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ATA Chairman Pat Thomas Thanks Service Members on Veterans Day
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ATA joined with the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes Program, making a commitment on behalf of the trucking industry to hire 100,000 veterans into the industry by the end of 2016. - Read more about hiring veterans.
Women In Trucking to Host The WIT Show on CFFNATION.COM
Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced that they will launch a new show this fall on CFFNATION.COM The WIT Show will focus on issues and topics related to women in the transportation industry and will air exclusively on CFFNATION.COM.
Commercial Fleet Financing, Inc. and their media partner, 2MarketMedia, created CFFNATION.COM as the first digital network dedicated to the transportation industry. The network hosts a variety of shows with the goal of educating and entertaining the transportation industry.
“The WIT Show is the first of its kind and will highlight influential women in the trucking industry. We are excited to partner with CFFNATION.COM and tell the stories of the amazing women in our industry.” - Ellen Voie, President, President and CEO of WIT
The WIT show will air weekly starting this fall on CFFNATION.COM. Viewers can expect an interview-style show with Ellen Voie, WIT President/CEO, as the host.
“We are excited the welcome the newest member to the CFFNATION.COM family, Women In Trucking, and adding The WIT Show to the CFFNATION.COM line up. We look forward to supporting this awesome organization.” - Matt Manero, President, Commercial Fleet Financing, Inc.
James Hylan Grise Recognized as National Driver of the Year
On Wednesday November 4, American Trucking Associations presented James Hylan Grise of Walmart Transportation in Hopkinsville, Kentucky with the National Driver of the Year Award. The award was presented at the ATA Safety, Security and Human Resources National Conference taking place in Little Rock, AR.
Hylan has had an exceptional career as a professional truck driver with zero accidents during his 42 year career. That’s truly a remarkable accomplishment,” said ATA President and CEO Bill Graves. “The trucking industry relies on drivers like James Hylan to drive each day with a safety-first mindset and his commitment to safety and professionalism deserves praise.”
“It’s important for Americans to know about professional truck drivers, like James Hylan, who make the daily decision to deliver important goods to communities in the safest and most efficient way possible,” said Jamie Fiepke, President and CEO of Kentucky Motor Transport Association.
James Hylan Grise began his career as a professional truck driver more than 42 years ago. Since then he has accumulated more than 4.25 million accident-free miles.
Grise has participated in the Kentucky Driving Championships 11 times, winning the sleeper division and qualifying for the National Truck Driving Championships in 2005, 2011 and 2012. In 2014, Grise assisted Kentucky’s champions prepare and practice for the National Truck Driving Championships.
Walmart recently sponsored several courses Grise used to further his skills as a professional truck driver including courses on distracted driving, defensive driving, injury prevention and recognizing drug and alcohol abuse. Grise also participates in the Walmart Heart Program that lift the spirits of children or adults with chronic medical conditions or special needs.
In 1994, Grise received the RoadStar Award from Landstar Transportation. Along with his career achievements, Grise also dedicates time on Sundays to Union Missionary Baptist Church in Morgantown, Ky. where he serves as the assistant Sunday school teacher.
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