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It's a major sucess story

It's a major success story arising in America's heartland - the story of an Iowa farmer who dared to dream differently than his neighbors, to move away from all familiarity and to take major risks in a new field: transportation.

The man is Robert Sturgeon.
The company is Barr-Nunn Transportation.

More than a decade ago, farmer Bob Sturgeon watched many of his friends lose their land as the Iowa farm crisis deepened. His family had bought their land at the right time, and could sell at a profit. Coupling his entrepreneurial spirit to his strong sense of determination, he decided on a change. He and his brother sold the family farm; Bob took his share of the profits and started a trucking business.

By assembling a workforce that shares his Midwestern work ethic, Sturgeon and his employees have created a fast-growing national firm known for its safety record, solid customer service and highly visible state-of-the-art equipment. Barr-Nunn started in 1982 with about a dozen tractors and no trailers.  By the end of 2000 it will have 655 tractors, over 1900 trailers, and nearly 100 owner/operators hauling its loads. Along the way, Barr-Nunn has found the solution to a major industry problem - driver retention.

In 15 short years, Sturgeon has developed what some could only hope to have - a successful company known in the industry and its community as a top-notch, quality organization. The dream has become a reality.

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