Four finalists for the “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” contest have been named. These four military veterans have been recognized as top drivers and have successfully transitioned from a military career to being a truck driver. The winner will be announced in December and awarded with a brand new, fully-equipped…
The California Trucking Association has recognized NFI as a leading supply chain solutions provider. CTA’s Fleet Safety Awards recognizes those companies that have excellent safety programs throughout their business. NFI was awarded the Charlies Giles Memorial Award for Most Improved Fleet. They also ranked first in the Intermodal Over 2…
It’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and truckers out there are still rolling along during this pandemic and could use our support. So, there are company’s out there showing their appreciation to truckers and taking care of their well-being. Peterson Manufacturing is awarding 10 truckers with $1,000 who have suffered…
The American Trucking Associations and its Technology and Maintenance Council have announced the first-ever National Technician Appreciation Week to be celebrated September 21-25, 2020. Without the technicians out there, trucks will not be able to stay on the road and keep the country rolling along. This week will be a…
All this week truck drivers around the country are being shown how much they are appreciated. Truck Driver Appreciation Week runs through Sept. 13-19. Rosko Craig of Silas, Alabama was recently named the Alabama Trucking Association’s Driver of the year and was honored by governor Ivey at the state Capitol….
You can now put in a nomination for the American Trucking Association’s 2020 Mike Russell Trucking Image Award. This award is given to those in the trucking industry that has helped promote its image and reputation. This award got its start in 2007 and is given to an individual, a…
The Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award is one that recognizes those who have successfully transitioned from our nation’s military into the trucking industry. These finalists were nominated by their carriers and are competing for a chance to win a fully-loaded Kenworth T680 truck. The finalists are: Patrick Blevins –…
Over 50 college students are going to be getting almost $150,000 in scholarships for the 2020-21 school year. The Truckload Carriers Association Scholarship Fund will be helping those college students who are taking an interest in the trucking industry. Each recipient must be an upstanding student attending a four-year college…
The Women in Trucking Association and Freightliner Trucks have teamed up to give us the 2020 Influential Woman in Trucking award. They have named the six finalists who will be competing for the top prize. This is the award’s tenth year and highlights women in the industry who are role…
Pilot Flying J has named Eric Britton of Clarksville, Tenn. as its Road Warrior 2020. After going over 3,000 entries, Britton came out on top with Zdenko Zalac following in second place and Mona Beedle in third. This contest recognizes and celebrates those truckers out there working hard and doing…