Barr-Nunn congratulates Nathan Wittmann-- son of Barr-Nunn Owner Operator, David Wittmann, as he is awarded a $20,000 "Volvo Trucks Great Minds" scholarship.

Granger, IA (July 24, 2009) - Barr-Nunn Transportation, Inc. is proud to congratulate Nathan Wittmann of Columbus City, Iowa on receiving a $20,000 scholarship from Volvo Trucks. Nathan currently attends the University of Iowa. His father, David Wittmann, drives a Volvo VNL770 as an owner operator for Barr-Nunn Transportation.

The one-year scholarships are given to three students entering or already enrolled in college, and whose parent or guardian drives or owns a Volvo truck.

"The Great Minds scholarships are a way for Volvo Trucks to give back to our customers and show how much we appreciate their support," said Scott Kress, Volvo senior vice president – sales & marketing. "It's also a great way to reward achievement and hard work by the generation which will succeed us. Their future is our future, and the Volvo Trucks Great Minds scholarships will help secure that future for three families. On behalf of Volvo, I congratulate the three winning scholars."

About Barr-Nunn

Celebrating its 26th year, Barr-Nunn Transportation, Inc. is regarded as one of the country’s best-managed truckload carriers. Barr-Nunn provides outstanding shipping service to manufacturers and users of consumer products, paper products, food products and ingredients, plastic and rubber, building materials, appliances, hardware, castings, animal feeds and a host of other products. Its large customer base and ability to efficiently meet the needs of shippers have made Barr-Nunn a stable operation.

For more information about Barr-Nunn Transportation visit them on line at www.barr-nunn.com.