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		<title>HIGHWAY WATCH ISSUES AMBER ALERT</title>
		<link>http://trucking-news.bloghi.com/2006/05/11/highway-watch-issues-amber-alert.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2006 12:55:29 +0000</pubDate>
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                                                                          Asks Highway Watch® members to help locate missing 2 year old girlAlexandria ,  VA --The Highway Watch® program's Highway ISAC has issued an Amber Alert calling on Highway...</description>
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                                                                         <p><font size="3"><em style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;"> Asks Highway Watch® members to help locate missing 2 year old girl</em><br><font size="2"><strong>Alexandria</strong><strong> , </strong><strong> VA</strong> --The Highway Watch® program's Highway ISAC has issued an Amber Alert calling on Highway Watch® members to assist authorities in locating a two year old girl from Smyrna , TN who has been missing since the evening of April 23rd . <br>" Tennessee authorities believe that the girl’s abductor is trying to smuggle her out of the country so time is of the essence," said Highway Watch® Vice President Bill Jacobs. "Highway Watch® is happy to lend our assistance and we look forward to helping law enforcement find the young girl and safely returned to her parents."<br>The relevant information on the missing child is as follows:</font><br><strong style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">ANALYCE GUERRA, age 2, missing from her home in Smyrna, TN</strong></font></p><p style="text-align: left;"><font size="3"><img src="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/trucking_news/post-images/050206Marten2_clip_image002.jpg" align="left" hspace="2" vspace="2"></font></p>             <p style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><font size="3"><br></font> </p> <p style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><font size="2"> DOB: 21 December 2003</font></p> <div style="text-align: left;">             </div><p style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><font size="2"> Sex: Female</font></p><div style="text-align: left;">             </div><p style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><font size="2"> Race: White/Hispanic</font></p><div style="text-align: left;">             </div><p style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><font size="2"> Height: 3’ 0” </font></p><div style="text-align: left;">             </div><p style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><font size="2"> Weight: 35 lbs </font></p><div style="text-align: left;">             </div><p style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><font size="2"> Hair Color: Black </font></p><div style="text-align: left;">             </div><div style="text-align: left;"><font size="3"><font size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Eye Color: Brown</span></font><br><font size="2"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Analyce Guerra was last seen at her home in Smyrna , Tennessee , on the evening of April 23, 2006 wearing a blue jean dress with sunflowers on it. The child was discovered missing early the next morning.</span></font><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font size="2">Investigative information suggests the possibility the abductor may have fled or may be attempting to flee the United States with the child en route to Guatemala . The abductor may be a family member or a third party that took the child for the family.&nbsp; The third party may be MS-13 gang related.</font><br></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline;">Anyone with information on the identity or whereabouts of Analyce or her possible abductors is encouraged to call the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation 1-800-824-3463 or the Highway Watch® ISAC at 866-821-3444 or email at hwisac@trucking.org.</span></font></div>                                                                 <p style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </p>          
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		<title> Maverick Transportation Announces 1st Quarter Drivers of the Month</title>
		<link>http://trucking-news.bloghi.com/2006/05/10/maverick-transportation-announces-1st-quarter-drivers-of-the-month.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2006 14:29:18 +0000</pubDate>
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            Maverick Transportation announced their 1st quarter recipients of
Driver of the Month honors for 2006. These include January Driver of
the Month Elliott Blansett of Bristow, OK, February Driver of the Month
Aaron Toney...</description>
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            <p><font size="2">Maverick Transportation announced their 1st quarter recipients of
Driver of the Month honors for 2006. These include January Driver of
the Month Elliott Blansett of Bristow, OK, February Driver of the Month
Aaron Toney of Uniontown, KY, and March Driver of the Month Chuck Helms
of Ironton, MO.<br>Each driver is a leader in the
company’s fleet and all have received numerous safety awards from the
Arkansas based flatbed carrier.<br>Every month
Maverick recognizes a driver from the company's fleet who takes pride
in his profession and the company, employs safety, and maintains
Maverick standards in all they do. Employees vote from the twelve
Drivers of the Month and the Driver of the Year is announced at the end
of 2006. As Driver of the Month, each recipient will also represent
Maverick drivers on the prestigious Driver Advisory Council.Based in Little Rock , Arkansas and operating over 1,000 units,
Maverick has 25 years of experience providing flatbed services to the
steel and building material industries coast-to-coast. The company has
a variety of driving opportunities available for over-the-road drivers.
To learn more about driving opportunities available with Maverick
Transportation, LLC. call the recruiting department at 800-289-1100 or
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		<title>Central Hauling Co. Driver Wins Third Truck for Outstanding Recruiting Efforts</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 May 2006 04:42:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description> Mabelvale, AR — Central Hauling Co. driver Artemus Collins of Amite,
LA, recently won an FLD Freightliner truck for recruiting the highest
number of new drivers to the company in six months. Tom Bartholomew,
owner of Central Hauling Company and...</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<font size="2">Mabelvale, AR — Central Hauling Co. driver Artemus Collins of Amite,
LA, recently won an FLD Freightliner truck for recruiting the highest
number of new drivers to the company in six months. Tom Bartholomew,
owner of Central Hauling Company and its sister company, CalArk
International, presented Artemus with the keys to the truck on May 1,
2006.Both Central Hauling Co. and CalArk International have a program in
which the driver who recruits the most new drivers to his company in a
six-month time period is awarded a truck.&nbsp;This is the third truck
Artemus has won since he leased on with Central Hauling Company in
April 2004.Central Hauling Co., a full truckload carrier serving the 48
contiguous states and Mexico, is 100 percent owner operator-driven.
