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HOW TO LAND A TRUCKING JOB YOU’LL HATE

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Stop Human Trafficking

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DR I V ER EMP L OYMEN T: 4-11,15-17, 20-25, 31, 36-39

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FUEL E FFICIENCY & H ANDLING : 23,25

Top 6 Android Apps for Truckers

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How to Land A Trucking Job You’ll Hate

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M AIN T EN ANCE & EMIS SION R EDUC T IONS OL U T IONS : 23

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ME CH ANIC & T E CHNICI ANS :4 , 15, 23, 29

567 Heritage: Peterbilt Roots

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Operation Roger: Pet Transport

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JobSparx Trucking 2016 is a special issue by the publishers of JobSparx magazine and website. JobSparx Trucking is full of industry related jobs and resources. It is published once per year. You can pick up a free copy across the state of Texas in select truck stops, HEB (Austin, Houston, San Antonio), 7-Eleven stores, Timewise convenience stores, Wag-A-Bag and hundreds of restaurants and other locations on the state’s vital freeways.

You can also pick up a copy from one of our team members while visiting us at the 2016 Great American Trucking Show. We will be there personally handing out free copies from our VIP booth at the front of the show.

The first copy is free, additional copies distributed at a fee. Also available online at JobSparx.com ™

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Strengthening LIVES Through the

Goodness of Dairy

FLEET MAINTENANCE

ROUTE SALES

Houston • Diesel Engine Preventive Maintenance Experience • CNG Certification/ Experience A PLUS • CDL Class A Required

Houston • San Antonio • Austin • CDL (Class A or B) • Excellent Customer Service Skills • Verifiable Driving History

MECHANIC

DRIVERS

Interested candidates can view complete job descriptions and requirements, as well as create profiles and submit resumes at

WWW.DEANFOODS.COM/CAREERS Dean Foods Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/V/H). All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local laws.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 1 year tractor trailer experience.

• No more than 3 tickets and/or accidents in the last 3 years • No violent, drug-related or theft-related felony or misdemeanor convictions in the last 7 years. Ex-offender friendly.

• Have an active Class A CDL

BENEFITS:

• Great Pay! • Health, Dental Insurance • 401K • Paid Vacation • Paid weekly via direct deposit or company provided pay card • Dedicated Runs • Daily and Weekly home time available

REGIONAL DRIVERS NEEDED.

TEXAS ONLY

Class A CDL Drivers needed to do Texas Regional Work for a great company with great pay and benefits.

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HIRING SOLO & TEAM

Up to $60,000/YEAR for

COMPANY DRIVERS

CLASS A CDL TANK DRIVERS!

(Daily Milk Runs Available)

• Great sign on Bonus & Quarterly Bonus available • Life Insurance Provided • Holiday & Vacation Pay!!

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans Provided!

TOP DRIVER OF 2016 GETS A NEW VEHICLE!

Class A CDL Tank haulers If you’re looking for a better well established, local trucking company with new equipment & steady year round work...You’ve Found It! Reynolds Nationwide has immediate need for CDL-A Drivers for our Increasing Daily Runs.

Must have a Tanker Endorsement & 1 year recent driving experience with a tanker.

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Excellent Weekly Pay Health and Dental Insurance available 401K with employer matching Late Model Trucks Family Owned Business 88 Years

OWNER OPERATORS

Excellent Rates, Weekly Settlements Owner Operators are our Business Partners Air Ride Trailers Provided at no extra cost Discounts on Fuel, Tires, Parts Minimum Requirements: Class A CDL w/Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements 2 years recent CDL-A driving experience Clean MVR • 24 years of age

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Call for details:

281-576-6849 Apply online at:

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HIRING OWNER OPERATORS! Austin, TX

CDL DRIVERS

OWNER OPERATORS • Daily Home Time!

• Local Dry Bulk Work • Excellent Rates! Weekly Settlements • Discounts on Fuel, Parts, & Tires • Trailers provided at no extra cost • New Blower Program • Family Owned Business for 88 Years

REQUIREMENTS • Class A CDL • Good MVR • Must be at least 24 years old • 2 Years CDL-A experience • Truck Must Pass DOT Inspection

We offer competitive hourly wages, 401K with company match, plus a rich benefit package.

Leading volumetric concrete delivery company needs experienced CDL Drivers in:

Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio & Eagle Ford Shale

APPLY: https://usconcrete.applicantpro.com/jobs

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SPECIAL EDITION MODEL

567 HERITAGE

PAYS TRIBUTE TO PETERBILT’S ROOTS WITH EXCLUSIVE FEATURES, EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE Denton, TX - Peterbilt’s new Model 567 Heritage salutes the company’s beginnings by combining its most modern and technologically advanced work truck with distinctive styling and exclusive features inside and out, Peterbilt Motors Company recently announced.

