We are honored to be a part of the top 20 Best Fleets to Drive For list for the 10th year since the program was founded 12 years ago. At Fremont Contract Carriers, we believe in taking care of our drivers, as they are not only the backbone of this organization but of our country as well. Although we do not do this for the recognition, we do appreciate the Best Fleets to Drive For organization and their work to recognize trucking companies who put their employees first.

Congratulations to Jason Colvin, one of our drivers! Jason was named the Nebraska June Driver of the Month. The Nebraska Trucking Association and Nebraska State Patrol presented Jason his awards on September 11, 2020.

Normally, these awards would have been presented to Jason at a Nebraska Safety Council meeting but because of the COVID, these meetings have not been taking place.

Jason was chosen from a group of professional drivers nominated by their companies for these awards.  He was chosen based on his exceptional safe driving record and his professionalism in and out of the transportation industry.  Jason is now in the running for Nebraska Driver of the Year.

We are proud of Jason for receiving this award!!

The Truckload Carriers Association – an organization tailored specifically to the needs of truckload carriers, and is the only national trade association whose collective sole focus is the truckload segment of the motor carrier industry – has announced their finalists for the 2019 Company Driver of the Year Award, which includes one of our very own drivers, Robie Jensen. This award recognizes drivers who have strong safety records, have worked to improve the image of the trucking industry, and who regularly serve within their local community.

The winner will be awarded $25,000, with the runner-up receiving $2,500. The award – sponsored by Love’s and Cummins – is slated to be announced on March 3rd at the TCA’s annual meeting in Kissimmee, Florida. In the near future each finalist, including Robie, will be featured in Truckers News as well.

We are honored and proud to have Robie Jensen as a finalist for this award!!!

Congratulation to our 2020 Company Driver of the year, Roy Ash!!!

Here is a note from his dispatcher, Tammy:

It was no surprise to me when I was advised that Roy was named the 2020 Company driver of the year, Roy will do any and everything you ask of him to. Not to only serve customers but to help out his fellow drivers, he always wants to do the right thing.  I could simply go on and on about Roy but the bottom line he is just a good human with a GREAT work ethic, we are lucky to have him.

Cheers to a great 2021 with ya Roy!! Keep up the GREAT WORK!!!

Levi was working on his schedule for his senior year of high school when he saw the announcement for the diesel academy at Fremont Contract Carriers. He always wanted to pursue a trade career and jumped at the opportunity to enroll in the class and learn. Levi excelled in his classes at the academy, fell in love with the trade,  and moved forward in pursuing his dream by enrolling in the Metropolitan Community College (MCC) Diesel Technology Program in the Fall of 2019. The program requires students to complete two separate internships of 320 hours with an employer. Levi had such a positive experience at the FCC diesel academy he naturally wanted to pursue his internship here, starting in March of 2020. Levi was encouraged by his advisor to pursue scholarship opportunities to assist with the cost of school. He applied for the Nebraska Trucking Foundation Diesel Technology Scholarship and was excited to learn that he was awarded a $1,500 Scholarship this spring. Levi stated, “I  was so happy to receive these funds. I will be using the money to purchase the tools I need for my career. Thank you to Nebraska Trucking for choosing me and also to FCC for allowing me this opportunity.”  Great Job, Levi!

This May 31st and June 1st, the Nebraska Trucking Association held their annual Truck Driving Championship event at Fonner Park in Grand Island. This competition is one which showcases the best professional truck drivers in the state. Truckers from all over Nebraska were able to demonstrate their knowledge, talent, and skills – all of which focused on what it means to be a safe driver on the highways and streets. 85 drivers participated in 9 different classes of trucks.

Fremont Contract Carriers had a total of five drivers entered into the competition, and two of those drivers won 2nd and 3rd place in their respective divisions

The FCC drivers who competed this year were:

• Rob Jensen- 5-Axle Class
• Jeff Tomlinson – Sleeper Class
• Kent Wood – 4-Axle Class
• James Pierce – Tank
• Owen Howard – Flatbed

FCC Winners

• Rob Jensen – 3rd place in 5 Axle Class
• Jeff Tomlinson – 2nd place in Sleeper Class

2019 Top Company For Women In Transportation Award

The Women In Trucking Association has named FCC as a 2019 Top Company For Women In Transportation Award recipient.

Jeff Tomlinson named Nebraska Driver of the Month

FCC is proud of all of our drivers and excited to announce that Jeff Tomlinson has been named the November 2019 Nebraska Driver of the Month by Nebraska Trucking. Congratulations, Jeff!

2018 Best Fleets to Drive For – Top 20 Carrier

Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge Announce 2018 Best Fleets to Drive For.

This is the 10th year for this annual contest and we are extremely proud of our
accomplishments throughout the years in this program:

The Fremont Contract Carriers NE Truck Driver Championships team, consisting of Pat Crumb, Jeff Tomlinson, Kent Wood, and Owen Howard) placed 3rd in total team points during the event. Pat Crumb placed 1st in the tank division.

2017 Best Fleets to Drive For – Top 20 Carrier

Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge Announce 2017 Best Fleets to Drive For.

