October 15, 2020

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Next Time You See a Truck Driver, Give Them a Honk!

By:

John Lyboldt, president of the Truckload Carriers Association

Kent MacDonald, president of Northwood University

Timothy Nash, director of the McNair Center at Northwood University

Gary Short is vice-president of GoTo Transport

The competitive spirit and camaraderie of Americans has fueled an epic COVID-19 response filled with compassion, determination, ingenuity, and innovation.

Heroic accomplishments in healthcare, such as new therapeutics, a re-supply of ventilators in record time and a rapid path to a vaccine, have helped to mitigate this deadly disease. Other American patriots have risen to the moment with numerous acts of charity and kindness to help ease the pain inflicted by this invisible enemy.

Trucking companies, America’s unsung heroes, have operated 24/7 through difficult weather, highway, traffic and delivery conditions to ensure we all have daily access (with little interruption) to essential goods and services.

Why Trucking is so Important to the American Economy

The following list highlights the many economic contributions truck drivers and trucking companies make to the U.S. economy.

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Poll Results

In the upcoming 2020 election how will you vote?

In Person - 73%

Absentee - 11%

Universal vote-by-mail - 5%

I'm not voting this year - 11%

Total Replies : 66

TruckDriver.com Carrier of the Month
National Carriers, Inc.

National Carriers is a diversified motor carrier servicing all 48 states in the continental United States with transportation offerings which include refrigerated, livestock, and logistics services. At National Carriers, their mission is "to be the safest, most customer-focused, and successful motor carrier in our class." Their team consists of only the Elite driving and office professionals.

Refrigerated

Running an average of over 800,000 miles per week, the National Carriers Refrigerated fleet consists of nearly 500 power units and over 1000 trailers all professionally trained and guided by 24-hour satellite assistance. Their highly-skilled dispatchers and customer service representatives work diligently to ensure that each and every load they haul is delivered safely to its final destination, on time.

Livestock

National Carrier Livestock Division has established its reputation as one of the most requested and efficient livestock haulers in the Plains and Midwest . Beef and pork producers alike rely on the 100+ units to maintain consistent and profitable plant operations. Each unit has the latest communications and tracking technology to allow for prompt and flexible scheduling

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Women In Trucking Association Names 2020 Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation

Redefining the Road magazine, the official magazine of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), announced today the recipients of the 2020 “Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation.” According to Ellen Voie, president and CEO of WIT, the magazine created the award in 2018 to support an element of WIT’s mission: to promote the accomplishments of companies that are focused on the employment of women in the trucking industry.

There are several key features that distinguish companies recognized on this list, said Brian Everett, publisher of Redefining the Road, including corporate cultures that foster gender diversity; competitive compensation and benefits; flexible hours and work requirements; professional development opportunities; and career advancement opportunities.

“This is the third year for this award, which is largely driven by the marketplace,” said Everett. “The sheer number of individuals in the industry who participated in the process underscores the importance practitioners in the industry place on this award.” More than 13,000 votes were cast to identify the companies named to the list.

The list is comprised of a diverse range of business sectors in the commercial freight transportation marketplace, including motor carriers, third-party logistics companies, and original equipment manufacturers. These companies will be recognized at the upcoming virtual WIT Accelerate! Conference & Expo Nov. 12-13.

Companies named to the 2020 “Top Companies For Women to Work for in Transportation” list are:

Featured Jobs

►	Brand New Lease Purchase Trucks!!!

►	Paid CDL Training for Wisconsin Residents

►	Over the Road: $80,000—100,000 per year - hiring all states

►	Pay $0.60 to $0.66 Cents Per Mile & More Than 2800 Miles Weekly

Latest Survey

The results of the TruckDriver.com 2020 Voter Participation Survey have been tabulated.

In the upcoming 2020 election how will you vote?

In Person - 73%
Absentee - 11%
Universal vote-by-mail - 5%
I'm not voting this year - 11%

Like we always say, it doesn’t matter who you vote for, what matters is that you vote!

Next up, the TruckDriver.com COVID-19 Revisited Survey.

Don’t forget the American Trucking Associations (ATA) COVID-19 HUB provides the latest news, guidance and resources to help members and other industry stakeholders navigate the ongoing pandemic.

Visit the Hub by clicking here.

Keep on truckin’ and please drive safely.

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