“Peterbilt’s Model 567 Heritage elevates the classic styling of Peterbilt with a package of unique features that will command attention on highways and jobsites,” said Darrin Siver, Peterbilt General Manager and PACCAR Vice President. “The Model 567 Heritage appeals to owner-operators and premium carriers who want to reward their drivers and add distinction to their fleets. The Heritage delivers proven productivity, uptime and value with a look and feel that is like no other truck on the road.”

Peterbilt’s rich history began in the rugged Northwest logging industry, manufacturing trucks that took on the demanding work with new levels of performance, reliability and durability. Since those early years, the company has grown to produce innovative, industry-defining trucks for most every commercial vehicle market. The Model 567 Heritage pays tribute to Peterbilt’s roots, Siver said, by delivering a robust workhorse with a head-turning, customized appearance.

The Model 567 Heritage is configured with a 121inch BBC and set-forward front axle (SFFA) – the industry’s most modern SFFA truck – to optimize payloads and weight distribution. It can be spec’d as a day cab or with a 72- or 80-inch sleeper.

For Model 567 Heritage trucks equipped with a sleeper, wood trim accents continue on the sleeper cabinets and storage compartments. The two-tone sleeper back wall is embroidered with the Heritage logo.

Exterior features of the Model 567 Heritage include: • Bright bumper, grille bars, exhaust stacks, mirrors and sunvisor; • Chromed air intake bezel and metal hood latches; • Polished rocker panels, quarter-fender closeout panels, fender brace and brackets, battery boxes and fuel tanks; and • Special Heritage badging, uniquely numbered and mounted to the grille and sleeper (when applicable) for the first production trucks.

Inside the cab, the Model 567 Heritage has exclusive features and branding that includes: • Platinum-level Heritage Brown interior with a black dash top and wood-finish trim; • Premium brown leather seats with accent stitching to complement the cab design and embroidered Heritage logo in the headrest; and • Door pads with brown wood trim.

“The Model 567 Heritage takes a place among Peterbilt’s most iconic trucks,” Siver said. “Through unparalleled performance and distinctive design, it builds upon decades of groundbreaking models and furthers our proud tradition of providing trucks with industry-leading quality and value.”

The Model 567 Heritage is available now for order through Peterbilt dealerships with production scheduled for September.

ABOUT PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY

Peterbilt Motors Company, located in Denton, Texas, has a global reputation for superior quality, industry leading design, innovative engineering and fuel efficient solutions, and is recognized as the “Class” of the industry. Peterbilt provides a comprehensive array of aftermarket support programs through its 300-plus North American dealer locations that complement its full lineup of on-highway, vocational and medium duty products, including alternative fuel vehicles. Peterbilt offers industry leading service and support, including preventive maintenance plans, expedited Rapid Check diagnostic services, automated parts inventory replenishment and 24/7 complimentary Customer Assistance through 1-800-4-Peterbilt. For more information about Peterbilt, visit www.peterbilt.com.

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Peterbilt is a PACCAR Company, traded publicly on the NASDAQ as PCAR.

“Schneider has

the best you can get.”

-Craig Andrade, Schneider company driver

THE BEST COMBINATION OF EVERYTHING YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A huge freight base, options galore, big money, respect for drivers, nationwide facility network, commitment to safety — don’t settle for a few somewhere else when you can have it all with Schneider.

The best you can get is an application away.

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Van Truckload, Tanker, Dedicated and Team opportunities available Flexible scheduling and home time options to fit your needs Over-the-Road and Regional positions Earn up to $66,000 per year (based on experience) Up to $6,000 sign-on bonus may apply for experienced drivers Some loads drop-and-hook freight Company Driver Benefits

Paid orientation and ongoing training | Medical, dental and vision insurance | 401(k) plan with company match

Apply online: schneiderjobs.com More information: 800-44-PRIDE

Visit us at GATS Booth #2034

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TRUCKERS HELP IN PREVENTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING

By John Jeffrey Hill

There are many possible definitions of human trafficking, which involves the transfer of human beings in an illegal manner for the sole purpose of doing anything from forced labor to prostitution. The long history of human trafficking has proven it to be a remarkable cash cow that has become notoriously difficult to track down and fight off. The savages that run these schemes usually prey on uneducated individuals and the desperately impoverished with guarantees of many benefits and pay that keeps victims enslaved.

