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Top Three Contenders Named for TCA/Randall-Reilly

Alexandria, Virginia – The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and Randall-Reilly Business Media & Information Company (Randall-Reilly) are pleased to announce the names of the top three company driver and owner operator contenders in the 2011 Driver of the Year competition. Competing in the Owner Operator contest will be Kirby Killgore of O & S Trucking, Inc., Springfield, Mo.; Larry Severson of Dart Transit Company, Eagan, Minn.; and Bryan Smith of Art Pape Transfer, Inc., Dubuque, Iowa. For the Company Driver contest, the contenders will be James Coles of MacKinnon Transport, Inc., Guelph, Ontario; John Moeller of Roehl Transport, Inc., Marshfield, Wisc.; and Ronald Round of Pottle’s Transportation, Inc., Bangor, Maine.

            The grand prizewinners for each contest will be announced at TCA’s Annual Convention, to be held March 4-7, 2012, at the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, Fla.

“We are excited about partnering with TCA on this important program and are pleased to be able to honor these exemplary truckers in the pages of Overdrive and Truckers News,” says Jeff Mason, Randall-Reilly senior vice president, trucking. “And thanks to the generosity of our sponsors—Cummins and Dodge—each winner will receive a Cummins-powered Dodge pickup truck.”  

The overall goal of the Driver of the Year competition is to recognize and pay tribute to the outstanding company and owner operator truck drivers who provide reliable and safe truck transportation in moving the nation's goods. The top three in each category are selected based on their ability to operate in a safe manner on the public highways, efforts to enhance the public image of the trucking industry, and positive contributions to the communities in which they live.

To be eligible for the contests, driver applicants had to meet certain minimum criteria, such as having driven one million consecutive, accident-free miles. Trucking companies were limited to nominating only five drivers for each contest.  Previous grand prizewinners were not eligible to enter either contest again.

            The contest judges examined each applicant’s operating information, work history, and safety record. They also evaluated each applicant’s 300-word essays explaining why he/she is a good “trucking citizen” and should be a candidate for the grand prize. For the owner operators, the judges reviewed equipment specifications, business plans, and financial statements as well.

TCA Chairman Gary Salisbury, president and CEO of Fikes Truck Line, Inc., of Hope, Ark., said, “From my own experience as a driver, I can testify to how much work each of these dedicated individuals went through to get to this moment in their careers. I will be honored to shake each of their hands in Kissimmee!”

As the 2011 program moves toward its conclusion, the 2012 competition is already underway.  Two months ago, TCA and Randall-Reilly named the top eight company drivers and top 11 owner operators in the 2012 contests.  The next step will be profiles of each finalist appearing in issues of Truckers News (for the company driver contest) and Overdrive (for the owner operator contest) next year.  The top three in both categories will be named before the end of 2012 and the grand prizewinners will be recognized at TCA’s 2013 Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.

For further information on the Driver of the Year competition, please visit www.truckload.org/Driver-of-the-Year.

 

American Central Transport Boosts Driver Pay

(Liberty, MO) - American Central Transport, Inc. (ACT) announced that it will increase the pay for independent contractors who have their HAZMAT endorsement beginning in March, 2012.  Contractors with HAZMAT will be paid $1.00 per loaded mile on every load they haul for ACT, including non-HAZMAT loads.

 

"We're excited to offer top pay to owner operators who have all their credentials," said ACT Recruiting Manager Chad Still. "Even though less than 5% of our freight is HAZMAT, we're offering premium pay for everything our contractors are hauling.  Paying well has always been one of our core values. As a Top Pay Carrier, we've always preferred to keep our pay in the top 5%- to 10%," he said.

 

"We know that costs are going up and we want to partner with our contractors to see that they're successful and that their businesses continue to make money."

 

ACT states that they are announcing this increase now in order to give contractors time to start the application for a HAZMAT endorsement if they don't already have one. Still states that contractors may go on and sign with ACT now, and receive $.94 CPM while they're waiting to receive their HAZMAT. Upon receiving their HAZMAT credentials, their pay will be increased to $1.00 per loaded mile.

American Central Transport, Inc. is a dry van truckload carrier serving major shippers throughout the eastern half of the United States. Founded in 1926 as E.K. Motor Service, the company was later renamed after it was purchased by the Kretsinger family, who still run it today. ACT has been frequently recognized for its quality and premium service, signified by its "Raising the Standard" motto.

 

 

 

Barr-Nunn Doubles CSA Bonus for Owner Operators

Granger, IA (September XX, 2011) Barr-Nunn Transportation has done it again, they’ve doubled their CSA Bonus for Owner Operators from an additional $225 to $450 on their current Performance bonus, and the rules remain simple; drivers just have to stay CSA compliant to get the extra cash every 30,000 paid safe miles.

 

“Our Owner Operators are a substantial part of our capacity offering to our customers and they’re helping us maintain a strong safety record and excellent CSA scores. While a high level of safety performance has always allowed our Owner Operators to earn more, we are pleased to be able to further highlight the critical importance of safe operations and reward those who perform, through this new element to our compensation program.” says Barr-Nunn President Rene Beacom.

 

This new Owner Operator bonus program starts with bonuses paid to current Owner Operators on September 23, 2011.

About Barr-Nunn:

 

Now closing in on their 29th year, Barr-Nunn Transportation Inc. has become known as one of the country’s best-managed truckload carriers. They are the industry innovator in driver pay and benefits packages and work diligently to anticipate and meet the needs of both their clients and their employees.

