Category: Management

<strong>Women In Trucking Association Announces its May 2023 Member of the Month</strong>

Women In Trucking Association Announces its May 2023 Member of the Month

| May 3, 2023

Nejaime is the enterprise sales manager at TruVideo, a video-first texting platform designed to create more transparency in the vehicle sales and service process The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Michaela Nejaime as its May 2023 Member of the Month. Nejaime is the enterprise sales manager at TruVideo, a video-first texting platform designed […]

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<strong>FMCSA Forms New Task Force to Combat Predatory Leasing Practices</strong>

FMCSA Forms New Task Force to Combat Predatory Leasing Practices

| May 2, 2023

“The Truck Leasing Task Force is taking a hard look at leasing agreements as part of our effort to ensure every truck driver in this country has good working conditions and can make a good living.” The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the nine members who will serve on the Truck Leasing […]

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<strong>Bluegrass Dedicated Hosts Roundtable Discussion For Their Female Truck Drivers</strong>

Bluegrass Dedicated Hosts Roundtable Discussion For Their Female Truck Drivers

| May 2, 2023

The women discussed strategies to attract more females to the industry and ways to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for female truck drivers Bluegrass Dedicated, transportation and logistics solutions, recently hosted a roundtable discussion for their female truck drivers to encourage employment of women in trucking, address unique challenges they face in the […]

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<strong>U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: Truck Freight Volume Continues to Contract Nationwide Despite Major Increases in Southwest U.S.</strong>

U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: Truck Freight Volume Continues to Contract Nationwide Despite Major Increases in Southwest U.S.

| May 2, 2023

First quarter shipments down 6.1% nationwide while spending increased in all regions except the Midwest The volume of freight shipments moved via truck declined in the first quarter of 2023 by 6.1% year-over-year, according to the latest U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index. This was the fourth quarter in a row where volume has contracted on an […]

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For-Hire Trucking Index Freight Rates Lowest Since April 2020

For-Hire Trucking Index Freight Rates Lowest Since April 2020

| May 1, 2023

This is the second lowest reading in the index’s history, with only April of 2020 being lower Freight volumes improved, but remained weak, in March, and rates declined further, according to the latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index. The Trucking Volume Index declined by less in March, at 45.3 (SA) versus 43.1 in February. […]

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C.H. Robinson introduces new and improved carrier loyalty program

C.H. Robinson introduces new and improved carrier loyalty program

| April 28, 2023

Top-performing carriers are rewarded with the best freight, payment terms and fuel discount Global logistics company C.H. Robinson has announced updates to its carrier loyalty program, including changes in how carriers are scored and the benefits they can earn.   First launched in 2016, the Carrier Advantage Program rewards carriers that provide the highest level of […]

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