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LANDAIR RECEIVES GOLD AWARD FROM FEDEX FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – Landair Transport, Inc. was recently honored at the annual meeting of FedEx Core Carriers. Receiving one of the top honors FedEx presents to its carriers, Landair’s FedEx fleet was presented a Gold Award in recognition of their “Outstanding Performance in Maintaining a Service Level of 99.56 percent.”

Each year, FedEx gives out bronze, silver, gold and platinum awards, based on carriers’ service level. This is the second year in a row that this Landair fleet has received a Gold Award for their exceptional service and performance for FedEx. This year’s award was based on performance for all departing and arriving FedEx loads from June 1, 2006, to May 31, 2007.

John Tweed, President of Landair, personally commended every individual involved with the expedited division, led by Lee McKinney, Dedicated Operations Manger. “I am happy to see them get some well-deserved recognition for their hard work and dedication to service excellence,” Tweed stated. “Exceeding expectation on a daily basis, 365 days a year, can be a challenging standard to maintain, but Lee and his group consistently rise to meet that challenge and deserve to be rewarded. Great job, guys, on a job very well done!"

About Landair
Founded in 1981 in Greeneville, Tenn., Landair Transport, Inc. provides truckload, dedicated and contract trucking services, commercial and contract warehousing, fulfillment, store stockroom management, transportation management, and total supply chain solutions. Landair’s dependability and unequaled customer service have led the company’s exceptional growth to its current position as a national transportation and logistics resource.

Decker Truck Lines Wins First Place Honor at I-80’s Trucker's Jamboree

Fort Dodge and Walcott, Iowa – Iowa 80, the World’s Largest Truck Stop, recently hosted its 28th Annual Truckers Jamboree, July 12-13, off Interstate 80 in Walcott, Iowa. During the celebration, Decker Truck Line, Inc. took home first place in the Super Truck Beauty Contest.

Decker beat out 15 other entries in the “Lights at Night” category with their winning entry: a 1979 “359” Peterbilt Extended Hood Wrecker, nicknamed “Jerry’s Toy.” The Decker Body and Maintenance Shop in Fort Dodge restored the truck and transformed it into to a showstopper.

Iowa 80 puts on the Truckers Jamboree each year to honor and thank all the professional drivers that visit the truck stop throughout the year. The Jamboree has grown from a small gathering of a few hundred drivers to a family event that attracts more than 30,000 people.

Delia Moon Meier, Senior Vice President of Iowa 80, says this event is a great place to celebrate and learn more about trucking. “It’s our way of saying thank you to the millions of truck drivers who deliver the goods we consume,” Meier said. “Whether it’s groceries, gas, clothes or cars, you can bet it was delivered by a truck.”

Decker Truck Line, Inc, and Iowa Central Community College (ICCC) also participated in the Jamboree with a shared booth at the show. Representatives from both participated in manning the booth and answering questions from attendees: Darin Ladlie, Decker Owner/Operator Recruiter; Ernie Epperson, Decker Driver Recruiter; Duane Baardson, Coordinator ICCC Transportation Technology Center; Jeff Frank, Director ICCC Transportation Technology Center; and Bill Warren, ICCC Transportation Technology Center Recruiter.

About Decker Truck Line, Inc.
Decker Truck Line, Inc., in business since 1931, is under sole ownership of Don Decker, with its corporate office in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Additional terminals are located in Davenport, Iowa; Mediapolis, Iowa; Mason City, Iowa; Hammond, Indiana; Masury, Ohio; and Birmingham, Alabama. Decker is a diversified carrier transporting flatbed, refrigerated, and dry van freight to the 48 contiguous states and seven Canadian provinces.

DECKER ANNOUNCES DRIVERS OF THE MONTH FOR JUNE 2007

FORT DODGE, Iowa – Decker Truck Line, Inc. is pleased to announce that Rod Irwin was selected as the June 2007 Driver of the Month for the Flatbed division. Rod and his wife, Sue, live in Fort Dodge. They have three children and five grandchildren, and the entire family enjoys camping together and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes. Rod has been selected for the honor of driver of the month in previous years. He has also reached the two-million-mile mark during his five years with Decker. Rod’s dispatcher, Rich Hiesterman, indicated that Rod truly reflects what it means to be a team player. “Rod is always willing to go the extra mile to help out operations,” Rich said. Congratulations and keep up the good work, Rod!

