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Ken Rush Awarded at Retirement Ceremony

07/14/2010 -

 Ken Rush (right) retired May 28, 2010, from Sprint Cartage after 18 years of service.  Ken was presented with a retirement pen and other gifts of appreciation by J.B. Baker, President & CEO, at a breakfast held in his honor.

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Phillip Shaw Receives 10-Year Anniversary Award

07/14/2010 -

While celebrating a 4th of July cookout on July 3, 2010, at the company's General Offices in Nashville, Phillip Shaw (left) received a 10th Anniversary Howard Miller Mantle Clock in our honor of his 10 years of service.

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Brenda Brockwell Receives 10-Year Anniversary Award

07/14/2010 -

 On July 3, 2010, Brenda Brockwell received a 10th Anniversary Howard Miller Mantle Clock from J. B. Baker, President & CEO, during a company cook-out at the General Office in Nashville.

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$35,000 Raised for American Cancer Society

07/14/2010 -

The 10th Annual Purity Moosic City Dairy Dash and Volunteer Express Wunder Fun Run was held April 10, 2010, at Metro Center in Nashville. 1,976 runners and walkers participated. A check for $35,000.00 was presented to the American Cancer Society on June 25, 2010 by members of the race committee. The recipient for the 2011 Wunder Fun Run to be held on April 16, 2011, will be the Boys and Girls Club of Nashville.  

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2009 Clean Diesel Leadership Award

03/19/2010 -

Brad Wilson, Larry Baker, and Mike Elliott (L to R) from Volunteer Express Fleet and Shop are shown with the 2009 Clean Diesel Leadership Award. Volunteer Express was one of six carriers nationwide that won this award at the Tennessee Trucking Association

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CEO, J.B. Baker, TTA's 2009 Pinnacle Award Winner

03/19/2010 -

 J.B. Baker, president and CEO of Volunteer Express, Inc., is the recipient of the Tennessee Trucking Association's highest honor, the 2009 Pinnacle Award. This award is not an annual award, and there have been few honored. Past recipients include industry leaders who have exemplified the highest standards in the trucking industry in the State of Tennessee. This award is given to individuals who are recognized for their leadership and involvement in all levels of the TTA including Tennessee's Road Team, Truck Driving Championships, Safety and Maintenance Councils, the Board of Directors, and any other area where leadership is needed. As a former Chairman of the Board of the Tennessee Trucking Association, Mr. Baker various roles have allowed him to inspire others as member, committee member, Founding Member, and former Treasurer.

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Volunteer Express wins 3rd place in the TTA Fleet Safety Contest

03/19/2010 -

Volunteer Express, Inc., won 3rd place in the TTA Fleet Safety Contest for LTL Carriers under 7 million miles.This award was presented at the Tennessee Trucking Association.  

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Brenda Kelley Celebrates 35 Years

11/21/2009 -

 Brenda Kelley was presented an engraved, handcrafted Waterford crystal vase by company President & CEO, J.B. Baker, on November 12, 2009, at the Volunteer Express terminal in Dresden, TN. The event was in commemoration of Brenda's anniversary with Volunteer Express. Attending Brenda were her children, grandchildren, and fellow co-workers.

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William C. Johnson Awarded 10 Year Anniversary Gift

11/21/2009 -

 J. B. Baker (right), President & CEO, accompanied by our Dyersburg terminal manager, presents a Howard Miller Mantle Clock to Dyersburg, Tennessee Associate, William C. Johnson, in recognition of his 10^th Anniversary Award of service. The award ceremony took place on November 12, 2009.

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Bill Hazelwood Receives 30th Anniversary Recognition

11/21/2009 -

Bill Hazelwood, Terminal Manager at the Volunteer Express terminal in Dresden, TN, receives a Franklin Mint to Scale replica of the Volunteer Express truck and aDiamond 30^th Anniversary gold lapel pen with diamond from company President & CEO, J.B. Baker, during Bill ceremony on November 12, 2009.

