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Call for Nominations: 2018 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award

Women In Trucking Association (WIT) and Truckstop.com are seeking nominations for the 2018 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award (DWLA). The award recognizes the achievements and leadership of outstanding individuals involved in logistics in North America.

Anyone may nominate a candidate by completing and submitting the nomination form at www.womenintrucking.org/DWLA by February 12, 2018.

“WIT’s mission includes celebrating the success of women who are forerunners in the industry,” said Ellen Voie, president/CEO, Women In Trucking Association. “The Distinguished Woman in Logistics award allows us an opportunity to honor someone who has gone above and beyond her role in supply chain management and is both a role model and a pioneer in the industry.”
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Carrier of the Month
Dart Network

For over 80 years, Dart has been, and remains, a safe, innovative, family-owned business. They have designed trailers with more capacity, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and invested in safety technology in order to help drivers be safe and successful. And it’s all thanks to their commitment to integrity and innovation.

1934 wasn’t a good year to start a business in America. The country was suffering from the worst scourges of the Great Depression. And it would be at least five years until relief was found from economic collapse. But a man named Earl Oren risked everything to make a difference.

Knowing he couldn’t afford his own truck, Earl invested in a driver, with a single truck and trailer, and Dart moved a load of canned food. His living room in St. Paul, Minnesota, became his office. And when competitors told him he couldn’t build the business he envisioned, he did it anyway.

Dart continued to grow its fleet, and by 1975, this small, regional company was now serving 48 states. Four years later, Earl’s son, Donald, became Dart’s second president. When he accepted his new role, Don had 26 years of service at Dart under his belt. So, when faced with fierce industry deregulations and backlash against Dart’s innovative trailer designs, Donald took the fight to Washington, D. C. and won.

That's how things are done at Dart. If they can do it bigger, better and safer, Dart will push the boundaries of innovation to do it. In 1984, when the industry standard for trailer size was 48’, Dart was ahead of the game by introducing the highly-efficient 53’ trailer. At the time it was controversial. Today, it’s a trucking industry standard.

This historic path of integrity and innovation continues today with the Oren family and the entire Dart Network team.

The Dart Network is there to provide you with the same quality service they have been providing since 1934. A wide variety of transportation and logistics solutions allow them to provide customers with tailored strategies to make sure their specific supply chain needs are met and exceeded.

While Dart Network is one of the largest and most innovative truckload carriers in the nation, they are small enough to focus on driver success. They’ve built an outstanding network of professional drivers, because they believe drivers should be happy and successful. That’s why Dart has one of the lowest turnover rates in the trucking industry.

Find out what Dart can do for you.

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ATA Offers Support for Proposed Association Health Plan Rule
Change in Regulation Would Improve Access to Affordable Health Care

The American Trucking Associations said it welcomed a proposal by the U.S. Department of Labor making it easier for small businesses and self-employed individuals to purchase high-quality, lower cost health insurance through expanded association health plans.

“Today’s proposal is a step in the right direction for improving access to affordable, quality health care for all Americans,” said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear. “We were pleased in October when President Trump signed an executive order allowing self-employed individuals to pool together to purchase health insurance plans sponsored by larger associations and groups, and we are happy to see his Administration take the next step in advancing this plan today.”

The trucking industry is primarily comprised of small-businesses – with more than 90% of registered motor carriers operating fewer than six trucks – making it uniquely positioned to benefit from the establishment of association health plans. ATA, a 50-state federation of associations representing the trucking industry, has been a strong supporter of the Trump administration’s health care reform efforts.

“President Trump and Secretary Acosta should be commended for their leadership in increasing access to affordable health insurance for thousands of Americans through this action,” said ATA Chairman Dave Manning, president of TCW Inc., Nashville, Tennessee. “By allowing self-employed individuals and small businesses to pool their resources and offer affordable insurance options, this administration is making good on its promise to improve our health care system.”

Call for Nominations: 2018 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award

TruckDriver.com Carrier of the Month Dart Network

ATA Offers Support for Proposed Association Health Plan Rule Change in Regulation Would Improve Access to Affordable Health Care

TruckDriver.com
Carrier of the Month
Dart Network

ATA Offers Support for Proposed Association Health Plan Rule
Change in Regulation Would Improve Access to Affordable Health Care