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Tennant delivers for Wreaths Across America
Colona, IL 12-12-2012: For immediate release Tennant Truck Lines, Inc. - Wreaths Across America…honoring all veterans and active military by placing wreaths on the headstones of veterans December 15, 2012.
For the third consecutive year, Tennant Truck Lines has volunteered to serve with Wreaths Across America to deliver wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery and Rock Island National Cemetery on Arsenal Island as well as cemeteries in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Iowa and Springfield, Illinois to honor all veterans and active military. Handmade balsam Christmas wreaths accented with bright red bows will be placed on the headstones of veterans as a living tribute.
The tradition was started with 4,000 wreaths in 1992 by Merrill Worcester and continues on the second Saturday each December. This year, thousands of volunteers across the nation and around the world will lay 219,000 wreaths on military graves as a remembrance of those who sacrificed for our freedom.
On each wreath will be a tag that reads: "Through the generosity and actions of hundreds of thousands of volunteers, this wreath is donated and placed on the grave of a True American Hero. Wreaths Across America … we make it our business to NEVER FORGET."
Aaron Tennant will personally drive a truck to Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday, December 15, 2012. It is expected that he will be one of over 160,000 volunteers to take part of the Wreaths Across America mission.
It's once again a reminder that freedom is not free … and a reminder that Americans have not forgotten their fallen heroes. That is the legacy of Merrill Worcester and his Maine balsam Christmas wreaths.
Tennant provides relief to Hurricane Sandy victims
Colona, IL 11/4/2012: TTL has donated transportation of relief items to assist the Hurricane victims on the East Coast. Working in conjunction with Wal-Mart in Moline, IL, Tennant received generously donated items such as bottled water, diapers, canned good, and batteries. TTL will be delivering these donated items in the upcoming weeks.
Tennant move is industry news
Tennant Move to Colona in Commerical Carrier Journal
We’ve moved to our new home in Colona!
We have taken up residency in our new terminal as of Memorial Day! You’ll find us at 20812 E 550 Street, Colona, IL 61241. Our new main phone number is 309-946-3200. If you want recruiting, call us at 309-946-3230. Keep your eyes on this site for the announcement of our open house later in the summer.
Volunteering in Nicaragua
Ken Henricks with Tennant since 7/2011, Truck #1725 (second from right)
“It gives you a good perspective on life and what you need,” comments Henricks on his volunteer time down in Nicaragua. “I have a blast when I am there. People down there have very little but are so happy and so much fun.”
For the past six years, Henricks has spent a week helping SaveAGeneration.com build houses, sidewalks and do maintenance work. Living in a compound, Hendricks keeps safe along with the other members of his church, St. Olaf Luthern in Ft. Dodge, IA who go down with him.
This year, he is going down for two weeks to build a church. “It is a more complicated building with windows and doors so needs more time for the build.” Henricks goes during our winter before their rainy season starts so it is only 90-95 degrees and dry.
“My daughter talked me into going the first time. But after I was there, I was ready to sign up again.”
He strongly encourages everyone to look at their website and to volunteer or donate to help the children of Nicaragua and Honduras: SaveAGeneration.com
Do you have a story of a charity you volunteer for? Let us know, we’d love to share what our employees feel is important.
Tennant Hauls for Charity to National Cemeteries
Orion, IL 12-6-2011: For the second year, Tennant Truck Lines worked with Wreaths Across America. Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization to get a wreath on fallen soldiers graves in national cemeteries across the US. Tennant is delivering to national cemeteries in Danville, IL, Springfield, IL, Rock Island Arsenal, Iowa City, IA and Adel, IA.
Tennant Named "Best Fleet to Drive For" in 2012 TCA Survey
Tennant Truck Lines has been named a "2012 Best Fleet to Drive For" by the Truckload Carrier's Association and CarriersEdge. Read Aaron Tennant's response and more here.
Tennant Hauls for Charity to National Cemeteries
Orion, IL 12-6-2011: For the second year, Tennant Truck Lines worked with Wreaths Across America. Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization to get a wreath on fallen soldiers graves in national cemeteries across the US. Tennant is delivering to national cemeteries in Danville, IL, Springfield, IL, Rock Island Arsenal, Iowa City, IA and Adel, IA.
