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May. 03 , 2006

ICON Selected as 2005 National Fleet Safety Award Winner

Alexandria, VA – ICON Transportation Co., Inc. won 3rd place in the under 5 million miles division of the Truckload Carriers Association’s National Fleet Safety Awards Program. The carrier was be presented with the award at ceremonies held March 12 - 15, 2006, at the TCA annual meeting at the Gaylord Palms Resort, Orlando, Florida. ICON Transportation Co., Inc. operates 21 power units providing dry van service nationally.

The Truckload Carriers Association and the truckload industry are dedicated to improving the safety of all fleets and our nation’s highways. The National Fleet Safety Awards judging process began with the determination of the top companies in each of six mileage divisions. The top three division winners were selected based on accident frequency only. From the division winners two grand prizewinners will be selected, one in the under 25 million mile category and one in the over 25 million mile category. To win the grand prize, companies will be judged on their overall safety programs, both on and off-highway including employee driver/independent contractor selection procedures, training, supervision, accident investigation, inspection and maintenance of equipment, and outside activities including general highway safety.

About ICON Transportation Company, Inc.

ICON Transportation Company Inc. is an employee-owned provider of third-party logistics management, transportation, and fulfillment solutions with offices in Indiana, California and Tennessee. Established in 1990 to provide supply-chain solutions for the entertainment industry, ICON has experienced rapid growth and recognized success. In celebration of 15 years of business, the company has established a theme for the year 2005: "Success Though Partnerships." For more information, visit the Internet at www.goicon.com or call 219-261-2166.

TCA is the only national trade association whose collective sole focus is the truckload segment of the motor carrier industry. The association represents dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, and intermodal container carriers operating in the 48 contiguous states as well as Alaska, Mexico, and Canada. Representing operators of over 200,000 trucks, which collectively produce annual revenue of over $20 billion, TCA is an organization tailored to specific truckload carrier needs.

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Media Contact:
Aimee Cirucci,
Communications Manager
acirucci@truckload.org
703/838-8859

Julie Beherns
jbeherns@icontrans.com
317-298-4266, Ext. 432
5753 W. 73rd Street
Indianapolis IN 46278

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