ATA Meets with Anthony Foxx, the New Secretary of Transportation

ATA President and CEO Bill Graves, along with Phil Byrd, ATA First Vice Chairman and President and CEO of Bulldog Hiway Express, met with Anthony Foxx, the new Secretary of Transportation, for the first time on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Phil Byrd spoke with ATA following the meeting in this video, which can be viewed on YouTube when you click here.

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Carrier of the Month
deBoer Transportation, Inc.

deBoer Trucking began operations in 1967 as a small family run cattle hauler in rural Blenker, Wisconsin. A rapid evolution began with industry deregulation migrating from cattle to paper serving Wisconsin to the Southern and Western markets.

In 1993 deBoer purchased North American Freight Service an Intrastate Texas carrier.

Success led to the development of a strong regional southwestern business base and an international presence for cross border Mexio service. In the late 90's COFC and TOFC services were added.

In 2003, deBoer Transportation, Inc. was formed to expand the range of services to include a company fleet, owner operator division and brokerage services. In 2007 various logistics services were developed for specific customers.

Today deBoer Transportation, Inc. is a full service "Smartway Carrier" and operates with 400 tractors and 1200 trailers to service its' customers throughout the U.S. and Mexico. Their goals are controlled and strategic growth, superior customer service, and providing a rewarding and stable work environment for employees.

deBoer Transportation, Inc. believes that great drivers create the foundation of a good transportation company. Because of those beliefs they offer an excellent pay package, incentive bonuses, good benefits, driver friendly equipment, steady work, steady work with regular hometime, and a friendly working environment.

To apply:
800-825-8511
www.deboertrans.com

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Anthony Spero
Trucker Buddy of the Month
July 2013

ABF Freight Systems driver and America’s Road Team Captain Anthony Spero has been named July Trucker Buddy of the Month following his nomination by Sara Dixon and Emily Schimelman, teachers at Hamden Hal County Day School, in Hamden, Conn.  Both teachers had the following to say about their long term Trucker Buddy.

“Anthony has been our Trucker Buddy for the past 14 years and has been 100 percent committed to being the most amazing trucker buddy to our fourth graders,” they said. “In his letters, he has taught us about the trucking industry, truck safety, and has shared his love of his family with us. He ends all of his letters with an inspirational message, ‘Keep reading and learning.’

According to Dixon and Schimelman, each school year culminates with Spero visiting Hamden Hall. “The children are always eager and excited to meet him after all the months of writing. This year was particularly special it seemed to our children. For example, one child wrote in his letter to Anthony that he had always wanted to meet with a famous truck driver and invited him to sit with him at lunch,” they said. “Anthony speaks with sincerity and with a true interest in listening to the children. We all adore and love Anthony!”

Some students wrote letters to show how much they care for their Trucker Buddy Anthony:

“I think Anthony Spero should be the Trucker Buddy of the Month.  He is the best person I have ever met and is so dedicated to following his goals and does what’s right.  He is nice and let us sit in his truck and honk his horn!”

“Anthony Spero cares about safety and is patient and kind. He is the only truck driver in Connecticut to win nationals twice and encourages us to get good grades.  Best of all he is fun!”

“Mr. Spero has been trucking for over 30 years and is nice, fun and has been coming to the school for 10 years.  He has won safety awards. This is why I think he should be the Trucker Buddy of the Month.”

 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, Detroit and Progressive Commercial Insurance. Each class of the winning TBOM receives a gift pack of snacks from Frito-Lay.  The Trucker Buddy program is funded entirely by sponsorships and donations. If you would like to make a donation, “Click Here

Here’s how the TruckDriver.com Truckers Wage Survey stacked up:

My Annual Income from Trucking in 2013 should be:

Less than $25,000 - 4%
$26,000 - $35,000 - 5%
$36,000 - $45,000 - 11%
$46,000 - $55,000 - 20%
$56,000 - $75,000 - 26%
$76,000 - $100,000 - 16%
$100,000 plus - 18%

Should be interesting to see how that all shakes out at tax time!

How about the TruckDriver.com Wager Survey - It’s World Series time! 

Keep on truckin’ and please drive safely.

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