The majority of victims are involved in sex trafficking, a large portion of which occurs at truck stops located all across the world. Unfortunately, the greater percentage of such victims is also minors who were duped into accepting the offer of fraudulent individuals running fake modeling agencies. The U.S., together with other nations, are the prime targets of these “employers” due to the potential for remarkable profits upwards of $30 billion annually. As many as three hundred thousand U.S. children may be involved and each encounter can bring in as much as $100. Furthermore, girls are required to fulfill at least $1000 of orders each night.

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How Organizations Are Working Together with Truckers to End the War Thanks to the efforts of non-profit organizations such as the TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking) and truckers, many wonderful strides have taken place to tackle the issue of human sex-related trafficking. The TAT today receives well over 2000 calls each month from truckers who notice suspicious activity on duty.

Truckers transport important cargo all across the U.S. and are in the perfect position to hear and see a lot of what happens on the road and can easily report anything that does not look right. That is why individuals who fight sex trafficking of underage children are most commonly truckers on duty.

Aside from the TAT, modern day truckers now have an invaluable set of tools available to them 24/7 if they ever notice anything suspicious. For example, any signs of sex trafficking can be reported to the police by calling 911 and many truckers also have a set of cards available to them with other phone numbers they can call.

For example, the National Human Trafficking Resource Center supplies a 24hour hotline operated in conjunction with the non-profit Polaris Project based in Washington, D.C. Congress is also working to stop the worst prostitution rings. In 2000, a new law was passed to raise public awareness and tighten penalties for offenders through the TVPA (Trafficking Victims Protection Act) and in 2003 the PROTECT act came out as a way to further protect minors. Further actions will have to be put in place to prevent the smuggling of aliens into our country.

Truck drivers are involved in many positive activities.

To learn more about truck drivers and the trucking lifestyle visit the Trucking Library www.cb39.org/library/ library.html or the Trucker Blog: truckerblog.com/.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/8931485

Human Trafficking 101

What is Human Trafficking?

How do I Identify Human Trafficking?

Human trafficking is modern-day slavery and involves

the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Millions of men, women,

and children are trafficked into forced labor situations and into the sex trade worldwide. Many of these victims are

lured from their homes with false promises of well-paying jobs; instead, they are forced or coerced into prostitution, domestic servitude, or other types of forced labor. Victims are found in legitimate and illegitimate labor industries, including sweatshops, massage parlors, agricultural fields, restaurants, hotels, and domestic service.

Human trafficking is often “hidden in plain sight.” There are a number of red flags, or indicators, which can help alert you to human trafficking. Recognizing the signs is the first step in identifying victims.

Human trafficking is different from human smuggling.

Trafficking is exploitation-based and does not require movement across borders or any type of transportation.

Victims? Who is at Risk?

Who are the

Trafficking victims can be any age, race, gender, or nationality. Trafficking victims can be men or women, young or old, American or from abroad, with or without legal status.

Traffickers prey on victims with little or no social safety net. They look for victims who are vulnerable because of their illegal immigration status, limited English

proficiency, and those who may be in vulnerable situations due to economic hardship, political instability, natural

disasters, or other causes.

The indicators listed are just a few that may alert you to a

potential human trafficking situation. No single indicator is necessarily proof of human trafficking. If you suspect that a person may be a victim of human trafficking, please call the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Tip-line at 1-866-347-2423. You can also report online at www.ice.gov/tips.

To reach a non-governmental organization for confidential help and information, 24 hours a day, please call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center at 1-888-3737-888.

Some Indicators Concerning a Potential Victim Include: Behavior or Physical State:  Does the victim act fearful, anxious, depressed, submissive, tense, or nervous/paranoid?  Does the victim defer to another person to speak for him or her?  Does the victim show signs of physical and/or sexual abuse, physical restraint, confinement, or torture?  Has the victim been harmed or deprived of food, water, sleep, medical care, or other life necessities?  Does the victim have few or no personal possessions?

Social Behavior:  Can the victim freely contact friends or family?  Is the victim allowed to socialize or attend religious services?  Does the victim have freedom of movement?  Has the victim or family been threatened with harm if the victim attempts to escape?

Work Conditions and Immigration Status:  Does the victim work excessively long and/or unusual hours?  Is the victim a juvenile engaged in commercial sex?  Was the victim recruited for one purpose and forced to engage in some other job?  Is the victim’s salary being garnished to pay off a smuggling fee?

(Paying off a smuggling fee alone is not considered trafficking.)  Has the victim been forced to perform sexual acts?  Has the victim been threatened with deportation or law enforcement action? Is the victim in possession of identification and travel documents; if not, who has control of the documents?

Minor Victims:  Is the victim a juvenile engaged in commercial sex?

