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With Driver shortages at an all-time high – It is becoming more difficult to not only recruit, but to retain qualified drivers and owner operators.  How do you find drivers and operators that are a better fit for your company to begin with? 

Finding Drivers and Operators that "fit" you company is a key component in retention.  Most carriers, while looking at a lot full of empty trucks, tend to use the “Habeas Corpus” or “Just Produce a Body” method; we will hire someone qualified, but not necessarily the best fit for our trucking operation, or the driver for that matter.  This always results in a short career at our company for the driver and higher turnover, which produce significantly higher costs to our trucking operation.

·         How many countless Ads has your company placed using traditional methods such as newspaper, radio, or even TV with little to no return? How many internet ads surrounded by hundreds, if not thousands of other advertisers?

·         How much money has your company allocated to these already exhausted methods?

At 18 Wheels of Justice; we are providing a unique approach to recruiting and capturing the attention of drivers and owner operators.  We have tactfully and quietly developed one of the most devoted driver and operator audience in the nation and continue to foster that growth.

Why Partner With Us?

I'm the author of "18 Wheels of Justice", an educational, trucking based Book & CD series, website and blog. I have appeared on Big Truck TV (a partner with Internet Truck Stop) and various trucking radio shows.  My blogs are published on Big Truck TV, TripPak and various other venues. Drivers and owner operators visit and trust 18 Wheels of Justice to interview and explain the core values of a trucking company before they sign on.

The 18 Wheels of Justice “Blomotion” (Blog Promotion) is an in depth story that is designed to answer the drivers and operators questions about your company before they call.  

The game has changed so much over the last few years that most drivers & ops are hesitant to call to ask questions because of all the follow up calls they will get from recruiters for months, even years.  Our article presents your company in an up front and personal light by a reputable third party.  It works, and it works well.

Recruiting advertising is not like selling soft drinks. You're selling a career, success, a lifestyle and trust.  Repetition and flashing ads simply can not convey this message.  The time has come to promote in depth what makes your company appealing and makes it standout in our industry. Every trucking company has its own appeal and is unique; we focus on and promote these attributes.

We tell the founders story, the struggles and successes throughout the company’s history, the human side... This has great appeal and the principles of attraction must be applied to recruiting drivers and operators.  The operators, drivers and their wives want to make their own decision and learn about the company on their own.

Let us tell your story...

How it works

·         Written “Blomotion” (Blog + Promotion) on you company which includes an in depth story about your company with your final approval before publication. The article will be posted on our different blogs several times during the month.

·         Original article on your company includes interview with company CEO or Director of Recruiting describing the benefits of working for your company.

·         Blog article will be featured on owner operator and driver page on our website for 30 days, along with link and phone number to your company’s website.

·         Posted on 50 Craigslist Cities within your hiring area as an article by a 3rd Party (it works well, we know how to catch owner operators and drivers attention)

·         Any existing recruiting video you have will be published alongside the article on our website and blog as well.

Most Drivers and Operators(and more importantly, their wives and significant others) review companies and make their decision over the Christmas Season when they have time off and make their move in January, don’t wait. Our schedule is filling up quickly for the remainder of 2012, and this is the ideal time to have your “Blomotion” posted, especially to ramp up for 2013 driver needs.

Act quickly by simply replying to this email or call 314-620-5536 to learn more.  We do all the work for you…

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Kottke Trucking - 75 Years of Family Tradition

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75 Years of Family Tradition – Kottke Trucking

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Celebrating 75 Years - Kottke Trucking – A Family Tradition

Kottke Trucking was born on a cold night in 1938 in Buffalo Lake, MN.  The Kottke family patriarch, Mr. Elmer Kottke, started hauling milk, feed and fertilizer for the local creamery. 

In 1961 Donald and Duane took over, called it the aptly named Kottke Brothers and started hauling gravel and dry freight to help grow the business. 

Kottke has had its ups and downs over the years, but in 1983 it lost one of its largest customers and this forced them to change the face of the business.  The Kottke Family is a tough lot and they stuck together and triumphed over these challenges.  They traded in the hoppers for reefers and never looked back.  The Kottke family went after, and was awarded a new ICC authority that gave them the ability to pursue customers and freight in all 48 states.  This was a tough period for the company, but family pulls together and finds a way to make things work.

