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TRUCKING OPPORTUNITIES Fleet insider SEPTEMBER DRIVERS OF THE MONTH Several Crete Carrier Corp. drivers were honored as September Drivers of the Month: These include: William Speigel, Cheyenne, Wyo., Crete Carrier; John Tekuelve, Columbus, Ohio, Crete; Joe Snyder, Columbus, Ohio, Shaffer Trucking; Lynn Hemmert, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Shaffer; Joseph Kriel, DeLand, Fla., Crete; Sidney Evans, DeLand, Fla., Shaffer; Harold Price, Greensboro, N.C., Crete; Franck TRUCKERSNEWSDRIVERJOBS.COM Ciotkowski, Greensboro, N.C., Shaffer; Gene Dunfee, Indianapolis, Crete; Roxeanna Blair, Kansas City, Mo., Crete; Eric Whiting, Knoxville, Tenn., Crete; Charles Chappell, Lincoln, Neb., Crete; William Pettus, Macungie, Pa., Crete; Ray Smith, Marietta, Ga., Crete; Tony Rush, Marietta, Ga., Shaffer; Darnell Ward, New Kingstown, Pa., Crete; David Katz New Kingstown, Pa., Shaffer; David Pettit, Omaha, Hunt Transportation; David Gray, Ottawa, Ill., Crete; Garrett Poindexter, Phoenix, Crete; Mark Hunt, Salt Lake City, Crete; Terri Parker, Spartanburg, S.C., Crete; Terry Roberts, Tifton, Ga., Crete; Friday Ofor, Wilmer, Texas, Crete; John Spencer, Wilmer, Texas, Shaffer. OLD DOMINION OPENS NEW FACILITY Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.'s newest service center in Canton, Ohio, is slated to be the company's first Leadership in Energy and Envi- ronmental Design certified facility in its nationwide network. The 70-door facility, Old Dominion's 216th, located at 3970 Commerce St. SW, will employ 40 people. OWENS CORNING T Swindell is a very well known name throughout the world of motorsports. Sammy and his son Kevin have set the standard when it comes to winning races. Their knowledge of the track combined with their determination has made them a force to be reckoned with in the open wheeled racing world. For many years, Swindell Racing has competed in the most prestigious open wheeled dirt track race in the country, the Chili Bowl Nationals. Swindell Racing has long been a victorious powerhouse at Chili Bowl. In fact, since 2009, when John Christner Trucking and Swindell Racing joined forces, they have celebrated 3 consecutive championships…together!! John Christner Trucking believes in strong partnerships. We know that more can be accomplished collectively than individually. When talented, hard-working individuals combine efforts, championships are the result. A partner like JCT can help you reach the pinnacle of your trucking career as an Independent Contractor. With JCT behind you, you've got everything you need to be a champion! HONORS CRETE CARRIER The Owens Corning Global Logistics team recognized Crete Carrier for superior on-time performance. Crete Carrier was among a select group of carriers that Owens Corning hon- ored. This is the fourth year in a row that Crete has been recognized for this award. CON-WAY MILLION-MILE DRIVERS Circle 307 on Reader Service Card or visit truckersnews.hotims.com 54 TRUCKERS NEWS DECEMBER 2011 For June and July, Con-way Truck- load honored the following drivers for driving 1 million miles safely: Juan Curioso, Stephen Donoway, Linda Goff, Alan Hayes, Michael Hunt, Arlie Marsh, John Newkirk, Willie Nowden, Saul Parra, Michael Richey, George Spicer and Marcus Statton. The fleet's June and July Drivers of the Month are Daniel Baez; Gary and Nora Bulen; William Coffman; Tim Hicks; Jerry Miller; and team drivers Joseph Keyman and Jhyn-Yin Chang, Robert and Vickie River, and Thomas and Joan Walter.