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The Perfect NASCAR Weekend Getaway Sweepstakes sponsored by Barr-Nunn and Trucker’s Connection

Miami, FL -- Barr-Nunn Transportation continues its partnership with Roush Fenway Racing and this time teamed up with Trucker’s Connection to send a winning driver, and guest, on an all-expense paid trip to the Ford 300 at the Homestead-Miami Speedway. The winning driver was Robert Blanton. This race was the culmination to Barr-Nunn’s 2007 NASCAR sweepstakes promotion. The year was definitely successful and all the winning drivers have had such a great time at each different NASCAR race.

Mr. Blanton sums up his experience as “fantastic!” Robert used this opportunity to bring his wife, Penny, as his guest. Escorted by Jim Pardoe, Barr-Nunn’s driver representative, and Megan Cullingford from Truckers Connection, the pair enjoyed an eventful weekend with surprises around every corner.

Mr. & Mrs. Blanton settled in at the luxurious Biltmore Hotel, where there was “too much to see in such a short time.” Barr-Nunn took care of expenses for the hotel. The night before the race, the couple enjoyed dinner in a fine restaurant within their hotel, where they were pampered with exquisite service, and strolled around town to take in its landscaping. They admired the Spanish style houses around the area and then called it a day to prepare for the events on Saturday.

On Saturday, Robert and Penny watched the races and enjoyed being close enough to take amazing pictures. As close as they were, the two were hesitant to ask for autographs from any drivers except one, Jennifer Jo Cobb. According to Robert, “they didn’t want to disrupt them because they were busy at work.” They did manage to get lug nut souvenirs due to Jim Pardoe’s effort to go “above and beyond” his call to duty. “Jim knew all the ins and outs,” Robert mentioned. “We had passes to see the Busch cars, but not the cup cars,” he explained. “But he got us into see the Cup cars and the haulers!” It seems Jim knew all the tidbits to make the experience even more “over-the-top” than it already was.

In short, Mr. & Mrs. Blanton were extremely thankful for such an opportunity. Both are very big racing fans, but they have never had the opportunity to attend a race, nor have they even flown on a plane. They send thanks to Barr-Nunn & Jim Pardoe as well as Truckers Connection & Megan Cullingford for such a great experience.

To find out more about Barr-Nunn’s award winning programs and how they anticipate and respond to the needs of their people; offer outstanding pay packages; and gives drivers all the advantages they deserve, call 888-999-7576 or go to www.barr-nunn.com. When you’re ready, Barr-Nunn will be here.

Troopers crack down on overweight trucks

MARS HILL, N.C. – So far this year, state troopers have found tractor-trailers carrying a total of 23.3 million pounds in excess weight on Western North Carolina roads, fetching about $1 million in fines.

More than 1,600 trucks have been put out of service for violations, records show.

“When you see numbers like that, it makes it pretty apparent that overweight trucks are a problem in Western North Carolina,” N.C. Highway Patrol Sgt. Pat Staggs said Tuesday. “If the truck is overweight, there are a lot of factors, as far as the stopping distances, damage to roadways and bridges, those sorts of things.”

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ATRI, FMCSA AND CBP DISCUSS BORDER ISSUES TONIGHT ON SIRIUS RADIO

Alexandria, VA – The American Transportation Research Institute will be discussing the ACE program and other border crossing issues with Customs & Border Protection (CBP) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on two separate satellite radio shows airing live tonight and tomorrow morning. The border crossing shows precede the March 29th release of ATRI’s CBP-sponsored assessment of the ACE system and its impact on trucking operations.

The first show on the Midnight Trucking Radio Network airs at 1 a.m. CDT on Sirius channel 147. The second show airs at 5 a.m. CDT on the Open Road Café (Sirius channel 147). Participants include Dan Murray, ATRI Vice President; Lou Samenfink, Director of CBP’s Modernization Program; and Bill Quade, Director of FMCSA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance. Listeners are welcome to call in and ask questions of the in-studio guests.

ATRI is the trucking industry’s 501(c)(3) not-for-profit research organization. It is engaged in critical research relating to freight transportation’s essential role in maintaining a safe, secure and efficient transportation system.

Promotions at TMC Transportation

TMC has announced the promotions of Scott Crouse to the position of Executive Vice President of Planning, and Tom Webster to the position of Executive Vice President of Customer Service and Carrier Development.

Crouse will be responsible for optimizing all company trucks and owner-operators for each of TMC’s three asset divisions – Regional, Long Haul and Dedicated Contract Services, as well as continue to manage the detention department.

In addition, Crouse will serve as Interim Project manager for Operation Loads during the first few months of deploying TMC’s new business model, which will accommodate every load a customer has to offer.

“TMC’s success is the result of its people and our commitment to total quality management and continuous process improvement,” Crouse said.

During his 24 years in the trucking industry, Crouse has been involved in all facets of the business from driver to operations to sales to ownership. He has been with TMC since July 2002, and previously held the position of executive vice president of customer service.

Webster is responsible for the overall operation and administration of TMC’s customer service department and the Partner Carrier program. This program is dedicated to seeking out and partnering service-focused carriers with TMC’s customer base.