For more information, please visit: www.dhs.gov/bluecampaign Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/bluecampaign

If you suspect that a person may be a victim of human trafficking, please call the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations Tip-line at 1-866JOBSPARX.COM 13 347-2423. You can also report online at www.ice.gov/tips.

Make the Call, Save Lives.

1-888-3737-888

Everyday Heroes Needed

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Truckers are the eyes and ears of our nation’s highways. Young girls forced into sexual slavery need your help. If you see a minor working the lot or suspect pimp control, call 1-888-3737-888 and report what you know.

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HIRING CDL DRIVERS AND TECHNICIANS! Competitive Pay, Great Benefits, & Opportunities for Growth!

Driver Requirements Class A or B CDL Must be 21 years of age Legally eligible to work in the United States

Technician Requirements

Must be 18 years of age Legally eligible to work in the United States IF INTERESTED, TEXT ‘WASTE’ TO 51893 OR TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT: WWW.WM.COM/CAREERS FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL: 844-969-6754

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• Ability to work holidays, weekends and nights (including overnight routes) • Outstanding customer service and strong communication skills • Ability to read, write, and communicate in English • All candidates must pass an extensive criminal background check, • DOT physical, drug screen and physical capabilities testing McLane Foodservice offers highly competitive wages & benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD/LTD and 401k.

Apply online at

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Founded in 1894 McLane Company has grown from a local merchant to an international distribution and logistics leader. We provide services to more than 50,000 customer locations around the world. At McLane Foodservice, we work behind the scenes to supply the industry’s leading quick service restaurant chains with everything need Edition 2016 to run their business.

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LOOKING FOR A DRIVER WITH DOUBLE’S ENDORSEMENT TO PULL 2 - 28’ TRAILERS TO LOUISIANA. • Mostly local work in southern areas of Texas and Louisiana.

• Drivers are home nearly every night with minimal layovers required.

• Drivers work Monday through Friday and OCCASIONAL WEEKENDS. • CLASS Drivers operate tandem axle day cabs dry RESUME. vans.

A CDLrequired REQUIRED. to IF YOU DO NOT MEET THIS QUALIFICATION PLEASEpulling DO NOT SEND

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Android Apps for Truckers

Do you have plenty of truckers in your family? Or have numerous friends within the commercial trucking industry? There are a growing number of mobile apps being developed specifically for those who love life on the open road. From apps for communicating with other truckers to apps advising of rest stops and diesel fuelling stations, there are numerous helpful tools available to today’s professional drivers. Following is a selection of popular picks you can tell your favorite truck driver to investigate.

Trucker Logbook Offered by KeepTruckin, Trucker Logbook is an excellent option for logging hours on the road. Daily driving logs can be transmitted automatically to dispatchers. App users can request hours of service alerts to prevent spending too many consecutive hours behind the wheel. Additional features include truck inspection reports and carrier data syncing. http://bitly.com/TruckerLogbook

SmartTruck Route -

Truck GPS Route Navigation Offered by TeleType, the SmartTruck Route - Truck GPS Route Navigation app takes an unconventional approach to application pricing. This download offers full app access for free for two hours per day and requires a subscription during the other 22 hours ($1 per week). Truckers can find data on everything from bus routes to bridges with low clearance restrictions. The GPS data offered is available for multiple countries including the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada. http://bitly.com/SmartTruck

MyDAT Trucker Available via Dat Solutions, the MyDAT Trucker application provides truck stop location data and fuel pricing information. Truckers can discover fuel stations with diesel pumps, hotels with big rig parking, and even Walmart locations allowing overnight parking. http://bitly.com/MyDAT

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DSI Mobile Manager Android & iOS

Scout GPS Navigation & Traffic

No list of top apps for truckers would be complete without Telenav's Scout GPS Navigation & Traffic application. With over 85,000 downloads to date, this app is a hit with both commercial drivers and non-professionals. Features include turn-by-turn driving directions, route maps, and traffic updates. http://bitly.com/ScoutNavigation

A DSI VERSATILE MOBILE WORKFLOW MANAGER APP FOR DRIVERS - DSi Mobile ANDROID & IOS APPmanager houses several of your driver’s tools, from load management to eLogs and turn-by-turn WHY MOBILE navigation, in MANAGER? a single easy to use app A VERSATILE WORKFLOW APP FOR DRIVERS your drivers can use on the road. http://bitly.com/29JPOVa GPS

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DSi Mobile manager houses several of your driver’s tools, from load management to eLogs and turn-by-turn navigation, in a single easy to use app your drivers can use on the road.

KEEP DRIVERS ON THE ROAD

FMCSA COMPLIANT DRIVER APPROVED.

