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Nominations Now Open for 2024 Influential Woman in Trucking Award, Sponsored by Daimler Truck North America

Nominations Now Open for 2024 Influential Woman in Trucking Award, Sponsored by Daimler Truck North America

| July 31, 2024

“Celebrating the successes of women in the transportation profession is a key part of the mission of Women In Trucking” The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) and Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) are seeking nominations for the 2024 Influential Woman in Trucking award.   The award was created in 2010 to honor women in the transportation […]

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Women In Trucking Association Names 2024 Top Woman-Owned Businesses in Transportation

Women In Trucking Association Names 2024 Top Woman-Owned Businesses in Transportation

| July 29, 2024

Each company was nominated and chosen based upon business success and accomplishments including those related to gender diversity Redefining the Road magazine, the official magazine of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), announced today the recipients of the 2024 “Top Woman-Owned Businesses in Transportation.” “There is a significant economic impact of woman-owned businesses,” said Brian Everett, […]

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Estes Revamps Million Mile Program to Reward & Recognize Safe Drivers  

Estes Revamps Million Mile Program to Reward & Recognize Safe Drivers  

| July 28, 2024

Program updates include real-time mileage tracking, accuracy and greater flexibility   During its Driver Safety Awareness Month in July, Estes Express Lines – North America’s largest, privately owned freight carrier – will reward and celebrate Estes’ most loyal and safest drivers with its updated Estes Million Mile Program. The new program is data-driven and boasts greater […]

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AASHTO Praises Passage of Senate’s FY 2025 Transportation Appropriations Bill

AASHTO Praises Passage of Senate’s FY 2025 Transportation Appropriations Bill

| July 28, 2024

Appreciates Inclusion of August Redistribution Solution The following is a formal statement from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials regarding the passage of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) appropriations bill by the Senate Appropriations Committee: “AASHTO applauds the Senate Appropriations Committee for its […]

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Trump VP Pick Supports Top OOIDA Policies

Trump VP Pick Supports Top OOIDA Policies

| July 15, 2024

U.S. Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) has been chosen as the GOP VP nominee, is officially on the record as a cosponsor of OOIDA’s top two legislative priorities

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Ryder Awards Top Professional Truck Drivers

Ryder Awards Top Professional Truck Drivers

| July 9, 2024

Ryder recognizes three truck drivers for their commitment to safety with more than 11 million safe miles and 122 years of combined driving experience Ryder System, Inc. names the winners of its “Driver of the Year” award, recognizing the top professional truck drivers from each of its three business units. Three Ryder professional drivers were inducted […]

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