 

For more information about Barr-Nunn visit www.barr-nunn.com or call 888-999-7576.

Driver reaches impressive milestone with MCA

 

 

Little Rock, Ark. (September 13, 2011) -- Professional driver Michael Dehner has been on the road for over 30 years and knows what it takes to be a safe and successful driver. Dehner, who has been with Mail Contractors of America (MCA) since 1998, recently reached his millionth safe mile with MCA. Although this feat is already something that few drivers ever achieve, Dehner’s work with MCA gives him a total of over 3.5 million safe miles throughout his entire career.

 

“Safely driving one million miles represents the best that Mail Contractors of America strives to see in all of its drivers,” says Rich Clair, CEO of MCA. “In these days of ever increasing traffic congestion and the needs of our customers for their freight to be delivered on time, I thank Mr. Dehner for the dedication, service and consideration of the motoring public that this award recognizes and hold him as an example to all professional truck drivers.”

 

Dehner is known around MCA for his commitment to hard work and safety, as well as his passion for continued education on the job. For his achievement, Dehner received a certificate and company patch, as well as a personal letter from Clair.

 

“The key is to not be too aggressive on the road. You have to work hard to be safe and expect the unexpected,” says Dehner. “I’m honored to have reached this achievement with MCA.”

 

In addition to awards for drivers like Dehner who deliver a consistently high level of service, MCA provides drivers with scheduled home time, hourly pay and a variety of health and other benefits. For more information about opportunities at MCA, please visit www.mcalogistics.com or call 1-800-844-6245.

 

About MCA

Headquartered in Little Rock, Ark., MCA has been in business since 1945. Today, the company’s fleet includes over 900 tractors and 1,400 trailers, operating over 104 million miles annually. MCA offers a wide range of regional, short haul, local and intermodal transportation solutions. It is also the largest ground transportation supplier to the United States Postal Service. MCA’s mission is to provide outstanding service to its customers while continuing to grow in the increasingly competitive transportation environment and to provide good quality of life to its employees and their families.

 

Fleetmaster Express celebrates drivers, invests in appreciation efforts

Roanoke, VA (September 13, 2011) -- While budget cuts and economic woes have forced many carriers to curtail activities during this year’s National Driver Appreciation Week (Sept. 11 - 17), Fleetmaster Express has announced plans to celebrate their drivers’ success. 

“We wish to express our gratitude and commend our drivers – and all drivers – on their dedication and professionalism.  Regardless of the challenging economic environment, we must recognize the hard work and effort of our drivers. Without them, we would not be able to give our customers the superior service they deserve.” says Travis Smith, Fleetmaster Express director of OTR operations.  

The U. S. depends on trucks to deliver nearly 70 percent of all freight transported annually.  More than 80 percent of U. S. communities depend solely on trucking for delivery of their goods and commodities.  In recognition of that, this year marks the 16th annual celebration of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and Fleetmaster’s 24th in business. Fleetmaster’s President and CEO, Carl Bumgarner, is honored to participate in a week that celebrates his drivers saying, “Much of our past success is attributable to the high level of professionalism from our drivers. This week we offer our thanks to these men and women for their outstanding safe service and contribution to getting the freight to our nation’s doorstep.”

As part of its appreciation efforts, Fleetmaster is supplying each of its drivers with $40 in gift certificates, a shirt and hat printed with the company logo, and other promotional items.  There will be daily raffles of valuable items purchased by the company as well as items donated by vendors such as tires, navigation units, gift certificates, and cash prizes.

About Fleetmaster Express:

The Fleetmaster companies operate over 300 trucks and 1,100 trailers.  They provide superior service to their customers from 13 terminals, offering over the road, local, and dedicated hauling as well as freight brokerage, warehousing and spotting services.  The company is headquartered in Roanoke and has locations in Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, Arkansas, Texas, Georgia, Indiana, and Wisconsin.  Harold Hopper, Executive VP & COO, said this about Driver Appreciation Week: “Fleetmaster has the best group of drivers of any trucking company in the U. S.  They provide superior service, communication, and professionalism to our customers.  We appreciate what they do and this is our opportunity to thank them.”

OOIDA recognizes drivers for safe driving records

OOIDA recently announced honorees in the Association’s Safe Driving Award program. The following drivers have been recognized by the Association for truck driving excellence:

• Lonnie Byers of Ozark, AR, has been recognized for 41 years of safe, accident-free driving. He currently hauls theatrical scenery and other oversized loads.
• Don Carter of Rogers, AR, has been recognized for 40 years of safe, accident-free driving.
• Paul Jones of South Plainfield, NJ, has been recognized for 39 years of safe, accident-free driving. He currently hauls general commodities.
• Richard Tilley of Pasadena, TX, has been recognized for 27 years of safe, accident-free driving.
• Shawn and Cindy Ragan of Howard, CO, have been recognized for 20 years of safe, accident-free driving.
• John Ferreira of Turlock, CA, has been recognized for 12 years of safe, accident-free driving.
• Sunny Ramen of Jersey City, NJ, has been recognized for 11 years of safe, accident-free driving. He currently hauls general freight.
• Mark Johnson of Opp, AL, has been recognized for seven years of safe, accident-free driving.
• Kevin Ross of Huntingdon, PA, has been recognized for three years of safe, accident-free driving. He currently hauls air freight.

The OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program is designed to recognize and reward OOIDA members for their safe, accident-free years while operating a commercial vehicle. Safe driving awards are available to all eligible OOIDA members who qualify based on the number of years for which the member has operated a commercial vehicle without being involved in a preventable accident.