Connie and Duane Kottke have dedicated their lives to the continued success of Kottke Trucking, Inc. Duane started out driving a mail route truck, then moved to hauling grain. He soon found himself in the position of a dispatcher, and at times, both a driver and dispatcher. Connie’s involvement in the company’s success included buying and selling grain, bookkeeping and occasional dispatching. She and Duane also devoted much of their time to raising their three sons; Kurt, Kory and Kyle. We thank them for creating the strong foundation of Kottke Trucking and with pride; we will carry those traditions into the future.

The Kottke Family, not just the relatives, but every driver, owner operator, dispatcher, office worker and mechanic all work together to make this one of the best reefer companies to work for in Minnesota. 

The Staff at 18 Wheels of Justice HQ was fortunate enough to speak with Kyle Kottke, General Manger, to ask him a few more questions about Kottke…

Thanks for joining us, Kyle.  75 years of trucking, that’s a lot of experience and a lot of responsibility.  Why do drivers and owner operators like working for Kottke?

We like to believe we treat them as part of our family.  They have become an extended part of our family and the foundation of our success.  I believe we work as hard as anyone at keeping the quality of life for a driver high.  Most of our drivers are home every 4-6 days.  Some of the routes go 6-10 days.

 

We work hard to make sure that our offerings are in line with the big guys but their quality of work atmosphere is far superior with us.

We like the family owned and operated tradition at Kottke.  As Kottke has grown over the years, how have you kept this tradition alive?

We are deep into the roots of our company.  Kurt, Kory and I are very involved in the day to day operations of the business and are proud of the team we have assembled.  No question, our heritage is very important to us but we don’t rest on yesterday’s success.  We know that we need to be in front of the industry, working with our drivers and customers to continue to be successful going forward.

 

Our tradition is our drivers, not our family.  The most important Christmas Card exchange we have is with many of our retired drivers who have spent their career with us.  I love to hear what they are doing in retirement and glad that we had a small role in their success and their lives.

 

What are your hiring areas?

We are very heavy in the Upper Midwest(MN,WI,IL, and IA) but we hire from the Midwest, South and Southeastern part of the US.  If you go to our website(click here) and find the lanes serviced page, we will hire a candidate from any of our territories.

How much reefer experience do you require?  A large portion of our audience has expressed interest in switching from to reefers…

I require one year of over the road experience.  Reefer experience is optional and we can train on the reefer technologies.

Who should drivers and operators call? ME!  I personally recruit all of my drivers.  I promise no bull!  800-248-2623 ext 2422.

Very nice touch, call one of the owners, Kyle, the hands on approach is the best way to go in our business. 18 Wheels of Justice likes that and likes Kottke.  Thanks for your time today, Kyle, enjoy your Thanksgiving…

Click on Logo above or call 800-248-2623 Ask for Kyle

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18 Wheels of Justice Proudly Presents…Trucking Legends 

800-500-3089

Memphis, TN

1. Call Empire or click on any Empire logo to go to website.
2. Fill out Application.
3. Work for Empire.

Empire Express - Memphis, TN only hires drivers in specific areas for a reason.  They get you home when they say they will.  To find out more - read on...



Empire Express began by listening to and embracing an idea from one of their own: a loyal driver.

 

Mr. Ed Gatlin founded and developed a successful automotive refrigerant business, lg-Lo Products Corp.  It was so successful; that the company caught the eye of the Valvoline Oil Company in 1985, and Valvoline made an offer to Ed he couldn’t refuse.

Now, the way I understand it, lg-Lo had a private fleet of 12 trucks at the time, Valvoline realized it wasn’t tough enough for the trucking business and didn’t want to continue to run the private fleet.  Luckily, one of his best drivers (who was also about to be out of a job) approached Ed about starting a trucking company.  Ed decided to try his hand at the “For Hire” trucking business for a few years.  In 1989, Mr. Tim Gatlin, with a belly full of fire and a love for the trucking business, took over and the business grew from 8 trucks to the proud 194 trucks under his careful watch today. 

18 Wheels of Justice likes it when the owners of a trucking company use specific numbers when they are talking about trucks and drivers.  It says a lot about the person, the company and the overall attitude of things there. 

We’ve done this long enough to know whether the owners, managers and dispatchers have a handle on things at their company after the first few minutes of talking to them.  And quite frankly, we are hearing loud & clear that Empire Express in Memphis is running an outstanding outfit.

We were fortunate enough to get a few minutes of Mr. Tim Gatlin’s time to answer some questions for the 18 Wheels of Justice Staff about Empire Express in Memphis (please see excerpts from the interview below).

Mr. Gatlin, thank you for joining us today.  We have heard many good things about you and Empire Express, and we are honored to finally have the chance to speak with you here at 18 Wheels of Justice HQ.  

