Category: Training

Women In Trucking Association Releases 2023 WIT Index Data

Women In Trucking Association Releases 2023 WIT Index Data

| June 27, 2023

The 2023 WIT Index survey found a substantial number of women in leadership roles The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is announcing the release of the findings of its 2023 WIT Index, which is the industry’s barometer to benchmark and measure each year the percentage of women who make up critical roles in transportation. These […]

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ATA Opens Applications for the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Change Leader Award

ATA Opens Applications for the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Change Leader Award

| June 27, 2023

“The Change Leader Award identifies industry leaders that are taking the important steps to provide equal opportunities from behind the wheel to the boardroom.” American Trucking Associations has announced it is accepting applications for the second annual ATA Diversity Equity and Inclusion Change Leader Award. “ATA is leading the charge to make the trucking industry […]

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Volvo Trucks, University of Minnesota Team Up with Local Fleets to Conduct Extreme Weather Field Testing on Volvo VNR Electric Trucks

Volvo Trucks, University of Minnesota Team Up with Local Fleets to Conduct Extreme Weather Field Testing on Volvo VNR Electric Trucks

| June 23, 2023

Murphy to test the battery-electric trucks in Minnesota with cold winter temperatures and H-E-B Grocery Company (HEB) in Texas to test during periods of intense summer heat Volvo Trucks North America is working with the University of Minnesota (UMN) to conduct extreme weather testing for its Class 8 VNR Electric model to analyze the impact […]

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Cargo Theft Trends and How You Can Avoid Vulnerability

Cargo Theft Trends and How You Can Avoid Vulnerability

| June 23, 2023

Truckstop Fraud Prevention Friday educates you on trending cargo scams and 9 steps you can implement to keep your company safe from scam vulnerability Fraud continues to be a top concern in trucking. Cargo theft increased 20% in 2022, for an estimated loss of $223 million in stolen goods. Criminals are getting more intentional with their tactics […]

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Estes Launches Online Wellbeing Program for Employees and Families

Estes Launches Online Wellbeing Program for Employees and Families

| June 21, 2023

North America’s largest, privately held freight carrier, now offers a leading digital-first fitness, health and wellbeing platform Burnalong® Estes Express Lines, North America’s largest, privately held freight carrier, now offers a leading digital-first fitness, health and wellbeing platform Burnalong® that provides employees and family members with access to live and on-demand health classes and information across […]

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PGT Trucking Introduces New, Expanded Truck Driver Training Facility

PGT Trucking Introduces New, Expanded Truck Driver Training Facility

| June 21, 2023

 Empowering the Next Generation of Professional Drivers PGT Trucking, Inc., announced the opening of their new truck driver training center in Blairsville, PA. This expanded facility has been designed to equip incoming drivers with the necessary skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience required to build safe and successful careers in transportation. “With the growth of our organization, we […]

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