Trucking news and briefs for Monday, Nov. 11, 2024:
Old Dominion partnering with Folds of Honor
Old Dominion Freight Line (CCJ Top 250, No. 9) announced it is partnering with Folds of Honor, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational scholarships to families of fallen or disabled U.S. military service members and first responders.
OD’s corporate donation will be directed to providing scholarship funding for students pursuing education in supply chain management, operations, transportation, or obtaining their commercial driver’s license.
In aligning with Folds of Honor, OD aims to enhance its commitment to supporting the nation’s heroes. This partnership will amplify the mission and increase scholarship funding for the families of military and first responder heroes across America, the company said.
“We're proud to partner with Folds of Honor and help with their meaningful mission,” said Marty Freeman, President and CEO of Old Dominion Freight Line. “We really appreciate the sacrifices made by service members and first responders. This partnership shows our commitment to supporting their families and boosting their educational opportunities.”
By investing in education for students pursuing careers in supply chain management and transportation or obtaining their CDL, OD hopes to inspire future leaders and support the continued growth of these vital industries.
“Folds of Honor is proud to team up with OD,” said Folds of Honor founder and CEO, Lt. Col. Dan Rooney. “We believe the partnership will be a force multiplier to the mission and awareness of Folds of Honor and increase scholarship funding to the families of American military and first responder heroes.”
Founded in 2007 by Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, a decorated F-16 Viper Fighter Pilot, Folds of Honor has awarded about 62,000 scholarships totaling nearly $290 million. In 2022, the organization expanded its mission to include first responders such as police, fire, EMTs, and paramedics.
Specialized, heavy-haul carrier org opens registration for annual symposium
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) has opened registration for its annual Specialized Transportation Symposium, which will be held Feb. 18-20, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The keynote speaker for the event will be NASCAR visionary and motorsports industry innovator Andy Papathanassiou, who will share how, whether it's pit crews, sales teams or groups that come together to accomplish any goal, the characteristics of successful teams are universal.
General sessions will focus on safety and relevant OS/OW permitting, as well as recruiting and retaining the next generation of the specialized transportation workforce. A full agenda can be found here.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with attending state officials for pre-scheduled 15-minute windows. SC&RA members will need to pre-register for appointments.