“At Tennant, we feel a deep obligation to help the community—especially the veterans,” comments Aaron Tennant, President and CEO. “We are pleased to be asked to participate again in this worthwhile cause. Giving back through donating our time, truck, trailer and the diesel to get the wreaths from the East Coast to the Midwest, is something that is strongly valued. We are currently working to help start a program to hire local veterans as drivers as well.”
Tennant’s truck arrived at the Rock Island Arsenal National Cemetery at 8:45 am today, December 6, 2011. The wreaths were unloaded at the main building in the Cemetery immediately following.
Tennant began in 1946 as a family business in Orion, IL and has expanded steadily as the QC economy has grown and was named one of the “Fleets to Watch” in 2011 by the Truckload Carriers Association. To learn more about Tennant go to www.tennanttrucklines.com or to our Facebook page.
Tennant announces driver of the Year
Nov 10, 2011 (Orion, IL) Tennant Driver Neal Ewoldt is one of eight (8) company drivers chosen to be a nation-wide finalist in Truckload Carrier Associations Driver of the Year award and Tennant Driver Larry McCann is one of 11 owner-operators to be chosen as a finalist this year. The overall goal of the Driver of the Year competition is to recognize and pay tribute to the outstanding company and owner operator truck drivers who provide reliable and safe truck transportation in moving the nation's goods. The finalists were selected based on their ability to operate in a safe manner on the public highways, efforts to enhance the public image of the trucking industry, and positive contributions to the communities in which they live.
Neal
Ewolt, of Walcott, IA, has over half a million miles driven without an
accident and has
been with Tennant Truck Lines for nearly five years. He takes pride in
the great job he does.
"My customers can count on me to be on time delivering loads. I have
customers who requested
I be a dedicated driver to them because I keep them informed on what is
happening and keep
times they request. I dont wait until they ask, but let them know while
using old fashion
manners that dont seem to be popular these days", comments Ewoldt. He
also helps out with
his local rural voluntary fire department when he is home.
Larry
McCann, of Altona, IL, is working on his second million miles without
an accident. "I
always respect other drivers even when they are too frustrated to show
the same common
courtesy. For 52 years, I have kept an eye out on the road, and my
patience with others to help
out. Part of that helping out includes my fellow truck drivers. Even
when they arent part of
Tennant, I try to help them", said McCann. He owns his rig and has
worked as an independent
driver for four years at Tennant.
This is a big honor in our industry,states Aaron Tennant, President and CEO of Tennant Truck Lines. For Tennant to have two people who have been selected in that small group of Best Drivers throughout the nation is unbelievable. We are extremely pleased to see them recognized for their safety and service to the industry; they represent the best of professional drivers in our Each company driver finalist will be profiled in a 2012 issue of Truckers News, and each owner operator finalist will be profiled in a 2012 issue of Overdrive. The grand prizewinners will be announced at TCAs Annual Convention, to be held March 3-6, 2013, at the Wynn Las Vegas in Tennant began in 1946 as a family business in Orion, IL and has expanded steadily as the QC economy has grown and was named one of the Fleets to Watch in 2011 by the Truckload Carriers Association.
Tennant Truck Lines, Inc. Broke Ground for $3 Million Expansion
September 20, 2011 (Orion, IL) Tennant Truck Lines, Inc. broke ground today for their new 17,500 sq. ft. terminal, shop, and yard in Colona, Ill. The ground breaking marks the start of a $3 million expansion project that will bring at least 30 new jobs to the Quad Cities region within two years. They are currently hiring for new CDL drivers.
We are very pleased to see the construction beginning, commented Aaron Tennant, CEO/President. Our appreciation goes to those who made it possible”BankORION, the State of Illinois, the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, IL DCEO, the City of Colona, our elected representatives, my employees, and many others who had a hand in this.
We look forward to growing Tennant Truck Lines in the QC Regional economy, Tennant concluded. The anticipated completion date for the new facility, located at 20812 E. 550 St. (near Lavender Crest Winery), is June 2012.
