Changing Lanes

May 2013

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Industry News Grand Island Express and Landstar System, Inc., Named Overall Winners in the TCA/CarriersEdge Best Fleets to Drive For Contest CHANGING LANES Two fleets have risen above their competition to be named the overall winners of Best Fleets to Drive For, an annual survey and contest produced by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge. Grand Island Express of Grand Island, Nebraska, was selected as the Best Overall Fleet for Company Drivers, an award sponsored by Bose Corporation, manufacturer of the award-winning Bose RideĀ® system for heavy-duty trucks. Landstar System, Inc., of Jacksonville, Florida, was selected as the Best Overall Fleet for Owner Operators, an award sponsored by Marsh, the world's leading insurance broker and risk advisor. Best Fleets to Drive For, now in its fifth year, identifies North American for-hire trucking companies that provide the best workplace experiences for their drivers. Nominated carriers are evaluated on the range and depth of offered programs, the overall effectiveness of those programs across key metrics, and the responses of surveyed drivers. The top finishers are identified as Best Fleets to Drive For, and the highest scoring fleet in each category is named overall winner. 22 industry news 0513 cl.indd 1 Both companies received their awards this morning as part of the TCA Annual Convention at the Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada. Grand Island Express (GIX) scored high marks from its drivers, who note that the company is very safety conscious and seems to care deeply about its people. It utilizes several special programs to retain drivers and keep them happy. A common theme that emerged from interviews with GIX drivers was the company's open door policy and the sincerity of the office staff. "This company has so much to offer drivers," said one professional truck driver. "They are constantly improving and upgrading their fleet, and they treat their employees with respect!" At Landstar, contractors receive excellent training and pay, and many said they feel "at home" with the company. The company's MUST (Mutual Understanding of Safety Together) and CABS (Continuing Awareness of Business and Safety) programs received numerous positive comments. "Had I known 10 years ago how and what Landstar had to offer, I would have leased on then. This has been the best move I've made," said one contractor. Another said, "There may be a better company out there, but I haven't found it. I would be more than satisfied to finish up my working life here." may 2013 // WWW.CHANGINGLANESDIGITAL.COM 4/5/13 9:31 AM

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