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ATA reveals finalists for National Driver of the Year Award

Nov. 15, 2023
ATA announces its finalists for the National Driver of the Year Award ahead of the Safety, Security and Human Resources National Conference and Exhibition to be held April 2024...
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From special ops to tank trucker, veteran finds his next 'important mission'

Nov. 10, 2023
Just months into his post-military career, U.S. Army Special Operations veteran Brandon Meredith is already training new drivers at his FleetOwner 500 fleet. The tank trucker ...
Women in Trucking Association
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Women In Trucking honors Shelley Simpson as its 2023 industry influencer

Nov. 8, 2023
The president of J.B. Hunt Transport Services is named this year's 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking award winner. The organization applauded her commitment to expanding gender...
American Trucking Associations
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America’s Road Team finalists include some of nation’s safest truck drivers

Oct. 31, 2023
The 36 finalists represent fleets from 20 states and include long-haul and regional professional drivers who have accumulated more than 80 million safe-driving miles. The new ...
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Women In Trucking Association selects Penske's Sarah Smith as vice chair

Oct. 4, 2023
Smith, who currently serves as SVP of human resources for Penske Transportation Solutions, will help the nonprofit in its mission of supporting women in trucking careers.