FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           

                                                                         Contact:  Randy Schwartzenburg

                                                                                     randy@truckerbuddy.org

                                                                                                      205-248-1261

Sewell Awarded January 2012 Trucker Buddy of the Month

Roy Sewell has been named January Trucker Buddy of the Month after being nominated by his Trucker Buddy teacher, Michele Chilenski and her third grade class at Olde Sawmill Elementary in Dublin, Ohio.  The two have been paired for two years.

          “Roy has gone out of his way for my class,” stated Ms. Chilenski.  “Not only did he come to the class Veteran’s Day Program but he has also come on a class field trip and sent treats for Halloween.”  

This year, Sewell gave the class a miniature replica of his truck which Chilenski says her students enjoyed because of the numerous occasions he has brought his truck for the students to climb inside and shown them how the lift in the back works.  “Now they get to see it and be reminded of the times they were sitting in the same seat,” she says.

According to Chilenski, Sewell has done an exceptional job of teaching her students good work ethics and responsibility. “He will write back to every student that sends him a question, including examples of emails from satisfied customers,” she says. “He also teaches the students about how hard work pays off.  Plus, he has taught the students about the trucking industry, some of the possible dangers of driving a truck and really given them a good idea of what it is like when he is out on the road.”

Sewell sends pictures to the class of his travels and has enabled the class to use map reading skills by letting them know where he goes.  The students learn about geography from following his travels.  When he visited the class he told the students his stories and experiences from being out on the road.

          “He encourages good behavior, academics and makes the children feel special and important,” raves Chilenski referring to his hands-on approach with the class.

Roy Sewell Announcement on the TBI Website with Pictures

Trucker Buddy International, an independent, non-profit 501(c) (3) organization, often called the number one trucking image campaign in North America, has helped educate schoolchildren and introduce educators to the trucking industry.  This gives them the world through the eyes of a professional truck driver.  The Trucker Buddy program helps to educate and mentor schoolchildren via a pen pal relationship between professional truck drivers and children in grades K-8 as supervised by their teachers.

After an extensive screening process, the professional truck drivers are matched with a class and as directed by the teacher, drivers share news about their travels with their class. Students write letters and send pictures to their drivers. Students' skills in reading, writing, geography, mathematics, social studies, and history are enhanced and learning is made fun.

Since 1992, Trucker Buddy International has helped educate over a million schoolchildren and introduced them to caring, compassionate men and women, professional truck drivers.  The on-going success of the program is due to driver volunteers, participating teachers and the contributions of sponsors.  There is no cost to the drivers or teachers to participate in the program. The Trucker Buddy of the Month is sponsored by Daimler Truck Products and includes, Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks and Detroit. Each class of the winning TBOM receives a gift pack of snack from Frito-Lay.  The Trucker Buddy program is funded entirely by sponsorships and donations. 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 8, 2012

                                                                         Contact: David Heller, PTDI Program Director

703-647-7015 or dheller@truckload.org

PTDI Certification Benefits Programs Facing Changes

in a Technological Age

Alexandria, Virginia – As technology changes the face of the truck driving industry, programs offering courses certified by the Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI) are reaping the benefits, according to driver training program administrators from Wisconsin to North Carolina.

            “The dynamics of individuals seeking jobs has changed,” said Robert Behnke, Dept. Chair, Commercial Vehicle Education, at Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, Wis. “I see people choosing this as a career path are more technologically savvy, but they don’t have a specific background in trucking, nor have they even grown up in the farm industry and been around big vehicles. We’re seeing folks from different backgrounds—accountants, doctors, and lawyers—coming into the industry because they’ve seen a tremendous amount of change in what they were doing and they are looking for a career change. Companies want to be assured that these people have specific truck driver training. I believe PTDI has played a part in that, because when it comes down to companies asking about training, safety is always number one.”

            Kim Carsten, school director for Commercial Driver Training in West Babylon, N.Y., has also seen a change in the background of her students in recent years. “I’ve seen financial people, people from Wall Street, from the computer technology field, coming to our program,” Carsten said. “They need jobs, and they see from the advertisements that there is always a need for CDL drivers and that these are good paying jobs for entry-level drivers.”

