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Penske Logistics honors drivers with 20-plus years of safe driving
The companyâs new Premier Driver Recognition Program highlights drivers for safe driving records based on how many years they have been without an accident. The programâs three tiers are Diamond level (20 years), Platinum (15 years) and Gold (10 years).
November 21, 2017
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VID: Driver questions trooperâs safety on highway, gets clean inspection
Driverâs dashcam vid of exchange with police over safe driving goes viral.
June 30, 2014
Business
Speeding four-wheeler in the breakdown lane!
âThe more truckers I meet, the more I realize the good ones really are patient peopleâ and other notes on merging.
April 7, 2013
Business
19 drivers earn Road Team captain distinction
The American Trucking Associations this week named 19 professional truck drivers the 2013-2014 Americanâs Road Team captains.
January 10, 2013
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Hot button: Call a truce with marijuana?
More than 60 percent of Overdrive readers favored some form of marijuana-use legalization or decriminalization, with a majority reflecting three current state ballot initiatives beyond medical use.
October 16, 2012
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Prime tops drivers with 3 million safe miles
FLEET INSIDER â Prime Inc. recently recognized two of its drivers, Jeffrey Ayers and John Valentine, for reaching 3 million miles of safe driving for the company.
May 1, 2012
Channel 19
âCourtesy not necessarily contagiousâ: UPS driver after 50 accident-free years
Ohio resident and UPS driver Ron âBig Dogâ Sowder (pictured) started his career with UPS in 1962 after serving in the Navy and answering an employment ad. On January 25, the driver marked 50 years hauling for the company â all of it without an accident. Sowderâs 4 million-plus safe miles have made him the [âŚ]
January 30, 2012
Channel 19
MCSAC / MRB meeting webcast underway on sleep apnea
If you havenât been able to tune into the meeting today of the FMCSAâs Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee with the Medical Review Board, keep an eye on my Twitter feed at http://twitter.com/channel19todd, where Iâm posting various items from the presentations ongoing. Benjamin Hoffman, director of the Medical Review Board and GE Chief Medical Officer, [âŚ]
December 7, 2011
Business
PRO Navigation System
The 5550 PRO Navigation System has a 5-in. LCD screen. It features Junction View with Lane Assist, state mileage log, hours-of-service Log and last-mile routing for road coverage on secondary highways. The Quick-Tabs feature includes navigational details such as the distances to weigh stations, travel centers, rest areas and mile markers, and the unit includes [âŚ]
March 31, 2011
Business
Boyd Bros. driver honored for 2 million miles safe driving
Company driver Stevie Verges has been recognized for driving 2 million miles of safe driving during his 16-year career with Boyd Bros. Transportation, the carrier announced. The Clayton, Ala.-based fleet is one of 20 finalists in the Truckload Carriers Associationâs 2011 Best Fleets to Drive For.
March 25, 2011
Channel 19
Con-way Truckload driver pens âSemi Awareâ book for teen drivers
But itâs not just for teens, Toby Bogard says. The Crossville, Tenn., resident and seven-year Con-way Truckload company driver hopes all drivers can get something out of the Semi Aware book.
July 27, 2010
Business
DOT prohibits driver texting immediately
The U.S Department of Transportation Jan. 26 announced it is immediately prohibiting truck and bus drivers from sending text messages while operating commercial vehicles. Truck and bus drivers who text while driving commercial vehicles may be subject to civil or criminal penalties of up to $2,750. The DOT action doesnât prohibit the use of cell [âŚ]
January 27, 2010
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