Entries for September 2011
Posted By: Kristin Oftedahl
“I didn’t plan on becoming an owner operator,” Matt Christiansen said. “It just happened.” Matt puts a lot of effort into running a successful business. “The name of the game is to always look for ways to run the truck more efficiently. What makes Dart good is there are a lot of opportunities so you can run your truck the way it needs to be run.”
Posted By: Kristin Oftedahl
Congratulations to Dart contractor Tom Grogan who received OOIDA’s Safe Driving Award for 23 years of safe, accident-free driving. Safe driving awards are available to all OOIDA members who qualify based on the number of years the member has operated a commercial vehicle without being involved in a preventable accident...
Posted By: Kristin Oftedahl
Dart contractor Harvey Zander has been winning big at the truck shows this year with “Icy Blu 2,” his working show truck. At the Waupun Truck-N-Show in Wisconsin, Icy Blu 2 received four 1st place trophies...
Posted By: Kristin Oftedahl
Dart Transit Company is one of Inbound Logistics Top 100 Motor Carriers. The editorial staff at Inbound Logistics evaluated questionnaires, and conducted Internet research and personal interviews to select 100 leading trucking companies. The Top 100 Motor Carriers list is an in-depth “who’s who” of truckload carriers – a snapshot of the industry’s leading players.
Posted By: Kristin Oftedahl
Logistics Management recognized Dart Intermodal with its Quest for Quality award in the Intermodal Marketing Companies category. The Quest for Quality is the most extensive market research study conducted in the logistics industry. “We are honored to receive the Logistics Management Quest for Quality award,” said Dale Thompson, Vice President of Dart Intermodal. “Our sincere appreciation goes to the contractors and employees involved.”
Posted By: Kristin Oftedahl
For the 6th year in a row, Great West Risk Management presented Dart Transit Company with its award for Safety and Operational Excellence. The award is based on Dart’s loss results, prompt and fair claim settlement practices, timely reporting of serious claims to Great West, innovative loss prevention programs, and demonstrated operational excellence.
Pro Shop Clothing has 4 new hats in the Wildlife series. Two of them are in colors for the ladies. Pink camouflage with a buck, and soft, pale yellow with a horse. Stop by to see them! Also, October’s feature item is our black leather bomber style jacket...