CalArk International is a full truckload carrier serving the 48
contiguous states, Mexico and Canada. To learn more about Central
Hauling Co. or CalAark International, call 888-422-5275<br>[<a href="http://www.searchtruckingjobs.com/" title="Trucking Jobs"><strong>Trucking Jobs</strong></a>] [<a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/" title="CDL Practice Test"><strong>CDL Test</strong></a>]</font>

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		<title>Sitton Motor Lines Announces January Driver of the Month</title>
		<link>http://trucking-news.bloghi.com/2006/05/02/sitton-motor-lines-announces-january-driver-of-the-month.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2006 04:17:24 +0000</pubDate>
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 Sitton
Motor Lines congratulates Russell Williams on being named the January
Driver of the Month. In his sixth year at Sitton, Williams is a
contract driver from St. Albans, New York. In recognition for his
accomplishment, Williams will...</description>
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<p> <img src="http://www.everytruckjob.com/press-releases/images/0406/jan-driver.jpg" alt="Sitton Motor Lines Announces January Driver of the Month" align="left" height="206" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="162"><font size="2">Sitton
Motor Lines congratulates Russell Williams on being named the January
Driver of the Month. In his sixth year at Sitton, Williams is a
contract driver from St. Albans, New York. In recognition for his
accomplishment, Williams will receive a personalized, embroidered
jacket, a savings bond, a framed certificate and a choice of other
awards. Sitton thanks Williams for his hard work and dedication.<br>Runners-up for  Driver of the Month are: Dennis Bryant of Wewoka, Oklahoma and Glenn  Bilbrey of Van, Texas.<br>Based out of Joplin, Mo., Sitton services as an irregular route
common and contract carrier throughout the United States. To learn more
about driving opportunities with Sitton, call 1-800-533-4765<br>[<a href="http://www.searchtruckingjobs.com/" title="Trucking Jobs"><strong>Trucking Jobs</strong></a>] [<a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/" title="CDL Practice Test"><strong>Online CDL Test</strong></a>]</font></p>

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		<title>PrePassÂ® Honors Driver/Trucking Industry through Appreciation Event</title>
		<link>http://trucking-news.bloghi.com/2006/04/27/prepassa-a-honors-driver-trucking-industry-through-appreciation-event.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2006 09:52:27 +0000</pubDate>
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     PHOENIX, AZ – PrePass®, the Nations’ Premier Inspection Facility Bypass System, will be hosting a Driver/Trucking Industry Appreciation Event with the Chowchilla Inspection Facility, California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the California...</description>
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    <p><font size="2"> PHOENIX, AZ – PrePass®, the Nations’ Premier Inspection Facility Bypass System, will be hosting a Driver/Trucking Industry Appreciation Event with the Chowchilla Inspection Facility, California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the California Trucking Association (CTA) to honor all those devoted to safe transport of goods across America’s highways. This event will consist of free food hot off the grill, cold drinks and an opportunity to meet with representatives from the CHP, CTA, and PrePass. Truck inspections will not be conducted during this event.<br>   WHO: PrePass®<br>   WHAT: Industry Appreciation Event<br>   WHEN: Thursday, May 11, 2006<br>   10am to 2pm<br>   WHERE: Chowchilla Northbound Scale<br>   35 miles north of Fresno, California<br>   Route CA 99<br> NOTE: CHP plans to have a helicopter and other specialized equipment on display. DMV, Caltrans and BOE representatives will also be on-site. Photos and interviews are welcome.<br> PrePass® is the first commercially-available, coast-to-coast electronic preclearance system that enables qualified motor carriers to comply electronically with state weight, safety and credential requirements while traveling at normal highway speeds. Motor carrier participation is strictly voluntary and carrier participation is subject to state qualification standards. The advantages for motor carriers are that each truck equipped with PrePass® saves at least five minutes and roughly one-half gallon of fuel with each successful bypass.<br>The national PrePass® system is operated by ACS State and Local Solutions for HELP, Inc. ACS is a premier provider of business process and information technology outsourcing solutions to commercial and government clients worldwide. ACS is a Fortune 500 company with more than 40,000 people supporting operations in nearly 100 countries.<br>Launched in California in 1995, PrePass® is operational at 259 locations with more coming soon. Twenty-four states have deployed PrePass®: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.</font></p><font size="2">[<a href="http://www.searchtruckingjobs.com/" title="Trucking Jobs"><strong>Trucking Jobs</strong></a>] [<a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/" title="CDL Practice Test"><strong>CDL Test</strong></a>]  
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		<title>Fikes Truck Line Announces 2005 Driver Safety and Performance Award Winners</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2006 06:19:22 +0000</pubDate>
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                                                             Hope, Arkansas …In a step to encourage continuing fleet safety, Fikes Truck Line recently completed their award selection for their “2005 Driver Safety and Performance Awards”...</description>
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                                                            <p><font size="2"><strong><em> Hope, Arkansas</em></strong> …In a step to encourage continuing fleet safety, Fikes Truck Line recently completed their award selection for their “2005 Driver Safety and Performance Awards” naming two overall winners; one in each flatbed category of long-haul and short-haul drivers. A total of 67 contractors met all the safety requirements in 2005.<br>From among the qualified 67-safety drivers, Fikes nominated 20 Overall Performance Drivers as candidates for the “Safety and Performance Division Winners.” The long-haul division winner was Randall Sanders, unit 258 from Russellville, AR. Sanders will receive an Air-Weight scale for his truck. The short-haul division winner was James Ward, unit 106 from Hope, AR. Ward will receive a set of Goodyear premium steer tires for his truck. All 20-Overall Performance Drivers will receive a free oil change from Travel Centers of America .<br>“The safety record at Fikes is excellent,” says Jerry Davis, Vice President, Safety and Insurance, “we congratulate these 67-safety nominees and appreciate their efforts to be safe on the road.”<br>Annual qualification for this driver distinction requires drivers to: <em>attend at least one safety meeting, incur zero preventable accidents, record zero out-of-service violations and zero moving or log violations over a one-year period</em>. All winners will receive a recognition plaque, Fikes’ logo stickers for their truck, and a custom Fikes hat highlighting their Safe Driver for 2005 status. A complete list of who is being recognized is attached or can be viewed at www.fikes.com.<br>Fikes Truck Line is a leading flatbed specialist with headquarters in Hope , Arkansas and terminals in Texas , Colorado and Kentucky . The truck line delivers steel, machinery, building materials and manufactured goods all over the United States . For more information, call Fikes at 1-800-643-6611 or log onto www.fikes.com.</font></p>[<a href="http://www.searchtruckingjobs.com/" title="Trucking Jobs"><strong>Trucking Jobs</strong></a>] [<a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/" title="CDL Practice Test"><strong>Online CDL Test</strong></a>]
