The Latest at Langford Inc.

Here's what we've been up to lately....

JULY 2007

Minnesota Trucking Association awards Greg Langford the PRESIDENTS AWARD for his dedication to and involvement with the trucking industry.

October 2006

Greg Langford attends the American Trucking Association convention in Dallas, TX.  For his efforts to improve our environment, he is awarded the EPA's  SMARTWAY PARTNERSHIP AWARD OF EXCELLENCE!

July 2006

Langford Inc. receives The 2006 Minnesota Trucking Association Motor Carrier Fleet Safety Certificate.

February 2006 -

Greg Langford was asked to speak at the; Clean and Efficient Goods Movement Workshop, sponsored by the EPA Region 5.  Here is an excerpt of a letter Greg received....

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

On behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), Region 5, the Duluth Seaway Port Authority, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and our other sponsors, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your presentation, Perspective from a SmartWay Carrier, at the Port of Duluth: Clean and Efficient Goods Movement Workshop, recently held in Duluth, Minnesota.  Your presentation on Langford, Inc.’s work to reduce diesel emissions and save fuel was most informative and engaging.  The seminar was well received and provided valuable information on an extremely important topic.  

August 2005 -

Langford Inc. is presented with a Safety Certificate from the MTA and ATA for the 2004 year. 

Greg Langford passes on his MTA gavel but continues to be a very active member of the association,  he looks forward to the challenges of trucking in the future.

April 2005-

Our continued concern for the environment and the impact trucking has on it brought us to become SMART WAY PARTNERS.

March 2005 -

Langford Inc. certifies 100 percent of the fleet as Highway Watch Members.

February 2005 -

The American Trucking Association held is Winter Leadership Meeting in Washington, DC.  Greg Langford joined a contingent from the Minnesota Trucking Association to make their voices heard at the capital.

August 2004 -

The Minnesota Trucking Association welcomes Greg Langford as it Chairman for the 2004-2005 year at the annual convention held in Duluth, MN.

Langford Inc receives the MTA/ATA 2003 safety award for their division. Jody Dirckx was present to accept the award on behalf of the entire Langford Team and was sure to tell everyone 'it's not the office staff that makes this happen, IT'S THE DRIVERS'

August 2003 -

This year Greg Langford moves into the 1st vice chairman position for the MTA and continues his diligent work on the Hours of Service issue.

August 2002 -

Greg Langford moves into the position of 2nd vice chairman  for the Minnesota Trucking Association.  Along with the usual duties came the additional work of the 'Hours of Service' proposal.  Many hours were spent writing to government officials and studying how the changes would affect the industry.

September 2001 - 

St. Cloud, MN saw its first Regional Transportation Expo. Greg and Joyce spend many hours with the planning committee to assure the success of the Expo. Over 150 students from Vocational programs attended to learn more about the opportunities in transportation. 

August 2001 - 

Greg Langford became Secretary for the Minnesota Trucking Association. Way to go, Greg. Dust off your notebook and sharpen your pencil!

September 2000 - 

After several years as active members of the Mid-Central Minnesota Traffic Club, both Joyce and Greg Langford were voted on to the Board of Directors. This responsibility comes with a lot of fun, too. The club sponsors guest speakers and tours through out the year and is a great way to keep in touch with colleagues in the industry.

August 2000 - 

Greg Langford was voted on the Executive Board of Directors for the Minnesota Trucking Association while attending the annual convention. This year's convention focused on the tough issues facing truckers today. Senator Rod Grams and Congressman Colin Peterson were on hand for the Congressional Forums. 

March 2000 - 

Jody Dirckx submitted a winning essay for the Leadership Conference held in St. Paul, MN by the MTA. The conference was packed with seminars, workshops and a trip to the State Capitol. Congratulations, Jody!

October 27th 1999 - 

 
September 20th 1999 -

 JCL Inc. joined with the Kiwanis Club to help raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation by
attending a Golfing fund raiser on September 20th.  

September-November 1999 -

Our office staff are attending seminars sponsored by the Department of Transportation to keep up to date on current and new issues regarding Driver Qualifications, Drug and Alcohol Testing, Log Auditing and Hours of Service.

August 25th-28th 1999 -

Greg and Joyce attended the MTA Convention in Alexandria, MN.  Highlighting the convention, Julie Cirillo the program manager for the Federal Highway Administration's Office of Motor Carrier and Highway Safety, discussed Hours of Service and other issues that are of concern for MTA members.  During the convention the Board of Directors were voted in and the MTA elected it's first woman chair, and our own Greg Langford won a seat on the board.

 Greg Langford (right).

August 20th 1999 -

Greg golfed with the MTA in Grand Rapids, MN at the Sugarbay Lodge and met with Congressman Jim Oberstar to discuss transportation issues ranging from a proposal moving  through Congress that gives trucking its own modal administration within the DOT to  the effects of a new OSHA ergonomic standard on trucking.  Greg was commended in the August MTA's Trucking Minnesota newsletter for participating in the event and helping keep open the lines of communication with Congressman Oberstar who is the ranking minority member on the House Transportation Committee.

April 29th 1999 -

Greg attended a Road Rage Summit in Minneapolis put on by the Minnesota Trucking Association and AAA Iowa/Minnesota.  This conference dealt with how to handle the anger and aggressive acts that lead to road rage.  Also discussed were the legal and insurance consequences of aggressive driving and road rage.  (To see more about the Road Rage Summit you can visit the Minnesota Trucking Association page.)  The conference sparked a phenomenal amount of media coverage, KARE-TV 11, KFAN-AM, WCCO-AM and KBEM-FM were among some of the stations who conducted interviews regarding the Road Rage Summit. The event generated an amazing seventeen  television stories the day of the event (YES! Greg was on TV!), coverage on Minnesota Public Radio (KNOW-FM) and Minnesota News Network, and print articles in the Star Tribune and the Pioneer Press.  Following is a picture of Greg that appeared in the May 1999 edition of MTA's monthly publication taken while lunching with some other MTA members at the Road Rage Summit.

Pictured on the left - Greg Langford of Langford Inc