Now, Empire Express has been in business for 27 years, a big milestone in our industry.  What do you attribute your long term success too?

Empire specializes in safety and time – sensitive freight.  Over 50% of our business is packaged chemicals and 40% is JIT or time sensitive.  This has been our focus for over 20 years and we have a very strong loyal customer base because we deliver the safe, on-time performance they demand. 

Empire is in the top 10% in terms of driver retention in our industry, this is among the best of the best of low driver turnover rates in the country.  Why do drivers who begin with Empire stay so long? 

They stay because of the way they are treated.  We know at Empire Express, without the drivers, we wouldn’t have Empire Express. We have created and encourage a driver-friendly culture.

What is so great about Empire Express for drivers?

They are a name, not a truck number. They get the miles, get paid and get home. During the recruiting process, we make sure the driver lives in an ideal place to get him home regularly.  We know home time with family and friends is so important.  Our customers’ freight is also driver friendly, no-touch high velocity freight. 

Pay per mile is one thing, but miles are important also.  The 18 Wheels of Justice Audience takes their careers seriously and they like to run and not sit when out on the road.  What kind of miles can drivers expect? 

2500 – 3000 per week.

Can they depend on the operations staff to get the miles and get them home when they need to be?

Absolutely! We offer a great pay package, “Pay for Performance”.  Every six months our drivers are evaluated on their performance in Safety, Service and Miles.  The majority of our drivers average over 2,500 miles per week, are safe, and deliver on-time.  This performance qualifies them for the top pay level which helps us retain the top performers and attract other top drivers to Empire. 

Mr. Gatlin, we can’t thank you enough for sharing your story about Empire with us today.  That sounds like quite an operation you have there in Memphis.  How can drivers and operators get a hold of your company? 

They can call our Recruiting Line at 800-500-3089 or visit our website at www.EmpireExpress.com.  Thank you for having us. (Please click on the Empire logos or photo and it will take you directly to the Empire Website)

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Happy Veteran's Day

Happy Veterans Day!

18 Wheels of Justice would like to express our sincere gratitude to all who have served and are currently serving our beloved country protecting our citizen’s rights and freedom! God Bless America and the Armed Forces! For all our veterans returning from service, and returning to a slow economy, the trucking industry is hiring and training drivers. Becoming an OTR Driver is full of opportunities, good pay and security. There are many opportunities to buy your own truck and become an owner opportunity after a few years. The future is bright for you in our Industry!

I was blessed with spending opening week-end deer season with my Dad, two of my brothers and my 10 Year old son, Joe, at our family farm in Northern Missouri. After a very enjoyable week-end, my son and I embarked on our two-hour journey home on a rural two lane highway. With a ten year old boy, many rapid fire conversation start and stop abruptly, change course and reignite later at random times. One of many conversations involved the lines on the two lane highway. What do the dotted lines mean? Can I change the radio station? Why is there a dotted line next to a solid line? Look at that cow… Why are there two solid lines? Dad? Why didn’t they make this highway wider?

They made the lanes wide enough for a truck to safely haul freight.

Joe: Why is a truck that wide?

Because the machines they used to make railroad cars are the same machines they used to make trucks and trailers with.

Joe: Why are railroad cars that wide?

The axles and tools that were used to make wagon axles were used to make railroad car axles.

Joe: Why were the wagons that wide?

Because of the Romans

Joe: What does this have to do with Bible?

Nothing, the Roman Empire built Chariots and all of the major roads throughout Rome and much of Europe, and wagon axles were built the same width as the chariots. That way the wagon wheels would fit in the ruts that already existed in the road. The wagons would ride level and the wagon wheels wouldn’t break in a rut.

Joe: Do you mean the rut during deer season?

Not that rut, a rut in the road.

Joe: Ok, then why did the Romans build the Chariots that wide?

Roman Emperor Julius Caesar declared that all official Roman Chariots be built to the width of two horses. There has to be a standard width or nobody would be able to fit on the roads, it would be chaos.

Joe: Hmm. Look at that cow over there…

Carrier Decision - Auto Carriers - Drivers & Operators

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Career Decision

18 Wheels of Justice Investigates

Auto Carriers

 For

Drivers and Owner Operators

November 2, 2012 - 13:57

Welcome to a new multiple part series called “Career Decision”

18 Wheels of Justice investigates all the rumors we have heard for years about the money to be made in other specialized trucking segments of our industry.  We look into all areas of trucking.

