Ross Neely Systems Inc.

Throwback to a time when our competitors liked to throw around the phrase "if you want it lost.....ship it Ross!". While there may have been some truth to that back in the LTL days, several decades later we are still here and prefer "Breathe Freely.....Ship Ross Neely".😁

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week begins this Sunday, September 10th! Can't wait to celebrate with all of our incredible drivers!!!!

Heads up!

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver Week starts today! Now through Saturday 7/15, law enforcement personnel will be on the lookout for drivers engaging in dangerous driving behaviors. Buckle up and drive out there.

Mr. Earl Pecor is our Driver of the Month for May 2023.......and just as he celebrates his one year anniversary with us! Well deserved Earl and we appreciate all you do!

Our success and longevity over the past 65 years is due entirely to our incredible employees!

This week we are shining our High Beams on Ross Neely Systems.

Ross Neely has been defined by hard work and integrity since day one. What started with one 1947 International Harvester has since become one of Alabama's most well-known and well-respected trucking companies.

The relationship with the Neely family has been a part of our Association since Ross Neely Jr. started the company, and that relationship is still strong today with grandson Tommy Neely currently serving as the ATA Vice Chairman and is set to take over as Chairman on July 1.

Family is one of the greatest treasures of the trucking industry, and with so many of the companies that make up our community being family businesses, there is no question that family values are critical pieces to our industry's success. We are proud to have companies like Ross Neely that have strong family ties at the heart of their operations!

Little late recognizing some incredible drivers and Driver of the Month Awards:

Kevin Higginbotham - February
Barry Thomas - March
Newett Hogue - April

These gentlemen do a fantastic job and we would not be where we are today without them!

Sometimes it's a good thing to get 0%!!!!

These 0% Loss Ratio certificates are flying out the door!

Risk Manager, Ray Hodge (he's been burning up those roads), stopped by Ross Neely Systems Inc. to present Tommy Neely (President) with their 2022 loss ratio certificate. CONGRATULATIONS to the entire Ross Neely team and THANK YOU for your dedication to in our industry!

Heads up drivers!

Check out this important update from the Alabama Department of Transportation - ALDOT! I-65 in Shelby County will be closed this weekend due to bridge construction. Plan ahead and avoid delays! Read more here ➡ https://bit.ly/41zN7R9

Want to be headed home this weekend? We have OTR positions available that will have you home EVERY weekend. All freight originates from Alabama and we load you back to Alabama every trip so you are not zig zagging across the country. This potentially gives you the opportunity to get by the house during the week to take your breaks. Class A CDL required with at least one year experience. Great benefits and pay package. Company subsidized health insurance. Retirement plan with company match!

To learn more visit www.rossneely.com or contact Dawn Waldrep at (205) 798-1137 and press 3.

Congratulations to our Driver of the Month for January! Mr. Wheeler came to work for us nearly 8 years ago and runs out of the Montgomery area. Safe, reliable with an intimidating baratone voice and one of the nicest guys you could ever want to be around. Appreciate all you do Mr. Wheeler!

Truck drivers: familiarize yourself with the red flags of human trafficking. If you see something, please call the National Human Trafficking Hotline to report any signs of suspicious activity.

Merry Christmas folks!!!!

Honored to partner with the fine folks at J&M Tank Lines!!!

It's GAME DAY!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

Honoring our founder, Ross Neely, Jr., and all that have served. Thank you VETERANS!

Week 2

Behind the Eight Ball- Avoid Motor Vehicle Accidents #SafetyBlitz22 #Chaos ATA Comp Fund Website: https://atacompfund.org/The ATA Workers’ Comp Fund is the proven choice in workers' compensation coverage for transportation, distribu...

The ATA Comp Fund is giving away money and any employee of our company can win! Safety Blitz 2022 began this week. Click the link below. Answer the 5 questions correctly and you will be entered into the drawing. Different test each week for the remainder of this month.....GOOD LUCK!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SB22-Week1-Quiz

It's National Truck Driver Appreciation Week! Thank you to all our drivers and we look forward to celebrating with you this week!

Heads up drivers!

[POSTPONED] ALDOT has postponed this project due to expected weather. It will be rescheduled and announced at a later date.

[FROM ALDOT)Expect I-65 SOUTH closure on Aug. 9 and 10.

MORGAN COUNTY- The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that Interstate 65 southbound in southern Morgan County will be closed from 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9 until about 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10.

The southbound roadway will be closed from Exit 325 (Thompson Road) near Hartselle to Exit 318 (U.S. 31) at Lacon. Weather permitting, ALDOT crews will repair concrete on the bridge over the railroad north of Lacon and make pavement repairs south of Thompson Road.