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		<title>DRIVERS OF THE YEAR NAMED AT MARTEN TRANSPORT</title>
		<link>http://trucking-news.bloghi.com/2006/04/20/drivers-of-the-year-named-at-marten-transport.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2006 12:49:49 +0000</pubDate>
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      The 2005 Driver and Contractor of the Year have been named by Marten Transport. Brian Stephens was recognized at Driver of the Year and Greg Gregorio Marten’s Contractor of the Year.Brian Stephens has driven for 13 years, the last eight...</description>
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      <p><font size="2">The 2005 Driver and Contractor of the Year have been named by Marten Transport. Brian Stephens was recognized at Driver of the Year and Greg Gregorio Marten’s Contractor of the Year.<br>Brian Stephens has driven for 13 years, the last eight with Marten. “I have a wonderful dispatcher,” says Stephens. “He understands when I need time at home and knows that when I’m working, I’m working hard.”<br>Stephens was the company’s Driver of the Month in December 2005, a requirement for being Driver of the Year along with remaining accident-free, having no service failures and driving 10,500 miles each month. <br>   “Home time is important to me,” says Stephens. “I have five children, a grandchild and another grandchild on the way.”<br> For earning the Driver of theYear, Stephens was awarded a hat, jacket, and a pair of Spotter Sunglasses plus the company truck of his choice with his name and accomplishment decaled on it.<br>Greg Gregorio was honored as Marten’s Contractor of the Year. A driver for more than 30 years, Gregorio has driven in his native homeland of the Philippines to Saudi Arabia and now the United States. “I really like driving here. It’s a beautiful country,” says Gregorio. <br> Gregorio also was awarded a Marten jacket, hat, and a pair of Spotter Sunglasses in addition to decaling his truck with his achievement.<br> Headquartered in Mondovi, Wis., Marten Transport, with its signature blue trucks and blue bird logo, is a premium supplier of time&nbsp;and temperature-sensitive transportation services and offers outstanding, growing opportunities.<br>Founded in 1946, the company has grown from a small, regional carrier into one of today's leading national protective service transportation companies.&nbsp;With terminals in Wisconsin, Georgia, California, Oregon, and Indiana, Marten now serves a number of Fortune 500 companies, and employs more than 2,000 people.<br>During 2005, Marten Transport was named to the Forbes Magazine list of the top 200 best small business in America, among other prestigious awards.<br>&nbsp;	For more information on the excellent driving opportunities at Marten call 800-395-3331.</font></p><p><font size="2"><strong><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><strong>CDL Test</strong></a></strong></font></p>  
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		<title> Strong start, solid finish for BARR-NUNN and O'Quinn JR. in Nashville</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2006 12:29:47 +0000</pubDate>
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       LEBANON, T.N. (April 15, 2006)- Danny O'Quinn Jr. had an impressive start to the weekend's event in Music City. A strong qualifying effort would put him third on the starting grid, best of the Roush cars and best of the rookies. O'Quinn Jr....</description>
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       <p><font size="2">LEBANON, T.N. (April 15, 2006)- Danny O'Quinn Jr. had an impressive start to the weekend's event in Music City. A strong qualifying effort would put him third on the starting grid, best of the Roush cars and best of the rookies. O'Quinn Jr. and the team predicted they might have a good weekend, since the 20-year-old Virginia native had a previous start and sixth place finish in the ARCA Re/Max series there in 2005.<br>The green flag flew over the No. 50 Stonebridge Life and Barr-Nunn Ford Fusion with O'Quinn Jr. starting inside the top-five for the first time this season. Throughout the first 25 laps of the race, he maintained his top-five position, battling with cars in the lead pack. When the second caution came out on lap 25, O'Quinn Jr. made his first pit stop of the day. He had reported the car was feeling very tight, and when he brought the Fusion in for adjustments, the No. 50 crew went to work to make the car more free. Unfortunately, a problem on the pit stop would cost O'Quinn Jr. some time on pit road, resulting in a loss of positions on the racetrack. O'Quinn Jr. would restart in the 15th position.<br>That would be the last of his run inside the top-five, as for the rest of the day he would continue to fight an ill-handling race car. On both lap 46 and 70 following the lap 26 pit stop, O'Quinn Jr. would report an extremely tight race car. Between those laps, he would continue to run solidly in the top-15, hoping to catch a caution and make some adjustments to free the car. Despite the tight condition, he worked his way all the way to the 11th position before the caution flag flew again. This time a flawless pit stop would maintain his 11th place position for the restart on lap 95, and adjustments would be made once again to try and free the car.<br>Two pit stops later, after making adjustments for what had become a super loose race car and maintaining his top-15 position, O'Quinn Jr. reported a vibration. Luckily, he caught a caution just in time to save him from what would have been a costly green flag pit stop. On lap 173, the Stonebridge crew pitted the No. 50 Ford again, and found that the front wheel had been loose. O'Quinn Jr. restarted 18th, and picked off positions until the final lap. He crossed the finish line in the 14th position, ending the weekend with a solid run.<br>"Definitely a little bit disappointed with our run today because we had such a good car. We just kind of got behind the eight ball there, made some changes to the car that didn't work, but by the end of the race we were really good," said O'Quinn Jr. after the race. "We had some issues on one of our last pit stops, we had a wheel loose and had to pit again and put old tires on, so we lost some time there, but we still had a fast car. But not the fresh rubber we needed to pass cars. But overall, we still came out of here with a top-15, which is definitely a big improvement form where we were last week."<br>Next week, World Financial Group and Barr-Nunn colors return to the No. 50 for the season's first night race at the Phoenix International Raceway.<br>To find out more about the racing program at Barr-Nunn Transportation or to become part of the Barr-Nunn team call: 1-888-999-7576.</font></p><font size="2"><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><strong>CDL Test</strong></a></font>   