Selected as Driver of the Month for the Reefer/Van division was Bahne Struecker. Bahne and his wife Diane reside in Algona, Iowa, where they enjoy gardening and fishing. They also keep busy with their family; they have five children, 16 grandchildren, one more grandchild on the way and their first great-grandchild due this fall. Bahne has been selected for the honor of driver of the month in previous years. He has also reached the million-mile mark during his 11 years with Decker. Bahne’s dispatcher, Shelly Rautanen, praised his outstanding work ethic. “Bahne always goes above and beyond what is expected of him; he goes out and gets the job done,” Shelly said. Congratulations and keep up the good work, Bahne!

Drivers and owner-operators are nominated each month by their dispatcher, and are selected based on their overall performance within all areas of the company, including: operational productivity, safety record, maintenance/care of equipment (including idle time), payroll, billing and customer service. All drivers and owner-operators selected for driver of the month during 2007 are eligible for the honor of 2007 Driver/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.

DECKER TEAM EARNS HONORS AT STATE COMPETITION

AMES, Iowa – A team of eight drivers represented Decker Truck Line, Inc. of Fort Dodge at the 2007 Iowa Truck Driving Championships held June 22-23, at the Iowa State Center in Ames.

Members of the Decker Team were: Steve Alliger, Paton, Iowa; Dave Bush, Fort Dodge; Dean Filmer, Lake City, Iowa; Josh Filmer, Lake City, Iowa; Chad Hicks, Gowrie, Iowa; Mark Hullerman, Mt. Hope, Wis.; Greg Thede, Badger, Iowa; Bob Wolvers, Hampton, Iowa.

Decker driver Dave Bush surpassed all the competition, winning first place in the Four-Axle Van Division, as well as achieving the highest overall driver score. Dave is an independent contractor and has been associated with Decker Truck Line, Inc. for nearly nine years. Josh Filmer won the third place trophy in the Five-Axle Van Division. He is a company driver and has been associated with Decker for two and one-half years.

Recognized for their support and dedication as a group, the entire Decker Team earned the trophy for Team Sportsmanship. Even Jerry Collins, Sr. Vice President of Decker, got in on the competition, earning second place in the Board of Directors and CEO Driving Challenge.

Drivers on the Decker Team were among 111 professional truck drivers representing 25 trucking companies that participated in the two-day event. There were eight classes of competition: three-axle van; four-axle van; five-axle van; flatbed; tank; sleeper; twin trailers and straight truck. Drivers were tested in four areas: driving skills, pre-trip inspection, written exam and personal interview.

In order to qualify, drivers must meet a few guidelines; they must have an accident-free record one year prior to the event; have been employed by the same company for the past year; have actively performed duties of a professional truck driver for the past year; have studied the regulations; and prepared for the interviews and written exam. Most importantly, they must have exercised an ability to translate their knowledge and skills into consistently good decisions on the road, and must possess an outstanding attitude that illustrates a commitment and dedication to safety.

This year marks the 43rd anniversary of Iowa’s Truck Driving Championships. This outstanding tradition showcases the professionalism that exists among Iowa’s finest drivers. The Iowa Motor Truck Association and the Iowa Council of Safety Management sponsored the annual event.

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.

EPES HONORS TOP DRIVERS WITH AWARDS BANQUET

Greensboro, N.C. – EPES Transport System, Inc. recently held an awards banquet at the Embassy Suites in Greensboro, N.C., to honor the company’s “Top Achievers.” This prestigious award recognizes EPES drivers who provided flawless service and remained accident free throughout the past year.

EPES honors its “Top Achievers” annually, and more than 300 drivers were recognized at the banquet. Also recognized, was a group of drivers who have truly proven the elite caliber of their driving; the following have received the honor of “Top Achiever” for ten or more consecutive years: James Shaver, Hoyt Whitmore, William Wilbourne, Myron Leath, Keith Spurgeon, Joseph White and Edward Schnell (10 Years); Jimmy Earlywine, Rodgers Mitchell, Marvin Tillman, Charlie Valentine, Dennis McGheeney and Anthony Feener (11 Years); Bobby Fowler, Bradley Parrish and Wayne Prewer (12 Years).

Al Bodford, owner of EPES, is grateful for the incredible individuals who make up the company’s team of drivers. “I love people who do an outstanding job in such a professional manner,” Bodford said. “Thanks also to all the spouses who attended. A ‘Top Achiever’ needs family support to excel”.