We wanted to get the real story on car hauling, not the typical “spiel” from a large car hauler.  The staff at 18 Wheels of Justice HQ was lucky enough to stumble upon a long standing, small carrier in Florida.   Auto Carrier Express, based in Jacksonville, has been very successful and profitable hauling cars for the last 15 years, and more importantly the owner operators and drivers have done just as well.

They have several customer relationships with prestigious customers as Southeast Toyota, American Honda, Hyundai and Kia to name just a few.  First, let’s get some background on Auto Carrier Express (ACE)  

ACE offers auto transport services primarily in the Southeastern United States, from Florida to Maryland and as far West as Alabama on a routine basis.

The primary benefit of this operation is its “1^st come-1^st serve” approach to the dispatching system. There are no A,B,C rated drivers at ACE. There are no “forced dispatches” or “hot loads”. You have the flexibility to run any direction you wish based on the available loads.

Auto Carrier Express is dedicated to the man behind the wheel. This proves evident in the payscale, the benefits and all of the in-house perks that go along with wearing the ACE uniform.  ACE even keeps the freezer stocked with quick and easy meals for the drivers to satisfy that hunger pang when you’re in a pinch for time.

As an ACE driver, you can expect to see your annual pay to be an average of 30% higher than that of a van or flatbed driver.  Some of the other unique salary benefits are listed below…   

  Company Drivers

• Dollar for Dollar 401k Match up to 4% of pay
• Short Term Disability Paid
• Health & Dental Paid 66%
• Quarterly Fuel (MPG) Bonuses
• Monthly & Annual Quality Bonuses

  Owner Operators 

77.5% of Revenue for Op’s – That’s 77.5% of Car Hauler $$

ACE pays 100% Liability and Cargo Insurance + ½ of Plate

Fuel Surcharges on ALL accounts

18 Wheels of Justice – Quick Stats – Who’s in Charge?

In 1997, Gilbert and Vicki Hanks started ACE with just one truck. Today, the company boasts a 60 – vehicle fleet, a team of 70 employees and a stellar safety record — achievements that are the result of building strong relationships with customers and investing in quality people, equipment and technology. 

 

Gilbert Hanks - CEO

The driving force behind Auto Carrier Express is Gilbert Hanks, co-founder and chief executive officer. In 1997, at the request of Southeast Toyota, who wanted to partner with a dependable vehicle transportation company, Gilbert established ACE. To meet the challenge, Gilbert created a strong platform of technology and high-quality assets. Naturally, this attracted some of the best people in the trucking industry, and the rest is history.  

William Mauldin – Vice President

William’s responsibilities include strategy, branding, strengthening current relationships, providing technical and financial management expertise, and identifying and acquiring new business for the expanding fleet.  William has filled several operational and relationship management roles, serving the auto transport market from the ground up.

In short, ACE has the people, equipment and technology to deliver on its promises. The combined experience of its drivers is well above the industry average. ACE utilizes handpicked company drivers and owner operators who have a keen understanding of what sets transportation companies apart: exceptional service and customer satisfaction.  ACE focuses on recruiting and retaining high-quality individuals who measure up to stringent standards – Good People Skills, Positive Attitude, Effective Problem Solvers, Pride in their Work, Self Motivated – Perhaps the most important thing ACE does is to enfranchise its employees, which allows drivers to directly benefit from going over and above for customers. In addition, ACE has developed a comprehensive Driver Development Program that invests time and energy into training promising individuals to become certified car haulers. 

Want a 30% pay raise? Want Home time? Ready to move up?

Drivers and Operators

Call Chris Hanks today 800-809-1491

We would like to thank Mr. Mauldin for his time.  Auto Carrier Express would be a great place to start exploring a new "Career Decision"...

Copyright 2012 18 Wheels of Justice

18 Wheels of Justice Presents... Super Service, LLC

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Super Service, LLC.

TA Truckstop - Foristell, MO.  11:49AM 10.22.2012

The TA in Foristell is about 50 miles west of St. Louis.  It's the first real truckstop you come across as you’re making your way westbound on I-70.  It is a grimy, dirty sort of misconfigured building, which has been there for ages.  There are remnants of a Taco Bell and KFC "in house" franchise, which never seemed to do very well with drivers passing through or with locals, for that matter. 

