Eagan Minnesota ? Minnesota-based truckload carrier Transport America announces its July 2006 Drivers of the Month. These drivers are recognized for their outstanding service to Transport America and its customers during the month of July.

Company drivers are Gordon Hutton with Transport America for seven months; Todd Carson a Professional Driver Instructor with Transport America for one year; and Donald Wilson a volunteer for the MS150 Bike Tour (an annual charity event for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society) with Transport America for 11 years.

Professional contractors are Emmanuel Agbale a Professional Driver Instructor active on numerous boards and a previous Driver of the Month Driver of the Year and Million Mile Safety Award recipient with Transport America for one and one-half years; Leonard Litzau recipient of numerous safety awards including an award for Two Million Miles Accident Free with Transport America for 21 years; and Peggy and Ronald Shrout (Ronald is also a Million Mile Safety Award recipient) with Transport America for 17 years.

?Given the criteria being selected as Driver of the Month is quite an accomplishment? says Barry Mundt Director of Fleet Operations. ?The company drivers and contractors recognized this month represent top performers at Transport America for the month of July. The selection criteria for Driver of the Month include on time customer service safety and working percentage.

Transport America congratulates these drivers on achieving this month?s award. Each driver will be presented their award in a formal presentation at Transport America headquarters in Eagan MN.

About Transport America

In operation since 1984 Transport America provides a variety of truckload freight carriage and logistics services. Its team of dedicated professionals supported by advanced technology and information systems provides time-definite and other responsive services to customers in the United States and Canada. Learn more about Transport America by calling 866-804-9222 or at www.transportamerica.com.