And the fact that students are more technologically savvy only benefits programs with PTDI certification, as Carsten pointed out. “In the past three years, I have seen an increase in the amount of students who know about PTDI, and much of that is a result of their Internet research and the fact that motor carriers mention PTDI on their website,” she said. “A lot of our students do research the PTDI website themselves and when they complete our critique at the end of our program, they say they came here because of PTDI. Students definitely have become savvy about industry standards, and about the industry in general, because of the Internet.”

            Rudy Fox, director of truck driver training for Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, which received PTDI course recertification at two locations and initial certification at a third, has noted similar interest in his programs. “Definitely the economy has led more people to the trucking industry. Some are changing careers not by choice but because they’ve lost their jobs. We’re seeing that especially in our area in North Carolina where the industry is textiles and furniture, and that industry’s almost gone, so with unemployment here close to 10 percent, people have to turn to trucking. Companies are seeking us out because they know we’re giving our students quality training. We have more recruiters now than we ever have in the past few years because of PTDI. Our reputation has grown quite well in western North Carolina; all the major trucking companies recognize our program, and one of the reasons is the PTDI certification.”

Insurance companies as well are recognizing the significance of PTDI certification. “A lot of insurance companies, from what I understand, recommend that trucking companies hire students from PTDI programs,” Fox said. “Most trucking companies are greatly influenced by insurance companies, so they can’t hire student drivers that don’t have quality training.”

Although Behnke said it may seem “unrealistic for someone to make that type of career change, especially later in life,” he believes “the industry is turning a corner with positive changes and more emphasis on the trucking industry’s image. I think there are a lot of great changes coming our way as people look at the trucking industry as more of a career than just a job.”

Carsten, who has been with Commercial Driver Training for 28 years, adds, “I definitely think that PTDI’s making a difference in the type of drivers we’re putting on the road.”

            The six truck driver training programs that recently received recertification are Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute in Hudson and Hickory, N.C.; Commercial Driver Training Inc., in West Babylon, N.Y.; Delaware Technical and Community College in Georgetown, Del.; Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, Wis.; and Lebanon County Career School in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.  Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute in Dallas, N.C., received initial course certification.

PTDI is a national, nonprofit organization established for the twofold purpose of developing uniform industry skill, curriculum, and certification standards for entry-level truck driver training and motor carrier driver finishing programs, and certifying entry-level truck driver training courses at public and private schools and driver finishing programs at carriers for compliance with PTDI standards.  PTDI is based in Alexandria, Virginia.

Landair, headquartered in Greeneville, Tennessee, provides truckload and dedicated trucking services; commercial and contract warehousing; and transportation management services.

For more information, call 1-888-LANDAIR, or visit www.Landair.com.

 

ARNOLD HIRES NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF CAPACITY

May 1, 2012 (Jacksonville, Fla.) – Arnold Transportation Services (ATS), a dominant player in the regional truckload business, recently announced Paul Rasmussen as its new Vice President of Capacity. Rasmussen, who has been with the company for about a month now, has over 13 years of recruiting experience in the transportation industry.

            “We are establishing career paths for drivers by offering a variety of options from regional to dedicated to local positions here at Arnold,” said Rasmussen. “My goal is to continue providing drivers with a place they can come home to, where they can settle in and work their entire career with us.”

ATS is growing its fleet to over 1,000 trucks due to the high demand for its premium regional dedicated service, but at the same time retaining the small-company environment that makes Arnold so attractive to drivers. The company is well known for its outstanding communication and its reputation of having one of the best CSA scores in the industry.

“It’s all about ‘Safety, Service and People,’” said Rasmussen. “Our continued focus on our core principles really drive our culture that goes back to our roots when we started in 1936.”

            Benefits for ATS drivers include state-of-the-art equipment, high pay, EZ Pass provided at no charge, referral and rehire bonuses, and multiple insurance plan options. Independent contractors at ATS also enjoy no forced dispatch, steady freight and weekly settlements. Additionally, the company has two Super Regional running areas in the Southeast and Southwest that get drivers home every 7-10 days.

