News from the fleets

Dec 12, 2008

Schneider National and Con-way Freight have inked deals with the U.S. military to boost recruitment of active and former service personnel. In conjunction with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Schneider will help veterans become owner-operators; G.I. Bill benefits can be used to cover the cost of job training. Con-way and the U.S. Army Reserve jointly will recruit and train personnel interested in both the military and the trucking industry; Army Reserve soldiers will be provided job opportunities with Con-way Freight once they successfully complete their military training.

COMPENSATION
Owner-operators who sign with deBoer Transportation can now earn up to 94 cents per mile, in addition to a home-time and benefits package, the company says

Despite staff reductions, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration still has plenty on its plate in the months and years ahead.

FMCSA 'confident' in fraud fight despite buyouts, 7% staff reduction

FMCSA has a lot on its plate, but it's losing staff by the dozens. Meanwhile, the fight against fraud in brokered-freight and other markets, implementation of ELP enforcement, pursuit of bad-actor CDL programs, and other heavy lifts mount.

Among the iconic Kenworths participating in the 4th annual Kenworth Truck Parade in Chillicothe, Ohio, was this 1966 Kenworth W923.

Kenworth celebrates history with 4th annual parade

Rare 190-inch Double Eagle sleeper rides on custom '96 International

Tank washouts bring cost, time investment into focus for liquid bulk niche haulers

Koolatron Thermoelectric Iceless Coolers

Doing it right the first time: Small Fleet Champ Paul Rissler, for the long haul

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