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March 15, 2020

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Cargo Transporters, Inc.’s Dennis Dellinger

Named 2020-21 Chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association

The Truckload Carriers Association’s 2020-21 chairman will be Cargo Transporters, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Dennis Dellinger. He gave his acceptance speech during the general session of Truckload 2020: Orlando at the Gaylord Palms Resort.

Dellinger, although born in Cape Fear, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and currently residing in Hickory, North Carolina with his wife Sherel, he’s also spent years in Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Fort Hood, Texas; Hanau, Germany; and Crailsheim, Germany as his dad served in the Army and Navy.

Dellinger started with the company in 1986, first as a driver supervisor, continuing through the years to fill a number of positions. His in-depth knowledge and viewpoints of fleet management and the industry are recognized and respected.

In addition to Dellinger’s responsibilities at the company, he also is a leader in several industry organizations. He currently serves as First Vice Chair on the Board of Directors at TCA as well as Board of Directors and is a Past Chairman of the North Carolina Trucking Association. Other commitments include serving on the Board of Directors and Vice Chair of the Safety Policy Committee at American Trucking Associations and an advisory position at The Trucking Alliance.

Dellinger also enjoys spending time with his family and two adorable grandchildren, as well as reading, and cheering on the Carolina Panthers NFL team.

Cargo Transporters, Inc., founded in 1982, is a trucking operation with common and contract authority based in Claremont, North Carolina. The company specializes in truckload, dry van freight with an emphasis on long-term contracts with partner shippers. In addition, the company services those customers who require time definite or JIT service. The company operates a fleet of more than 520 tractors and 1,785 trailers, utilizing some of the most advanced communication and safety systems.

The following individuals will assist Dellinger as TCA’s officers:

Immediate Past Chair: Josh Kaburick, CEO, Earl L. Henderson Trucking Company, Inc., Caseyville, Illinois

First Vice Chair: Jim Ward, President and CEO, D.M. Bowman, Inc., Williamsport, Maryland

Second Vice Chair: John Elliott, CEO, Load One, LLC, Taylor, Michigan

Treasurer: David Williams, Executive Vice President, Knight Transportation, Phoenix, Arizona

Secretary: Pete Hill, Vice President, Hill Brothers Transportation, Inc., Omaha, Nebraska

Association Vice President to ATA: John Culp, Executive Vice President of Finance, Maverick USA, Little Rock, Arkansas

At-Large Officer: Joey Hogan, President, Covenant Transport, Chattanooga, Tennessee

At-Large Officer: Karen Smerchek, President, Veriha Trucking, Inc., Marinette, Wisconsin

At-Large Officer: Ed Nagle, President, Nagle Toledo, Inc, of Walbridge, Ohio

At-Large Officer: Jon Coca, President, Diamond Transportation System, Inc., of Racine, Wisconsin

View photos and updates from Truckload 2020: Orlando by following the hashtag #2020TCA on social media networks.

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Poll Results

MATS (Mid-America Trucking Show) has been around since the early 1970s. How many times have you attended?

Never have been - 85%
Only one time - 0%

Twice - 0%
Three times or more - 4%
Ten times or more - 4%

Twenty times or more - 7%
Have never missed going - 0

Total Replies : 29

TruckDriver.com Carrier of the Month
Tennessee Steel Haulers, Inc.

TSH (Tennessee Steel Haulers, Inc.) is a flatbed logistics company based in Nashville, TN. Since its foundation in 1976, TSH has grown to become the nation’s most respected and dependable long and short haul trucking company. In the past 44 years, TSH has worked to hold a pronounced presence in both national and international markets, striving to professionally deliver freight all over the world.

With a growing fleet of around 500 professional drivers, their advantage is simply experience. Due to changing economic climates, industry regulations and advancing technology, it is more important than ever to have a professional and experienced driver. At TSH they understand that you need more than a partner with a flashy sales pitch of what it “can do,” but rather a partner that has over 40 years of experience doing it.

Why TSH?

Excellent Pay & Incentives

TSH offers the best pay program in the flat bed industry. They pay 75% of 100% of the line haul. TSH passes 100% of all accessorial fees to the Owner Operator including: fuel surcharge, tarping, stop off, etc. Detention pay is paid 100% to you after the customer pays TSH.

Tell Us How You Want to Be Paid

TSH offers Daily Settlement to its Owner Operators. You can be paid by Direct Deposit, EFS, or Company Check (mailed or come on in).

Lease Purchase Program

TSH is currently offering Lease Purchase options on trucks and trailers. Apply Now or contact recruiting for more information on these programs.

Truck Stop / In Cab Scanning

This is a very attractive way to ensure all your paperwork is submitted to billing / settlements departments for timely processing. You can scan bills of lading, fuel tickets, and logs directly to TSH for processing at no cost to you! Scan in cab or at love’s, petro, pilot travel centers, travel centers of america or Flying J.

Tag Program

TSH Tag is for 48 states. TSH does not mark up the Tennessee tag. They simply pass the cost of the tag through to you in weekly settlement deductions, or prorated dependent upon when you lease on with TSH.

Other Offerings

Flatbed Training Available

$2,000 Referral Bonus for Owner Operators

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus, $1,500 up front!

Fuel Discounts

$100 for any random level 1 DOT inspection with no violations

Additional $500 for 5 Clean inspections in a row

Dedicated Driver Support Specialist

EFS Fuel Cards

TSH is experiencing tremendous growth nationwide

877-244-0784 / www.idrivetsh.com

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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Advice for the Public

WHO - World Health Organization

Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following:

Wash your hands frequently

Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.

Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.

Maintain social distancing

Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.

Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth

Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.

Practice respiratory hygiene

Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.

Why? Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.

If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early

Stay home if you feel unwell.

If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.

Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections.

Stay informed and follow advice given by your healthcare provider

Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19. Follow advice given by your healthcare provider, your national and local public health authority or your employer on how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on whether COVID-19 is spreading in your area. They are best placed to advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves.

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Latest Survey

The results of the TruckDriver.com MATS Survey are in.

MATS (Mid-America Trucking Show) has been around since the early 1970s. How many times have you attended?

Never have been - 85%
Only one time - 0%
Twice - 0%
Three times or more - 4%
Ten times or more - 4%
Twenty times or more - 7%
Have never missed going - 0

We’ve been several times over the years and always enjoy seeing the crowds. Sometimes the place is so packed you can’t breathe. Other times, not so much! And this year, not at all. MATS - The Mid-America Trucking Show scheduled for March 26-28 in Louisville, Ky has officially been cancelled due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.

That brings us straight to the TruckDriver.com COVID-19 Survey.

Keep on truckin', wash your hands, stay healthy, and please drive safely.

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