DEVICE FLEXIBILITY eLogs solutions for rugged in-cab touch term and coming soon for smart devices. Drivers c log on to any device to track their hours.

ENGINE CONNECTIVITY A direct connection to read vehicle engine da fulfills the DOT requirement for a fully compli electronic driver logs solution.

SIMPLE DRIVER INPUT 1 touch status changes and automated hour calculation provide a simple solution so drive can quickly and easily manage their logs.

ACCESS ANYWHERE Drivers and dispatchers can create, edit and v driver logs from the in-cab terminal or any inte connected device such as a computer or table

Dispatching Solutions, Inc. Call to learn more (909) 460-6404

BigRoad Trucker The BigRoad Trucker app provides traffic maps which include GPS data, truck stop information, and directions to weigh scales. Users can complete driving logs, monitor their hours on the road, and communicate with dispatchers. This application integrates with other useful truck driving apps like Axle Weight Calculator. http://bitly.com/BigRoadTruck

We build superior service & transportation management technology solutions to help businesses see the big picture.

DSi Mobile

Fleet Management: Track assets, get reports & alerts on vehicle activity, manage your drivers e-logs, handle fleet maintenance & basic dispatching.

DSi Transport Manager

Dispatching/transportation management software. Quoting, scheduling, dispatching, billing.

DSi Service Manager

Field service management software.

DSi Elogs

Electronic logging/hours of service application for drivers

DSi Mobile Manager App

Multiple driver tools including load management, e-logs, & smart forms.

Commercial truck drivers are integrating a variety of mobile apps into their everyday operating procedures. The abovelisted downloads are just a small sampling of the digital treats they now have at their disposal. Do you think you’ll be sharing any of these apps with your trucker friends?

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STRONG

HISTORY BRIGHT FUTURE

ABOUT ARGOS US: Argos USA is a high-quality cement and ready-mixed concrete company serving North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Texas, Florida, and Arkansas. A proud history of innovative products, unparalleled expertise and exceptional customer service has made us an integral partner to our customers in residential, commercial, infrastructure and other public works applications.

We are amongst the largest readymixed concrete producers in the United States, with a capacity of nearly 10 million cubic meters per year. We have over 300 concrete plants concentrated in two geographic areas. In the southeastern part of the U.S., we operate in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and portions of Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, and Virginia. In the south central part of the U.S., we have operations in the Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth markets in Texas and Little Rock, Arkansas.

We are also one of the largest cement producers in the southeastern U.S., producing 3.2 million metric tons of cement per year with facilities in Texas, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, and North Carolina. Argos has five rail terminals (three in Georgia, one in Mississippi, one in North Carolina); and terminals with port facilities in Mobile, Alabama; Houston, Texas and Wilmington, North Carolina.

Under the Argos brand, we are building on our heritage of excellence to create an even stronger future.

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Our employees enjoy benefits such as: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K and Life Insurance

AREA LOCATIONS: • ADDICKS • BAYPORT • BAYTOWN • CHANNELVIEW • CINCO RANCH • ELLINGTON • FAIRBANKS • FULTON • GREENSPOINT

• HOCKLEY • HOLMES ROAD • HOUSTON • JERSEY VILLAGE • KATY • MYKAWA • RENWICK • RICHMOND • TOMBALL

www.argos.co/usa

COME HELP BUILD A SUSTAINABLE WORLD The Argos ready mix team is hiring drivers at multiple locations to join our team and help us build a sustainable world.

• A or B CDL • Competitive hourly rates • Weekly safe load bonus • Annual performance bonus • Excellent benefits, including 401k • Must be at least 23 years of age • Full-time positions • One year commercial driving experience preferred

Call 281-238-0508 for Houston locations

or visit closest Texas location for more information.

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FORT WORTH N. 880 N Houston St 817-329-8550

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MOTORCOACH OPERATORS HOUSTON - DALLAS - SAN ANTONIO

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Your partner for “Improved Efficiency”

BE A PART OF OUR DRIVING FORCE! Now with locations in Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, Illinois and Ohio.

Top Logistics LLC offers quality containerized trucking services. Based in North East Houston and servicing all of Texas & surrounding states.

With an experienced staff, owner operators and company trucks, Top Logistics can service your Houston Trucking needs.

Minimum Requirements for a Top Logistics Drivers: Class A CDL - Clean MVR Minimum of 2 Years Experience Must Pass IDOT Physical Drug Screen

APPLY:

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Upon completion, Email applications to our Safety Department at: TopLogisticsSafetyDept@toplogistics.com

Please call us at 281-436-0378 if you have any questions.

NEEDED IN HOUSTON,TX We require a minimum 2 years experience, your own tools, good driving and work history. CDL is preferred.

