Category: Training

ATA Launches New Program to Highlight the Contributions of Women to Trucking, Attract More into Industry

ATA Launches New Program to Highlight the Contributions of Women to Trucking, Attract More into Industry

| July 18, 2022

Women in Motion will address critical issues including truck parking, diversity  The American Trucking Associations announced it is launching Women in Motion, a new program designed to elevate and highlight the contributions of women to the trucking industry, encourage more women to consider a career in trucking, and address important issues within the policy arena that […]

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Annual Report of Best and Worst Drivers Finds Bakersfield, Sacramento and Baton Rouge Are the Worst Driving Cities in the Nation

Annual Report of Best and Worst Drivers Finds Bakersfield, Sacramento and Baton Rouge Are the Worst Driving Cities in the Nation

| July 14, 2022

Analyzed data from six million car insurance quotes from drivers in the top 70 cities in the country  QuoteWizard®, a LendingTree company and one of the nation’s leading online insurance marketplaces, today released a report on the 70 best and worst driving cities in the nation. QuoteWizard sets out each year to see which cities have the […]

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New ATRI Research Outlines Best Practices for Recruiting, Training, and Retaining Younger Adults in Trucking

New ATRI Research Outlines Best Practices for Recruiting, Training, and Retaining Younger Adults in Trucking

| July 12, 2022

The research also outlines three pathways toward creating high school trucking and logistics clubs to promote industry awareness among teenagers who are still exploring their career interests The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released a new report that investigates how to best integrate younger adults aged 18 to 25 into trucking careers.  This research, […]

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Schneider celebrates drivers for safety and excellence

Schneider celebrates drivers for safety and excellence

| July 7, 2022

Over 130 drivers recognized for exceptional professional driving achievements Schneider multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, honored 132 drivers who have achieved career milestones that exemplify safety and excellence. These drivers include inductees into the esteemed Schneider Haul of Fame, and recipients of the Million Mile Driver Award and Consecutive Safe Driving Year […]

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160 Driving Academy Launches New Location in Brockton, Massachusetts

160 Driving Academy Launches New Location in Brockton, Massachusetts

| July 5, 2022

160 offers continuous job placement opportunities through our subsidiary company, Truckers Network 160 Driving Academy has opened its newest truck driving school in service of the greater Boston area. The branch is located at 500 Belmont Street, Suite 302, Brockton, MA. A Ribbon Cutting event was held Wednesday, June 22nd to celebrate the Grand Opening. Notable attendees included the 160 Driving Academy […]

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Perdue Farms and Wor-Wic Community College Partner To Ease Truck Driver Shortage

Perdue Farms and Wor-Wic Community College Partner To Ease Truck Driver Shortage

| June 30, 2022

$120,000 Perdue Foundation grant supports new commercial driver’s license simulation lab The United States is experiencing a shortage of more than 80,000 truck drivers, according to an estimate from the American Trucking Associations. The ATA also estimates that about 72 percent of America’s freight transport moves by trucks, which shows just how dependent consumers are on the drivers who […]

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