It smells like old tacos, used fried chicken grease and GOOP (I hope you know GOOP and its unique smell).  Honestly, I’m not sure if the Taco Bell and KFC are still operating, I never walk around that side of the building.  The best I can recall, I've never seen anyone over there.  I prefer the "real" food inside and most of all I enjoy talking to Marge.  Marge is the hostess, dishwasher and waitress extraordinaire for the TA in Foristell.  Marge is as sweet as can be, and more importantly, she knows a lot about trucking. 

Marge started at the TA in 1972 and never looked back.  Marge has seen and heard it all and is an excellent source of information and gossip from all around the country on everything trucking.  And Marge, she likes to talk about trucking...

I like to visit with Marge once a week when I stop by for lunch.  Marge had been telling me about the drivers she had been meeting from Super Service that had been stopping by the TA the last few months.  She asked if we could do some research on them so she would know what to tell other drivers who asked about Super Service. The 18 Wheels of Justice Staff of course is always happy to oblige. Between Marge’s interest and the large amount of drivers and owner operators also asking us here at the 18 Wheels of Justice office, we decided it was time to get to the bottom of things.  



We are proud to present our research on Super Service, LLC

       
                                     Call today - 888-883-6853

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Super Service Claim to Fame -

Keep Moving with Super Service: More miles, More Pay, More Opportunity.
Super Service keeps drivers and operators moving with consistent and timely dispatch. Because our drivers & operators make us a leading trucking company in the region, and we offer them best package in the industry.

This is just what we like to hear at 18 Wheels of Justice.

18 Wheels of Justice contacted Super Service HQ in Grand Rapids, MI. and we sat down for a spell with Mr. Jim True, Director of Recruiting.  We asked some of our typical hard hitting questions to get to the bottom of this cat-like curiosity around the office surrounding them.

Super Service is led by two honorable and well qualified individuals.  Mr. Dan Strong is CEO and Mr. Roger Waddle is the Chief Operating Officer.  Mr. Jim True, Director of Recruiting and Retention, was kind enough to spend some time on the phone with us on Friday afternoon.   

Excerpts from interview with Jim True – Super Service

Super Service is a large, financially secure trucking company with over 1100 power units.  What are some of the advantages of working for a carrier like Super Service?

Jim- “Our Company is big enough to have good business and have the ability to hire good people in operations, but we have the attitude and flexibility of a small company.  We know and respect our drivers and we stand by them, period.

We have terminals w/ WIFI, shops and showers across the country. Dispatch stays focused on assigning loads and keeping are drivers rolling, no waiting around for loads.”

  

Does Super Service accept drivers from driving schools who have a CDL? 

Jim – “Yes, we do.  We have one of the best training programs in the business.  We welcome qualified drivers’ right out of driving school with a CDL.  Call us while you are still in school so we can have you ready to go and answer any questions you have.  Start your career off right!  Call us at 888-883-6853.”

Does Super Service run any teams?

Jim – “As a matter of fact we have just expanded our dedicated team operation in San Antonio, TX.  Runs are dedicated and go to CA, AL and MI.  The money is really good and it’s dedicated.  This is an excellent opportunity for husband/wife teams, anyone who has ever thought of teaming up with another driver, and of course, existing teams.   Call us – 888-883-6853”

85% drop and hook means time spent earning and driving and not waiting to load & unload.  50% of Super Service trucks are 12 months are newer means no CVSA issues or downtime for maintenance problems.     What about home time and out of state drivers?

Jim - We have a very good flexible home time approach with our drivers.  As I said before, we stand behind our drivers; they are part of our family.  We know the importance of family and being home when you need to be, and we respect our families.

We welcome out of state drivers.  We have 3 major service centers and several dedicated operational facilities east of the Mississippi.

 

                                           Call today - 888-883-6853

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18 Wheels of Justice Quick Stats -Company Drivers-

• 500 new trucks recently added to our fleet
• Now offering a $2,500 sign on bonus, for a limited time! Ask your recruiter for details
• 50% of the fleet less than twelve months old
• Flexible home time policy
• Over 90% of freight is no-touch and 85% is drop-and-hook
• Dedicated opportunities in specific areas.
• Technology to ease route planning and reduce fuel costs
• EZ PASS & Qualcomm
• BCBS Health Insurance/MetLife Dental/VSP Vision
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance - $10,000 at no cost to you!
• Voluntary Allstate Benefits (similar to AFLAC)
• Flex Spending Account (Health Care and Reimbursement and Dependent Care Reimbursement)
• 401k Plan – Employees can contribute 1-75% of their weekly income to their 401k
• Paid Vacation

Plenty of perks at Super Service (click on logo to learn more and visit their website)

18 Wheels of Justice – Quick Stats

Fleet Owners & Owner Operators:

Super Service is also on the lookout for the best owner-operators and fleet owners to join our successful team. We are looking for long-term partners as we grow our business, together with you.