Apply in person at Salem NationaLease 6150 Lumberdale Road, Houston, TX 77092 OR Call: 713.630.8293 www.salemleasing.com

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HOW TO LAND A TRUCKING JOB YOU’LL

HATE

A 7 Step Guide for Company Drivers

By Suzanne Roquemore

You’ll find plenty of articles out there giving advice on how to get a

better job in trucking. This one focuses on how to ensure you’ll get one you’ll hate (or wind up hating the one you’ve got).

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1.

JUMP AT YOUR FIRST JOB OFFER.

Trucking companies hire from trucking schools. Some trucking companies will hire you and put you through school.

There are some good trucking companies out there, but the industry standard is that recruiters lie- they’ll promise you the world. So if you don’t take the time to consider your options carefully, you are likely to wind up with a trucking company that offers mediocre pay, minimal benefits and a poor work environment. If you want to hate your job, jump in head first without looking around.

2.

JUMP INTO A LEASE PURCHASE PROGRAM.

If you want real headaches, buy a truck through a company lease purchase program. You’ll have all the expenses of an owner operator and none of the benefits of a company driver. Sure, you’ll get a fuel surcharge and discount pricing with most companies that offer this program. But they own the truck- you can’t just quit your lease and take your truck to a better-paying company. You’ll find that most lease purchase payments are ridiculously high. In many cases, you’ll be paying more to lease the truck than you would to buy it outright.

3.

QUIT YOUR FIRST JOB RIGHT AWAY.

Trucking companies are used to drivers who quit, and they don’t like them. If you want to ensure that you won’t get hired by a good company, quit the one you’re with. Good trucking companies like drivers who stick with it- they’ll respect a driver who gives at least 6 months to the job before deciding to look elsewhere. If you want to land a trucking job you’ll hate, quit your first one after a few weeks.

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4.

LOOK LIKE A SLOB.

The way you look says a lot about who you are and it influences how people treat you. If you insist on stained t-shirts, sweat pants and flip flops, you’ll find that people will generally treat you like a loser. And if you neglect to shower regularly, you’ll find that people will generally avoid you. Truckers who lack positive social interactions tend to hate their jobs.

5.

DEVELOP A BAD ATTITUDE.

No one can whine like a truck driver.

Fuel desk workers, dispatchers and CEOs have heard every excuse, complaint and insult there is. A driver with a positive attitude is hard to find. Most drivers start out with a good attitude. If you want to be treated poorly, develop a bad attitude. Become a negative person.

You’ll get plenty of bad attitude in returnand you’ll hate your job.

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6.

BE AN UNRELIABLE DRIVER.

Making your deliveries on time is right up there with being accident free when you’re a truck driver. Dispatchers will keep an eye on you to make sure you’re on schedulethey want to be sure you’re not lagging behind schedule. If you consistently make your dispatcher worry about whether or not you’re going to make your appointment, you’re going to be considered a problem driver. Problem drivers don’t get the gravy runs and don’t get the luxury of elbow room. They wind up looking for another job.

7.

BE A CARELESS DRIVER.

Most trucks or trailers out there have the company phone number on them in big numbers. Even if they don’t, most company phone numbers can be found easily by doing a Google search of the company name and city. If your company regularly gets calls complaining about your driving, you’ll lose the benefit of the doubt. Or if you regularly show up at the terminal with unexplainable dents, dings or scrapes on the equipment, the excuse “it happened while I was inside the truck stop” isn’t going to fly. If you’re a careless driver, you’ll find that the only trucking job you’ll be able to land is one you’ll hate.

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Attractive, safe, and clean rest area facilities are invitations to entice travelers to stop and rest. TxDOT’s new generation of Safety Rest Areas features regional designs, modern restrooms, interpretive display exhibits of local features, and separate parking for cars and trucks. The unique, regional character of each facility not only attracts visitors to stop but also serves these facilities as cultural gateways to nearby communities.

Although the Safety Rest Areas are designed to invite, inform and entertain, the basic objective is to see that travelers like you arrive safely at your distant destinations. As you continue on your way, visit us often. Take care. Be safe. And enjoy the adventure of driving across the Great State of Texas.

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OPERATION

R GER PET TRANSPORT

Operation Roger Truckers Pet Transport has been helping

pets get to their new fur-ever homes since September 16, 2005, following Hurricanes Katrina/Rita. In that time we have delivered 903, as of June 1, pets and pet related items.

We are truck drivers who volunteer to transport these pets in the cab of their trucks, giving each pet an abundance of TLC. We are both company and owner operators who represent many trucking companies. Some drive 18 wheels, others 6 wheels, others sprinters, others a pickup pulling a variety of trailers.

