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Epes Transport System driver named TCA Highway Angel
The Truckload Carriers Association has named Epes Transport System driver Marvin Garvey of Hampstead, N.C., as a Highway Angel for the compassion he showed to a stranded motorist. On Aug. 19, in the late morning, Garvey was driving along I-85/I-40 near Greensboro, N.C., on his way to make a delivery. Traffic was heavy, and up […]
October 11, 2012
Business
ATA economy panel gives mixed outlook
The chief economist for the American Trucking Associations on Tuesday, Oct. 9, told fleet executives that freight volumes continue to be varied depending on the sector and that trucking’s outlook will be cloudy in the months ahead. “As far as freight volumes, the trucking economy is pretty mixed right now,” said Bob Costello during the […]
October 9, 2012
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CSA becomes industry’s biggest concern, survey finds
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability safety ratings program has replaced the economy atop the list of the most critical issues facing the trucking industry, the American Transportation Research Institute announced Monday, Oct. 8. ATRI’s annual survey of the industry’s top 10 most critical issues – released Oct. 8 during American Trucking […]
October 8, 2012
Business
Volvo continues America’s Road Team support; Mack, Michelin do same for Share The Road
At the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nev., Volvo Trucks on Monday, Oct. 8, announced its ongoing support for America’s Road Team, which uses drivers with proven safety records to spread awareness about highway safety and foster understanding about the crucial role that trucking plays in the economy. In addition, […]
October 8, 2012
Business
LMTA’s Gautreaux wins ATA President’s TAEC Leadership Award
Cathy Gautreaux was named the winner of the American Trucking Associations President’s Trucking Association Executives Council Leadership Award on Monday, Oct. 8, during the group’s annual Management Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nev. Gautreaux, executive director of the Louisiana Motor Transport Association, was honored for her leadership, dedication and achievements on behalf of the […]
October 8, 2012
Business
Mike Russell ‘Good Stuff’ Trucking Image Award winners named
The American Trucking Associations announced the winners of the sixth annual Mike Russell “Good Stuff” Trucking Image Awards, honoring three organizations for their efforts to generate positive awareness of the trucking industry’s essential role in the economy and dedication to safety. “These groups are being honored for their efforts to bolster trucking’s prestige in this […]
October 8, 2012
Business
Equinox launches Driver Placement Program
Equinox Owner-Operator Solutions, which offers truck drivers carrier-integrated mobile and online bookkeeping, tax and advisory services, announced the launch of its new Driver Placement Program intended to help carriers reduce the time and money costs of ongoing recruiting by connecting them with prequalified drivers who meet their criteria while helping drivers find those carriers that […]
October 8, 2012
Business
Recruit & Retain: Bestway Express: Finders keepers
After researching solutions, Singleton determined the JOBehaviors compatibility assessment test would help select top-performing drivers upfront rather than go through the expensive weeding-out procedures later in the process.
October 6, 2012
Business
FMCSA expands Pre-Employment Screening Program, launches PSP app
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Friday, Oct. 5, introduced an expanded version of its Pre-Employment Screening Program intended to make it easier for more motor carrier companies, with the driver’s consent, to access PSP records. A PSP record includes three years of crash history and five years of roadside inspection history for a […]
October 5, 2012
Business
Trucking adds 700 jobs in September
For-hire trucking companies added 700 payroll jobs in September on a seasonally adjusted basis as the overall U.S. economy added 114,000 nonfarm jobs, according to the latest estimates released Friday, Oct. 5, by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In addition, the unemployment rate in September was 7.8% — the lowest level since December 2008, according to BLS figures.
October 5, 2012
Business
Con-way Truckload improves driver pay packages
Con-way Truckload on Thursday, Oct. 4, announced two improvements to driver pay packages designed to increase driver compensation. Effective Nov. 25, the company is instituting a $.01-per-mile increase in mileage pay, applicable to both company drivers and owner-operators. The Joplin, Mo.-based company also is changing the standard for unpaid wait time when drivers are detained […]
October 4, 2012
Business
J.J. Keller rolls out driver pre-employment screening program
J.J. Keller & Associates announced it now offers a pre-employment screening program service to provide carriers with a complete review of a driver’s history and aid in the hiring process. J. J. Keller said carrier customers will receive a PSP scorecard with an overall evaluation based on variables tied to driver performance. “Today, carriers have […]
October 4, 2012
Business
Congress passes Military CDL Act of 2012
The American Trucking Associations on Monday, Oct. 2, thanked the U.S. House and Senate for passing the Military Commercial Drivers License Act of 2012, a bill intended to ease the transition of recent veterans into jobs as commercial truck drivers. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) and Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-Ind.), would allow […]
October 1, 2012
Business
Schneider opens L.A. intermodal training facility
Schneider National recently opened its second U.S. Intermodal Training Academy, Located at Schneider’s Los Angeles Intermodal office. Schneider said the academy will provide technical working areas and classrooms equipped with simulators for hands-on training with two full-time instructors. “At Schneider, we make it a point to hire and retain the safest and most successful drivers […]
October 1, 2012
Business
Celadon acquires Robinson Transport equipment, lanes
Celadon Trucking Services on Thursday, Sept. 27, announced an agreement to purchase a portion of the operating equipment of Columbus, Ohio-based Robinson Transport Inc. to increase its density in Midwest traffic lanes and reinforce its driver pool. Terms were not announced. “Robinson is a highly respected truckload carrier that has provided a high level […]
September 27, 2012
Business
Con-way Freight recognized by Whirlpool
For the second consecutive year, Con-way Freight has been named LTL Carrier of the Year by Whirlpool Corp. This is the third time Con-way Freight has earned the award since it became a primary carrier for Whirlpool in 2007. Benton Harbor, Mich.-based Whirlpool builds and sells a wide range of major home appliances under brand […]
September 27, 2012
Business
ATA’s Wanamaker honored by DOD
The U.S. Department of Defense’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve agency recently honored Bill Wanamaker, American Trucking Associations’ director of government traffic and security operations, with the Seven Seals Award, which recognizes individuals who provide significant achievement, initiative or support that promotes and supports the ESGR mission. “We at ATA couldn’t be prouder […]
September 26, 2012
Business
Penske Logistics recognized by Delphi
Penske Logistics announced it has been given the 2011 Delphi Above & Beyond Award, one of its Pinnacle Family of Awards, for Penske’s distribution center management services. Delphi honors companies that have exceeded contractual obligations. Penske was one of 18 suppliers from nine countries to receive this award. “Suppliers contribute to Delphi’s growth and success […]
September 26, 2012
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