Carrier News

Family man finds second family with FFE

Jay Graves has been driving for FFE since 2002, and has come to consider the company as part of his family. “It is all about relationships with FFE,” says Graves, a 15-year driving veteran. He is now one of FFE’s many lease purchase success stories. FFE’s Clean Slate Lease program offers drivers the opportunity to own a truck with no money down and the added benefit of a business support system.

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Roehl tops in loss prevention

Shippers can relax when their freight is on board a Roehl Transport truck, according to the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) review of carriers’ claim records and loss prevention efforts. The Marshfield, WI-based trucking company recently won the ATA’s top award for Excellence in Claims/Loss Prevention. Open to motor carriers of all types and sizes, the prestigious national award pays homage to the company that sets the bar for claims management, loss prevention and damage control.

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Schneider makes military-friendly list

Schneider National has been ranked 17th on G.I. Jobs’ annual list of the “Top 50 Military-Friendly Employers.” The company received the distinction for its successful recruiting efforts and benefits programs for reservists, National Guard members and veterans.

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Koch lease purchase contractor owns truck in 20 months

Since its inception in 1978, Koch Trucking has taken pride in being driver-focused. Koch’s Lease Purchase Program has an average completion time of 24 to 30 months. Jasper Cunningham recently completed his lease purchase in only 20 months. After driving for more than 35 years, Cunningham decided to make the move to Koch Trucking in March of 2005.

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Prime contractor honored by Missouri

The Missouri Motor Carrier’s Association selected Prime contractor William “Bill” Girdler of Pomona, MO as Missouri Driver of the Month for August 2006. Representatives from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Missouri Office of Highway Safety and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration selected Girdler after reviewing several nominees. Girdler has driven more than 4 million miles.

Bay & Bay hires director of safety

Dean Wedul was named the new directory of safety at Bay & Bay, a nationwide transportation and logistics company. Wedul has 25 years of industry experience as an owner-operator and in the areas of safety and compliance. Most recently, he had been the director of safety at Admiral Merchants Motor Freight and Lessors, Inc., both in the Minneapolis area.

Safety first at Freymiller

Safety is an important factor in the success of any trucking company, and Freymiller, Inc. is no exception. Freymiller recently presented several drivers with 2006 Safety Awards for their commitment to service excellence. To be eligible, drivers must achieve 100,000 accident-free miles and have no out-of-service or major moving violations, and no injuries.