Minnesota-based truckload carrier Transport America recently announced its Drivers of the Month for April. Professional company drivers selected for the month were Fred Brinkman, with Transport America for seven months;
Ronald Knapik, with the company for two years; and James "Jimmy" White, previously driver of the month for April 2005, with Transport America for nine years.
Professional contractors honored for the month of April were Steve Racinowski, with Transport America for four years and selected each of the past three years for this monthly award; Scott Doyle, with Transport America since March 2007; and Russell Rogers, with Transport America for five years.
In operation since 1984, Transport America provides a variety of truckload freight carriage and logistics services. For more information about Transport America, call (866) 804-9222 or visit www.transportamerica.com.
Transport America Recognizes Top Drivers for April
Minnesota-based truckload carrier Transport America recently announced its Drivers of the Month for April. Professional company drivers selected for the month were Fred Brinkman, with Transport America for seven months
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