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Harry “Roho” Sublett Accepts 35th Anniversary Award

11/21/2009 -

 Harry "Roho" Sublett (left) accepted his 35th Anniversary Watch from company President & CEO, J.B. Baker, at the Volunteer Express Terminal in Dresden, Tennessee, on Thursday, November 12, 2009.

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Ken Beckham Receives 15th Anniversary Award

10/13/2009 -

Ken Beckham (left), Sprint Cartage Associate, receives a 15th Anniversary Ruby lapel pen and engraved belt buckle from J.B. Baker, CEO (right). The event took place on September 4, 2009, in Nashville.

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Wayne Vaughn Receives Retirement Award

09/16/2009 -

On September 4, 2009, J.B. Baker (R), CEO, presented a Volunteer Express folding chair and a golf club to Wayne Vaughn noting his retirement from Volunteer Express and Associated Companies. Wayne worked in City Dispatch for eleven years.

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Herman Christian & Eric Williams Receive 10th Anniversary Gifts

08/30/2009 -

On July 29, 2009, J.B. Baker, CEO (back row, left) and Memphis Terminal Manager, Mike Turnbow (back row, right) presenting 10th Anniversary Howard Miller Clocks to Herman Christian (front row, left) and Eric Williams (front row, right).

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Jay Lane Receives 10th Anniversary Award

08/30/2009 -

On July 7, 2009, Jay Lane, a Dresden, TN Associate, receives his 10th Anniversary Howard Miller Clock from Brad Wilson.

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Richard Lockhart and Terry Miller, Quick Logistic Associates in Chattanooga, TN, Receive Their 10th Anniversary Awards

06/02/2009 -

On May 29, 2009, Richard Lockhart (left) and Terry Miller (right), Quick Logistic Associates in  Chattanooga, each received a 10th Anniversary Howard Miller Clock for their service and dedication to Volunteer Express. Presenting was Ken Hickman (right) accompanied by Tim Hartman (left),  Chattanooga Terminal Manager.

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Stan Kowalski, Five Star Express Associate, Receives 10-Year Award

06/02/2009 -

Stan Kowalski, a Five Star Express Associate, was presented a Howard Miller mantle clock in appreciation for his ten years of service on May 21, 2009, in Nashville at the General Office. Stan (left) is presented his award by J.B. Baker (right), CEO.

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2009 Wunder Fun Run Most Successful Ever!

06/02/2009 -

The 9th Annual Purity Moosic City Dairy Dash and Volunteer Express Wunder Fun Run was held April 11, 2009 and was the most successful ever!  Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville was the recipient of a $30,000 check presented May 26, 2009. Check presentation by J. B. Baker (left), CEO of Volunteer Express.

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2009 Wunder Fun Run Participants

06/02/2009 -

A record-breaking 1,620 participants of all ages came out in support of the 9th Annual Purity Moosic City Dairy Dash and Volunteer Express Wunder Fun Run held April 11, 2009. Thank you to all our sponsors and volunteers who helped make this the most successful to date. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville was the recipient of a $30,000 check.  

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Wayne Vaughn Awarded 10th Anniversary Gift

11/11/2008 -

Wayne Vaughn (left), a 10-year veteran of Sprint Distribution, was presented a 10th anniversary Howard Miller Mantle Clock by J. B. Baker, President & CEO, at a Halloween cook-out in Nashville at the General Office on October 30, 2008.    

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Yvonne Carpenter Receives 15 Year Anniversary Pin, also Bob Johnson and Glen Lankford

09/11/2008 -

At a company cookout in Nashville on August 29, 2008, Yvonne Carpenter received a 15-year anniversary ruby pin and crystal vase commemorating her service at Volunteer Express. Presenting her awards are J.B. Baker, President and CEO (left) and Bob Maloney, Chief Financial Officer (right). Husband, David, also attended to congratulate Yvonne. And at a separate ceremony in Knoxville, TN, J.B. Baker awarded associates Bob Johnson and Glen Lankford each a Howard Miller mantle clock recognizing their 10 years of service in the Knoxville terminal.