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		<title>5 Million Miles in 33 years â�� Stellar Accomplishment!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2006 13:14:10 +0000</pubDate>
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                                                                              National Carriers®, inc. is pleased to announce that Frank Kimsey has achieved the astounding feat of logging 5 million safe miles of driving so far in his career!! This...</description>
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                                                                              <p><font size="2">National Carriers®, inc. is pleased to announce that Frank Kimsey has achieved the astounding feat of logging 5 million safe miles of driving so far in his career!! This is an amazing accomplishment that very few drivers will ever experience!<br>Frank Kimsey has been a valued member of the National Carriers®, inc. team since he began working for the company on August 17, 1972. In his 33 year employment with NCI, Frank has driven his way into an elite group of drivers. Throughout his career he has received numerous awards and recognitions including being named Driver of the Month in March of 1999. Frank was also honored with the 1999 Driver of the Year Award!<br>Frank and his wife Vera have been married 43 years and have three beautiful daughters Robin, Tracy and Jill. “Frank is 100% dedicated to both his driving and his family”, says Vera. <br>At National Carriers®, inc. we are proud to have such an accomplished driver on our team!</font></p><p><font size="2"><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><strong>Online CDL Test</strong></a></font></p>  
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		<title>Dart Names Contractors of the Year</title>
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                                                                              <div style="text-align: left;">             </div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><font size="2"><strong>            </strong></font>            </h2><div style="text-align: left;">             </div><div style="text-align: left;">             </div><div style="text-align: left;">             </div><div style="text-align: left;">             </div><div style="text-align: left;">             </div><div style="text-align: left;">             </div><p style="text-align: left;"><font size="2"><strong> Walt Newcomb, </strong><strong> Minnesota</strong><strong> Operating Center<br>Eagan</strong><strong> , </strong><strong> Minnesota</strong> – “Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine where I would be today,” said Walt Newcomb. Newcomb is Dart’s 2005 Contractor of the Year for Dart’s Eagan , Minnesota Operating Center.<br>Standing at the podium to accept his award from Dart President Dave Oren, Walt recalled the day in 1990 when he stepped off the plane in Minneapolis , on his way to pick up his first truck. It was a used Kenworth cabover that he bought with a zero-down lease from one of Dart’s truck and financing vendors. As he tells the story, all he had that day were empty pockets and big dreams of being his own boss and owning a truck.<br>Sixteen years later Newcomb’s achievements far surpass his early dreams. He is a highly profitable business owner, he has upgraded his tractor several times, and he is recognized as one of the trucking industry’s most capable independent owner operators. By 2005 he had earned the National Safety Council’s Three-Million Mile Club Safety Award. In addition to the Dart award, Overdrive Magazine honored him as “Trucker of the Month” for March 2006.<br>“I always wanted to run a business,” he says, “and Dart gave me the opportunity to run my own.” And he has done it successfully. His current tractor is the third that he has purchased during his years with Dart. “Everyone at Dart knows me, and everyone in management, my dispatchers, and my customers depend on me. They know I get the job done.”<br>As Contractor of the Year, Walt received a marble trophy, a $1,000 bonus, a personalized leather jacket, and a reception in his honor at Dart’s home office in Minnesota. <br><strong>Woodrow Walker – </strong><strong> Dallas</strong><strong></strong><strong> Texas</strong><strong> Operating Center<br>Dallas</strong><strong> , </strong><strong> Texas</strong> -- Dart Transit Company’s Dallas Operating Center has honored Woodrow Walker as its 2005 Contractor of the Year. Walker is an 18-year contractor with Dart, operating in Dart’s “Super South Region” between Texas and Georgia.<br>When he was young, Walker dreamt of working in the trucking industry. He remembers seeing trucks rolling up and down the road, hoping that one day he would be the one doing the driving. That dream came true, and he says that owning his own truck gives him the freedom to be his own boss. “My truck gives me independence, freedom, and security,” he says. “To be successful as an owner operator, you need to manage two things -- your money and yourself.” For Woodrow, success comes from knowing how much he can and cannot spend, and being available to haul freight.<br>Apparently he is very available because he is one of Dart’s highest mile producers, achieving 100% on-time delivery performance along the way.<br>Joyce Jordan, Executive Vice President at Dart’s Dallas ( Texas ) Operating Center , presented Woodrow with a marble trophy, a $1,000 bonus check, and a personalized leather jacket at a reception held in his honor.<br>Walker credits his wife, Gladys, for much of his success. “Gladys motivates me,” he says. “She helps me to see the things I don’t see, and she’s more than my wife … she’s my best friend.”</font></p><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><strong><font size="2"><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><strong>Online CDL Test</strong></a></font></strong></a>  
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		<title>CRST Launches New and Improved Websites</title>
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    Cedar Rapids, IA - In keeping up with the technology of present time, CRST has recently launched newly updated websites for each division of the CRST family. CRST Van Expedited, Malone, and Premier websites will now offer pod-casts and video so...</description>
