FMCSA ALERT 0405 13.2
Hiring Fraud perpetuated on Drivers and CDL Training Schools

FMCSA would like to make you aware of attempts to defraud CDL drivers seeking employment and CDL Training schools who are attempting to help students find jobs. The fraudster promises employment in return for monetary payments to fraudulent “recruiters.”

Randolph Boswell Chosen Ambassador of the Year 2013

Randolph Boswell, a driver for Southern Refrigerated Transport, Texarkana, AR , was selected as the Darrell Hicks Memorial Ambassador of the Year for the year 2013 by Trucker Buddy International. The award was presented at the Red Eye Radio Party at Mid-America, March 21st.

Boswell has been an active Trucker Buddy for over 7 years and an Ambassador for almost 5 years.

"Randy has been an excellent Ambassador for Trucker Buddy. He's sacrificed his time and energy to help us recruit other drivers into the program and to represent Trucker Buddy at key
industry trade shows. Randy and another driver have worked the Charlotte Diesel Show for three years, as well as the Mid-America Trucking Show, using his own vacation-time to promote Trucker Buddy.

"Without the help of Ambassadors like Randy, we simply could not fulfill our mission to improve the image of drivers and encourage over 60,000 students to excel in school each year. And it's important to note the generous assistance of motor carriers like Southern Refrigerated which route the ambassadors to the shows - they're such valuable partners in our efforts," said Randy Schwartzenburg - Executive Director.

Ambassadors are seasoned and veteran Trucker Buddies who feel the need to help Trucker Buddy by working trade show booths, recruiting drivers at truck stops and offering meaningful suggestions to help improve the program.

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Carrier of the Month
Empire Express, Inc.

Empire Express, INC was incorporated May 5, 1985 and has grown over the years to become a strong, respected carrier in the trucking industry. The company is owned by Tim Gatlin, President and CEO, and Ed Gatlin, Founder and Co-owner.

Empire serves 48 states and handles cargos that require time or safety-sensitive handling. Thirty-five percent of the loads are packaged chemicals and related products (agricultural chemicals and poisons, paint-related materials and styrenes, polymers and other chemicals used by the chemical process industry). Other products hauled are clothing and apparel, air cargo, home and office products, packaging and containers, paper products, retail, electronics, cotton and general commodities.

The company is focused on providing excellent service to shipper-partners that demand safe, on-time service and who offer driver-friendly, no touch freight.

Empire Express drivers play a critical role in reinforcing the company's reputation by consistently achieving high levels of safety and service. For this reason, they are looking for the best, most dedicated drivers to join their team and, in turn, they provide their drivers one of the best overall work experiences anywhere.

Equipment
Their  equipment consists of safe, reliable, well-maintained, late-model equipment with air-ride suspensions, walk-in sleepers and Qualcomm Satellite Communications.

Miles and Home Time
Empire Express drivers are home every ten to fourteen days. Solo drivers average 10,000 to 12,000 miles per month. Teams average 16,000 to 20,000 miles per month.

And, Most Importantly, How Empire Express Treats People
Empire Express encourages applicants to speak with their current drivers before applying, and are certain they will tell you about the family-oriented and courteous atmosphere. Empire Express treats people with respect, and knows their drivers by name. Because trucking is a hard job, Empire Express wants you to be comfortable with the company you work for.

Empire Express offers:

1. 100% No Touch Freight!
2. Paid Weekly
3. Direct Deposit
4. Vacation Pay
5. Average 2500-2800 Miles per Week
6. Starting pay .35 - .39 cpm
7. Semi-Annual Performance Increases up to .40 cpm
8. Full Benefit Package: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability
9. Now Hiring Husband/Wife Teams

Respect, Miles, Home Time…Empire Express has it!
Call 800-500-3089 to apply!

ATA Launches New eNewsletter Centered in Business Issues in Trucking

American Trucking Associations announced it is launching a new quarterly newsletter – ATA Business of Trucking – which will feature critical information from industry leaders on the most pressing issues in trucking.

“ATA Business of Trucking will provide readers with insight from key industry experts and thought leaders on topics that can have a real impact on their bottom line,” said ATA President and CEO Bill Graves. “We're launching this valuable product with a look at natural gas in trucking, a follow up to our successful ATA Summit on Natural Gas in Trucking, but we anticipate covering the length and breadth of trucking issues in the coming months.”

In ATA Business of Trucking's first issue, readers can explore the issues surrounding transitioning trucking from diesel to natural gas with insight from: Kenneth W. Vieth, senior partner and general manager with ACT Research Co. LLC; Doug Thomson, vice president, government relations and marketing with EcoDual LLC, and Matt Most, vice president, commercial with Encana Natural Gas Inc.

These experts will explore the issues surrounding which fuel to use, the impact of increased weight, use of dual fuel systems and the return on investment from investing in natural gas trucks.

We couldn’t help but wonder how many of you had to look and see before you took the TruckDriver.com Belly Button Survey.

Is your belly button an innie or an outtie?

Innie - 92%
Outtie - 5%
None of the above - 3%

We also had to wonder about the 3% that responded none of the above!

Next up is the TruckDriver.com Ink Survey. You shouldn’t have to look and see before you take this one!

Keep on truckin’ and please drive safely.

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