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At K-Limited Carrier, we’re proud of the awards and recognition we continually receive in our constant pursuit of shipping perfection. From the latest accolades to the most current industry trends, we constantly strive to keep you in the driver's seat with all the latest news and information to keep you smoothly rolling down the highway.

April 30, 2019

K-Limited Carrier’s Barbara Herman Becomes First Woman to be Named NTTC Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Grand Champion

Barbara Herman has been named the National Tank Truck Carriers Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Grand Champion. A 34-year veteran of the trucking industry, Herman is not only the first woman to win the award, but also the first to…
April 01, 2019

K-Limited Announces Changes to Wage Structure

K-Limited Carrier, LTD, a leader in the liquid bulk carrier industry, has announced a new wage structure designed to attract and retain elite drivers.
September 26, 2018

Dean Kaplan named OTA's 48th Chairman

Dean Kaplan, CEO, K-Limited Carrier, LTD., will serve as OTA’s 48th chairman. Dean and his wife Kim, K-Limited’s president, share a passion for the trucking industry. “My position as this year’s OTA chairman gives me an opportunity to give …
September 24, 2018

K-Limited Carrier to Continue Transporting Rocket Football Equipment

The University of Toledo continues its partnership with K-Limited Carrier, LTD (KLTD) as the official transportation company for Rocket football, the University announced today. Now entering its sixth year of working together, KTLD has been…
January 17, 2018

2017-18 NTTC Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Champion Finalist - Scott Harrison

Congratulations to our Professional Driver, Scott Harrison, for once again earning a spot in the top 8 Champion Finalists of the National Tank Truck Driver of the Year program! Grand Champion will be announced in April, 2018.
September 21, 2017

Candi Coate named 2016 Safety Professional of the Year by Ohio Trucking Association

K-Limited Carrier, Ltd announced that Candi Coate, vice-president, safety & regulatory compliance, was selected to receive the 2016 Ohio Trucking Association Safety Professional of the Year Award. She was honored at the annual conference on…
June 29, 2017

Candi Coate Named NTTC's National Safety Council Woman

The National Tank Truck Carriers Inc (NTTC) announced that Candi Coate, director of safety & regulatory compliance at K-Limited Carrier Ltd, was elected chairwoman of the NTTC Safety & Security Council during the Safety & Security Council A…
April 24, 2017

Scott Harrison, Keynote Speaker at OTA Event

Scott Harrison, Keynote Speaker at OTA Event
March 26, 2017

Annual Safety Awards Banquet

Our Annual K-Limited Carrier Awards Banquet was held at the Park Inn on Saturday, March 26th 2017. We are very proud of our 2016 Driver of the Year, Larry Russell and for the first time ever had two Rising Stars, Jay Sands and Shawn Kochopo…
January 11, 2017

2017-18 ATA Road Team Captain - Scott Harrison

Congratulations to Scott Harrison for being chosen as a 2017-18 America's Road Team Captain. We are so proud and excited that Scott will be serving as a trucking industry ambassador for the next 2 years. A true reflection of Scott's commitm…
January 07, 2017

2016-17 NTTC Driver of the Year Finalist - Robert Black

Congratulations to our Professional Driver, Robert Black, for earning a spot in the top 8 Champion Finalists of the National Tank Truck Driver of the Year program! Grand Champion will be announced May 1, 2017.
December 01, 2016

2017-18 ATA Road Team Captain Finalist

It is with great pride that we announce Scott Harrison's placement as an America's Road Team Captain finalist. Captains will be interviewed and determined the week of January 9, 2017. Good luck Scott!!
September 01, 2016

2016 National Driver Appreciation Week

HAPPY DRIVER APPRECIATION WEEK TO OUR PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS!
August 29, 2016

2015 - 2016 American Trucking Association TruckPAC Chairman - Dean Kaplan

We are proud of Dean for his continuous involvement in our industry.
August 26, 2016

2016 - We are proud of the committment our employees have to our industry

We are proud of the committment our employees have to our industry
August 25, 2016

