Boyle succeeds Dan Van Alstine, president and COO of Ruan Transportation Management Systems, in the role of chairman Today, the American Trucking Associations’ Board of Directors elected Andrew Boyle, co-president of Boyle Transportation in Billerica, Massachusetts, as the Federation’s 79th chairman. “It is a tremendous privilege to be chosen by my peers in the trucking industry to be […]
“Today, we can proudly declare our efforts are making a difference.” American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear said the Federation’s continued advocacy efforts were making a difference, but warned that the industry was threatened by a coalition of outside interest groups. “For nine decades, the ATA and its federation of 50 state trucking associations has […]
Walmart has shown a long-standing commitment to WIT’s mission, gender diversity and creating opportunities for women across the transportation sector The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced that Walmart has renewed its Gold Level Partnership for the fourteenth year, supporting the nonprofit organization as it attracts more women to the transportation industry and empowers them […]
Proprietary data, AI-powered engine will automate the vetting process DAT Freight & Analytics introduced an innovative new risk assessment engine that uses artificial intelligence and DAT’s extensive proprietary data to give customers unprecedented insight into a potential partner’s risk profile and performance. The announcement was made at DATCON23, DAT’s annual conference and networking event for […]
Companies in commercial freight transportation are increasingly formalizing diversity and inclusion (D&I) policies Workplace cultures that are strong in diversity and inclusion have been linked in increased productivity, and companies in commercial freight transportation are increasingly formalizing diversity and inclusion (D&I) policies, according to the 2023 WIT Index. Developed by the Women In Trucking Association […]
Members voted against ratification of a new five-year collective bargaining agreement covering about 3,900 employees The United Auto Workers union has informed Mack Trucks that their members voted against ratification of a new five-year collective bargaining agreement covering about 3,900 employees at facilities in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Florida, and that the UAW will strike all […]