The official, signed detour is Alabama 67 north from exit 334 in Priceville to Decatur, then
southbound on U.S. 31 to I-65 at Lacon. Exit 334 is the last exit for commercial vehicles. The last exit for passenger vehicles is Thompson Road. The on-ramps to I-65 southbound from Thompson Road and County Road 55 (Exit 322) in Falkville will be closed.

Lost a legend in our industry yesterday. Mr. Moore was the one that other trucking leaders sought out for guidance and counsel. He will truly be missed.

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our founder, E.H. “Buddy” Moore Jr. Buddy passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by his family at his home in McCalla, AL. He was 88 years old.

Buddy began his trucking career as an owner operator for Deaton Truck Lines where he would later serve as the president of the company. Buddy served as Chairman of the Alabama Trucking Association for the 1985 - 1986 term. He was the recipient of the H. Chester Webb Award in 1993 which is the highest trucking honor in the state of Alabama. After being retired for eight years, his lifelong dream was achieved when he formed Buddy Moore Trucking with his children and wife. Buddy was a legend in the trucking industry and his counsel was sought by many.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Wednesday, July 27th and funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 28th. All services will take place at Pleasant Hill UMC, 4809 Bell Hill Road, Bessemer, AL 35022. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be given to Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Buddy Moore Trucking Supply Chain Management Scholarship at Auburn University, or the Alabama Trucking Association Foundation.

Happy 4th!!!

Tighten up!

Today (Tuesday, May 17) is the first day of International Roadcheck, CVSA's three-day commercial motor vehicle and driver inspection and compliance enforcement initiative. Certified inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers over a 72-hour period. Drivers or vehicles with out-of-service violations will be prohibited from continuing their trip until the violations are resolved. https://www.cvsa.org/news/2022-roadcheck-start/

Drivers please be aware of historically low fuel supply effecting the US. Update below was from late yesterday. You can add Alabama and Georgia to the list.

For current updates at Love's locations click on the following link:

https://www.loves.com/locationupdates

Reminder that Alabama driver license offices will be closed from April 18th to April 26th for upgrades to their system.

Alabama to shut down driver’s license system April 18-26 for upgrades - Alabama Trucking Association Gov. Kay Ivey recently announced plans to shut down Alabama’s nearly decades-old driver’s license system and close all driver license office locations from April 18 through April 26 to install a new system that will save users time and money. The new system is called the Alabama Law Enforcement ...

I bet this guy is a blast to hang out with at parties.......

"New Yorker Donald Blair has made $125,000 for reporting idling commercial vehicles to the city's Department of Environmental Protection. That makes him the highest earner under the Citizens Air Complaint Program so far, according to NBC New York."

New Yorker Donald Blair has made $125,000 for reporting idling commercial vehicles to the city's Department of Environmental Protection. That makes him the highest earner under the Citizens Air Complaint Program so far, according to NBC New York.

To make money under the program, an individual has to record a commercial vehicle idling — for 1 minute in a school zone or 3 minutes elsewhere — and upload it to the department's site, along with a sworn affidavit. The vehicle is then fined, and the individual is eligible to receive a quarter of the money.

Blair told NBC New York, ‘If you want to change someone's behavior, the best way to do it is hit them in the pocket.’

Happy Birthday Priscilla! Hope it's a great one!

Any drivers with licenses expiring between April 18 - 26 please read!!!!!

Alabama to shut down driver’s license system April 18-26 for upgrades - Alabama Trucking Association Gov. Kay Ivey recently announced plans to shut down Alabama’s nearly decades-old driver’s license system and close all driver license office locations from April 18 through April 26 to install a new system that will save users time and money. The new system is called the Alabama Law Enforcement ...

Heads up drivers on I-65 around Clanton, AL......

TRAFFIC NOTE: This is just north of Clanton on I-65 south. Photo from Jason Raley

Happy Birthday Dawn! Hope it's a great one!!!!!

Update on potential weather issues impacting the Central US this week…….

Heads up drivers!!!!

It has been over 25 years since an owner operator has leased on to Ross Neely. We couldn't have a better man than Jason Bagley join us to restart our owner op program. Welcome Jason and your beautiful old school Mack cabover. How can you not be excited about a cabover????? Thankful to have you with us!

Happy New Year!!!!

Merry Christmas!!!!

John Miller, long time executive with Ross Neely, passed away yesterday, 11/20. He spent well over 45 years of his career here before retiring in 2016. We would not be where we are today without his numerous contributions. Please keep his wife Carol Miller, daughter Neely Franklin, and grandson Cody Franklin in your prayers.

Graveside service will take place on Monday, 11/22 @ 2PM at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/birmingham-al/john-miller-10453494

It’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week! We appreciate all your hard work and sacrifice. Look forward to celebrating you all this week!!!!!