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News roundup, Sept. 26: Military fleet driver honored by private truck group, RoadSync adds new billing, payment options, Schneider named Military Friendly Employer
Digital payment platform RoadSync has added direct billing and automated clearing house (ACH) payment capabilities to its service. Schneider has been named a Military Friendly Employer for the 13th time. Edward Carley, a driver for Army/Air Force Exchange private fleet, honored by NPTC.
September 26, 2019
Business
Meritorâs âShoes for Soldiersâ vets support program
Meritor continues its long-standing support of wounded veterans by donating a portion of reman brake shoe sales to the Wyakin Foundation, a nonprofit which offers resources to wounded vets to help them transition from the military to careers.
June 14, 2019
Business
Nominations due in two weeks for military veteran rookie trucker award
Kenworth will again provide the winner with a brand-new truck â a Kenworth T680 with a 76-inch sleeper, Paccar MX-13 engine, Paccar 12-speed automated transmission and Paccar 40K tandem rear axles. June 25 is the nomination deadline.
June 10, 2019
Business
Western Star, Daimler Truck Financial offer down payment match for military vets
The program offers U.S. military veterans up to a $2,000 match on a down payment on a new Western Star truck financed through DTF. Canadian veterans are eligible for a $3,000 Canadian match on a down payment through DTF.
May 1, 2019
Business
Ohio DPS looks to ease transition of military veterans into trucking
Ohio DPS proposes to eliminate skills test waiver requirements that state an applicant must have been a military position that requires driving a commercial vehicle in the last year and that the applicant must have operated a commercial vehicle for at least two years before leaving the military.
April 19, 2019
Business
Trucker, Army vet awarded specially-wrapped truck from Transport America
Transport America recently selected 20-year trucker and Army veteran Russ Cox as the driver of its first Armed Forces Fleet truck. Cox said he was proud to be selected to drive the truck, which has a custom, Army-themed truck wrap. Cox served for 11 years and was a tank crew member on an M1A1 tank.
December 11, 2018
Business
OOIDAâs Truckers for Troops campaign raises more than $38,500
The week-long Truckers for Troops fundraising effort, held Nov. 5-9, officially raised $38,536. Shell Rotella helped the 2018 campaign get off to a good start with a $2,000 donation.
November 19, 2018
Business
NAIT donates $50K for fuel-assistance to owner-operators hauling Wreaths Across America loads
The contribution from NAIT is the organization's third annual donation to help Wreaths Across America honor fallen military service members across the US.
August 23, 2018
Custom Rigs
CFI unveils military-, female-tribute trucks
CFI's new truck wraps pay tribute to military veterans and female drivers. Check out the 'True to the Troops' and 'She Drives CFI' wraps on Overdrive today.
August 23, 2018
Business
VA medical examiners land easier path to National Registry
The US DOT is helping ease the stress to be listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners for Department of Veterans Affairs medical examiners.
June 11, 2018
Business
Wreaths Across America debuts traveling education trailer
The nonprofit organizationâs new display trailer features a mini-theater, historical displays about the nonprofit organizationâs history and opportunities for drivers and carriers, who make up its Honor Fleet of donated transport providers every year, to connect with the company,
March 22, 2018
Custom Rigs
Chuck Timbrookâs âBlack Outâ vets-support rig now available at 1/32 scale
Regular readers will recall owner-operator Chuck Timbrookâs now-famous military veterans-support âBlack Outâ 1999 Freightliner â a scale model of the unit is now available, produced by the New-Ray model manufacturer.
November 17, 2017
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