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Life On The Road
Fuel prices up, traffic down
In the Pits
Tire fiasco leaves drivers, fans, officials reeling
Wheels of Justice
New DOT urine collection rules
Highway Angels
Driver helps pull woman from burning wreck
Say What?
Question: What are your thoughts on the economy, and how has it impacted you?
Healthy Trucking
Bootstraps and better health
Consider This
Drivers’ health attracts widespread attention
Fun & Games
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Up Front

Expanded coverage focuses on different driving careers

Dart salutes Contractors of the Month 

Dart Transit Company named its Contractors of the Month: Gary Peddycoart at the Dallas Operating Center and Chuck Lee at the Eagan Operating Center. Contractors of the Month are recognized for their on-time performance, dependability and outstanding safety record.     
See their ad on page 35!

 

Schneider honored by Wal-Mart, JCPenney

Schneider National has been selected as the 2007 Intermodal Carrier of the Year by Wal-Mart. “Receiving this award from Wal-Mart is a great honor for our organization and a clear demonstration of the high level of service we provide,” said Bill Matheson, president of Schneider National Intermodal. Schneider was also has named the Supply Chain Provider of the Year for 2007 by JCPenney.     
See their ad on page 62!

 

Arrow Truck Sales on the move
      
Arrow Truck Sales relocated its Los Angeles store and opened satellite retail locations in Chicago and Tampa, FL. “The opening of new retail stores, and the moving of others to more visible locations, is in keeping with our continued growth strategy in key markets across the country,” said President and CEO Carl Heikel.  
See their ad on the inside back cover!

 

Marten recognizes June Drivers of the Month
        
Marten Transport announced the following Drivers of the Month for June: Robert God-win III and Therese Gue, Michael Johnson, John Kehl, Neal Gilbert, Troy Genn, Michael Saunders, Robert Lambeth, Anatoliy I. Brichka, Patty Joseph, Fidel Hernandez, James Kelly, Ernest Cramblitt, Tremayne D. Pearson, David Brock, Jose Martinez, Gwen La Duke, Hal Morris, Johnny Humphrey, Calvin Lewis, James Lewis, Fred Turlington, Ed Duel, Ed Schamburger, Shirly Reihl, James Roaden, Adam Price, Edward Hildebrand, Billy Pursley, Mitch Rowlett, Chris Brown and Don Pickford.
See their ads on the inside front cover!

 

Ruan Transport joins SmartWay

As evidence of Ruan Transport Corporation’s ongoing commitment to improve fuel efficiency while reducing its carbon footprint, Ruan is the newest member of the SmartWay Trans-port Partnership. An innovative collaboration between the U.S. EPA and the freight industry, the project is designed to increase energy efficiency while significantly reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution.

 

Con-way Truckload honors Drivers of the Month 
       
Con-way Truckload announced the following monthly driver award recipients for June 2008: company driver–William Everett; company team–Paul and Betsy Bowerbank; contractor driver–Roger Parker; contractor team– John and Sherry Hufford. Driver of the month winners are automatically nominated for Con-way Truckload’s year-end driver of the year awards in their respective categories. 

 

Owner-operator completes lease at Boyd Bros.
        
Jerry Clay, an owner-operator with Boyd Bros. Transportation, recently paid off the four-year lease on his 2002 International a year early. “I have to give all the credit to my driver manager. He has kept me above water. I have had very few low paying weeks,” Clay said.