2016 - National Tank Truck Carrier Driver of the Year: 2015-16 Champion

Congratulations to our own Scott Harrison, a champion for the National Tank Truck Carrier Driver of the Year. These finalists have driven millions of miles without a single moving violation.
July 14, 2016

2016 - Ohio Trucking Association Driver of the Year

K-Limited employees Scott Harrison, Barb Herman and Ron Hawkins were finalists in competing for the Ohio Trucking Association Driver of the Year award. You all make us proud!
March 21, 2016

2016 - K-Limited Safety Banquet

The annual Safety Banquet took place March 19, 2016 during which William Winston was awarded the 2015 K-Limited Driver of the Year Award, and Mark Bilow was awarded the 2015 K-Limited Rising Star Award. Both of these gentlemen are commended…
October 04, 2015

William Scott Harrison has been selected as one of 8 Finalists for the 2015 NTTC Usher Award (Driver of the Year)

william-harrison-nttc.pdf
October 03, 2015

BULK TRANSPORTER - February 2015 - Tank Fleet Maintenance

bulk-transporter-article.zip
July 01, 2015

2015 Technician Competition - Carl Stevens Placed 1st in Brakes Test

Congratulations to K-Limited technician Carl Stevens who competed in the Ohio Trucking Associations Tech Competition and took home an award in the “brakes” and “written” category. This was his second year competing in the OTA Tech Competiti…
June 01, 2015

National Safety Award 2014 - Awarded in June 2015 - K-Limited Carrier, Ltd receives Platinum Award

National Safety Award 2014 - Awarded in June 2015 - K-Limited Carrier, Ltd receives Platinum Award
June 01, 2015

2014 Workplace Safety Award - Awarded June 2015 - K-Limited Carrier, Ltd receives Platinum Award

2014 Workplace Safety Award - Awarded June 2015 - K-Limited Carrier, Ltd receives Platinum Award
April 20, 2015

Transport Topics 4.20.15 - Opinion: A Double Standard for Crash Accountability, By Dean Kaplan

transport-topics-oped-42015.pdf
October 04, 2014

2014 Wreaths Across America

klim-wreaths.pdf
October 03, 2014

2014 Great West Safety Award

Small Division: 1,000,000 - 3,000,000 Miles
October 02, 2014

HAPPY NATIONAL TRUCK DRIVER APPRECIATION WEEK

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, September 14-20, is when America takes the time to honor all professional truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in tackling one of our economy’s most demanding and important jobs. These 3.…
September 30, 2014

Opinion: Trucking Industry’s Culture of Safety

http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=35317
September 29, 2014

Local CEO, Dean Kaplan, Leads Trucking Group

Local CEO, Dean Kaplan, Leads Trucking Group
September 28, 2014

K-Limited Carrier, Ltd. was recently awarded a Gold Award

K-Limited Carrier, Ltd. was recently awarded a Gold Award for 2013 Workplace Safety and a Platinum Award as part of the 2013 National Safety Awards Program. Both awards were presented by Great West Casualty Company.
September 27, 2014

K-Limited Carrier, Ltd. was recognized with the 2013 National Tank Truck Carriers Grand Safety Award for 5-7 Million Miles Class.

K-Limited Carrier, Ltd. was recognized with the 2013 National Tank Truck Carriers Grand Safety Award for 5-7 Million Miles Class.
September 26, 2014

Local Reaction to Proposed Trucking Regulation Changes

Local Reaction to Proposed Trucking Regulation Changes
September 25, 2014

Ronald Hawkins, Jr. 3rd Place Winner at the Ohio Truck Driving Championship June 7th in Cleveland Ohio

Ronald Hawkins, Jr. 3rd Place Winner at the Ohio Truck Driving Championship June 7th in Cleveland Ohio
September 24, 2014

Effective April 28th, 2014, Dean Kaplan CEO of K-Limited became Chairman of the National Tank Truck Carriers organization.

