Category: People

Centerline Drive Launches Scholarship Program for Women in Trucking

Centerline Drive Launches Scholarship Program for Women in Trucking

| November 14, 2022

Scholarship will provide financial assistance to one woman every year who is entering a CDL program to pursue a career as a commercial driver Centerline Drivers has a new scholarship program to help women become truck drivers.  The Drive It Forward scholarship is in honor of Sheila Castaneda, a key member of the Centerline Drivers’ leadership team and […]

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USDOT Hosts Historic First Meeting of Women of Trucking Advisory Board with a Focus on Driver Safety

USDOT Hosts Historic First Meeting of Women of Trucking Advisory Board with a Focus on Driver Safety

| November 10, 2022

As part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s focus on helping improve the trucking industry, the Women of Trucking Advisory Board will offer new insights on how to get more women behind the wheel The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) hosted the inaugural meeting of the Women of […]

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Finalists Announced for Women In Trucking Association Technology Innovation Award, Sponsored by Clean Harbors

Finalists Announced for Women In Trucking Association Technology Innovation Award, Sponsored by Clean Harbors

| November 7, 2022

The finalists for the award are Relay Payments, REVOLOK USA LLC, and Walmart The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced three finalists for its inaugural Technology Innovation award for WIT members. The award is sponsored by Clean Harbors. The newly created award recognizes innovation, vision, and technical achievements that support and advance the trucking industry. […]

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AFS Logistics launches scholarship program for students pursuing careers in logistics

AFS Logistics launches scholarship program for students pursuing careers in logistics

| November 7, 2022

Fast-growing 3PL creates program to cultivate talent and expand opportunities for aspiring young professionals in company’s home state AFS Logistics (afs.net) announces a new scholarship program that will provide financial assistance, full-time career experience and mentorship to young talent aspiring towards a career in logistics. In addition to tuition, book and lab payments for two […]

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TravelCenters of America Honors Veterans

TravelCenters of America Honors Veterans

| November 4, 2022

Initiatives Include a $50,000 Donation to Folds of Honor, a Nationwide Round Up Campaign for the Special Operators Transition Foundation and Free Meals on Veterans Day TravelCenters of America Inc.  announced initiatives throughout November to honor all those who have served our country. TA is teaming up with Mobil Delvac™ to donate $50,000 to Folds of […]

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Slightly Lowered Forecasts, Impact on Freight Economy Deepens

Slightly Lowered Forecasts, Impact on Freight Economy Deepens

| November 3, 2022

ACT’s reports inflation looks more stubborn and the Fed’s increasingly resolute rhetoric shows a willingness to do whatever is required to bring inflation to targets of around 2% In the release of its Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest, ACT Research reported slightly lowered forecasts due to the Fed’s continued action toward inflation, disproportionally impacting the freight […]

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