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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
Business
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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Purolator takes delivery of first Remote Diagnostics-equipped Volvos
Volvo Trucks on Wednesday, Sept. 12, announced delivery of the first trucks equipped with its new Remote Diagnostics aftermarket service, a standard feature on every Volvo-powered VN model highway truck. The seamless, dynamically connected system of vehicle management tools is designed to provide proactive diagnostic and repair planning assistance with detailed analysis of critical diagnostic […]
September 12, 2012
Business
Con-way Freight receives Patriotic Employer Award
Con-way Freight announced that its facility in Newark, N.J., was presented with the Patriotic Employer Award for its support of the National Guard and Reserve. The award ceremony was held at Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Patriot Award was created by Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve and the Department of Defense to […]
September 11, 2012
Business
FedEx launches Eighth Annual FedEx Cares Week
FedEx Corp. on Monday, Sept. 10, launched its eighth annual FedEx Cares Week, providing volunteer and service opportunities for team members both in the United States and around the world. More than 4,000 FedEx volunteers worldwide will donate their time and talents to serving local organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life in the […]
September 11, 2012
Business
TMC takes delivery of first Peterbilt Model 579, orders 1,500 more
Peterbilt Motors Co. announced the delivery of the first Model 579 to TMC Transportation of Des Moines, Iowa. Representatives from TMC and Allstate Peterbilt were in attendance to commemorate the occasion. The Model 579, Peterbilt’s newest SmartWay-designated product, was designed to optimize fuel efficiency, increase vehicle reliability and enhance operator comfort. “Peterbilt is proud to […]
September 7, 2012
Business
Sammons driver named TCA Highway Angel for rescuing children in crash
Jason Harte of Rogers, Ark., a lease-purchase operator for Sammons Trucking, has been named a Truckload Carriers Association Highway Angel. On July 16 just after lunch time, Harte was traveling on Interstate 80 just east of Wamsutter, Wyo., when he saw a cloud of dust in the distance. As he approached the area, he saw […]
September 7, 2012
Business
Yanke Group team named TCA Highway Angels
The Truckload Carriers Association has named a driver team from the Yanke Group of Companies in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, as its latest Highway Angels. Laurent Pennacchio and Olegas Milevskis, both of Regina, Saskatchewan, are being recognized for helping a young family involved in an accident with a large animal in the road – a moose. It […]
September 5, 2012
Business
Hausladen named TAEC national chairman
The Trucking Association Executives’ Council elected John Hausladen as national chairman for the 2012-2013 term at its annual meeting in Park City, Utah. A resident of Corcoran, Hausladen has been president and chief executive officer of the Minnesota Trucking Association since 1996 and has spent the last 30 years in association work. He currently serves […]
September 4, 2012
Business
TCA Best Fleets to Drive For contest, survey returns
Now through Oct. 31, the Truckload Carriers Association will accept nominations for the fifth annual Best Fleets to Drive For contest and survey. Company drivers and owner-operators may nominate trucking companies by completing an application form on www.BestFleetsToDriveFor.com. Best Fleets to Drive For is an annual evaluation of the best employers in the trucking industry. […]
September 4, 2012
Business
WyoTech, Mack to collaborate on technician training
Recognizing the need for skilled and expert-level trucking technicians, Mack Trucks is partnering with WyoTech to offer advanced training programs. Students enrolled in the program will be trained specifically to work on Mack Trucks, including its engines, electronics, emissions, powertrain and chassis components at the WyoTech-Blairsville campus in Pennsylvania beginning in spring 2013. “Our technologically […]
September 4, 2012
Business
Averitt changes minimum age requirement for drivers, establishes student program
Averitt Express announced a change to its hiring requirements, lowering the minimum age for regional over-the-road drivers from 23 to 21. The Cookeville, Tenn.-based company also kicked off a student driver training program for recent graduates of approved driving schools. The training program also features a tuition reimbursement plan of up to $1,000. Drivers who […]
August 30, 2012
Business
Con-way Truckload, Army collaborate on priority hiring plan
Representatives of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command and Con-way Truckload signed an agreement Wednesday, Aug. 29, to provide priority hiring status to qualified soldiers participating in the Partnership for Youth Success. PaYS is a partnership between the Army and a cross-section of U.S. corporations and public sector agencies that was developed to help the Army […]
August 29, 2012
Business
TCA Trucking’s Weight Loss Showdown returns
The Truckload Carriers Association’s first weight loss challenge held earlier this year helped individuals lose a combined 3,022 pounds, or 10 percent of their collective body weight. TCA says the event was such a success that it will host another Sept. 24-Dec. 2. The following six trucking companies will participate in the 2nd North American […]
August 28, 2012
Business
Shell Rotella launches ‘Hard Working’ campaign to celebrate truckers
Shell Rotella on Thursday, Aug. 23, kicked off its “Hard Working” campaign to highlight how hard truckers have to work to succeed in their business. It includes people that drive Class 8 trucks long distances or someone that uses a diesel pickup in their daily work. The Hard Working campaign is anchored by a new […]
August 24, 2012
Business
Mack upgrades Granite, Titan construction interiors
Mack Trucks on Thursday, Aug. 23, launched new interior upgrades to its Mack Granite and Titan by Mack models. The upgrades, designed to offer drivers a more comfortable and ergonomic environment in which to work, include: • An optional center storage console located between the seats, providing nearly one cubic foot of space for large-item […]
August 24, 2012
Business
National Truck Driver Appreciation & Wellness Week set for Sept. 16-22
Annually since 1998, the trucking industry has set aside the third week of September to recognize and thank its professional drivers. Now, the Truckload Carriers Association, led by Chairman Robert Low, is adding a new health-related component. Low, president and founder of Prime Inc., of Springfield, Mo., has expressed his concerns about the health problems […]
August 22, 2012
Business
TCA names Tennant driver Highway Angel for helping colleague
The Truckload Carriers Association recently recognized Steven Huett of Orion, Ill., a professional truck driver for Tennant Truck Lines Inc. as a Highway Angel for helping a fellow truck driver survive a medical emergency. On June 26, Huett was driving along Highway 50 near Peabody, Kan., when he came upon another Tennant truck parked on […]
August 20, 2012
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