• Competitive Pay Mileage Based or Percentage
• Fuel Surcharge will be paid 100% (based on amount billed to customer)
• No forced dispatch
• Orientation in Somerset, KY, Atlanta, GA, and Grand Rapids, MI
• Mileage to orientation compensated on first settlement
• No Additional Charges for base plates, permits, or TripPak
• No charge for Filing Fuel Tax (if you use the Super Service fuel card)
• Lease on today and earn a $2,500 sign on bonus! Ask your recruiter for details
• Deep Fuel Discounts plus Intelligent fuel routing system – Save Big on Fuel
• EZ Pass

Please call our Owner Operator Recruiting Specialist at 800-669-8567!

We would like to thank Mr. True and Super Service for taking the time to share this valuable information with us today. 

Towne Air Freight - Unique Opportunity for Operators

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Apply Now Online!      Waiting List for Future Openings     Call 866-234-7464

Amber Egierski, a Towne Air Freight Recruiter, was kind enough to discuss the unique business opportunities available at the company for Independent Contractor Owner Operators.

Who is Towne Air Freight and what do they do?

Eugene Towne founded Towne Air Freight in South Bend, Indiana in 1963 with one employee and one van. Gary "Duke" Downey then purchased the company in August 1982. At that time South Bend was the only location with 18 employees, two tractors, and nine straight trucks. Towne has since grown into a national full-service trucking provider for the air cargo industry with a truly national linehaul network.

Serving 68 markets coast to coast, Towne Air Freight has doubled in size over the past five years with operations from Boston to San Diego and Seattle to Miami.

That’s impressive growth. What you offer is very unique because it is line haul, terminal to terminal and drop and hook. This an ideal situation for an owner operator to spend his time on the road strictly making money and not losing time with deliveries, waiting for loads, etc.
I know it is difficult for operators to find a position like this, “Are there certain areas you need Owner Op’s in particular? What kind of miles can they expect?"

Currently we are seeking Owner Operator Teams mainly in the Los Angeles, CA & San Francisco, CA areas. As long as you live within a 150 mile radius of either location you would qualify!

To take a look at the many driving positions available across the country and to be notified about future opportunities if we aren’t hiring in your area today, click below! Don’t miss out!

We have a guaranteed mile program and minimum revenue policy that by the very nature of our operations cooperates to create consistency but also allows flexibility.

Solo Operators can expect an average of 2,500 miles per week or a minimum revenue guarantee of $2,580. (Practical Miles)

Team Operators can expect an average of 5,500 miles per week or a minimum revenue guarantee of $6,750. (Practical Miles)

Call The National Recruiting Line for more information! 866-234-7464

You can also visit the Towne Air Freight Mobile Page by Texting the word “DRIVER” to 59495

Visit Towne Air Freight on Facebook

Towne Air Freight Quick Stats

- Teams - Excellent Program Including Great Pay and Incentive Package

- Solo Operators – Yes!

- Class A CDL with HAZMAT, One Year OTR Exp. Required

- Average Load 30,000 LBS

- Plate Program

- No Forced Dispatch

- Terminal to Terminal

- 100% Drop and Hook for solo and team line haul driving positions

- Real Fuel Surcharge paid to Contractors

- Excellent Fuel Discounts – $.30 cpg

- Fuel Card, EZ Pass, 100% Paid Tolls, Direct Deposit, Nationwide Maintenance & Tire discount program.

- No Age Restriction on Tractor – Trucks 2008 & Newer additional $.03 per mile

- Fleet Friendly – Have two, three or more trucks? Dreams of adding a 2nd truck? Towne Air is where you want to be.

- Towne Air Freight pay falls into the top tier of our industry plus they offer a $2,000.00 Sign On Bonus for Teams. $1000.00 in two weeks from your first dispatch, $1000 at 90 Days, no stipulations!

Towne Air Freight is a hidden treasure ladies and gentlemen; these types of positions never stay open for long!

This is your chance! Join the Towne Air Freight team and become a successful business owner today!

Apply Now Online!        Waiting List for Future Openings    Call 866-234-7464



18 Wheels of Justice Presents - The Maverick Way

18 Wheels of Justice Presents -

The Maverick Way

With so many options available to drivers today, 18 Wheels of Justice likes to meet with the carriers who actually deliver on what they promise to drivers. We like to find out more about the company and its appeal to not only attracting good drivers, but keeping them. We are proud to present – Maverick Transportation.