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		<title>Mexico, Top Private Interests Look to Revamp Pacific Ports South of the Border</title>
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<font size="2"> MEXICO CITY - Mexico and major shipping interests are bolstering Pacific ports south of the border, hoping to catch future runoff as an increasing tide of Asian cargo sails toward already clogged ports in California.<br>Mexican officials in coming weeks plan to study the feasibility of turning Punta Colonet - a sparsely populated, wind-blown bay on the Baja Peninsula 150 miles south of the U.S. border - into a super-port on par with twin facilities at Los Angeles and Long Beach, the largest western port complex in North America.<br>Farther south, Hutchison Port Holdings, the world's largest independent port operator, plans to pump about $200 million into expanding container ship capacity at Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico's deepest port.<br>"We are ready. The port is ready. The infrastructure is ready for anything shipping companies need," said Hector Carranza, business director for the port at Lazaro Cardenas.<br>Private companies have approached ports in this country looking for backup routes in case of work stoppages in California. A dispute between shipping lines and dock workers led to a shutdown of all major western U.S. ports in 2003, sending thousands of container ships steaming south.<br>"The world's biggest retailers want to have more options open," said David Eaten, a spokesman for Kansas City Southern de Mexico, the U.S. railroad that serves Lazaro Cardenas.<br>Los Angeles-Long Beach handles 40 percent of all the cargo shipped into the United States and 80 percent of U.S. imports from Asia.<br>Last July, officials began unloading cargo 24 hours a day while giving shippers financial incentive to move cargo during evening and weekend hours so trucks hauling it could avoid the long lines of peak hours.<br>But, officials concede, problems remain.<br>"As far as congestion goes, that definitely is an issue here," said John Pope, a spokesman for the Long Beach port.<br>Mexican authorities say lower port fees, as well as jitters about terrorist threats on U.S. soil - newly fueled by controversy over a plan where a state-owned United Arab Emirates company would take over East Coast ports - may also push business their way.<br>Expansions at Lazaro Cardenas are focused on goods bound for the Mexican market. But with the amount of cargo steaming into the American West Coast expected to outpace the capacity of ports there in coming years, Mexico wants to be ready for the surplus.<br>Lazaro Cardenas' "business model is not to take business away from the U.S. West Coast ports but rather to absorb a significant percentage of projected growth," Kansas City Southern said in a statement prepared for this story.<br>Officials in Kansas City want to build a $3 million inland border facility staffed by Mexican customs inspectors.<br>Leaders from both countries are still negotiating the details of the plan, which seeks to allow trucks carrying U.S. goods bound for the Mexican market to be inspected and sealed in Kansas City, then head into Mexico without delays at the border.<br>American cities, including Kansas City and San Antonio, Texas, also are competing to eventually be hubs for goods shipped to Mexican ports and driven north for the U.S. market.<br>Last year, Los Angeles-Long Beach handled 14.2 million TEUs - 20-foot equivalent units used to measure container traffic.<br>The new development at Punta Colonet could handle 1 million TEUs annually after its first phase of construction and more than five times that amount in the longer term, said Carlos Jauregui, executive director of the Ensenada port, a facility 50 miles south of the U.S. line that would likely administer the project at Punta Colonet.<br>Mexico plans to offer long-term contracts to private interests who would build and manage the port.<br>Jauregui said preliminary estimates put the cost - including a rail link to the U.S. border - as high as $5 billion. Work isn't expected to begin until at least 2008, and would likely take four years.<br>"By then, we should see a major overflow in containers that Los Angeles-Long Beach won't have the capacity to handle," he said.<br>Pope said officials at Long Beach are working to increase efficiency so as to better keep up with demand.</font><font size="2"><br></font><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><strong><font size="2"><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><strong>Online CDL Test</strong></a></font></strong></a><font size="2"><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><strong></strong></a><br></font>   
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		<title>Kenworth Introduces New T660 Model with Aerodynamic Styling, Enhanced Fuel Economy</title>
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<font size="2">Kenworth Truck Company today introduced its new Kenworth T660 aerodynamic model in a special unveiling ceremony at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville.<br>"We're excited to introduce the new Kenworth T660 with modern styling, superior forward-lighting technology, enhanced aerodynamics and fuel economy, advanced technology, and increased driver comfort," said Bob Christensen, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president. "The new Kenworth T660 is the latest evolution of our quality, aerodynamic product line and reinforces Kenworth's leadership in fuel economy performance."<br>Designing for 2007: Enhanced Styling and Aerodynamics <br>The Kenworth T660 will be available for customer delivery with the new 2007 engines. On the highway, customers will immediately appreciate the styling and aerodynamics that help deliver outstanding fuel efficiency.<br>Kenworth's advanced forward lighting system and stylish grille are striking visual features of the new T660.<br>The T660's new Halogen projector low beams provide 40% more light down the road than a sealed beam lamp and last three times longer. An optional High Intensity Discharge configuration provides 75% more light and lasts 11 times longer than sealed beam lamps. "You won't find a better forward-lighting headlamp system," said Mike Dozier, Kenworth chief engineer. "It's definitely world-class."<br>The Kenworth grille is 5% larger to accommodate increased air flow and cooling performance. "Yet, Kenworth was able to actually achieve a positive increase in aerodynamics and fuel economy," said Dozier. "We used computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis extensively to fine tune the aerodynamic performance of the whole vehicle."<br>The result? "The new Kenworth T660 is poised to take over the reins of Kenworth's aerodynamic leadership pioneered by the Kenworth T600," said Dozier.<br>Interior Package: Designed for Driver Comfort<br>Inside, Kenworth's new advanced technology includes an enhanced multiplexed electrical instrumentation system, GPS navigation system standard with the Kenworth Diamond cab interior and optional on the Splendor cab interior, and new driver's display with real-time fuel economy, ignition timer, on-board diagnostics, gear display, vehicle system configuration reporting, and even an electronic alarm clock.