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The latest, greatest Mid-America news…and more!

 

Attend our FREE “Getting Your Own Authority” Seminar at the Mid-America Trucking Show!
DATE: Saturday, April 2, 2005
TIME: 2 pm – 3 pm
PLACE: Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center
For more info, call TOLL FREE: (888) 414-1874 or email seminars@dotauthority.com

 

Owner-Operators/ Expediting Excellence
Stop by booth #6768 to visit with Panther II Transportation! See how Panther can jumpstart your career in Expediting by talking to our top contractors who will be at our booth during the truck show.

 

Make Your Day at MATS Your Lucky Day…
…when you visit the J&R Schugel booth #6269. We’ll tell you all about the BEST flatbed opportunities in the industry, plus what’s new for van and reefer drivers. Drivers and owner-operators interested in the new career opportunities at J&R Schugel are invited to visit us, call (800) 359-2037 or visit www.jrschugel.com.

 

Sign up to win daily prizes with grand prizes being TV/DVD combo units. Make sure to fill out an application at booth #6572 for your chance to win. Also chat with one of our recruiters about the exciting opportunities to drive for South Dakota’s largest 100% owner-operator company. MCT has the people, the program and the power to put you on the right career path.

Marten Transport, Ltd. is pleased to announce an exciting new pay package! Starting April 1, 2005, experienced drivers can start up to 39 cents per mile. In addition, Marten offers excellent bonus incentives, giving drivers the opportunity to earn in excess of $700 per quarter. For more information, stop by our booth, and while you are there, register for your chance to win an XM Radio!
www.marten.com (800) 395-3331

 

This is the company…WITH A NEW PAY PACKAGE
The best just got better! Already a leader in compensation, Atlas announces a new pay package for the owner-operator. Stop by booth #6047 and see a recruiter. We are located on the South end of the West Wing. Paid Pre-Pass, Blue Beacon truck washes and a cell phone allowance.
(800) 525-3029

 

Complimentary Shoe Shines!
Visit Ace Doran in Booth #6481 Located in Cincinnati, OH, the 100% owner- operator company invites everyone to have their shoes shined and feet massaged at the Mid-America Trucking Show. Come relax and learn about our century-old company. Be informed by our recruiters as to our lease-on opportunities, percentages, bonus pay and company tradition. There might even be an “Elvis” sighting on Saturday!


Owner-Operators
America’s Service Line, one of the top-paying owner-operator companies, is proud to be part of the Mid-America Trucking Show. Our recruiting department will be present to supply you with all the information you need for a better financial future. Our average pay is $1.06 per mile for all miles. (800) 996-6440, (920) 217-0810 Ask for Petra Wilson.

 

Register to Win NASCAR Tickets!
Visit the ATS booth #1094 in the East Wing and learn why we have the best “pre-certified” lease program available today. 2002-or-newer Freightliners, Volvos
and Peterbilts. Call one of our recruiters today! (877) 818-3741

Tyson Foods, Inc., Transportation Division is proud to be back at the Mid-America Trucking Show! Please come by and see how drivers are Powered by Tyson at booth #6569. If you would like to contact us before the show, please call (800) 933-6442 for company driver and owner-operator information.

 

Come Experience Expediting!
Expedited carrier Express-1 of Buchanan, MI has launched its latest recruiting initiative under the title “Partnership for Success” program. Effective immediately, Express-1 will make truck payments for straight trucks and straight truck and tractor teams! Experience the expedited lifestyle as the purest form of driving, drive from point A to point B and have minimal stops, inside delivery or wait time. We serve all 48 states and Canada, but our primary coverage areas are east of the Mississippi and Texas. Stop by our booth #6868 to learn more about our driver incentive program to ensure you reach your full potential.

 

Owner-Operators Wanted
95¢ Cents, All Miles Visit Hoosier Tradewinds at booth #6178 in the West Wing. 100% owner-operator. We are a truckload, dry van company and are looking for self-motivated and disciplined owner-operators who want to work for a company where integrity is the foundation and the underlying theme in all we do. Our mission is to revolutionize the transportation industry by modeling Christ in the way we do business. Ask about our Lease

 

Arnold contractors and company drivers have already experienced two pay increases, as well as an increase in accessorial pay in 2005. Combine that with some of the best regional opportunities in the country and the choice is clear. Stop by booth #6094 and see if there is a fit for you. Also, stop by our Ultimate Road Trip classroom at booth #6941 to view our free seminar for contractors. For information, call (888) 522-5046.

 

Partnering with FedEx Ground
Teams needed.
$1.249 National Diesel Price
93¢ Start for All Teams
100% Owner-Operator Fleet
100% Drop-n-Hook
Phone #: Team FedEx (866) 832-6339
www.FedEx.com/careers

 

Check Out Our Sign-On Bonuses for Company Drivers and Owner-Operators… throughout the U.S.A.! We offer: terminal-to-terminal operation; solo owner-operators earn $1.05 per mile, teams earn $1.08 per mile; company line haul drivers earn 49¢ per mile and $18.80 hourly; company local drivers earn 46.5¢ per mile and $16.85 hourly. Watkins.

 

Wheaton World Wide Moving has openings for owner operators with experience in the household moving industry. We offer a $2,500 sign-on bonus, $1,000 for first co.-issued base plate, free tractor painting, limited discounts and much more. Visit us at Booth #6088 at the Mid-America Trucking Show or call our recruiting department at (800) 428-1165.