About EPES Transport
EPES Transport System, Inc., is a leading provider of truckload services in the eastern United
States, providing General Commodities services and Dedicated solutions to many major customers.
Headquartered in Greensboro, N.C., EPES Transport is the largest privately owned trucking company in the state, and has provided customer focused transportation and logistics solutions for more than 76 years. For more information about EPES Transport, visit www.epestransport.com or call
(800) 869-3737.

DECKER TRUCK LINE, INC. RECEIVES “SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE” AWARD FROM HORMEL

Fort Dodge, Iowa – Hormel Foods Corporation has selected Decker Truck Line, Inc. as one of 51 suppliers to receive their “Spirit of Excellence” award. Hormel presented Decker with this annual award on June 4, 2007, for providing quality service and products.

Each of the 51 firms from across the Unites States presented with this award is recognized for taking an active role in the Hormel Foods quality improvement process during 2006. Suppliers are required to meet or exceed specific requirements established by the corporation’s supplier quality management (SQM) committee to qualify for this recognition. The SQM recognition program was established in 1991 to improve the quality of products and services provided to Hormel Foods through mutually beneficial relations built on trust and respect.

Decker Truck Line, Inc. was one of 11 transportation companies chosen for Hormel’s “Spirit of Excellence” award by the logistics department. Along with Decker, these companies provided various transportation services involving refrigerated, non-refrigerated and liquid tank trailers during 2006.

Gary Bickler, Corporate Traffic Manager of Hormel Foods, congratulated all winners of the 2006 “Spirit of Excellence” award. He noted that to achieve this honor, each of these companies must demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement. Based on each company’s results of the last five years, recipients of the “Hormel No. 1 Award” will be announced in September.

Decker Truck Line, Inc. has received the “Spirit of Excellence” award 11 times since 1995, and was presented with the “Hormel No. 1 Award” in 2000.

About Hormel Foods Corporation
Hormel Foods Corp., based in Austin, Minn., is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer-branded meat and food products, many of which are among the best known and trusted in the food industry. The company leverages its extensive expertise, innovation and high competencies in pork and turkey processing and marketing to bring quality, value-added brands to the global marketplace. For each of the past six years, Hormel Foods was named one of “The 400 Best Big Companies in America” by Forbes magazine. The company enjoys a strong reputation among consumers, retail grocers and foodservice and industrial customers for products highly regarded for quality, taste, nutrition, convenience and value. For more information about Hormel Foods, go to www.hormel.com.

About Decker Truck Line, Inc.
Decker Truck Line, Inc., in business since 1931, is under sole ownership of Don Decker, with its corporate office in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Additional terminals are located in Davenport, Iowa; Mediapolis, Iowa; Mason City, Iowa; Hammond, Indiana; Masury, Ohio; and Birmingham, Alabama. Decker is a diversified carrier transporting flatbed, refrigerated, and dry van freight to the 48 contiguous states and seven Canadian provinces.

TRANSPORT AMERICA RECOGNIZES DRIVERS OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL 2007

Eagan, Minn. — Minnesota-based truckload carrier Transport America recently announced its April Drivers of the Month for 2007. These drivers have been chosen and recognized for their outstanding service to Transport America and its customers during the past month.

Professional company drivers selected for the month of April were Fred Brinkman, with Transport America for seven months; Ronald Knapik, with the company for two years; and James “Jimmy” White, previously driver of the month for April 2005, with Transport America for nine years.

Professional contractors honored for the month of April were Steve Racinowski, with Transport America for four years and selected each of the past three years for this monthly award; Scott Doyle, with Transport America since March 2007; and Russell Rogers, with Transport America for five years.

"Given the criteria, being selected as Driver of the Month is quite an accomplishment,” says Barry Mundt, Director of Fleet Operations. “The professional drivers and contractors recognized this month represent top performers at Transport America for the month of April.” The selection criteria for Driver of the Month include on-time customer service, safety and working percentage.

Transport America congratulates these drivers on their success. Each driver will be presented their award in a formal presentation at Transport America headquarters in Eagan, Minnesota.

About Transport America
In operation since 1984, Transport America provides a variety of truckload freight carriage and logistics services. Its team of dedicated professionals, supported by advanced technology and information systems, provides time-definite and other responsive services to customers in the United States and Canada. Learn more about Transport America by calling 866-804-9222 or at www.transportamerica.com.