<br>For additional comfort, Kenworth will introduce a new seating innovation. "Our proprietary seats will feature armrests that can be folded away behind the seat. This provides the vehicle's occupants with an additional four inches of sleeper access between driver and passenger seats," said Dozier. Kenworth also has introduced new durable, high-quality material for its proprietary seats which incorporate lively new styling, colors, textures and patterns.<br>Customers also benefit from Kenworth's current cab interior featuring world-class fit and finish, quality, and driver comfort.<br>Kenworth Truck Company, a division of PACCAR Inc, is a leading manufacturer of heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is the recipient of five 2005 J.D. Power and Associates awards for Highest in Customer Satisfaction for Over the Road Segment and Pickup and Delivery Segment Class 8 Trucks, Heavy Duty Dealer Service and also Conventional Medium Duty Truck Segment and Medium Duty Dealer Service. Kenworth's Internet home page is at www.kenworth.com. Kenworth. The World's Best.<br><strong><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><strong></strong></a></strong></font><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><strong><font size="2"><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><strong>Online CDL Test</strong></a></font></strong></a><font size="2"><strong><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><strong></strong></a></strong><br></font>  
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		<title>Averitt Announces Fuel Efficiency Gains on Two-Year Anniversary of Joining EPA's</title>
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<font size="2"> Cookeville, Tenn. - Averitt Express, one of the nation's leading providers of freight transportation and supply chain management, has made substantial improvements in fuel efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions in the past two years since it began participating in SmartWay, a voluntary public-private initiative between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the freight industry.<br>As part of joining the SmartWay initiative, a voluntary program launched in 2004 to reduce greenhouse gases and air pollution and promote cleaner, more efficient ground freight transportation, Averitt committed to meeting specific environmental and energy saving goals over a three-year period and annually sharing their progress with the EPA.<br>Officials at Averitt say the improvements made in fuel efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions have come during an ideal two-year stretch of time.<br>"Averitt is constantly looking for ways to improve processes, efficiencies and technologies that benefit our customers, and participating in the SmartWay initiative is another great way to accomplish that goal," said Scott Wolf, Averitt's vice president of corporate services. "Our involvement with SmartWay over the past two years has been particularly timely as the industry continues to face record-high diesel prices.<br>Averitt's commitment to protecting the environment, including support for the SmartWay program, has been demonstrated through the following steps:<br>Purchasing tractors with engines that are more fuel efficient and reduce diesel fuel emissions <br>Researching and testing innovative tires that are specially designed to keep proper inflation, thus increasing fuel efficiency <br>Installing sophisticated electronic technology to gather data from tractor engine computers to track and measure fuel efficiency on an individual tractor level <br>Participating in an automated vehicle identification program that allows drivers to bypass designated weigh stations subsequently reducing unnecessary tractor idling and improving roadway safety <br>Providing drivers access to a roadside service that enables drivers to reduce tractor idling when parked for rest stops and other extended periods of time <br>Educating its workforce on steps that can be taken to increase fuel efficiency, reduce engine idling and improve processes that impact the environment <br>Fostering an atmosphere where customers, associates, vendors, and the general public can conduct an open dialogue on areas of improvement in terms of environmental protection <br>Utilizing underground fuel storage tanks and electronic fueling overflow detection devices at its facilities <br>Using leading-edge software to plan driver routes as efficiently as possible to reduce power unit road mileage while dealing with rising ton-mileage and alerting drivers to the most cost-effective fueling locations <br>Complying with, and in most cases exceeding, all federal environmental requirements <br>The SmartWay program currently has more than 300 partners, including both transportation providers and shippers. Collectively, SmartWay partners are on pace to reduce approximately 3.1 million tons carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, 800 tons particulate matter (PM) and 22,000 tons nitrogen oxides (NOx) annually and save approximately 284 million gallons of fuel per year by 2007.<br>"Averitt understands the future of our world rests on the investments we make to care for the resources of today," added Wolf.<br></font><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><strong><font size="2"><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><strong>Online CDL Test</strong></a></font></strong></a><font size="2"><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><strong></strong></a><br></font>   
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		<title>TravelCenters Kicks Off TA National Chili Cook Off</title>
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 WESTLAKE, Whether their choice in chili leans toward Southwest sizzle, Cajun cookin' or Great Plains goodness, TravelCenters of America (TA) invites professional drivers to enter their chili recipes in the TA National Chili Cook Off. The top prize...</description>
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		<title>Kenworth Introduces Bendix Front, Rear Air Disc Brakes on Select Class 8 Models</title>