All drivers must complete our ORU safety/orientation class before transporting.

Many a pet has learned to trust humans again. These pets comes from individuals as well as rescues. While most pets have been adopted from rescues, some are driver’s pets, some have been in vehicle accidents, some have been left behind and their owners are now in a position to have them, some have been pet-napped, and any other number of reasons. All need a ride with a pet loving trucker.

We have currently cleared our Pet Board and need more pets to transport. We also need pet-loving truckers who can commit to the vision of Operation Roger and stay available for the pet who needs them. The pets are picked up and delivered on the driver’s time schedule and route, thus we cannot guarantee a pickup or delivery date. Some pets are picked up quickly, others wait until just the right driver is in the the right area at the right time. Unfortunately, some states and some areas of states can be very difficult so help from the shipper and receiver is expected to meet a driver.

We do not transport show pets, for puppy mills, or breeders, unless the pet is being retired and preferably already altered to prove it.

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity. We do require a Pet Transport Application on each pet along with a non-refundable but tax-deductible application donation of $40.00. This donation is for the application only and helps to keep our phones and internet active and is not for the transport of the pet, which is free. All pets must travel with their shot records and health certificates. We work with Trucker Charity, Inc., and Trucker’s Final Mile and will be happy to work with any others when pets are involved.

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RESCUE ST RIES #766 SPOT DOT (Pitbull)

#881 SCARLET (Catahoula Leopard mix)

Driver Will S

Drivers James M, Debra H, Pat A, Spencer M; LOH Jeanette & George P, Brigette N, Clay & Kelly M

Escondido, CA - Natick, MA

SPOT DOT, an 8 week old female at the time she came on our board, was rescued along with her other siblings and momma from a shelter.

Unfortunately, the mother and two of the pups died from pneumonia. Five pups survived. The rescuer, Alese S, had adopters in MA for her. The foster in Escondido, Shelly S, could no longer keep them so Coordinator Toni B worked tirelessly to find just the right drivers.

Several drivers tried their best to pick up at least one if not all of these five pups. Driver Will S. picked up Spot Dot in Redlands, CA, and delivered her to Alese in NY state. In the flurry of the moment, Alese went to CT first before realizing her mistake and meeting Will much later than planned, which put his load in jeopardy.

Many, LA - Reno, NV

SCARLET, a year old 40 - 50 pound female finally made it to her new home after several months of specialized care & love. Rescued from a house where she & three other dogs had been abandoned, the vet found she had mouth sores called warts. After five months of antibiotics and repeated crushing of the warts, she became despondent through all of this and being caged at the shelter.

Adopter Tania T. had lost her Catahoula, Bella Luna, to liver & kidney failure the previous year. Tania knew she wanted another Catahoula & found Scarlet on the Many (LA) Humane Society’s website. As Scarlet looked just like Bella Luna, there was no question; she would adopt this dog. Driver James M. drove his personal vehicle from Marshall, TX to meet a shelter worker from Many in Logansport, LA. He then turned around & drove to meet Layover Home volunteers Jeanette & George P. in Mineola, TX who then took a very nervous Scarlet on to Wills Point where she loved playing with the couple’s grandson’s dog. She would also snatch pieces of clothing & drag them to various places in the house.

Jeanette & George met Driver Debra H. in Dallas. Debra noticed Scarlet shaking as she sat on the bunk so she sat with her, held her, and talked to calm her down. Debra met Kansas City LOH Brigette N in Joplin, MO. Driver Pat A picked up Scarlet and took her home with him to Atchison, KS. Where she played with his Doberman. In Las Vegas. NV, SD/LOH Clay M picked up Scarlet. Driver Spencer M picked up Scarlet, Who by this time didn’t think twice about getting into a semi-truck or a change in care takers. Following a short trip to the Los Angeles, CA, area, Spencer delivered a happy and well-adjusted

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Scarlet to a delighted and relieved Tania. This was a Trucking Edition 2016

record transport for Operation Roger due to the number of drivers & layover homes needed. Scarlet received loving care from no less than four drivers &three layover homes in her trek across nine states.

#883 MINNIE & #884 SENTA (Chihuahua) DeKalb, TX - Prescott, AR Driver Candi C

MINNIE, a 5 year old mama and SENTA, her 3 month old pup, had been abandoned; left in a crate in a front yard. Sheila F, living across the street, realized what had happened and called her friend and former Operation Roger Driver Candi C. Candi called a rescue she knew about and arranged to deliver the pets. When the intended receiver did not show, she called Sue W at Operation Roger. Sue called Rose T who had expressed interest in a small dog. Rose indicated her family might be adopting a larger dog. When Sue explained the circumstances of the mama and pup, Rose said absolutely Yes. Minnie and Senta took to their new owner and family immediately, quickly adopting their own personal humans.

