For Immediate Release
May 17, 2005
Contact: Aimee Cirucci, 703/838-1950
Communications Manager
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TCA Contractor of the Year Receives Keys to Grand Prize, International Tractor
O & S contractor Jerry Johnson to Receive Keys to Brand New Tractor
 Dallas Jerry "JJ" Johnson an independent contractor affiliated with O & S Trucking, Inc., of Springfield, Missouri, and the grand prize winner in the 18th Annual Independent Contractor of the Year contest sponsored by the Truckload Carriers Association, will receive delivery on his prize, a brand new International 9000i model tractor on May 19 at O & S Trucking, Inc. in Springfield, Missouri. Mr. Johnson received the prestigious award for his excellent safety record, unblemished work history, and selfless involvement in the community and industry. During his more than 40-year career, Mr. Johnson has driven over 4.5 million miles with a 100 percent on-time rate, no cargo claims, no moving violations, and no chargeable accidents. Mr. Johnson began his career as an independent contractor 19 years ago, and has been affiliated with O & S Trucking for 17 of those years. Representatives from the Truckload Carriers Association and International Truck and Engine Corporation will be on hand for the festivities.
| WHO: |
Jerry Johnson, Truckload Carriers Association Independent Contractor of the Year |
| WHEN: | 11:30 am, May 19, 2005 |
| WHERE: | O & S Trucking, Inc., 3769 E. Evergreen St., Springfield, MO 65803-5720 |
| CONTACT: |
Sundy Muse-Morton, O & S Trucking, 417-829-0079 |
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Mike Tettamble, O & S Trucking, 417-864-4780 |
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Aimee Cirucci, Truckload Carriers Association, 703-838-8859 |
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TCA is the only national trade association whose collective
sole focus is the truckload segment of the motor carrier industry.
The association represents dry van, refrigerated, flatbed,
and intermodal container carriers operating in the 48 contiguous
states as well as Alaska, Mexico, and Canada. Representing
operators of over 200,000 trucks, which collectively produce
an annual revenue of over $20 billion, TCA is an organization
tailored to specific truckload carrier needs.
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