Cameron KizzireHome2011 Innovator of the YearName: Marten Transport Location: Mondovi, Wis. While CCJ recognized Marten Transport as its 2011 Innovator of the Year based both on the company’s willingness to challenge conventional wisdom and on the elegant simplicity of its temperature solution, the company also is a clear industry leader in terms of proactive maintenance procedures, driver recruitment and retention, […]January 19, 2012Home2010 Innovator of the YearName: O&S Trucking Location: Springfield, Mo. By the time you read this, it’s possible that O&S Trucking has changed its business model once again. It’s not that the Springfield, Mo.-based refrigerated truckload carrier is reckless; far from it. Rather, the company is bold and nimble. It acts decisively when its analysis of market conditions and […]January 19, 2012Home2009 Innovator of the YearName: Lakeville Motor Express Location: Roseville, Minn. The hybrid operation with Averitt demonstrates the type of innovative thinking and leadership that distinguishes Lakeville Motor Express as Commercial Carrier Journal’s 2009 Innovator of the Year. The joint service operations with Averitt is part of a broader strategy called the Reliance Network, which was set in motion […]January 19, 2012Home2008 Innovator of the YearName: Dart Transit Co. Location: Eagan, Minn. In June 2007, Dart asked the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to exempt 200 of its owner-operators from the 14-hour clock and the split-rest limitations of the hours-of-service rules – provided they abide by a comprehensive fatigue risk management system, including use of electronic onboard recorders and a […]January 19, 2012Business2008 Innovator of the YearJanuary 19, 2012Home2007 Innovator of the YearName: Pitt Ohio Express Location: Pittsburgh, OH A half-dozen or so young Pitt Ohio Express employees are playing Gazillionaire, a business strategy game, trying to strike it rich in intergalactic trade and transportation. This isn’t a bunch of bored colleagues goofing off when the boss is away. Rather, it’s an exercise to promote creativity among […]January 19, 2012HomeAgendaLIKE ANY GET AWAY, WE DON’T SCHEDULE EVERYTHING. BUT HERE’S SOME OF WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:  DAY 1 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. Arrivals 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner DAY 2 Morning Activities Hunting, skeet shooting, ATV trail rides, fishing and games Sunset Dinner Feast DAY 3 Morning Activities More hunting, fishing & gaming Departures […]January 10, 2012HomeMORE INFOAll sponsors & guests will stay in the same location, giving everyone the opportunity to meet and visit throughout the event. The facility is equipped with a large covered dock overlooking the bayou, and a dining room big enough to serve all the authentic cajun cuisine cooked on site. Casual dress of shorts and t-shirts […]January 10, 2012HomeAgendaLIKE ANY GET AWAY, WE DON’T SCHEDULE EVERYTHING. BUT HERE’S SOME OF WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: DAY 1 : ARRIVALS (12 NOON – 4:00 P.M.) WELCOME DINNER DAY 2: FISHING FROM SUN-UP TO LUNCH CAJUN STYLE FEAST DINNER NIGHT OUT ON NEW ORLEANS’ BOURBON STREET DAY 3: MORE FISHING DEPARTURES (AFTER 2:00 P.M.)January 10, 2012HomeContact UsFor more information, please contact: Tom Winters tomwinters@randallreilly.com (205) 248-1063December 15, 2011Page 1 of 2Next PageTop StoriesAutonomousCalifornia governor spikes driverless trucking banGov. Gavin Newsom said AB 316 was unnecessary for the regulation and oversight of heavy-duty autonomous vehicle technology in California, as existing law provides sufficient authority to create the appropriate regulatory framework.Economic trendsLow diesel fuel inventories, volatile pricing likely to boost carrier exitsCompaniesTeamsters call for investigation of Yellow bankruptcyMaintenanceParts and labor costs begin to show improvementSponsor ContentDownload the Trailer Inspection Form from Fullbay
