Trucking news and briefs for Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024:
TCA names Fleet Safety Awards division winners
Bison Transport was the grand prize winner in the large fleet category in the 2022 Fleet Safety Awards presented last March.
The Truckload Carriers Association, along with presenting sponsor Great West Casualty Company and supporting sponsor Assured Partners, announced this week the 18 division winners in the 48th annual TCA Fleet Safety Awards competition.
These yearly awards recognize truckload carriers that exhibit an exceptional dedication to safety by achieving the lowest accident frequency ratios per million miles within six mileage-based divisions.
“The submissions for this year’s Fleet Safety Awards were quite impressive, and we are proud of our members who invest in safety technology and training to enhance safety on our nation’s roads” said TCA President Jim Ward. “I look forward to sharing the success of these 18 carriers in March at TCA’s Annual Convention.
The 18 division winners are now invited to compete for one of two grand prizes – one for carriers with a total annual mileage of less than 25 million miles, and one for carriers with more than 25 million annual miles. Grand prize winners will be announced at Truckload 2024 in Nashville, set for March 23-26 at the Gaylord Opryland. All winners will also receive recognition at TCA’s 2024 Safety & Security Meeting on June 2-5 in Indianapolis.
The 2023 TCA Fleet Safety Award division winners are:
Division I winners (less than 5 million miles)
1st: Dolphin Line, Inc., Mobile, Alabama
2nd: Parish Transport, Ellisville, Mississippi
3rd: Sonwil Transportation, Buffalo, New York
Division II winners (5-14.99 million miles)
1st: Transportation Services, Inc., Commerce, California
2nd: BCP Transportation, Deerfield, Wisconsin
3rd: Rowland Transportation, Dade City, Florida
Division III winners (15-24.99 million miles)
1st: Fortune Transportation, Windom, Minnesota
2nd: Hill Brothers Transportation, Inc., Omaha, Nebraska
3rd: Elgin Motor Freight, London, Ontario
Division IV winners (25-49.99 million miles)
1st: Erb Transport Ltd., New Hamburg, Ontario
2nd: Trans-West Logistics, Inc., Lachine, Quebec
3rd: Big M Transportation, Blue Mountain, Mississippi
Division V winners (50-99.99 million miles)
1st: Challenger Motor Freight, Inc., Cambridge, Ontario
2nd: National Carriers, Liberal, Kansas
3rd: Leonard's Express, Farmington, New York
Division VI winners (100 million or more miles)
1st: Bison Transport, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2nd: CFI, Joplin, Missouri
3rd: Melton Truck Lines, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Cummins investing $580M in North Carolina engine plant
Cummins Inc. this week announced a $580 million project at its Rocky Mount, North Carolina, engine plant to drive economic and job growth in the Nash County community.
Cummins has received approval for tax incentives to help move the project forward and the incentives received from the Nash County Commissioners office will support the continued investment within the area, the company said.
The investment is set to generate approximately 80 additional new jobs, fostering both short-term employment opportunities and long-term job stability. As Cummins continues towards its Destination Zero Strategy and its plan to achieve zero emissions across its products, the investment will involve installing new equipment for the future of manufacturing and upgrading the assembly line for next generation products.
“We are excited to be driving continued growth within Nash County and creating jobs that rely on high caliber technology for the future,” said Steve Pinkston, Cummins’ Rocky Mount Engine Plant Manager. “Cummins is focused on Destination Zero and getting there as quickly as possible. We need engagement from federal, state, and local governments like Nash County to achieve our goals and we are grateful for their support. When we receive engagement from local partners like this, it helps us move faster toward a more sustainable future.”
With a rich history of production for more than 40 years and producing over 5 million engines at RMEP, this milestone investment reaffirms Cummins' dedication to the region's economic vitality and sustaining its impactful presence for the foreseeable future, the company said. Currently, there are 2,000 employees contributing to the success and growth of Cummins at the RMEP facility.
Atlantic Logistics names new LTL manager
Atlantic Logistics has named Hollie Green its Manager of LTL Services. She will oversee the third-party logistics (3PL) company’s LTL shipping services for customers and carriers.
Green will also be responsible for the growth and development of the newly expanded business division, planning and managing support staff, daily operations, and customer relations.
Her expertise includes more than 22 years of LTL and transportation industry knowledge as an account executive and manager.
“I'm excited to begin this new chapter of my career with Atlantic Logistics,” said Green. “Rob Hooper Jr., CEO, and the team here have really grown the business over the last few years, and I'm thrilled to help that trend continue.”
Metro Supply Chain acquires Canadian 3PL SCI
Metro Supply Chain, a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world's fastest growing and most reputable organizations, has entered into an agreement to acquire SCI Group, a leading Canadian third-party logistics company, from Canada Post Corporation and Purolator Holdings Ltd.
This transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"We are thrilled about the prospect of acquiring SCI," said Chiko Nanji, Metro Supply Chain founder and group chairman. "There is an excellent strategic fit between SCI and our existing operations and culture, and we are excited about the future as a combined entity. This acquisition will strengthen our position as a true champion in strategic contract logistics services."
The combined entity, with deep Canadian roots and a shared focus on customers, will be ideally positioned to compete in the global supply chain sector.
Headquartered in Québec, with significant regional support offices in the Greater Toronto Area and operations across Canada, the United States and United Kingdom, the combined entity will create a diversified supply chain solutions provider.
Chris Galindo, President and CEO of SCI, will remain with the combined entity, ensuring the continuity of SCI's commitment to excellence.
