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UPDATE: ‘Hats for heroes’ special delivery, take two

You will recall my story here about the genesis and progress of Marten Transport driver Candy Bass’ “Hats for Heroes” program of providing an outlet for a wide array of trucking industry participants to honor the sacrifices of U.S. soldiers. Well, the past year’s volume of hats was significant enough to require more than just […]

April 11, 2011

Business

Marten to increase driver pay

Marten Transport announced a driver pay increase of up to 4 cents per mile starting April 1.

March 1, 2011

Voices

Roadside Attractions

A review of recent interesting or odd parts of trucking, plus industry data, coming events and a truck gallery.

February 1, 2011

Channel 19

Hats off for heroes at Fort Sam Houston. . .

My Truckers News Exit Only column this month details the long efforts of Marten Transport driver Candy Bass to grow a program she designed several years ago to send a positive message to wounded veterans of U.S. wars — namely, that American truck drivers haven’t forgotten about them. This year the annual program of hat […]

January 5, 2011

Business

Play Your Cards Right

If used wisely, credit and debit cards are great tools. Know the benefits and pitfalls of both to help your business run more smoothly.

January 4, 2011

Channel 19

Collective trucking effort donates caps for wounded soldiers

When Marten Transport driver and 3 milion safe miler Candy Bass (pictured) saw a documentary on the Walter Reed Army Medical Center a few years ago, she was so affected by the scenes detailing the lives of wounded veterans that she determined to do her part: 1) She wanted to do something that would be […]

October 29, 2010

Business

Fleet Focus

Carriers and drivers receive recognition and awards.

October 1, 2010

Business

Fleet Focus

Truckers and carriers are recognized and receive awards.

August 1, 2010

Business

Marten Transport raises layover pay

Marten Transport increased its layover pay to drivers $100 per day, the Mondovi, Wis.-based carrier announced. In a recent driver wages survey, the National Transportation Institute rated the carrier as having one of the nation’s best total compensation packages. In the last two years, the carrier has opened new terminals and expanded its regional network, […]

June 3, 2010

Business

LogBook

Back on the Road winner get a Volvo, a Highway hero is named, the FMCSA proposes texting ban, the FMCSA posts carrier safety data and more current issues are featured.

May 4, 2010

Home

Drivers named ‘Angels’

Marten Transport driver James McDowell and Trucks, Inc. driver Danny Carmichael have been chosen as Highway Angels by the Truckload Carriers Association.

April 7, 2010

Business

Fleet Focus

Truckers and carriers are honored and receive awards.

April 1, 2010