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Covid Resources for Contractors

ACT Contractors – Our friends over at the ATBS have put together a fantastic resource guide for owner operators. If you are a contractor, please take a look at the options you have under the CARES act. By signing up for their ebook, you can get updates as they happen from the experts. https://www.atbs.com/

Truckload Carriers Association’s Past Chairmen’s Award Presented to Tom Kretsinger, Jr., Chairman of the Board and CEO for ACT

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has bestowed its prestigious Past Chairmen’s Award on Tom Kretsinger, Jr., chairman of the board and CEO for American Central Transport (ACT) of Liberty, Missouri, and a former chairman of TCA from 2013-14. The presentation took place a few weeks ago at a special dinner in Kretsinger’s honor in Kansas […]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Recognizes Truckload Carriers Association Members for Hauling the Wall That Heals in 2016

Nashville, Tennessee – The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) presented awards today to recognize the efforts of Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) members who volunteered their time and equipment to haul The Wall That Heals in 2016. The presentation was made by Tim Tetz, director of outreach for VVMF, during TCA’s Annual Convention at the Gaylord […]

American Central Transport Sees Positive CSA Impact from Event Recorders

Fleet owners and executives are always looking for ways to reduce accidents and protect their drivers and assets from plaintiff attorneys. It’s no wonder, then, why video-based driving event recorders — which are often implemented as a subscription package that includes wireless connectivity, reporting and analysis — are a hot commodity in the transportation industry. […]

ACT Receives Gold Award From Great West Casualty Company

(Liberty, MO) — American Central Transport (ACT) has been awarded a Gold Award by Great West Casualty Company as part of their 2015 Workplace Safety Awards Program. “We’re honored to be recognized for our safety record and we thank Great West for this award,” said ACT President & Chief Operating Officer Phil Wilt. “Dedication to […]

ACT Names Phil Wilt as New President/COO

(Liberty, MO) — American Central Transport (ACT) has named Phil Wilt as its new President, adding the title to his existing role as Chief Operating Officer. He will replace current President Tom Kretsinger, who will become ACT’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. “Phil has been a part of our management team for […]