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<font size="2">LOUISVILLE, Ky., - Kenworth will make Bendix ADB22X(TM) front and rear air disc brakes available on select Kenworth Class 8 trucks and tractors. The announcement was made at the Mid-America Trucking Show.<br>"Air disc brakes provide reduced brake wear," said Mike Dozier, Kenworth chief engineer. "The Bendix air disc brake's longer life may help eliminate one steer axle brake reline for many line haul customers. In addition, drivers have found disc brakes on steer axles improve the feel and control of the vehicle during braking."<br>Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes feature a mono-block caliper design that provides a compact brake compared to other two-piece caliper models. This design offers sealing that provides optimal protection from environmental elements, a larger rotor that absorbs more energy, better ventilation, and is an overall more robust system than past air disc brakes.<br>According to Bendix, the ADB22X design also virtually eliminates brake fade with no degradation of stopping power and in controlled testing has shown it permits stable, straight stops due to high brake efficiency. The ADB22X model utilizes the proven Knorr-Bremse air disc brake technology used in the European commercial vehicle market and serving the needs of global customers since the early 1990s.<br>Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC, a joint venture of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and Dana Corporation, is a single complete source for brake system research, design, manufacturing, hardware and support for all foundation brake components and actuation systems for medium and heavy duty trucks, tractors, trailers, buses and other commercial vehicles in North America and around the globe. For more information, call 1-866-610-9709 or visit www.foundationbrakes.com.<br>Kenworth Truck Company, a division of PACCAR Inc, is a leading manufacturer of heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is the recipient of five 2005 J.D. Power and Associates awards for Highest in Customer Satisfaction for Over the Road Segment and Pickup and Delivery Segment Class 8 Trucks, Heavy Duty Dealer Service and also Conventional Medium Duty Truck Segment and Medium Duty Dealer Service. Kenworth's Internet home page is at www.kenworth.com. Kenworth. The World's Best.<br></font><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><strong><font size="2"><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><strong>Online CDL Test</strong></a></font></strong></a><font size="2"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><font><strong><font><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><span class="right"><strong></strong></span></a></font></strong></font></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong><br></font>  
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		<title>Kenworth White Paper on Fuel Economy Assists Fleets, Owner Operators in Exploring Cost Savings</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2006 12:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Kenworth Truck Company has produced an electronic &quot;White Paper on Fuel Economy&quot; to assist fleets and owner operators interested in exploring ways to enhance fuel economy.Kenworth's &quot;White Paper on Fuel Economy&quot; explores six major...</description>
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<font size="2">LOUISVILLE, Ky., Kenworth Truck Company has produced an electronic "White Paper on Fuel Economy" to assist fleets and owner operators interested in exploring ways to enhance fuel economy.<br>Kenworth's "White Paper on Fuel Economy" explores six major areas - aerodynamics, component spec'ing, advanced technology, route management, driver behavior, and proper maintenance.<br>"Fuel remains one of the leading operating costs in the trucking industry," said Gary Moore, Kenworth assistant general manager for marketing and sales. "Kenworth's white paper offers information that can assist in helping to address that significant cost. Of course, one of the best ways to help achieve increased fuel economy is to purchase aerodynamic trucks, such as Kenworth's standard-cab T600 and wide-cab T2000 models."<br>The savings can be significant. To illustrate the point, consider, three trucks traveling 100,000 miles annually with an average diesel fuel cost of $2.50 per gallon. Truck A gets 5 mpg, uses 20,000 gallons of fuel, and has a $50,000 expense. Truck B averages 6 mpg and uses just under 16,700 gallons of fuel at nearly $42,000. Truck C, an aerodynamic model, averages 7 mph and uses just under 14,300 gallons for about $36,000 in fuel costs. Truck C saves $14,000 over Truck A and $6,000 over Truck B.<br>PACCAR, Kenworth's parent company, recently earned the National Medal of Technology for its leadership in the development of aerodynamic, lightweight commercial vehicles which have dramatically reduced fuel consumption and increased the productivity of freight transportation. As a leader in aerodynamics and fuel efficiency, Kenworth pursues even greater fuel efficiency through aerodynamic enhancements achieved through a combination of Kenworth Research and Development Center design efforts, computational fluid dynamics, and wind tunnel, test track and highway testing.<br>The Kenworth white paper offers recommendations and tips to help fleets and owner operators reduce fuel costs. Operating a properly spec'd aerodynamic truck is one key step. Spec'ing tips also focus on enhancing vehicle aerodynamics, reducing mechanical resistance, selecting the right engine and gearing for the intended application, and choosing the proper tires to reduce rolling resistance. In addition, the white paper suggests fuel economy tips to help drivers get the most out of their equipment and proper maintenance reminders.<br></font><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><strong><font size="2"><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><strong>Online CDL Test</strong></a></font></strong></a><font size="2"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><font><strong><font><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><span class="right"><strong></strong></span></a></font></strong></font></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong><br></font>  
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		<title>Safe Trucker and The Truckers Helper Partner</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2006 06:53:25 +0000</pubDate>
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Safe Trucker, Inc. and The Truckers Helper, LLC, both industry leaders in supporting the trucking industry, are pleased to announce their partnership in the formation of NeverSit.com. This cutting edge load board service for trucking companies,...</description>
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<font size="2">Safe Trucker, Inc. and The Truckers Helper, LLC, both industry leaders in supporting the trucking industry, are pleased to announce their partnership in the formation of NeverSit.com. This cutting edge load board service for trucking companies, brokers and owner/operators is based on the KISS principle and cuts through the advertising and hype cluttering most current load services. NeverSit.com offers it's users an uncluttered interface where they can post loads and/or trucks and find loads and/or trucks. At $75/year for unlimited usage this new service is poised to revolutionize the way shippers and truckers connect with each other. Check it out for yourself at www.neversit.com or stop by booth 6127, The Truckers Helper booth at the Mid-America Truck show, for further information and for a chance to log on and check it out for youself. <br></font><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><strong><font size="2"><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><strong>Online CDL Test</strong></a></font></strong></a><font size="2"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><font><strong><font><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><span class="right"><strong></strong></span></a></font></strong></font></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong><br></font>  