            “Whether you want to stay on the road for longer periods of time or home every night, or whether you want to be a company driver or owner operator, Arnold really has something for everyone,” said Rasmussen. “I’m looking forward to making Arnold my home, just like our drivers have.”

Arnold Transportation Services

Known for its fast, reliable and “intensive” service, Arnold Transportation Services is based in Jacksonville, Fla. and specializes in truckload transportation and dedicated contract carriage. Both company and independent contractor opportunities are available.

For more information on careers at Arnold Transportation Services, visit arnoldtrans.com or call 1-800-846-4321.

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For more information about a driving career at Covenant Transport, please visit us at www.covenantdrivers.com. For more information about engaging the services of Covenant Transport, please visit us at www.covenanttransport.com.
 

Covenant Transport, headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee is a subsidiary of Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. ("CTG"), the holding company for several transportation providers that offer premium transportation services for customers throughout the United States. CTG includes additional operations of Southern Refrigerated Transport of Texarkana, Arkansas; Star Transportation of Nashville, Tennessee; Covenant Transport Solutions and Transport Enterprise Leasing of Chattanooga, Tennessee.  The group operates about 3,000 tractors and 7,000 trailers. CTG's Class A common stock is publicly-traded on the NASDAQ Global Select market under the symbol, "CVTI".

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                                                                                    April 27, 2012

Contact:  Spring Dixon

sdixon@maverickusa.com

(501) 955-1255

PHOTO: Maverick Transportation temperature control division tractor/trailer

Maverick Transportation, LLC, Announces Temperature Control Driver Pay Increase

Little Rock, Ark. (May 1, 2012) -- Citing customer growth and continued company expansion, Maverick Transportation, LLC announced a pay raise for its temperature control drivers effective April 29, 2012.

The new plan implements a 2¢/mile across the board increase for drivers in the temperature control division. All current Maverick drivers, as well as new drivers coming into this division will receive an increase in starting pay. In addition, Maverick raised detention pay to $15 an hour, almost doubling the previous rate. Starting pay for experienced temperature control drivers will now be 41¢ - 42¢/mile. Students with no experience will start at 35¢/mile and increase to 38¢/mile after three months. Drivers receive a 1¢/mile increase after one year. An additional longevity incentive each year, for up to five years, was also recently announced.

“Our goal is to stay competitive in driver recruiting while simultaneously rewarding and retaining our existing drivers," said Director of Recruiting Brad Vaughn. “This is the second pay raise that Maverick has implemented in 2012.”

Maverick announced significant investments in new equipment during 2011 and 2012. The fleet currently operates 2010-2012 model Freightliner tractors providing drivers one of the safest, most comfortable rides in the industry.  With safety and technology leading the way, Maverick’s temperature control trailers are equipped with two way communications, door sensors, fuel sensors, and more. “We anticipate a considerable increase in utilization with our recent investment in additional temperature control trailers,” said Drew Selig, Director of Temperature Control Divisions. “We know that a larger trailer pool means more options for both our drivers and our customers.”

Based in Little Rock, Arkansas and operating over 1,200 units, Maverick provides OTR and dedicated service to the flatbed, glass, machinery, and temperature controlled transportation markets throughout North America. To learn more visit their website at www.maverickusa.com

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For Immediate Release

May 1, 2012

Contact:  Deborah Sparks, Vice President of Development

(703) 838-1950 or dsparks@truckload.org

Tom McLeod

chairman of the TCA Scholarship Fund

president of McLeod Software Corporation,

Birmingham, Ala. 

Truckload Carriers Association Announces Opening

of Scholarship Program for 2012-13

Eligible students may apply online until June 15

Alexandria, Virginia - The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) officially opened the application process for its annual scholarship program this morning.  Interested applicants have until 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, June 15, 2012, to complete the application at www.truckload.org/Scholarships.

“I am very pleased to announce the launch of this year’s online scholarship application,” said Tom McLeod, chairman of the TCA Scholarship Fund and president of McLeod Software Corporation of Birmingham, Ala.  “It offers applicants a convenient way to apply for one of the many scholarships offered to family members connected to TCA member companies.  The number of applicants has been on the rise recently and we expect that trend to continue this year!”

