Central Hauling Driver Wins Truck
Central Hauling Co. driver Randy Thomas of Jackson, Miss., recently won the company's bi-yearly referral contest. He surpassed all other drivers in recruiting, and for his efforts was awarded his own truck.
Central Hauling Co. driver Randy Thomas of Jackson, Miss., recently won the company's bi-yearly referral contest. He surpassed all other drivers in recruiting, and for his efforts was awarded his own truck.
Tom Bartholomew, owner of Central Hauling Co. and its sister company, CalArk International, presented Thomas with the keys to that truck last month.
Both Central Hauling Co. and CalArk International provide this referral contest for drivers twice a year. The driver with the highest number of hired referrals at the end of each six-month period is presented with a truck.
Central Hauling Co., a full truckload carrier serving the 48 contiguous states, Canada and Mexico, is 100 percent owner operator-driven. CalArk International is a full truckload carrier serving the 48 contiguous states, Mexico and Canada. To learn more about Central Hauling Co. or CalArk International, call (888) 422-5275 or visit their web sites at www.centralhauling.com or www.calark.com.
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