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Nussbaum Transportation Named “2012 Fleet of the Year” by FleetOwner Magazine
Normal, Illinois – December 12, 2012 – Illinois-based trucking company Nussbaum Transportation was recognized by FleetOwner magazine as its 2012 Fleet of the Year in the For Hire category. Editors researched candidates over the course of the year and selected Nussbaum for innovative management techniques implemented to advance the fleet’s overall mission and to guarantee...
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Nussbaum Transportation Recognized as Top 100 Trucker
NORMAL, ILLINOIS – October 3, 2012 – Inbound Logistics, a transportation industry publication, has selected Nussbaum as one of the top motor carriers in the United States for the second year in a row. The winners are featured in the magazine’s September issue. “Given today’s economic challenges, and the complexity of better matching supply to demand, it’s...
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Nussbaum Transportation Wins “Best in Show” at 2012 Transportation Marketing & Sales Association (TMSA) Conference
Normal, IL - Nussbaum Transportation announces the receipt of two Compass Awards from the Transportation Marketing & Sales Association for its marketing campaign entitled “We’re Turning Heads; What Can Nussbaum Do For You?” The integrated multi-media program received an “Award of Excellence” in its category and was recognized as the overall “Best in Show...
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Nussbaum Recognized for Treating Drivers Right
Deborah Lockridge, Editor in Chief of Heavy Duty Trucking magazine, recently stopped by the Nussbaum office and saw first-hand the character and culture of the company.  She writes about the many driver programs and incentives Nussbaum has implemented in her “All That’s Trucking” blog.  Click here to read the full article.
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Nussbaum Announces Driver Pay Increase
NORMAL, IL – Nussbaum Transportation announces a $0.01 cent per mile pay increase for company drivers, effective June 3rd. Stop-off and loading/unloading pay increases were also implemented along with the addition of an East Coast Premium for all Nussbaum drivers. Independent Contractors will also benefit from the fuel savings attributed to aerodynamic skirts and tails that have recently...
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2012 Truck Fleet Innovator
Heavy Duty Trucking magazine recently honored Phil Braker, Nussbaum’s Vice President of Operations, as one of four HDT Truck Fleet Innovators for 2012. Factors considered for this award include industry leadership, innovative ideas, the ability and willingness to share some of those ideas with others. The HDT Truck Fleet Innovators were featured in a cover story in the March issue of...
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Call of the X-Duty
Nussbaum Transportation’s X-Duty trailer may look like traditional dry van equipment, but on the inside it’s a different story. Outside-the-box thinking allowed appliance maker Electrolux to connect it’s inbound and outbound shipment needs in one innovative transport solution. Read Full Article.
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Commercial Carrier Journal names Nussbaum Innovator of the Month
Nussbaum’s X-Duty trailer recognized as a Win for both carrier and customer by Commercial Carrier Journal. Carriers are featured monthly for exhibiting innovative ways to overcome challenges within the trucking industry. Nussbaum Transportation worked with a customer and a trailer manufacturer to develop the X-Duty trailer, a heavy-duty dry van that can haul both inbound raw materials...
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Innovative X-Duty Trailer recognized by Metal Industry
Metal Center News, a monthly trade magazine that serves the metal distribution industry, recently showcased the partnership between Nussbaum Transportation and Wabash National in developing the X-Duty trailer.  This innovative piece of equipment is changing the industry by providing an alternative to flatbed trucking. Click here to read the full article
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Fleet Owner magazine highlights Nussbaum's "Aerodynamic Makeover"
Nussbaum’s commitment to increased fuel efficiency was highlighted in the January 2012 issue of FleetOwner magazine.  Phil Braker, Vice President of Operations, comments on the many changes that Nussbaum has implemented to reduce fuel consumption.  Click here to read the full article.
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