To be eligible for consideration, each applicant must meet the following criteria:

·       Be in good academic standing

·       Be attending an accredited four-year college or university as a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior for 2012-13

·       Be the child, grandchild, or spouse of an employee or an employee of a TCA member

·       Be the child, grandchild, or spouse of an independent contractor or an independent contractor affiliated with a TCA member

·       Show financial need

·       Show scholastic achievement

·       Maintain full-time student status

·       Exhibit high character and integrity

Scholarships for the 2012-13 academic year will range in size from $2,000 to $6,000 and will be awarded in two segments. 

TCA has been offering scholarships through its Scholarship Fund since 1973.  They are awarded without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, or religion.  For more information about the program and to fill out the online application, visit www.truckload.org/Scholarships.

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TCA is the only national trade association whose collective sole focus is the truckload segment of the motor carrier industry.  The association represents dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, and intermodal container carriers operating in the 48 contiguous states, as well as Alaska, Mexico, and Canada.  Representing operators of more than 200,000 trucks, which collectively produce annual revenue of more than $20 billion, TCA is an organization tailored to specific truckload carrier needs.

For more information about a driving career at Covenant Transport, please visit us at www.covenantdrivers.com. For more information about engaging the services of Covenant Transport, please visit us at www.covenanttransport.com.
 

Covenant Transport, headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee is a subsidiary of Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. ("CTG"), the holding company for several transportation providers that offer premium transportation services for customers throughout the United States. CTG includes additional operations of Southern Refrigerated Transport of Texarkana, Arkansas; Star Transportation of Nashville, Tennessee; Covenant Transport Solutions and Transport Enterprise Leasing of Chattanooga, Tennessee.  The group operates about 3,000 tractors and 7,000 trailers. CTG's Class A common stock is publicly-traded on the NASDAQ Global Select market under the symbol, "CVTI".

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                     

April 20, 2012

Contact:  Randy Schwartzenburg

randy@truckerbuddy.org

205-248-1261

Trucker Buddy Launches Trucking Mentors Program

Trucker Buddy International is launching a new program called Trucking Mentors and is directed at teaching high school students to drive safely around big rig trucks.  Trucking Mentors matches professional drivers with a high school located either locally or along the route of the driver.  The driver then visits the high school once or twice a year to teach young drivers about the issues of driving along-side a big rig truck. 

Many local and short run regional drivers can’t participate in Trucker Buddy but still want to volunteer to help their community.  A program like Trucking Mentors allows them to visit the high school and educate students on highway safety.  The goal is to save lives and build a positive image of the trucking industry among teenage drivers.

The current 2,600 Trucker Buddies will have the opportunity to be both a Trucker Buddy to elementary students and a Trucking Mentor to high school students. Other drivers will be recruited to help in the mission.  There will be no charge to be a Trucking Mentor, background checks will be done on all Trucking Mentors. Matches can be made by the driver contacting their local school or can be matched with one of the high schools that sign up.

“I believe that as an industry we have a responsibility to help our communities understand how to be safe around a truck and continue to improve our image.  That is especially important for teens beginning to take the responsibility of driving a car,” says Randy Schwartzenburg, executive director, Trucker Buddy International. “Trucking Mentors will not only save lives but will increase respect between all the parties.  Having both Trucker Buddies and Trucking Mentors teaching students about our industry not only helps the students drive more safely but helps everyone understand our industry’s impact on our nation.   Saving lives, improving our image and building respect are why launching Trucking Mentors is so important.”

For more information on Trucking Mentors go to www.truckingmentors.org.

Trucker Buddy International, an independent, non-profit 501(c) (3) organization, often called the number one trucking image campaign in North America, has helped educate schoolchildren and introduce educators to the trucking industry.  This gives them the world through the eyes of a professional truck driver.  The Trucker Buddy program helps to educate and mentor schoolchildren via a pen pal relationship between professional truck drivers and children in grades K-8 as supervised by their teachers.

After an extensive screening process, the professional truck drivers are matched with a class and as directed by the teacher, drivers share news about their travels with their class. Students write letters and send pictures to their drivers. Students' skills in reading, writing, geography, mathematics, social studies, and history are enhanced and learning is made fun.