Armellini Recognizes its May Safe Drivers

Palm City, Fla. -- Armellini Express Lines, Inc. recently announced their safe drivers for May 2007. Armellini would like to express their gratitude to these drivers who have put a great deal of hard work into providing excellent service to the company and the customers!

Safe drivers at Armellini each receive a safe driving arm patch and lapel pin acknowledging their efforts. Each driver will also receive a certificate recognizing their achievement. Dick Follis, Vice President of Fleet Development, says, "Armellini is very proud to have such an amazing fleet that truly takes the time to maintain the highest standards in this industry. We appreciate these and all of our exceptional drivers for having so much dedication to their careers and for setting such a great example. Armellini's May safe drivers are: James Santos and Thomas Zelaya each with eight years of safe driving, Joseph Wallace with six years, John Henry Wallace with four years, Bo Tressler with three years, and David Hawkins with two years of safety on the road.

Armellini takes pride in the fact that we provide opportunities for drivers with the right stuff. Show us that you are tough enough to do the job, and you will be recognized quickly.

If you are at least 21 years old with a class A CDL w/ hazmat and desire a future rather than just another job, call 1-800-428-0343. BUSINESS IS BLOOMING.

DECKER ANNOUNCES DRIVERS OF THE MONTH FOR MAY 2007

Fort Dodge, Iowa – Decker Truck Line, Inc. is pleased to announce that Warren Erxleben was selected as the May 2007 Driver of the Month for the Flatbed division. Warren, his wife Vicki and their children reside in New Liberty, Iowa. Warren enjoys spending time with his family and working on cars and tractors when he is not on the road. During the nomination process, Jerry Chapman, Warren’s driver manager, spoke highly of him. “Warren is always willing to help out when needed; he recently covered a load for us that no one else would do even though he knew it would put him home late on the weekend,” Jerry said. Congratulations and keep up the good work, Warren!

Selected as Driver of the Month for the Reefer/Van division was Todd Wulf. Todd, his wife Dana and their three children reside in Lakeville, MN. When Todd is not on the road driving for Decker, he enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, and woodworking. Mike Kehoe, Todd’s driver manager had only praise for his work. “Todd has always been a team player, taking loads and staying out longer than two weeks if we need him,” Mike said. Congratulations and keep up the good work, Todd!

Drivers and owner-operators are nominated each month by their dispatcher, and are selected based on their overall performance within all areas of the company, including: operational productivity, safety record, maintenance/care of equipment (including idle time), payroll, billing and customer service. All drivers and owner-operators selected for driver of the month during 2007 are eligible for the honor of 2007 Driver/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.

MARTINI, INC. RECOGNIZES SAFE DRIVERS

Drums, Pa. – Martini, Inc. recently held its annual safety meeting, recognizing drivers for safety milestones at the company.

“We held a breakfast meeting on March 24 to present safety awards for first, second and third places as well as other awards,” says Gary Potter, Safety/Loss Prevention Director.

Quarterly safety awards are given to drivers who have completed a full quarter of safe driving. First place received $200, second place received $150 and third received $100. The winners were:

Local Drivers:

First place -- David Plewinski, Avoca, Pa..

Second place --- Dan Andreuzzi, Drums, Pa.

Third place --- Allen Bogert, Wapwallopen, Pa.

Over the Road Drivers:

First place -- Joseph Fioretti, DuBoistown, Pa.

Second place --- John Pollino, Berwick, Pa.

Third place --- Harry Balliet, Mountain Top, Pa.

Owner Operators:

First place -- Les Tomlinson, Mifflinville, Pa.

Second place --- Ron Shaver, Falls, Pa.

Third place --- Charles Phillips, Biglerville, Pa.

The 2006 Driver of the Year Award went to Allen Bogert who received a plaque and a check for $500 for his achievement.

Dwight Phoenix of Walton, N.Y. received a plaque for 20 years of service and 2.5 million accident free miles. He received a check for $2,500.

The quarterly and annual safety awards are given to encourage safe driving among the fleet as well as to keep communication open. “It’s fortunate that we’re small enough to give such personal attention to our driving force,“ says Potter.

For more than 30 years, Martini has continued to expand its tractor/trailer base, and its school bus and brokerage divisions. If you are interested in making a career move with Martini, call 866-460-8464 or visit us online at www.gomartini.com.