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TrueNorth Wins Prestigious Trucking Industry Award
TrueNorth Companies , L . C . has won a Mike Russell Trucking Image Award from the American Trucking Associations ( ATA ). This is the first time the insurance brokerage and risk management services company has received the prestigious trucking industry award . The Mike Russell Trucking Image Award is given to organizations and individuals that show commitment to improving the public image of the trucking industry .
ATA is the largest and most comprehensive national trade association for the trucking industry , with state trucking association affiliates in all 50 states . The four winners of a Mike Russell Trucking Image Award were presented at ATA ’ s largest event , the Management Conference & Exhibit in San Diego , CA .
“ Since our founding , TrueNorth has held a reputation of excellence in assisting transportation companies and their people with protecting and maximizing assets , resources and opportunities ,” said Jason Smith , CEO , TrueNorth . “ Being recognized for our dedication to the trucking industry by ATA is a huge honor . I am proud of the exceptional work of our Transportation team .”
“ It is rare to attend an event where they aren ’ t a sponsor , have a booth or are talking in the hallways trying to solve problems for the industry ,” said Elisabeth Barna , Executive Vice President of Industry Affairs , ATA when speaking about TrueNorth . “ They are involved in their community in ways that make a lasting impact .”
To read more information about the Mike Russell Image Awards and this year ’ s winners , visit ATA ’ s website . For more information about TrueNorth ’ s Transportation division , visit truenorthcompanies . com / transportation . CLDA
ABOUT TRUENORTH TrueNorth Companies , L . C . is a closely held , privately held risk management services and insurance brokerage firm with a nationally recognized transportation industry focus . TrueNorth ’ s mission is to assist transportation companies and their people with protecting and maximizing assets , resources and opportunities . Headquartered in Cedar Rapids , IA , with offices in Iowa , Illinois , and Colorado , TrueNorth is driven by approximately 550 colleagues located across the nation . Learn more at
truenorthcompanies . com / transportation .
TrueNorth ’ s work with ATA and state trucking associations and fundraising for industry nonprofits were named as major contributors to the company ’ s win .
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