Since 1992, Trucker Buddy International has helped educate over a million schoolchildren and introduced them to caring, compassionate men and women, professional truck drivers.  The on-going success of the program is due to driver volunteers, participating teachers and the contributions of sponsors.  There is no cost to the drivers or teachers to participate in the program.  The Trucker Buddy program is funded entirely through sponsorships and donations. 

Trucker Buddy press releases are provided by ACS, a Xerox Company.

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For Immediate Release           Contact:     Alan Sims

(800) 633-5953, ext. 1339

                                                                      asims@randallreilly.com

Dr. Barry Asmus to deliver keynote address at

inaugural Great West Fleet Executive Conference

LAS VEGAS, Nev., (April 2012) – Dr. Barry Asmus, senior economist with the National Center for Policy Analysis will share his insights on powering America’s energy future with attendees during the inaugural Great West Fleet Executive Conference, June 13-14, 2012, at the Sands Expo & Convention Center.

          Named by USA Today as one of the five most requested speakers in the nation, Asmus is an advocate of free market economics, including removing laws that restrict the development of domestic energy. By 2020, Asmus estimates America will consume 125 quads of energy, a 25 percent shortfall from the current supply. Scientists say the U.S. has more than 200 billion barrels of oil and 2,000 trillion cubic feet of natural gas recoverable with today’s technology. When fully developed, Asmus argues, we would eliminate completely the 10 million barrels of foreign oil imported daily.

          The Great West Fleet Executive Conference is the only conference that helps carriers meet the challenges of doing business in the West. Spanning two half-days prior to the opening of The Great West Truck Show, the conference offers carrier executives real-world insights into key areas, including:

·       What you need to know about complying with California regulations – Chris Shimoda, manager of Environmental Policy, California Trucking Association

·       What leading carriers are doing to successfully conduct business in the West – Scott Blevins, president and CEO, Mountain Valley Express and Noel Massie, president UPS Central California District

·       How to finance environmentally compliant equipment – Matt Schrap, president, California Fleet Solutions and vice president government programs, Crossroads Equipment Lease and Finance

·       Does natural gas make sense for the long haul?  Tim Carmichael, president, California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition

·       An update on engine makers’ existing technologies and how they plan to meet upcoming regulations – Moderated by Glen Kedzie, vice president, energy & environmental counsel, American Trucking Associations and featuring Brad Williamson, manager of engine and component marketing, Daimler Trucks North America; Craig Brewster, vice president, PACCAR and David McKenna, director, powertrain sales and marketing, Mack Trucks

Presented by Commercial Carrier Journal and the California Trucking Association, the Great West Fleet Executive Conference will be held June 13-14, 2012, the day prior to and the opening day of The Great West Truck Show. Registration begins at 11 a.m., Wednesday, followed by a networking lunch. A networking reception will be held immediately following the program on Wednesday. The conference ends at noon on Thursday when The Great West Truck Show opens. For more information or to register, go to www.fleetconference.com.  

The event is sponsored by Bridgestone, Chevron and Freightliner.

About The Great West Truck Show

The Great West Truck Show, a Randall-Reilly Event, offers fleets and owner-operators the chance to see more than 300,000 square feet of the trucks, trailers, parts, components and services they’ll need to compete effectively in the West. Custom truck enthusiasts will appreciate the Custom Rigs’ Pride & Polish truck beauty competition, which draws the best-looking rigs from around the country. Drivers and owner-operators will be attracted to pavilions focused on recruitment and health, wellness and safety. A wide range of educational sessions will help attendees stay on top of the latest trends in trucking.

Developed in conjunction with the California Trucking Association, other leading associations and agencies, the Great West Fleet Executive Conference will provide fleets with the critical information they need to do business in the West.

About Randall-Reilly

Founded in 1934, Randall-Reilly (www.randallreilly.com) is the premier U.S. media and information company focused on the trucking and construction markets. Its diversified portfolio includes print and digital publications, custom media, websites, interactive media, data products, research and events. The company’s trucking division serves the fleet, owner-operator, recruitment, truck stop, pre-owned truck and trailer, dealer and heavy-duty aftermarket segments. Randall-Reilly’s construction division covers the highway and heavy construction, road building, aggregates, landscaping and used equipment markets.