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		<title>Barry Pottle of Pottle's Transportation Elected As Truckload Carriers Association Chairman for 2006-2007</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2006 12:05:18 +0000</pubDate>
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Orlando, FL - Barry Pottle, CEO of Pottle's Transportation, Bangor, Maine, has been elected as 2006-2007 chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). The swearing-in ceremony took place on Sunday, March 12, at the association's Annual...</description>
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<font size="2">Orlando, FL - Barry Pottle, CEO of Pottle's Transportation, Bangor, Maine, has been elected as 2006-2007 chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). The swearing-in ceremony took place on Sunday, March 12, at the association's Annual Meeting, held March 12-15, 2006 at the Gaylord Palms Resort, Orlando, Florida.<br>Pottle began his career in 1978 working as an owner-operator truck driver. After five years on the road he began his career at Pottle's as vice president managing the maintenance and operations department. In 1989, Barry and two private investors bought the company from his father, Clifton Pottle. In 1994 Pottle bought his investors' interest in the company and in 1996 he bought another trucking company, increasing Pottle's fleet and making it one of the largest carriers in Maine.<br>Pottle has held a variety of leadership positions in the trucking industry and is committed to truck safety. The winner of last year's TCA National Fleet Safety grand Prize, Pottle is a past chairman of the Maine Motor Transport Association, State Vice President of American Trucking Associations and past chairman of TCA's membership committee.<br>In his year as chairman, Pottle wants to bring attention to the truck driver shortage and encourage TCA members to think about their drivers' needs in new and different ways. Pottle explained, "I feel trucking companies are doing a good job, not a great job in retaining drivers; however, we need and can do better." He also cited the importance of other industry forces in retaining drivers, "I am here to tell you that the trucking companies can't fix the problems alone. We need to get our customers and suppliers behind us as well." As the voice of the truckload industry he will also tackle regulatory issues including the Hours of Service rules, impending EOBR regulations, and truck size and weight guidelines.<br></font><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><strong><font size="2"><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><strong>Online CDL Test</strong></a></font></strong></a><font size="2"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><font><strong><font><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><span class="right"><strong></strong></span></a></font></strong></font></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong><br></font>  
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		<title>Truck Catches Fire, Setting Fields Ablaze Along I-244</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2006 11:12:24 +0000</pubDate>
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 Mar. 15--A coal product in the back of a truck caught fire, melted through the trailer and caused four to five grass fires along a three-mile stretch of Interstate 244 before a firefighter flagged the driver down Tuesday.Inola Volunteer Fire Chief...</description>
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<font size="2"> Mar. 15--A coal product in the back of a truck caught fire, melted through the trailer and caused four to five grass fires along a three-mile stretch of Interstate 244 before a firefighter flagged the driver down Tuesday.<br>Inola Volunteer Fire Chief Bill Padgett signaled the truck driver near I-244's merger with Interstate 44 after he noticed that the back of the trailer was glowing white and dropping fire.<br>"So I immediately started flashing my lights and flagged him down and let him know he was on fire," Padgett said after he helped Catoosa firefighters hose down the trailer.<br>The fires, which were reported about 3:30 p.m., stretched along I-244 between Garnett Road and east of 145th East Avenue, Tulsa Fire Capt. Larry Bowles said.<br>The fires burned about 10 acres before firefighters from Tulsa, Catoosa, Rolling Hills and Oak Grove contained them, Catoosa Firefighter Jason Rogers said.<br>Bowles said 70 to 80 firefighters responded.<br>The truck driver was not injured. He did not want to be interviewed but said nothing like the fire had ever happened to him before.<br>The driver's shirt and a sign on the truck indicated that he worked for a company called Drisco.<br>Padgett said that before noticing the truck, he had called his dispatcher to report the fires because he couldn't get through on 911.<br>The fires backed up eastbound traffic along both interstates.<br>No homes or other buildings caught fire, Bowles said, although flames came close to the Serenity Park mobile home community.<br>Extremely dry conditions and high winds have combined to make the region a tinderbox since November.<br>Across Oklahoma, at least 869 homes have been damaged by grass fires since Nov. 27, and about 300 of those were destroyed, according to the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management.<br>Texas has been hit even worse, with fires consuming about 3.7 million acres and nearly 400 homes since Dec. 26, officials said.<br>Just since Sunday, fast-moving fires have ravaged the Texas Panhandle, killing 11 people and destroying numerous structures. By Tuesday, the latest fires had scorched 840,000 acres of grassland.<br>The state responded to more than 200 fires covering 191,000 acres in the 24 hours starting at midday Monday. Those blazes destroyed 15 homes, state officials said.<br>Firefighters were bracing for another battle Wednesday, when south winds are expected to pick up again.<br>The four men whose deaths pushed the toll to 11 on Monday apparently died Sunday, said Newell Rankin, range foreman of the Roberts County ranch where the bodies were found. It appeared that the men drove off a gravel road and ended up in a ravine, where they abandoned the car and tried to flee the fire.<br>They didn't get far. Their bodies were found within 50 yards of the car.<br>The men were on their way to jobs at an oil-drilling location, Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman Daniel Hawthorne said.<br></font><font size="2"><strong><strong><strong><strong><font><strong></strong></font></strong></strong></strong></strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><font><strong><font><a href="http://www.cdl-practice-test.com/"><span class="right"><strong>Free CDL Practice Test</strong></span></a></font></strong></font></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong><br></font>   
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