For Immediate Release

Tri-State Motor Transit
Press Release
January 4, 2007

Contact:
Marliisa Maitland
Communications Development
(501) 851-0790, ext. 103
marliisa@comdevinc.com

Tri-State Motor Transit Receives Logistics Service Awards

Tri-State Motor Transit of Joplin, Mo. recently added another chapter to its proud history after being given the Quest for Quality Logistics Management Service Award. Gary Vernon, Vice President of Sales and Marketing has proudly accepted the award on behalf of Tri-State.

"It is an honor to be recognized by customers for our service and we are proud to be in the company of those who have received this award," said Vernon.

Manufacturers and shippers across the nation cast over 6,100 ballots. Tri-State placed second in the vote totals, receiving notoriety alongside companies such as Schneider, Melton, Roehl, CRST, Pacer and
Landstar.

Tri-State's Secured Transport division has been the best in the business at transporting explosives, radioactive materials and hazardous materials/waste throughout the United States and Canada for the past 75 years.
The company's safety record is unsurpassed and earned the company the right to be a primary carrier and business partner with the Department of Defense and Department of Energy. Company drivers can also own part of the company with the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). Call 800-846-TSMT (8768) or visit www.tsmtco.com for more information. EOE/AA.