dek-press-release-re-nttc.pdf
September 23, 2014

NTTC Driver of the Year Presentation

http://nttc.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT00MDcwMTQ4JnA9MSZ1PTEwMzA5OTg5NDMmbGk9MjMyMDA5Mzc/index.html
September 22, 2014

Ron Hawkins has been selected as one of 8 Finalists for the 2014 NTTC Usher Award (Driver of the Year)

Ron Hawkins has been selected as one of 8 Finalists for the 2014 NTTC Usher Award (Driver of the Year)
September 21, 2014

KLTD has been selected as the Official Transportation Specialist of University of Toledo Football!!

http://www.utrockets.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=18000&ATCLID=209250721
June 30, 2014

Trucking Safety Discussion Broadcast from 6/29/14 - Part 2

http://www.13abc.com/clip/10315311/roundtable-june-29-2014-part-2
October 04, 2013

NTTC Safety Directors support Driver of the year Award - Aug 2013-Bulk Transporter.

http://bulktransporter.com/features/safety-directors-asked-support-driver-year-award
October 03, 2013

NTTC to Name Driver of the Year Starting in 2014May 2013 Transport Topics.

http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=31896
October 02, 2013

K-Limited Carrier Ltd develops driver-centered website- Mar 2013 - Bulk Transporter.

http://bulktransporter.com/fleet-management/k-limited-carrier-ltd-develops-driver-centered-website
October 04, 2011

Ernst & Young LLP recognizes K-Ltd. CEO Kim Kaplan as Entrepreneur of the Year

Ernst & Young LLP recognizes K-Ltd. CEO Kim Kaplan as Entrepreneur of the Year
September 30, 2011

NTTC officers for 2011-2012 are pictured at the annual conference in Baltimore MD with Dean Kaplan as the Eastern Region vice chairman

http://bulktransporter.com/photo_galleries/Photos_nttc_report_2011/index4.html
September 29, 2011

2011 Ron Hawkins, K-Limited Carrier driver and a member of the American Trucking Associations' America's Road Team discusses the driver shortage

http://bulktransporter.com/management/shippers/nttc-annual-conference-0701/
July 03, 2011

Toledo Free Press (page A16)

http://issuu.com/toledofreepress/docs/tfp_070311
June 16, 2011

Toledo Blade

https://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/06/16/Toledo-firm-designated-1-of-top-small-businesses.html
June 13, 2011

Crain’s – Detroit

http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20110613/FREE/110619970/art-van-elslander-among-michigan-winners-of-ernst-young-entrepreneur-of-year-award
October 04, 2010

NTTC officers for 2010-2011 are pictured at the annual conference in Chicago IL, featuring our Executive Vice President Dean Kaplan

http:/bulktransporter.com/photo_galleries/Photo-NTTC-2010/index7.html
October 04, 2009

Ronald Hawkins Jr, a driver for K-Limited Ltd, Toledo OH, was named this year to the prestigious American Trucking Associations (ATA) America's Road Team.

Ronald Hawkins Jr, a driver for K-Limited Ltd, Toledo OH, was named this year to the prestigious American Trucking Associations (ATA) America's Road Team. He discussed safety issues with Bulk Transporter while attending the National Tank Tr…
October 03, 2009

America's Road Team truckline.com brief detailing Ron Hawkins Jr. earning a spot this year with the prestigious American Trucking Association's (ATA) America's Road Team

http://www.truckline.com/Programs/RoadTeam/Pages/Hawkins.aspx
October 04, 2008

Dean E. Kaplan elected to the Board of Directors to the National Tank Truck Carriers Eastern Region I

Dean E. Kaplan elected to the Board of Directors to the National Tank Truck Carriers Eastern Region I
October 02, 2008

K-Ltd.'s Ron Hawkins featured in Dutch news broadcast about energy cost in America

K-Ltd.'s Ron Hawkins featured in Dutch news broadcast about energy cost in America
June 05, 2008

Ron Hawkins Jr. earns Driver Of The Month Award from The Ohio Trucking Association

http://www.toledoblade.com/South/2008/06/05/Ohio-truck-driver-of-the-year-credits-his-father.print

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