Randall-Reilly’s Equipment Data Associates business is an industry-leading collector and aggregator of equipment purchase and financing data, which it offers to its customers in industrial equipment end markets for sales lead generation and market intelligence. The company’s Custom Media Division provides major corporations with customized brand marketing programs.

Randall-Reilly has offices in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Chicago, Charlotte, N.C., and New Berlin, Wis.

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For Immediate Release                                 Contact:          Alan Sims

                                                                                                (800) 633-5953, ext. 1339

                                                                                                asims@randallreilly.com

Acclaimed Country Music Artist John Anderson

 To Perform at the Great American Trucking Show

Free Friday Night Concert Sponsored by Mobil Delvac

TUSCALOOSA, ALA. (February 2012) – Multi-award winning singer John Anderson will take the stage at the Dallas Convention Center in a free concert for Great American Trucking Show attendees sponsored by the team behind Mobil Delvac heavy-duty diesel engine oil on Friday, Aug. 24th, 2012.

Anderson helped bring country music back to its roots in the early 1980s with hits such as Swingin', which was named the Country Music Association’s 1983 Song of the Year. Other hits from that era included Wild and Blue, I'm Just an Old Chunk of Coal, 1959, I Just Came Home to Count the Memories and Black Sheep. Those hits showcased Anderson’s instantly recognizable vocal style – a mixture of honky-tonk fervor, rockabilly/outlaw gusto, sly, tongue-in-cheek humor, and just a hint of rock n' roll swagger.

Anderson returned to prominence in the 1990s with the release of his platinum-plus album, Seminole Wind. The lead single from that album, Straight Tequila Night, went to No. 1 across the board on every country chart. The album’s title tune also reached No. 1. Anderson followed Seminole Wind with five more critically acclaimed albums, spawning hits such as, Money In the Bank, I’ve Got it Made, I Wish I Could Have Been There, Let Go of the Stone, Bend it ‘Til it Breaks, Mississippi Moon and Somebody Slap Me.

“We are thrilled to have country music star John Anderson at the Great American Trucking Show,” says Alan K. Sims, vice president/executive director of events for Randall-Reilly, which produces the show. “Thanks once again to our partners at Mobil Delvac for making such high caliber entertainment available free of charge to truck drivers who attend GATS.”

“For the 10th year in a row, the Mobil Delvac team would like to thank American truckers for their hard work and dedication that keeps the trucking industry rolling year after year,” says Marci Crigger, Commercial Vehicle Lubricants Marketing Advisor, ExxonMobil Lubricants and Petroleum Specialties Company, an affiliate of Exxon Mobil Corporation.  “We are thrilled to bring such a talented performer who has influenced many of today’s country artists to the deserving truckers and their families.” 

John Anderson will appear Friday, Aug. 24th at 5:30 p.m., at the Dallas Convention Center. Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning Friday at 9:00 a.m., under the Mobil Delvac tent in the GATS main registration lobby.

The 2012 Great American Trucking Show promises to be an event not to be missed, with more than 500 exhibitors, the Custom Rigs Pride & Polish National Championship, SmartSessions educational sessions and a Driver Recruitment Pavilion. Once again, GATS will host the Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference, produced in conjunction with Randall-Reilly and the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association, prior to the opening of the show.

About Mobil Delvac

Mobil Delvac heavy duty diesel engine oils can help deliver enhanced performance with their unique formulations that include Trimer Core chemistry -- a powerful additive technology that helps resist oil degradation, reduce sludge build up, prevent wear, and ultimately helps extend drain intervals and engine life. For more information on Mobil Delvac commercial vehicle lubricants and services, please call 1-800-Mobil25, or visit mobildelvac.com.

©2012 Exxon Mobil Corporation. All trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries unless indicated otherwise.

