Category: People

Truckers tell Buttigieg what could address some of supply chain woes

Truckers tell Buttigieg what could address some of supply chain woes

| November 30, 2021

Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s letter to Secretary Buttigieg No one in federal government or Congress disputes that this particular problem has existed for decades. There is even bipartisan support to address it. Studies indicate that truckers spend on average 56 minutes per day of driving just looking for a place to park and get their […]

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ATA Names 36 Professional Drivers as Finalists for 2022-23 America’s Road Team

ATA Names 36 Professional Drivers as Finalists for 2022-23 America’s Road Team

| November 17, 2021

Newest Team of Elite Driver Ambassadors to be Named in January American Trucking Associations released the list of 36 professional truck drivers named as finalists for the 2022-2023 term of America’s Road Team. “These men and women were selected as finalists for America’s Road Team because they have outstanding safe driving records, share a passion […]

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Applied Intuition Raises $175M

Applied Intuition Raises $175M

| November 12, 2021

Capital allows Applied Intuition to serve the increased demand for its software tools for autonomous system development  Applied Intuition, Inc. has raised a $175 million Series D financing round co-led by Elad Gil, Addition, and Coatue Management at a $3.6 billion valuation. Existing investors, including Semil Shah, Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, and Lux Capital, contributed significantly to the round, bringing Applied […]

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Stay Metrics’ Driver Turnover & Retention Update: Q4 2021

Stay Metrics’ Driver Turnover & Retention Update: Q4 2021

| November 12, 2021

Retention rates for newly hired drivers are steady  2021 is quickly coming to a close, and with the upcoming holiday season combined with new driver shortage concerns, carriers can expect a challenging time ahead. With the constantly evolving nature of the trucking industry, it’s important to stay on top of where your carrier stands in […]

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Ryder Awarded on the Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2021 List

Ryder Awarded on the Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2021 List

| November 10, 2021

Ryder has long been committed to recruiting military veterans as the company has hired more than 11,000 veteran employees in the United States since 2011 Ryder System, Inc. ( supply chain, dedicated transportation, and commercial fleet management solutions, has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2021. This prestigious award, in just its second year, is […]

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Love’s donates $150,000 to Operation Homefront for Veterans Day

Love’s donates $150,000 to Operation Homefront for Veterans Day

| November 8, 2021

Veterans Day is a perfect time to thank our military and veteran families for their dedicated service to our nation Love’s Travel Stops is thanking those who have served in the military by donating $150,000 to Operation Homefront and by offering them a food and drink deal on Veterans Day. The donation will come from […]

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