AS THE WHEELS TURN May 2022

We hope you enjoy this monthly newsletter brought to you by Barnes Transportation. If you have any news-worthy items, please email them to us. Thank you and enjoy.

DRIVER NEWS

Accident Free Million Mile Club

CONGRATULATIONS to the following drivers that have been accident free* driving 1 million miles.

Their hard work and dedication to Barnes Transportation is invaluable.

CSA Scores are DOWN

Thanks to YOU, our AWESOME drivers, our CSA scores for March are DOWN! Because of your diligence with Pre-trip inspections and reporting equipment issues, this means less roadside inspections, less down time and more trust from our customers, and ultimately more business.

THANK YOU - THANK YOU - THANK YOU

REFER-A-DRIVER

Current drivers can earn $1500 for each new driver they refer.

Click HERE for complete information

BUSINESS NEWS

Barnes Continues to Grow

Our company has been most fortunate to have experienced an excellent level of increased business in recent months.

We have two new promising accounts for dry van; Georgia Pacific outbound from Rincon, GA (Savannah area) and Big Lots outbound from their Tremont, PA DC.

Drayage continues to be strong and we intend to significantly grow this division.

Upcoming expansion includes the addition of service at the Port of Baltimore and an establishment of a direct relationship with Maersk Lines, one of the world’s largest container shipping companies.

An effort to diversify our step deck customer base is underway.

Thank you to the entire Barnes team for supporting our customer’s needs.

-Terry Durell, Director of Sales

704-492-4338

tdurell@barnestranport.com

Wilson Chamber of Commerce

We are proud to be members of the Wilson Chamber of Commerce. Our company is growing and will need the support the chamber will give.

Shown are (L-R) Melissa Dooley, Barnes Marketing Manager and Ryan Simons, Wilson Chamber of Commerce President.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Barnes Transportation will be at the following events to represent our company. Please feel free to attend as well. If there is an event you'd like to see us at, please email us.

Barnes Transportation will have a booth at the 10th Annual Kenly 95 Truckers Jamboree to be held on May 12 - 14.

Our Dump Truck will be on display and we will be competing in the "best truck" category.

Schedule of Events

The North Carolina Trucking Association (NCTA) will host drivers from across North Carolina to compete in the Truck Driving Championship (TDC) to be held June 10-11 at the NC State Fairgrounds.

Participants will take a written exam that focuses on safety rules and regulations, perform a pre-trip inspection, and complete a skills/driving test.

Registration to enter ends on May 10, 2022. Call Deborah Clack with any questions at 919-291-8282.

Chamber Night at TOBS Baseball

Baseball is back in Wilson! Come out to support your TOBS for their 2022 season opener on Thursday, May 26th vs. Fuquay-Varina Twins!

Beach 'n Baseball is the theme that night, so wear your sunscreen and flip flops! Thirsty Thursday drink specials and $1 select beers, T.L. Herring dogs and Mt. Olive Pickles at the concession stands!

Wilson Chamber Night is Thursday, May 26th. Rates are $7 pre-sale online. ($9 at gate). Click HERE for complete information and to purchase seats online.

COMPANY FAMILY HIGHLIGHT

At Barnes, we take family seriously and we consider our employees to be family. We also want to introduce our family members to everyone. Take a minute to get to know each other and say "Hi" next time you have the privilege to see these two out and about.