Trucking news and briefs for Friday, Sept. 10, 2021:
The Truckload Carriers Association is seeking nominations for its annual “Best Fleets to Drive For” contest. Through Oct. 31, company drivers and independent contractors can nominate companies that provide exceptional workplace environments.
By nominating a fleet, a truck driver recognizes the things about the company’s culture that they like, such as compensation, safety practices, benefits, equipment, training and more. If the company accepts the nomination and agrees to participate, the survey then digs deeper into its policies and practices, bringing to light the areas that are innovative and/or successful.
To be eligible, a fleet must operate 10 or more trucks in the U.S. or Canada. TCA membership is not required.
The top 20 finishers will be identified as Best Fleets to Drive For and will be announced in January 2022. From this pool, companies will then be divided into both “small” and “large” categories, and TCA will select two overall winners.
A Pennsylvania-based truck driver was sentenced on Aug. 23 to five years of probation with five months of home confinement and to pay $80,361 in restitution and a $700 special assessment.
In April, Peter Albanese pleaded guilty to wire fraud, Social Security fraud and false statement charges.