This is the 9th year for this annual contest and we are extremely proud of our
accomplishments throughout the years in this program:

2016 Best Fleets to Drive For – Top 20 Carrier

This is the 8th year for this annual contest and we are extremely proud of our accomplishments throughout the years in this program:

Best Fleets to Drive For
We have some fleets in the Best Fleets program that come back year after year – in 2015, 3 fleets made the top 20 for 5 consecutive years. DrivePFS, Motor Carrier Service, LLC and Fremont Contract Carriers, Inc. are all now in their 6th consecutive year in the top 20 so a special shout out to them!

2015 Best Fleets to Drive For – Top 20 Carrier Overall Winner!

Five Consecutive Year Award & Three Time Overall Winner
Fremont Contract Carriers, Inc. was recognized as one of the Top 20 North American Best Fleets To Drive For by the Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge. FCC is the only carrier to have received this distinguished award six times out of the past seven years.

2015 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships

The Nebraska Trucking Association is pleased to announce the winners of the 2015 Championships, held recently in Grand Island, Neb.

Team Winner: 1st Place – Fremont Contract Carriers

Class Winners: 2nd Place – 4 Axle Class – Robie Jensen, Fremont Contract Carriers | 2nd Place – 5 Axle Class – Kent Wood, Fremont Contract Carriers | 3rd Place – 5 Axle Sleeper Class – David Scott, Fremont Contract Carriers | 2nd Place – Flatbed Class – Melvin J. Martel, Fremont Contract Carriers

The Jerry Wessel Award, named in honor of a long-time committee member, is awarded to drivers who have either competed or volunteered at the Championships for at least five years and are rated on professionalism, industry knowledge, and attitude. This year’s recipient of the Jerry Wessel Award went to Robie Jensen, Fremont Contract Carriers.

2014 Best Fleets to Drive For – Top 20 Carrier

Recognized as one of the Top 20 North American Best Fleets To Drive For by the Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge. FCC has received this distinguished award five out of the past six years. The annual survey and contest, identifies for-hire trucking companies that provide the best workplace experiences for their drivers.

2014 Truckload Carriers Association – Company Driver of the Year

2nd Place –  Reuben Dupsky

2014 Nebraska Trucking Association – Driver of the Month

October: Chris Ehrgott, FCC Independent Contractor
December: Jesus Pena, FCC Independent Contractor

2014 Nebraska Trucking Association – Nebraska Truck Driving Championships

2nd Place – 5 Axle Flatbed Class – Kent Wood, FCC Company Driver

2013 Best Fleets to Drive For – Top 20 Carrier

Recognized by the Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge as one of the Top 20 North American Best Fleets to Drive For. FCC has received this distinguished award four of the past five years.

2013 Great West Casualty – Outstanding Achievement in Highway Safety Award

Sponsored by Nebraska Trucking Association and the American Trucking Association

2013 Nebraska Trucking Association – Nebraska Truck Driving Championships

3rd Place Team Award – FCC Team

2012 Best Fleets to Drive For – Top 20 Carrier

Recognized by the Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge as one of the Top 20 North American Best Fleets to Drive For. FCC has received a Best Fleet award for the third time.

2012 Truckload Carriers Association – National Fleet Safety Award

3rd Place – Division IV

2012 Truckload Carriers Association – Company Driver of the Year

Top Eight Finalist – Reuben Dupsky

2012 Great West Casualty – Outstanding Achievement in Highway Safety Award

Sponsored by Nebraska Trucking Association and the American Trucking Association

2012 Nebraska Trucking Association – Driver of the Month

December: Brenda Holman, FCC Company Driver

2012 Nebraska Trucking Association – Nebraska Truck Driving Championships

1st Place: Flatbed Class – Joey Martel*, FCC Company Driver *Joey went on to place 37th at the National Championships

2011 Best Fleets to Drive For – Best Overall Fleet for Company Drivers

The Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge awarded FCC the Overall Winner in the Company Driver category of Best Fleets to Drive For.

2011 ConAgra Mills – National Van Carrier of the Year

Recognized by ConAgra Mills for outstanding delivery performance, communication, and tender acceptance.

2011 Great West Casualty – Outstanding Achievement in Highway Safety Award

Sponsored by Nebraska Trucking Association and American Trucking Association

2011 Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce – Business of the Month – May 2011

2011 Nebraska Trucking Association – Driver of the Month

August – Reuben Dupsky, FCC Company Driver
November – Dan Hutchinson, FCC Independent Contractor

2010 American Trucking Association – National Truck Safe Fleet Award

1st Place: General Commodities Truckload/Line Haul – 20 to 50 Million Miles The ATA’s Safety Management Council Safe Fleet award recognizes carriers with the lowest DOT reportable accident ratings and consists of an extremely significant audit process around fleet safety.

2010 Great West Casualty – Outstanding Achievement in Highway Safety Award

Sponsored by Nebraska Trucking Association, American Trucking Association 2010 Great West Casualty – Safety Improvement Award Sponsored by Nebraska Trucking Association, American Trucking Association

2010 Nebraska Trucking Association – Nebraska Truck Driving Championships

3rd Place Team Award: FCC Team