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Archives for 07/2012


Staying Connected with Your Teen Despite the Miles

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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Working as a professional truck driver does present issues when trying to maintain a strong relationship with a child. Teenagers need a positive presence in their lives, especially during the teen years, as these years can be a troubling period in their lives. Despite the restrictions of driving a big rig, staying connected with your teenager is possible with a bit of ingenuity. Read More

You say tomato. I say … well, I also say tomato.

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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Our customer and neighbor, Tip Top Canning, concentrates on one thing….tomatoes. In 1924, the Timmer family purchased a cannery in Tippecanoe City, OH and started canning tomatoes that were grown in the fields surrounding what is now Tipp City, OH, near our second largest terminal and shop facility. While the Timmer family continues to distribute under their Tip Top name, they also private label tomato products for food distributors of all sizes around the country. Congratulations to our customer Tip Top Canning on their continued success! Read More

Meijer Goes Nuts

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Monday, July 16, 2012

Meijer has again expanded their manufacturing to include roasting and packaging nuts for Meijer stores. Read More

ADM - More than Corn

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Monday, July 16, 2012

ADM, one of our customers, has 30,000 employees worldwide and is best known to us for their vegetable oil production. Read More

Tips for Making the Most of Your Home Time

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Monday, July 9, 2012

After a lengthy stint on the road, you look forward to coming home again. You eagerly look forward to catching up with family and friends, relish quality time spent with your children and anticipate the potential minor household repair. With a little simple planning, big things can be accomplished in a small window of time. By making the most of your time at home, the little things can leave memorable impressions. Read More