Truckers News

SPONSORED INFORMATION SECTION Top Fleet News Dart receives prestigious awards United Sugars awarded Dart Transit  the Decade award at United Sugars’ 10th annual transportation conference in August. Dart was selected for its exceptional commitment to service and performance.  over 40,000 loads of sugar with only 68  only three complaints were made. “Dart sets the bar high, just like we like it,” said Darla Willoughby, business analyst at United Sugars. For the fi fth year in a row, Dart also   Excellence. The award is based on Dart’s loss results, prompt and fair claim settlement practices, timely reporting of serious claims to Great West, innovative loss prevention programs, and demonstrated operational  Join the Bulkmatic team! Looking for a challenge? Want to be more than a driver? For more than 30  built its business by developing solid relationships with its customers and professional drivers and by providing solutions to customer and product challenges. Consider joining our team of dedi- cated transportation services specialists. We don’t see it as merely another delivery, but an opportunity. Contact  800-956-0014, orwww.bulkmatic.com, to learn more about becoming part of the  Maverick announces pay increase Maverick Transportation, LLC announced another pay raise for current and potential drivers, eff ective  pay increase over the last 30 days for incoming,  sign on bonus was also announced. “A lot of very exciting things are happening for  recruiting. “We have multiple opportunities in several divisions including our new temp control division, an expanded hiring area, dedicated positions, higher pay and a sign-on bonus. There has never been a better time to join the Maverick fl eet.” To learn more about the driving opportunities available with Maverick Transportation call the  website atwww.drivemaverick.com. Your experience is worth its weight in orange Experienced drivers deserve more perks. That’s where we come in. Experienced drivers don’t have to jump through hoops to get the things they deserve at Schneider. They just have to be great at what they do. And our drivers are. Don’t you deserve more? Get what you need as a Schneider Driver:   miles   home weekly To learn more about driving opportunities with Schneider National, please visitwww. schneiderjobs.com Marten Transport Increases Driver Pay Wisconsin-based Marten Transport has announced an- other raise in driver pay. “Drivers will see their mileage pay increase by up to 4 cents per mile, depending on the length of haul,” said Tim Norlin, Marten Transport director of recruiting. These new increases, along with driver base rates on Marten Transport’s Fair Pay sliding scale, allow driv- ers with one year of prior experience to earn as much as $0.415 per mile; drivers with fi ve years of prior expe- rience to earn as much as $0.445 per mile; and senior drivers to earn as much as $0.485 per mile. For more information on services or opportunities at Marten Transport, call 800-395-3331 or visitwww. drive4marten.com. Sammons seeks owner-operators With freight increasing to pre-recession levels and the prospect for continued  Trucking is looking to hire more owner- operators to help with the recent surge. The company says customers are asking for increased commitments and agreeing to rate increases. “We need additional owner-operators to join our family now,” says Sammons President  For more information, visit www. SammonsTrucking.com or call (888)  4 TOP FLEETS MAY 2011 Increased business opens up owner-operator opportunities   really are small business owners, whether they currently own a tractor or want to purchase one.  interest rate.     Purchase Program, a tractor re-license credit, detention pay as soon as we invoice the customer,  the future. CreteCarrierJobs.com.

• Cover
• Cover Story: Charles In Charge, Company Driver Charlie Hamilton proves to be a natural leader
• Room(s) to Park: couple starts website to help drivers find trucker-friendly accommodations
• Big Rig Basics: how to maintain your spring suspension system
• Smart Driving: veterans go the extra mile to secure loads
• How to Become an Owner-Operator: Do your research when searching for carriers
• Editors Journal: Going Nowhere Fast
• Feedback
• News: Cat is Back
• Fit for the Road
• Racing: Glad Tidings...and Good Luck
• I am Just Saying
• Product Showcase
• Classified
• Fleet Insider
• Ad Index
• Exit Only