Category: People

ATA Voices Support for Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Repeal Truck Excise Tax

ATA Voices Support for Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Repeal Truck Excise Tax

| March 10, 2023

“The federal excise tax on purchases of trucks adds nearly $25,000 to the cost of new equipment – slowing deployment of safer and more environmentally friendly vehicles,” said ATA President The American Trucking Associations is hailing congressional leaders for their efforts to repeal the antiquated federal excise tax on the purchase of new trucks. “The federal excise tax […]

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Tom Love, Founder and Executive Chair of Love’s Travel Stops, passes at 85

Tom Love, Founder and Executive Chair of Love’s Travel Stops, passes at 85

| March 8, 2023

Love guided the family-owned and -operated business from one store in 1964 to a network of more than 600 locations across America  Tom Love, who, along with his beloved wife and business partner, Judy, founded a family-owned and -operated network of more than 600 Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, passed away at 85 in […]

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Two-Year Study of Driver Pulse Data Indicates Changing Trends in Driver Landscape

Two-Year Study of Driver Pulse Data Indicates Changing Trends in Driver Landscape

| March 7, 2023

Tenstreet, creators of the Driver Pulse App, have observed a continued pattern in their data that indicates the average age of drivers using the app is trending younger for the second year in a row Transportation software company Tenstreet, creators of the Driver Pulse App, have observed a continued pattern in their data that indicates […]

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TEAMSTERS KICK OFF NEGOTIATIONS AT TFORCE FREIGHT

TEAMSTERS KICK OFF NEGOTIATIONS AT TFORCE FREIGHT

| March 7, 2023

Teamsters Committee Exchanges Proposals for New National Agreement The Teamsters National Freight Industry Negotiating Committee (TNFINC) met with TForce Freight today in Washington to begin negotiations for a new TForce National Master Freight Agreement (NMFA). The Teamsters will formally exchange proposals with the company this week. “We will negotiate the strongest contract possible at TForce so that […]

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<strong>Schneider shines a spotlight on women in the industry to celebrate Women’s History Month</strong>

Schneider shines a spotlight on women in the industry to celebrate Women’s History Month

| March 7, 2023

The carrier is committed to continuing to be a leader in empowering women Embracing a variety of perspectives, experiences and backgrounds is core to Schneider’s efforts to fuel innovation and cultivate leadership. This Women’s History Month, the carrier is shining a spotlight on women across the company to showcase opportunity and breakdown barriers in the […]

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160 Driving Academy Launches New Location in Orlando

160 Driving Academy Launches New Location in Orlando

| March 6, 2023

160 Driving Academy is the nation’s largest commercial driving school 160 Driving Academy’s newest location in Orlando, Florida, hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Academy. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Orlando Location included the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Metro Orlando, 160 Driving Academy Orlando Leadership team, several media outlets, local partners and many […]

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