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News & Notes 34 // OWNER OPERATOR // NOVEMBER 2014 Interstate Dist. Co. Raises Independent Carrier Rates By 3% For 4th Quarter 2014 Interstate Distributor Co., a trucking com- pany known for its commitment to safety, service and operational excellence, recently announced a 3% rate increase on gross rev- enue for independent carriers who sign on with the company before the end of the year. Independent carriers retain their own au- thority when partnering with Interstate and can choose from two pay options: 83% of gross revenue paid in 10 days or 80% of gross revenue paid in 3 days. Interstate also RIIHUV¿UVWLQ¿UVWRXWGLVSDWFKQRRULHQWDWLRQ and no trailer fees; just the freedom to run when and where carriers want. The 3% rate increase is only available from October 1 – December 31, 2014. "The key to a successful business relation- ship is making smart decisions so both par- WLHVFDQEHQH¿W´VDLG,QWHUVWDWH'LVWULEXWRUV¶ CEO Marc Rogers. "Independent carriers who sign on with us can further improve their bottom line with our 4th quarter rate increase. In return, Interstate is able to con- tinue to meet the needs of our customers. We want to give back when we can and demon- strate how valuable independent carriers are WRRXUEXVLQHVVRSHUDWLRQV´ Interstate has experienced solid growth this year as it expands operations, divisions and customer service in support of its Fortune 500 customer base. In order to keep up with demand, the company continues to focus on partnering with small to medium-sized carri- ers with their own authority. For more information about partnering with Interstate Distributor Co., please visit www. driveinterstate.com or call 1-800-374-8348. Pilot Flying J Thanks More Than 50 Medal of Honor Recipients With Free Coffee for a Year Pilot Flying J, the largest operator of travel centers and travel plazas in North America, is giving away a year of free coffee and com- memorative travel mugs to Congressional Medal of Honor recipients at the Medal of Honor Knoxville Convention. $VD+HUR6SRQVRUIRUWKLV\HDU¶VFRQYHQ- tion, Pilot Flying J is offering the free coffee in order to continue to show its support of and appreciation for the United States mili- tary and the Medal of Honor recipients. "As an Army veteran myself, I understand DQG DSSUHFLDWH WKH VDFUL¿FHV WKHVH KHURHV KDYHPDGH´VDLG-LP+DVODP3LORW&RUSR- ration founder and chairman. "Free coffee is a unique way Pilot Flying J can show the Medal of Honor recipients our gratitude for WKHLUEUDYHDFWLRQV´ Pilot Flying J frequently implements new programs to improve the driving and work- ing experience for veteran drivers. Last Sep- tember, Pilot Flying J gave free gas to nearly 1,600 veterans, active soldiers and their families for Operation Tank Full of Love. The Knoxville-headquartered company also KDVFHOHEUDWHG9HWHUDQ¶V'D\E\RIIHULQJIUHH services for professional drivers who are vet- erans and offers favorable employment pro-