About Randall-Reilly

Founded in 1934, Randall-Reilly (www.randallreilly.com) is the premier U.S. media and information company focused on the trucking and construction markets. The company’s trucking division serves the fleet, owner-operator, recruitment, truck stop, pre-owned truck and trailer, dealer and heavy-duty aftermarket segments.

Randall-Reilly’s construction division covers the highway and heavy construction, road building, aggregates, landscaping and used equipment markets.

The company’s Equipment Data Associates business is an industry-leading collector and aggregator of equipment purchase and financing data, which it offers to its customers in industrial equipment end markets for sales lead generation and market intelligence. The company’s Custom Media Division provides major corporations with customized brand marketing programs.

Randall-Reilly has offices in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Chicago, Charlotte, N.C., and New Berlin, Wis.

                                                                                    (800) 633-5953, ext. 1339

                                                                                    asims@randallreilly.com

Jennifer Hjalmquist, HDMA

                                                                                    (919) 406-8847

                                                                                    jhjalmquist@hdma.org

Pollster Frank Luntz to deliver keynote address

at Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference

DALLAS (April 2012) – Frank Luntz, the “hottest pollster” in America according to the Boston Globe, will share his insights into the upcoming Presidential election during the third-annual Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference, Aug. 22-23, 2012, at the new Omni Hotel and the Dallas Convention Center.

Named one of the four “Top Research Minds” according to BusinessWeek, and a winner of the coveted Washington Post “Crystal Ball” award for being the most accurate pundit, Luntz has written, supervised, and conducted more than 2,000 surveys, focus groups, ad tests, and dial sessions in over two dozen countries. He is the go-to consultant when Fortune 100 companies and their CEOs need communication and language guidance, having worked with General Motors, Federal Express, Disney and American Express, among others. 

Building on the momentum of last year’s conference – which attracted nearly 400 industry leaders from all segments of trucking – this year’s Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference promises to be even more successful. The 2012 CVOC will again feature compelling presentations on the industry’s most critical issues, including:

·       Outlook for the Trucking Industry, Jim Meil, Eaton vice president and chief economist

·       Luncheon address by Dan England, C.R. England chairman of the board and American Trucking Associations chairman

·       Meeting fleets’ changing equipment needs: How will rising fuel and equipment prices and the regulatory climate change carriers’ acquisition habits?

·       Fueling the Future: What will drive tomorrow’s trucks?

·       An update on the major energy and environmental issues affecting OEMs, suppliers, dealers and carriers

Presented by the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association and Randall-Reilly Business Media and Information, which produces Commercial Carrier Journal and Successful Dealer magazines, the CVOC will be held Aug. 22-23, the day prior to and the opening day of The Great American Trucking Show and is part of Intersection 2012. Registration begins at 11 a.m., Wednesday, followed by a networking lunch. A networking reception will be held immediately following the program on Wednesday. The conference ends at noon on Thursday when The Great American Trucking Show opens. For more information and to register, go to www.cvoconline.com.

The event is sponsored by Bridgestone, Castrol, Chevron, Espar, Freightliner and Valvoline.

About Randall-Reilly

Founded in 1934, Randall-Reilly (www.randallreilly.com) is the premier U.S. media and information company focused on the trucking and construction markets. Its diversified portfolio includes print and digital publications, custom media, websites, interactive media, data products, research and events. The company’s trucking division serves the fleet, owner-operator, recruitment, truck stop, pre-owned truck and trailer, dealer and heavy-duty aftermarket segments. Randall-Reilly’s construction division covers the highway and heavy construction, road building, aggregates, landscaping and used equipment markets.

Randall-Reilly’s Equipment Data Associates business is an industry-leading collector and aggregator of equipment purchase and financing data, which it offers to its customers in industrial equipment end markets for sales lead generation and market intelligence. The company’s Custom Media Division provides major corporations with customized brand marketing programs.

Randall-Reilly has offices in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Chicago, Charlotte, N.C., and New Berlin, Wis.

About the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association

The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association provides industry leadership for the NAFTA commercial vehicle component suppliers through a range of services to members, including national and international industry news; market research reports; executive forums, councils, premier conferences and industry events; advocacy and collaboration in government affairs and within the commercial vehicle industry.

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