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Brenda Ford Receives 15-Year Anniversary Service Pin

07/09/2008 -

Brenda Ford (center) receives her 15-year anniversary service pin and vase from Chief Financial Officer, Bob Maloney (right), as J.B. Baker, President and CEO, looks on during the Company’s cookout on June 27, 2008.

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Diana Spurrier Receives 10-Year Anniversary Award

07/09/2008 -

Diana Spurrier looks surprised as she receives her 10th Anniversary Howard Miller Clock from J. B. Baker, President and CEO, in commemoration of her years of service. Diana joined award recipients at the Company’s cookout on June 27, 2008.

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Kenneth Todd Receives 10-Year Service Award

07/09/2008 -

J. B. Baker, President and CEO (left) and Mike Turnbow, Memphis Terminal Manager (right) present Kenneth Todd of Memphis with a 10th Anniversary Howard Miller Clock on July 1, 2008, at the Memphis Terminal.  Kenneth and all of the terminal personnel enjoyed an anniversary cake celebrating Mike’s award event. For his 10 years of service.

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Kevin Baker Receives 10-Year Anniversary Award

07/09/2008 -

J. B. Baker, President and CEO, presents a 10th Anniversary Howard Miller Clock to his son, Kevin Baker (right), at the Company cookout on June 27, 2008, held at the General Office in Nashville.  Kevin is a Marketing Representative for Volunteer Express, Inc., and is the General Manager of Sprint Logistics.

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Charles Chandler Receives 20-Year Service Pin

07/09/2008 -

Charles Chandler (center) receives his 20-year service pin from Brad Wilson, Director of Fleet Procurement (left) as J. B. Baker, President and CEO, watches. Charles was also presented with a personalized Volunteer Express vest and walnut box during the Company’s cookout on June 27, 2008.

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2008 Wunder Fun Run Raises $28,000

06/20/2008 -

The 8th Annual Moosic City Dairy Dash and Wunder Fun Run was a huge success this year with a total of 1,254 registered participants, resulting in a total donation of $28,000 to Gilda’s Club Nashville. The addition of a 10K event has brought in even more entries for the Dairy Dash/Wunder Fun Run and with perfect weather enjoyed on race day, records were broken with 400 entries in the 10K run, 647 entries in the 5K run, and 207 entries for Fun Run.

On June 11, 2008 a check was presented to Sandy Towers (center) of Gilda’s Club Nashville.   Making the presentation were J. B. Baker, President & CEO Volunteer Express, Mark Ezell, President Purity Dairies,  Karin Wilkerson, Cathy Wunder,  Mike Potts, Frank “Smitty” Schmidt,  Pat Schmidt, and Brenda Brockwell.  Planning for the 9th Annual Moosic City Dairy Dash and Wunder Fun Run is underway now with the Ronald McDonald House as the recipient for our 9th  Annual Moosic City Dairy Dash and Wunder Fun Run to be held on April 11, 2009.  For more information about Ronald McDonald House Nashville go to www.rmhnashville.com.

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Robert Smith Receives 20-Year Anniversary Service Award

10/29/2007 -

October 26, 2007

Robert Smith (right), Sprint Cartage Associate, is pictured receiving his 20th Anniversary Emerald Pen for 20 years of service from J. B. Baker, President & CEO. Robert also received a Weber Grill that was also presented by J.B. Baker.

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Pumpkin Carving Contest Winners!

10/29/2007 -

On Friday October 26th, a Halloween cookout was held at the General Office in Nashville complete with burgers, hotdogs, and all the trimmings. We also conducted a Pumpkin Carving Contest, and the winners are:

1st Place – Dan Johnson
2nd Place – Randy Shelton
3rd Place – Dianna Woitas

Congratulations to our winners!

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Steve Cloar Receives 10-Year Anniversary Service Award

10/29/2007 -

October 26, 2007

Steve Cloar (center), Five Star Express Associate from our Dresden, Tennessee, terminal receives his 10th Anniversary Clock for 10 years of service. Presented by J.B. Baker (left). Brad Wilson (right), Director of Fleet Procurement & Maintenance, also congratulates Steve.

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