#893 JOJO (Cat)

Staten Island, NY - Chicago, IL Driver Nick B

JOJO, a 15 year old 9 pound male Grey and White cat was rescued from death row. Foster, Elena N, drove all the way to Allentown, PA, so Jojo could hitch a ride with Driver Nick B for the short trip to his new home.

Adopter Hilary T, likes to adopt senior cats; the old scruffy ones shelters don’t consider to be adoptable.

They then live out their twilight years in her home.

Jojo will be joining Cubbie, who wanted some male company so they can hide from the three girl cats and hang out in their man cave in the basement.

The first night, Nick says Jojo was mad and didn’t want anything to do with him. The next day, Jojo decided to come out of his crate and stepped out with one foot; then decided, ‘”Nah, don’t think so.” On the second night, Nick woke up with Jojo lying beside him!.

#781 STELLA (Great Dane x Boxer)

Ferndale, WA - San Antonio, TX Drivers Will S and Candi C

STELLA, a 2.5 y/o 76 pound female Great Dane/Boxer mix has been reunited with her family in San Antonio, TX. When Sara L and her family moved to Texas, Stella wasn’t kennel compliant and had to be left behind with friend Cathy B in Ferndale, WA. The cost to transport her normally was more than she could afford as they are a single income family. Stella has been a close family member since she was two months old in August 2011.

Driver Will A picked Stella up in Ontario, WA, determined to be the one to deliver her, but knowing it would take awhile to work his way to San Antonio. However, he hadn’t counted on his truck having at least three major breakdowns before he finally made it to family in AL. Driver Candi C worked hard to get a load toward Stella and met Will and Stephanie in Woodstock, AL, and then delivered her to a very happy family in San Antonio.

#683 MADALYN, #684 RUNT, #685 SKIDDLES, #686 TWIX (Cats) Blytheville, AR - Albion, CA Drivers Mike&Cindy G

MADALYN, a 12# 3 y/o DLH female, RUNT, a female 2 y/o 12# Tabby, SKIDDLES, a Grey Tabby, 4 y/o male 10#, and TWIX, a 2y/o 12# male Grey Tabby, and their owner, Eric, were stranded during a vacation near Blytheville, AR. Eric could only get money for a bus ticket and could not take his cats with him.

The Blytheville Humane Society agreed to keep them until he could get settled in far northern California. He is now with his sister, living in a trailer on her property. The sister agreed Eric and his daughter needed the cats and the cats needed them.

Sue W of Operation Roger called upon former drivers Mike & Cindy G who travel with two cats of their own. Unable to transport on a regular basis anymore due to family obligations, this couple readily stepped forward and made special arrangements to pick up these four felines and get them where they needed to go. As it turned out, the drivers were able to pick them up on the back haul that took them right through Blytheville. The drivers reported it was a very emotional reunion with Eric, his daughter, and the four purring, happy-tosee-you-again felines.

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FIND TRUCK LOADS:

Tips To Search Loads For Trucking Business

By Kathleen Chester Truckers owning their own rigs have a list of clients

for whom they haul regularly. At times when the trucker drives an empty rig or when the truck isn’t running, the driver loses income. Due to this reason, it is important for truckers to build up good sources to search loads for the trucking business to remain feasible.

How To Look For Truck Loads?

Look For Load Boards - Ensure that you look for load boards that provide quick turnover for job postings.

Ideally, a good load board wouldn’t carry load requests for over 24 hours for an active membership. Most companies that require trucking services use boards that offer a quick turn around.

Register With A Load Board: An online load board is quite helpful as it matches drivers with loads. Most sites make daily updated information available on their sites. This allows the drivers to directly contact the company and arrange the job. After paying a nominal monthly fee, you get 24 hour access to membersonly website and search for available loads.

Opt For A Freight Broker : Always try and ensure that you use the services of a freight broker who also acts as a third party delegate and gets jobs for you. Most freight brokers operate on a commission or retainer fees on every match that they provide. As freight brokers have numerous industry contacts, many businesses prefer dealing with a freight broker rather than directly contacting truckers.

Bid On Jobs Online: Using a freight finder, bid on jobs that list loads in need to move. This is a slower process, and hence it may require some time to build repeat business. However, you don’t need to pay any upfront costs related to bidding sites. As an alternative, you need to pay a nominal fee to the organization who hosts the bidding. You will only pay a fee when you sign a contract with the company to transport their load.

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