 

Dart Has What You Want!
Stop at Booth 6187 for details on Dart’s BIG pay increase and FREE plate package, and register for FREE AC/DC TV/VCR. Dart has the best owner operator program in the business:
• Incredible low-cost fuel
• Lowest prices and best terms on new 2005 Columbias. Used trucks, too.
• Contract options—Dedicated, Regional, OTR, and Local
So get yourself a pay raise—stop by Booth 6187, or call toll-free (866) 838-6061 (Minneapolis) or (877) 696-4011 (Dallas).


NCI Leasing is in the business of making your goal of becoming an owner-operator a reality. With no money down and low weekly payments—NCI Leasing can give you the keys to a new tractor with a bumper to bumper warranty. Your professional driving skills and NCI Leas-ing’s proven business methods will give you the Tools for Success. For more information, call (888) 707-7729.

 

Make Money and Get Home!
We offer competitive pay, great benefits, sign-on bonus, excellent home time, and late-model equipment. Stop by booth #6381 and find out how you can Join the Bean
Team
. Mention this ad and receive a special gift!
(800) 581-4305, www.cbean.com

 

Launched just weeks ago, the affordable new Wireless Truck Scale from Truckweight.com instantly provides you with your truck’s weight and weight per axle anytime, anywhere. Start-ing at just US$799, the scale can be self-installed in minutes, is accurate within 150 lbs, and can withstand even the most punishing weather and road conditions. For more information visit us at www.truckweight.com or call us at (800) 757-7888.

 

New Pay Packages Guaranteed Fuel Protection and Guaranteed Home Time!
Whether you are a contractor looking for a company that will share the risk with you or a company driver looking for guaranteed home time, Barr-Nunn Transportation has the job for you. Stop by booth #6369 and find out how to join our team.
Owner Operators: • $1.04/Gallon Guaranteed! • Fuel Taxes Paid
Company Drivers: • Leading 401K Program • Guaranteed Home Time
(866) 207-5479, www.barr-nunn.com

 

Put a Little TLC in Your Life!
Come by our booth #6285 and find out why we have the happiest drivers on the road! We get most drivers home every weekend and offer dedicated opportunities plus pay on PC practical miles, affordable family health coverage, quarterly safety bonuses and more. Stop and say hello at booth #6285 and let us tell you about what Total Logistic Control can do for you. If you can’t come by, call us at (800) 879-5074 or visit www.totallogistic.com.

 

CHOICE! When you join National Carriers, you have the opportunity to choose the lease best suiting you and your family’s needs. You can choose from 48-State, Regional and Dedicated Leases. In addition, a driver can qualify for an additional 15 cpm on some loads. If you do not currently own your own truck, NCI Leasing can be an option making your owner-operator goals a reality. Call our recruiting team at (888) 707-7729 for information on becoming a member of the Elite fleet®.

 

“Your Road Home” has just gotten Smoother!
Call us today to learn how the best “family friendly” trucking carrier just became even more “career friendly.” There has never been anything like this in our industry, and it is only available at Celadon! We are “Your Road Home.”

 

KBR is a global engineering, procurement and services company. We are currently seeking experienced truck drivers and heavy recovery drivers for overseas opportunities in the Middle East and Central Asia. Apply online at: www.kbrjobs.com KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
Come see us at booth #6673.

 

Win a FREE XM Radio
…when you visit us at Mid America! Look what experienced drivers earn at U.S. Xpress:
• 43 cpm (solos) • 50 cpm (teams), PLUS a $5,000 sign-on bonus! • $1.40/mile (contractors—empty and loaded). You can choose your home time with our Local, Dedicated, Regional and OTR lanes.
www.xpressdrivers.com, (800) 830-3834

“Haulin’ Freight Since ’78”
Do you like to be home weekends? Would you like to make $750 a week minimum, guaranteed? We have a great new pay package! Our Fleet average is 2,800 mi/wk with late-model Kenworth T-600 & T-2000’s. Fantastic benefit plan, paid vacation after one year.
Booth #6470 (877) 794-3877, (866) 735-7539, ext 104. www.calhountransportation.com

It Pays to be Selective! Owner operators, do you need miles? We have them. How about home time? Consider it done. Need both? We have the perfect plan for you. Want to build your own fleet? Our lease purchase program can help you be a small business owner in no time. Stop by booth #8540 and register to win an XM radio.
(866) 294-0006, www.driveSCG.com .. SCG

 

Shift Into Overdrive In 2005! Lease With C.R. England!
It’s a New Year, and you can be your own boss by leasing an “Up Spec” truck with very little risk. Test drive our affordable lease program for six months. If it doesn’t fit you, just cancel and hire on as a company driver. Visit us at booth #6591 for more information.

 

Talk to the company known for having the highest pay in the industry. Join a group of professional drivers who are known for simply being the best. Work with a company that understands drivers have the hardest job in the industry. Without you, there would be no success at all. Come meet Heartland Express.
(800) 441-4953, www.heartlandexpress.com

 

We are the Owner-Operator Company!
If you’re an experienced owner-operator looking for a place to hang your hat, visit us. At Mercer, we offer a true, non-forced central dispatch with daily pay. Most importantly, we appreciate our contractors. Visit us at booth #879 and sign up for our prize drawings and free gifts. (800) 358-1903, www.mercertown.com.

 

Meet Ken Schrader in Person!
Schrader will greet fans and sign autographs at the Over the Road/Pro Trucker exhibit booth from 1-3 p.m. on Thursday, March 31. The OTR/ PT booth (#6485) is located at the main en-trance of the Driver Recruitment Center in the West Wing of the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center. www.otrprotrucker.com

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