Category: People

ATA President Urges Congress to Do More to Develop and Protect Trucking’s Workforce

ATA President Urges Congress to Do More to Develop and Protect Trucking’s Workforce

| March 29, 2023

Congress must do more to help the trucking industry develop and retain the workforce needed to meet the freight demands of a growing country and economy The American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear told a House committee that Congress must do more to help the trucking industry develop and retain the workforce needed to meet […]

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Trucking Urges Biden Administration to Resolve West Coast Port Negotiations

Trucking Urges Biden Administration to Resolve West Coast Port Negotiations

| March 27, 2023

“Given the turmoil of the past several years, what our supply chain needs to see right now is continuity…” The American Trucking Associations joined supply chain stakeholders in calling on the Biden Administration for a resolution to the ongoing West Coast port labor negotiations. A letter sent to President Biden from 238 national, state, and […]

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<strong>Love’s Travel Stops seeks to hire 2,000 employees at Hiring Event </strong>

Love’s Travel Stops seeks to hire 2,000 employees at Hiring Event 

| March 24, 2023

On-the-spot job offers for some roles; opportunities across fields  Love’s Travel Stops seeks to hire 2,000 employees during its two-day National Hiring Event on March 28 and 29. The in-person event will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores and Speedco and Love’s Truck Care […]

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<strong>Women In Trucking Association Announces Gold Partnership with Bridgestone Americas</strong>

Women In Trucking Association Announces Gold Partnership with Bridgestone Americas

| March 21, 2023

Bridgestone Americas is strengthening its mission to encourage the employment of women in the industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize obstacles faced by women working in trucking The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) welcomes Bridgestone Americas as its newest Gold Level Partner, strengthening its mission to encourage the employment of women in the industry, promote […]

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Trucking Trade Association Meets with Congress to Discuss Independent Contractor Model

Trucking Trade Association Meets with Congress to Discuss Independent Contractor Model

| March 17, 2023

The coalition met with 18 congressional offices, outlining the essential role independent contractors play in the American economy  Representatives of the trade association Truckers Integral to Our Economy (TIE) traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with members of Congress and discuss the importance of the independent contractor model within the trucking industry. During the two-day visit, […]

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<strong>Ryder Leaders Recognized as “Top Women to Watch in Transportation” in 2023</strong>

Ryder Leaders Recognized as “Top Women to Watch in Transportation” in 2023

| March 14, 2023

Women In Trucking honors two Ryder employees for their significant career accomplishments and support of women in the transportation industry Ryder System, Inc. announced that two leaders at Ryder are being recognized as part of the “Top Women to Watch in Transportation” list in 2023 by the Women In Trucking Association (WIT). Each year, WIT recognizes […]

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