“Our customers, drivers and partner carriers share the spotlight,” explains Webster. “TMC believes in disciplined people, disciplined thought and disciplined action. Using key character traits like honesty, integrity and perseverance, our associates separate TMC from the competition. Our focus should always be on providing safe, consistent transportation solutions to our very important customers.”

Webster’s main focus is to ensure TMC brings in an overabundance of loads in order to optimize all company trucks and owner-operators, as well as bring in the quantity of loads needed to dominate this industry through the Load Management Center.

Webster is a graduate of Drury University in Springfield, Mo., where he received a Bachelor of Science in communication, with an emphasis in human resource management. He has spent the last 22 years in Petroleum Distribution, International Package Distribution and International Irregular Route Flatbed Sales and Operations. He has been with TMC since September 2004, as vice president of the Load Management Center.

“Steel Pin Solution for Easy Compliance with D.O.T. Tandem Weight Regulations”

CANFIELD, OH- Tandem Stoppers, LLC. has developed a new product revolutionizing the way truck drivers slide tandems. Tandem Stoppers Quality Steel Pins allow drivers to slide tandems safely and efficiently, without the added hassle of constant readjustment. The product, manufactured in Boardman, Ohio, is available through their website at www.tandemstoppers.com.

Efficiency and safety are primary goals for the trucking industry. Tandem Stoppers Quality Steel Pins are a durable, low-cost solution for truck drivers to keep in compliance with D.O.T. regulations. The pins simply slide into the desired hole, the driver will lock the trailer brake, slide forward or backward enabling the pin to lock into the desired location, and then remove the steel pin. The process is safe, fast and easy, allowing drivers to accurately distribute the trailer load on the first attempt.

Jeff Landis, C.E.O. of the company and 20-year truck driving veteran, originally created the steel pin for himself. He quickly discovered that fellow truck drivers also found his pin useful. Tandem Stoppers, LLC. Is now making this idea available to the public.

Tandem Stoppers take pride in the efficiency and durability of their product. Customers can take pride in knowing they are buying a quality product made right here in the U.S.A.

New Clean Air, Fuel Saving Technology Arrives at Florida Truck Stops

A new technology that improves air quality, conserves fuel and puts better rested long-haul drivers on the highways has been installed in two of Florida's largest truck stops, both along the heavily traveled I-75 corridor.

IdleAire Technologies Corporation, a Knoxville, Tennessee-based company, has completed installation of its patented, award-winning Advanced Truckstop Electrification (ATER) technology in the TravelCenters of America (TA) location at Exit 66 in Wildwood, and the Petro Stopping Center at Exit 368 in Ocala. The Florida installations are part of the company's national deployment of more than 200 new locations announced earlier this year.

By providing filtered central heating and air conditioning, along with electrical outlets and a variety of communications and entertainment options into each truck cab, IdleAire allows long-haul drivers to shut off their engines instead of idling them to maintain comfortable cab temperatures while resting. Drivers are required to rest for at least 10 hours for every
11 on the road.

"If each of the total 141 spaces we have equipped with IdleAire is used only for the minimum 10-hour rest period, then we can eliminate 5,454 metric tons of diesel emissions annually and conserve over 514,000 gallons of fuel that would have been wasted idling," said IdleAire Executive Vice President Lynn Youngs. "Of course the spaces are available 24 hours a day, not just 10."

IdleAire installs, operates and maintains the system, which also provides a phone line, multiple ways to access high-speed Internet, television and movies on demand. The only equipment any truck needs to access the system is a $10 window adapter that allows IdleAire's service module to fit in the passenger window.

Fleets with signed agreements with IdleAire pay $1.85 an hour for basic services. Over 1,700 fleets have such agreements with the company and many fleets pay for IdleAire's basic services for their company drivers because of the savings in fuel, maintenance and engine wear & tear, and because it serves as a driver retention and recruitment tool.

Since its first three small installations in 2001, the company has delivered over 9 million hours of service to drivers and fleets across the nation.

About IdleAire

IdleAire Technologies Corporation was formed in June 2000 to develop a high quality, reliable system to deliver a wide range of convenient in-cab services that drivers would normally expect to have only at home. The services are designed as a comprehensive solution for the long-haul industry, targeting improved driver comfort, lifestyle and rest, while saving fleets the costs associated with idling, driver retention and recruitment, and driver training - all without idling the truck engine.

IdleAire's system provides 120-volt electrical outlets, filtered central heat and air conditioning, a Pentium-class computer with color touch screen interface, high-speed Internet and e-mail, both wireless and Ethernet connections for drivers with personal computers, a telephone connection and free local phone calls, premium satellite television service, movies on demand and driver continuing education, all delivered to the truck cab.

IdleAire's system has received R&D Magazine's 2003 R&D 100 Award as one of the most technologically significant products of the year, the 2004 EPA Clean Air Excellence Award, the 2004 California Governor's Environmental & Economic Leadership Award, the 2004 CALSTART Blue Sky Merit Award for commercialization of this fuel-conserving system, the
2005 Texas Environmental Excellence Award, and was a finalist in the 2005 Computerworld Honors Program.

This press release contains forward-looking statements. IdleAire wishes to caution the reader of this press release that actual results may differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements and may be adversely affected by, among other things, risks associated with new product development and commercialization, intellectual property, regulatory approvals, competitive offerings, IdleAire's overall business strategy, and other factors described in IdleAire filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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