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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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Indiana Transport implements Transflo Express

Indiana Transport, which provides power units to deliver towable vehicles, announced it has implemented Pegasus TransTech’s Transflo Express truckstop scanning, a service that provides fleets with same-day access to trip documents at more than 850 participating locations, including all Pilot, Flying J, Love’s, and many independent truckstops. Based in Elkhart, Ind., Indiana Transport delivers many […]

September 25, 2012

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Con-way Truckload driver reaches 3 million miles

Con-way Truckload announced that professional driver Rick Primmer of Spokane Valley, Wash., recently achieved three million miles of driving. During Con-way Truckload’s 61-year history, only 14 of its drivers have reached the three-million-mile driving milestone. “Driving three million miles is the same as driving the circumference of the earth 120 times,” said Saul Gonzalez, chief […]

September 21, 2012

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Mahle Clevite Champion Technician Contest returns

Mahle Clevite Inc. announced the second annual Mahle Clevite Champion Technician Contest designed to honor the skills and experience of engine technicians and specialists nationwide. Through a short essay submission, a winner will be determined and receive a VIP trip to the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week in Las Vegas, Nev. “Coming off […]

September 20, 2012

NTTC developing tank truck driver recognition program

The National Tank Truck Carriers announced that its Safety Committee will develop a new tank truck driver recognition program for board consideration at its next membership meeting. The program will present the Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Award at its annual meeting in April 2013. The award will go to one exemplary tank […]

September 19, 2012

Estes teams with Virginia DMV for ‘Troops to Trucks’

Estes Express Lines announced that it has teamed with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to support the state’s new “Troops to Trucks” program that helps make it easier for qualified service members to get commercial driver’s licenses. “Troops to Trucks” is part of Gov. Jim McDonnell’s goal of making Virginia the most military and […]

September 19, 2012

U.S. Xpress launches ‘Ask the Experts’ online feature

U.S. Xpress Enterprises has expanded its corporate Website to include a new industry education section called “Ask the Experts,” which will serve as an industry education forum and resource for shippers and drivers, answering commonly-asked questions, addressing shipper concerns and providing detailed insight on industry issues. Housed in the “About Us” section of the company […]

September 19, 2012

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ATA Safety Management Council names award recipients

The American Trucking Association’s Safety Management Council announced its 2012 award winners last week at its Safety & Human Resources National Conference & Exhibition in Kansas City, Mo. The ATA President’s Trophy recognizes the three companies whose fleets have been judged to have the best overall safety programs from the Truck & Industrial Safety Contests […]

September 18, 2012

PTDI benefits from harmonized regulations

The Professional Truck Driver Institute announced that it is expanding its reach in Canada and beyond as it continues to receive international requests due to the increasing Internet visibility and harmonization of regulations across borders. For Louise Philbin, education director and founder of 5th Wheel Training Institute, in Haileybury, Ontario, Canada, which recently received PTDI […]

September 17, 2012

Mack provides 12 Pinnacle tractors for TMC’s SuperTech competition

Recognizing the need to cultivate highly skilled truck technicians, Mack Trucks, in cooperation with two customers, provided 12 Mack Pinnacle DayCab models for the Technology and Maintenance Council National Technician Skills Competition – TMCSuperTech 2012. Christopher Barnett of Ryder Systems Inc. in Hebron, Ky., won the eighth annual competition, in which trucking technicians from the […]

September 14, 2012

Technician shortage highlights TMC technical session

One of the trucking industry’s biggest problems – the technician shortage – was center stage Wednesday, Sept. 12, during the second technical session at TMC’s 2012 fall meeting in Pittsburgh. Moderated by David Foster of Southeastern Freight Lines, a six-team panel of technician educators, service managers and fleet maintenance managers gave their thoughts and advice […]

September 13, 2012

U.S. Xpress names Neal VP/driver recruiting

U.S. Xpress Enterprises, a provider of transportation services throughout North America, announced that Latasha Neal has been named vice president of driver recruiting. Neal, who has nearly 20 years of experience in the trucking industry primarily in the areas of driver recruiting and driver retention, most recently served as director of recruiting and retention for […]

September 13, 2012

Truckload driver turnover surges in 2Q

The annualized turnover rate for linehaul truckload fleets of all sizes surged in the second quarter, with turnover at large fleets breaking the 100 percent barrier for the first time in more than four years, according to the American Trucking Associations’ quarterly Trucking Activity Report released Wednesday, Sept. 12. For large truckload fleets, those who […]

September 12, 2012

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Koch said their Strategic acquisition of SOS to accelerates growth, expands reach, and bolsters geographic and industry-specific offerings for Koch Logistics & Warehousing.

Koch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisition

The acquisition doubles Koch’s total nationwide square footage.

USA Truck was acquired by DB Schenker in June 2022 for approximately $435 million, and DB Schenker was subsequently acquired by DSV in April 2025. Prior to its own acquisition, DB Schenker had been shopping USA Truck, and DSV decided to divest the asset almost immediately.

'Welcome home': USA Truck acquired by former, current leadership team

Dart will retain use of its name and says that the transaction will not affect day-to-day operations.

Dart Transit acquired by private equity firm

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Venture Transport adds team drivers to dedicated business

The Postal Service moves 55,000 loads by truck every day – nearly 2 billion miles per year.

USPS to remove unvetted non-domiciled drivers from trucking fleet

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