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FedEx Trade Networks forms alliance with Fritz Companies Israel
FedEx Trade Networks announced that it has selected Fritz Companies Israel T. Ltd. (Fritz Companies Israel) as its exclusive regional service provider in Israel. FedEx says that through the alliance, both companies will offer expanded ...
Dallas conference focuses on outlook for freight, capital
The early stages of a recovery can be as treacherous for trucking companies as the depths of a recession. Freight demand is volatile and as trucks and drivers hit the road, operating costs rise before ...
House ag committee asked to support higher weight limits
The Coalition for Transportation Productivity, a group of more than 150 shippers and allied associations, applauded two U.S. House representatives for encouraging fellow members of the House Committee on Agriculture to support The Safe and ...
Pilot Travel Centers now accepts TCH cards
Pilot Travel Centers announced that effective immediately its nationwide network of travel centers will accept TCH cards, which provide one-card convenience for professional drivers to manage fuel, maintenance and cash advance needs. Long-haul transportation fleets ...
Express-1 appoints Para as CGL CEO
Express-1 Expedited Solutions. a Saint Joseph, Mich.-based provider of transportation logistics, has appointed Dan Para as chief executive officer of its Concert Group Logistics freight forwarding company. Para first opened the doors as the CEO ...
Compliance, Safety, Accountability – Where do we go from here?
This panel, held at the Great West Fleet Executive Conference in Las Vegas, May 29-30, will cover the current state of CSA and possible future improvements. Panelists includes: Collin Mooney, Deputy executive director, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, Bryan Price, senior transportation specialist, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Scott Mugno, VP safety, FedEx.
Registration is $245 and includes all sessions, meals and networking opportunities.
Schneider repeats as Kimberly-Clark’s Carrier of the Year
Schneider National Inc. has been named the 2009 Carrier of the Year by Kimberly-Clark, the second consecutive year that Schneider was chosen to receive the award. Kimberly-Clark provides several consumer brands to more than 150 ...
Post NTDAW events on DriverAppreciation.com
During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Sept. 19-25, companies across the United States and Canada will host special events and promotions in honor of professional truck drivers. From providing entertainment to distributing freebies to simply ...
Southeastern recognized by Hastings
Southeastern Freight Lines, a provider of less-than-truckload transportation services, recently was honored by Hastings Entertainment Inc. as its Distribution Center Vendor Partner of the Year.
Southeastern says it has been a partner with Hastings for more ...
Massachusetts enacts tough no-texting law
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick last week signed a tough new anti-distraction law that bans texting while driving and sets strict penalties for the practice. Massachusetts is the 29th state to ban texting behind the wheel.
The ...
Daimler announces new contracts for Portland truck plant
Daimler Trucks North America on Friday, July 2, announced new three-year collective bargaining agreements covering workers at its Portland Truck Manufacturing Plant. The contracts, which are effective immediately, cover union employees represented by the International ...
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