Born in 1953, growing up in a small Missouri town, Maverick Chairman and CEO Steve Williams took his father's lessons to heart and began a career in transportation. In 1975, he went to work for Steel Haulers, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri.

After President Jimmy Carter signed the Motor Carrier Act of 1980, deregulating the trucking industry, Williams seized the opportunity to pursue his dream and started Maverick with friend and co-worker Larry Leahy in a one room office in Texarkana, Arkansas. In 1983, he purchased his partner's interest in the company and became the sole owner of Maverick Transportation, Inc. Today the Williams family still owns 100% of the Maverick companies.

Maverick's growth in the past 30 years has been built on Mr. Williams' principles and values of what is referred to as "The Maverick Way" which is doing what you say you will do with integrity, respect and commitment.

Whether it is hauling steel, building materials, flat glass or temperature controlled products, striving to be the best can be seen in everything Maverick does. Maverick Transportation has an amazing story. With an owner like Mr. Williams, who built the company from the ground up, everyone here knows what hard work is and what a driver goes through. This work ethic and attitude resonates throughout Maverick.

18 Wheels of Justice visited with Ms. Spring Dixon of Maverick Transportation to discuss the various aspects of the company and to get a better understanding of Maverick’s appeal to drivers.

Spring was kind enough to take time to answer my questions about Maverick. Here are some excerpts from the 18 Wheels of Justice Interview...


- "Ms. Dixon, First of all, thank you for taking the time to speak with us, Maverick Transportation is a world class trucking company and we are pleased to have you here.

Now, some things we would like to know about you and Maverick are:

How long have you been here? Why did you decide to work here? What is the best thing about Maverick in 7 words or less?

Thank you for featuring us! It's funny you ask that regarding my tenure because today is actually my 10 year anniversary at Maverick (true story!) I worked for an ad agency that only serviced trucking companies’ right out of college. So I knew Maverick and Maverick has always had such a positive reputation in the industry. When this position opened up I was thrilled! I was fortunate enough to be given an opportunity and here we are 10 yrs later. I'm in a position that I get to see "behind the scenes" on the high level management side of things and I have to say - our leadership ALWAYS has its heart in the right place, with the drivers. I can 100% honestly say that they make decisions based on how it will affect the people that work here, that's a rarity these days. In 7 words or less - I'd go with, "Nobody Does Trucking Like We Do!" The Maverick Way - 800-289-1100

- Thank you, Ms. Dixon.... The fact that you have been here for ten years says a lot about Maverick.
It seems like a lot of companies promise the world to drivers and operators, and when they come aboard, sometimes they don't follow through with the promises. This is one of the biggest reasons drivers and operators leave a company. Drivers and Operators take a big chance when they sign with a new company and they are understandably hesitant. Does Maverick help drivers and operators who have just started make sure that the promises are followed through on? How is this handled?

You are absolutely right! I think that's one of the main reasons turnover is SO high in this industry (beyond the obvious that this is a very hard profession to do day in and day out) At Maverick, we don’t believe in sugar coating or hidden agendas.

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From the moment a driver speaks to a recruiter on the phone, to the moment they are given a truck, we’re honest, up front, and clear about the expectations of our drivers. And those expectations are high. Probably higher than any other carrier out there.

But more specifically, we do all of our background checks, MVRs, etc on the front end (unlike a lot of companies) so when we invite a driver to orientation, we know we want this driver to be on our team. In addition, when a driver is set up for orientation, they can view all the information related to their position on our driver portal. Then we go through this information verbally to ensure we are on the same page....This includes an extremely detailed list of expectations, pay, what division they will drive in, home time, mileage averages, etc with every single driver before they come in for Orientation. We want new drivers to know EXACTLY what to expect. Part of our Orientation includes a "lifestyles" class that really digs into the life of a truck driver (the good, the bad and the ugly) and their loved ones are invited to call in to take part in this. In terms of home time - we NEVER make promises, our signature line is "this is an average; some get home more and some get home less." Let's be real here - this is trucking and there are NO guarantees. Any company that makes you a guarantee is fooling you and themselves. If we have a driver in Orientation that says, "but my recruiter said xyz" that contradicts whatever is being said in Orientation - the Recruiter will go over to class that day and work out the discrepancy in person. I've seen this happen countless times. That speaks to Maverick's integrity. And really - this concept starts with something as simple as our advertising. We don't say "Average $200k a year" just because our top driver does, that's not realistic. And it puts a bad taste in a potential driver's mouth the moment he ask about this $200k a year and the recruiter has to say "oh, that's just our top pay, but what you can REALLY expect is more along the lines of $60k." That isn't fair to the driver and it's not fair to the recruiter either.

