Trucking news and briefs for Monday, April 15, 2024:
Midwest Carriers announced April 11 that it has opened a new headquarters to bring its operations under one roof.
The Kaukauna, Wisconsin-based company said it’s always been focused on growth, with three locations in the Fox Valley, plus an affiliation with Osborn Trucking in Fond du Lac. Now, “the new building makes it easier to work as one team and offers more amenities to our employees, especially our drivers,” the company noted.
“The new headquarters is the latest investment in our driver-focused culture, and some amenities also benefit our logistics and support staff,” said President Eric Van Handel. “We designed the new space with our employees in mind and want them to feel a sense of pride and comfort in it.”
The new headquarters is located at 2600 Buchanan Street in Kaukauna, just off I-41. It offers 24/7 access to:
Midwest Carriers has also recently partnered with Penske to provide truck and trailer maintenance at the new facility six days a week to keep the fleet running smoothly.
Delta, Ohio-based K&L Trucking is petitioning the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to expand an existing exemption that allows the company to use an alternative steel coil securement method in its operations.
