part of the fabric of the nation's trucking industry.  Listeners have counted on MTRN for the latest news, weather, information and entertainment to keep them in the know and provide them with programming they need.

Owned and operated by Citadel Broadcasting., The Midnight Trucking Radio Network broadcasts their 5 hour programs LIVE nightly between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m. CST Monday - Sunday.  This targeted trucking broadcast provides a “full service” program of driver conversation, industry news and talk as well as interactive promotional contesting.  Now available by podcast download, MTRN can be heard live or “on demand”.

Sponsors for this year’s GATS event include: Western Star…Serious trucks for serious truckers, GiTi Tire, Motel 6, Mobil Delvac….For Long Engine Life, Howes Lubricator, Progressive Insurance and Mercer Transportation.