- Thank you again, Ms. Dixon, I can see why Maverick is such a successful company. We really need more companies with honesty and integrity like Maverick in our industry. Drivers lose a lot of time and money when they switch companies. We never feature a trucking company on 18 Wheels of Justice that doesn’t meet our standards. Now, as we promised to our Texas audience, please tell me about the great opportunity for a dedicated run in Wichita Falls, TX and the benefits...



This is a great opportunity for those drivers within a 75 mile radius of Wichita Falls, TX. It primarily hauls glass and containers for our PPG account on flatbeds, doubles, step decks, and container chassis. We all know why a dedicated position is preferred by most drivers in terms of consistent pay and schedule, better home, etc. We can offer all of this with this position. Maverick has really made a conscious effort in 2012 to aggressively grow the dedicated side of our business.

Available Position in Wichita Falls, TX


Dedicated Glass Run - Wichita Falls, TX (multiple openings, immediate need)

• Must live within 75 mile radius of Wichita Falls, TX
• Weekends at home
• Class A CDL, 21 yrs old & 6 months OTR experience
• Previous flatbed and/or glass experience preferred

One of the many appealing aspects of driving for Maverick is the dedicated opportunites available in various areas of the country.

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Today Maverick needs Drivers for Dedicated Runs in the following areas:

Carlisle, PA

Dewitt, IA

Carleton, MI

Sutton, WV

Wichita Falls, TX

The benefits are unlimited, home on weekends, predictable schedule (watch your kids grow up), guaranteed (Yes, Guaranteed) weekly pay, regardless of miles, and more. Drivers must live within 75 miles of these areas. Maverick is adding areas all the time, so to be sure to check with them and get on their driver list for future opportunities for Dedicated Opportunities. (See more information about the Dedicated Texas lanes below).
Contact a Recruiter Today about these Dedicated Opportunities!
1-800-289-1100
recruiting@maverickusa.com

Maverick is also a proud supporter of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. We all have been touched by breast cancer in some way, shape or form. This is a great cause and we commend Maverick for their support. Maverick supports the foundation through financial sponsorship and team participation in each year’s race event held in Little Rock, AR. Maverick I committed to helping this great organization find a cure for breast cancer.

Maverick Web Page- Apply Now

Maverick Recruiting Email recruiting@maverickusa.com

Maverick Recruiting Phone 800-289-1100

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Private Fleet Pride - Rineco Transportation

Private Fleet Pride – Rineco Transportation

There aren’t a lot of opportunities for drivers to go to work for a private fleet. It’s truly different than your standard over the road driving job.

There are benefits to being a part of a bigger picture and the company team. It takes a driver who likes regular routes and being home consistently every week. One who enjoys being welcome and getting to know the people everywhere you go, because you are loading at the same places every week. No schedule issues or uncertainty that comes with the standard OTR driving job, you get to do what you enjoy doing most, driving. You truly become part of the family.

Rineco Transportation is just that, a private carrier that picks up their customers products and brings them back to their plant in Benton, AR. It doesn’t get much better than Rineco. I spoke with the General Manager, Sharon Lee and she described Rineco’s approach to their drivers as part of the family. Drivers are paid a salary (yes, a salary, you will never have to worry about a small paycheck), and it is a substantial salary, plus health and dental insurance. This company is a rare find and just outside of Little Rock, AR. Sharon’s operation needs drivers with hazmat endorsement and tanker experience along with a TWIC card, which the company will pay for if you don’t have it already.

Life at Rineco Transportation revolves around picking up customer’s products within 750 miles of Benton, AR and bringing them back to the plant. There are 30 company owned tractors, 33 dry vans and 17 tankers. Don’t have tanker endorsement or experience? No problem, Rineco will train you as part of your job and you’ll another notch on your CDL.

Sharon has been involved in transportation for 35 years and understands the importance of drivers in the daily operation. Most of the drivers with Rineco have been there for a long time and they are looking for additional drivers due to the fact that Rineco’s business is growing. This is a private fleet opportunity for drivers that won’t be available long.

You know you’ve found a home when there are no fancy links or websites to visit just call and ask for Sharon at 501-860-2705 or email sharon.lee@rineco.com