Tag: Transport America

Business
Driver to receive $22,500 from fleet after paying fee for service dog to ride
The lawsuit, filed by EEOC on Aug. 20, alleged that Transport America violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by requiring a trucker pay a fee to have a service dog in his truck, even though the dog was required as a “reasonable accommodation” for the driver’s anxiety.
October 7, 2019
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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
The hood of the truck reads “Semper Primus, Always First,” which is the motto of the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Regiment. (Image courtesy of Transport America)
Channel 19
‘Tired truckers’ back in the headlines — and the limits, benefits of safety technology
Whatever comes of active driver-assist safety technologies in the near future, it will remain an aware driver that is the bedrock of all trucking safety.
May 14, 2015
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Life
Transport America invests in OEM-built exercise system
The Minnesota-based fleet outfitted 200 of its tractors with Freightliner’s in-cab exercise system, the FIT System.
October 14, 2013
“Trucker Trainer” Bob Perry, president of Rolling Strong (Freightliner’s partner in building the FIT system), works out with the FIT system in the sleeper of a Cascadia.
Business
Who’s keeping score: Carrier use of driver-ranking tools
The final installment in our investigation of third-party driver-scorecard services details carrier practices using the tools to rank current and/or prospective drivers in the perspective of CSA.
February 15, 2013
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Business
Payday
Carriers chase after a diminished pool of owner-operator candidates with higher pay, bonuses and more compensation options.
October 1, 2011
Flatbed owner-operators enjoyed higher rates of pay and net income during the spring, thanks to increased freight demand in a segment where many operators had left the business during the recession.
Business
Transport America wins top award
Transport America is the winner of the award for Top Truckload Dry Freight Provider in Logistics Management magazine’s 2011 Quest for Quality series. The award was given based on categories of performance, value, information technology, customer service and equipment and operations. For details, visit the Transport America website.
August 29, 2011
Channel 19
Koch & Sons driver’s adventure at Minn. driving championships
Driver John Borman and I haven’t met in person, but via the monthly photo contests I help host for Truckers News and, before that, our monthly featured photo from the magazine’s Flickr.com photo-sharing group, I’ve become well-acquainted with Borman as not only a great photographer but a consummate professional. When he asked if I’d be […]
August 12, 2011
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Business
LogBook
Driver data could go public, U.S. and Mexico sign trucking deal, broker regulatory bill reintroduced and other industry news items are featured.
August 5, 2011
Business
Carriers dangle incentives for owners
Over the last year, several carriers have increased per-mile and fuel rates, posted bonuses and reduced truck-lease payments.
July 21, 2011
Companies compete for contractors.
Business
Logbook
Owner-operator pay to rise, researcher trashes hour studies, Shell selects SuperRigs trucks, groups push for safer trucks and many more industry news items are featured.
July 1, 2011
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Business
CSA and Safety Scores
Your driving record carries more weight than ever under CSA. Learn how to access your data, understand it and use it to your advantage.
April 2, 2011
Owner-operators Don Bradley (above) and Robert Shumate.
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