Tennant provides carrier service to 48 contiguous states, and has fully staffed terminals in Orion, Ill., Augusta, Ga., Baltimore, Md., and Moline, Ill.
Aaron Tennant Talks with Obama and LaHood
Aug. 17, 2011 (Quad Cities) “Aaron Tennant, President of Tennant Truck Lines, Inc., met with Preslocationchange.htmident Barak Obama yesterday in Peosta, Iowa at a Rural Economic Forum.
It was a great chance to speak with President Obama and Secretary LaHood about the concerns of our sector, explains Aaron Tennant. The legislative concerns as well as the job opportunities that exist in this growth industry to keep our economy vibrant.
I didnt expect Secretary LaHood to be there but it was an incredible opportunity to discuss with him the topics that are hot in our business”especially the unique situation here at Tennant Truck Lines “ we have jobs available! Great paying jobs. Our entry level drivers can earn $55,000 in the first year and senior drivers are making over $80,000 per year.
As this older generation retires and the need for more trucks increases, it is important we take a look at dropping the age down to 18 for a commercial drivers license as well as allocate money to train drivers. If we want to drop some of the entitlement spending in our government budgets, weve got to get the people working”and truck lines needs the employees. I made that point to LaHood during our forum, stated Tennant, the recent past president of The Machinery Haulers Association.
We are working with both Black Hawk and Scott Community College to make sure they have the programs needed to increase the flow of capable, well-trained drivers. At Tennant, this is one of our priorities, not only because our company requires them but also a lot of other employers in the QCA, the State, and the Nation demands them to keep product moving about the country and the world, sums up Tennant
Tennant provides carrier service to all 48 contiguous states, and has fully staffed terminals in Orion, Ill., Augusta, Ga., Baltimore, Md., and Moline, Ill. Anticipated completion date for the new Colona IL facility is June 2012.
Tennant Truck Lines Expands Operation in Quad Cities
Aug. 8, 2011 (Quad Cities) Tennant Truck Lines, Inc. will break ground this summer on a new, 17,500 sq. ft. terminal, shop and yard in Colona, Ill. This $3 million expansion project will bring at least 30 new jobs to the Quad-Cities region within two years.
When the new terminal is complete, the company will transfer operations and staff from its current sites in Orion, Ill. and Moline, Ill. to Colona, retaining 69 existing jobs. The 30 additional new jobs anticipated due to the expansion have an average annual salary of $40,000 each and will consist mainly of driving positions.
Tennant Truck Lines has been an important part of the Quad-Cities region for more than 50 years. We are pleased to be staying in the region and helping to grow the Quad-Cities economy, comments Aaron Tennant, president of Tennant Truck Lines. We are excited to be able to join our QCA locations off of Interstate 80 and to continue utilizing our steady hard- working Midwest workforce.
The company will work with Build to Suit from Bettendorf, Iowa, and CLL Consulting Services in Moline, Ill. BankORION provided financing.
The City of Colona is grateful to Tennant Truck Lines and Ben Eastep from Oxbow Development for recognizing the merits of Colonas prime interstate location for this significant economic development project. This will be a critical catalyst for additional development along US Hwy 6 and Interstate 80. The city council and I look forward to a long and mutually prosperous working relationship, said Colona Mayor Daniel McDaniel.
The company will receive tax credits through the State of Illinois Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) program and a workforce training grant through the states Employer Training Investment Program.
Companies like Tennant can choose to locate anywhere, but they recognize that Illinois has the right resources where any business can grow and thrive, including a great workforce and superior access to customers. We are proud of Tennants 50-year history in the Quad Cities and look forward to their continued success, said Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Director Warren Ribley.
The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce business expansion team met with Tennant Truck Lines in February 2011 and assisted the company with their site selection and incentive options.
Working with existing businesses so they can prosper and create jobs within our region is a top priority for the Quad Cities Chamber, said Tara Barney, chamber CEO. We are delighted Tennant Truck Lines will remain in the Quad Cities.
Tennant provides carrier service to 19 contiguous states, and has fully staffed terminals in Orion, Ill., Augusta, Ga., Baltimore, Md., and Moline, Ill.