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Truck Driver From Tacoma Arrested for DUI After Crashing Semi on I-84 Near Pendleton |  | 
PENDLETON, OR - Oregon State Police have arrested a truck driver from Tacoma for a DUI after an early morning crash on Interstate 84. Police say 55 year old Vasyl Prymachuk was heading west on I-84 east of Pendleton around 4 a.m. Monday when he missed a corner and crashed spilling frozen chicken all over the road. Prymachuk had to be extracated from the cab of the truck. He was taken to the hospital to be checked out for minor injuries, afterward he was arrested for DUI and booked into the Umatilla County Jail. Shell Announces Location for SuperRigs Competition | |
The 34th Annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition will be held June 9-11, 2016 at the Joplin Convention center in Joplin, Mo., the company announced. The Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition is a truck beauty contest for actively working trucks. Each year, owner-operator truckers from the U.S. and Canada compete for cash and prizes. Trucks are judged by industry professionals who score them based on exterior appearance, design, detail, finish, originality and workmanship. Eighteen working trucks receive awards for categories like Best of Show, Tractor, Tractor/Trailer Combination and Classic categories. Additionally, 12 drivers will be selected to have their trucks featured in the Shell Rotella SuperRigs Calendar. The theme and events of next year’s SuperRigs will be announced in the coming months. FedEx Reports $692 Million Profit, Increases Rates | |
FedEx Corp.'s (FDX) profits in its most recent fiscal quarter increased from a year earlier, but the company lowered expectations for the full year. The shipping giant reported a profit of $692 million in the three-month period ending Aug. 31, or $2.42 per diluted share, compared to $653 million a year earlier, or $2.26 per share. Revenue increased to $12.3 billion from $11.7 during the same time last year. Operating income increased to $1.14 billion from $1.06 billion during the same time. "FedEx Corp. is performing solidly, given weaker-than-expected economic conditions, especially in manufacturing and global trade," said Frederick W. Smith, FedEx chairman, president and CEO. Operating results rose compared to last year due to sharply increased operating income at FedEx Express, thanks to one additional operating day at each of the company’s transportation segments, the company said. It also cited continued positive effects from its profit improvement program. These benefits were partially offset by higher incentive compensation accruals, higher self-insurance reserves and operating costs at FedEx Ground, and lower-than-anticipated volume at FedEx Freight. Fuel had a slightly negative net impact to operating income. Here's how the various FedEx divisions stacked up during the quarter: FedEx Freight reported revenue of $1.60 billion compared with $1.61 billion the same time a year ago. Operating income for the less-than-truckload arm of the company totaled $132 million, down 21% from $168 million a year ago, as salaries and employee benefits expense outpaced lower-than-anticipated volume, according to FedEx. Average daily shipments fell 1% due to weak industry demand. LTL revenue per shipment also was down 1%, as higher rates from yield initiatives were more than offset by lower fuel surcharges. FedEx Express reported revenue of $6.59 billion, down 4% from last year’s $6.86 billion. Operating income totaled $545 million, up 45% from $377 million a year ago. FedEx Ground reported quarterly revenue of $3.83 billion, up 29% from last year’s $2.96 billion. Operating income was $537 million, down 1% from $545 million a year ago. FedEx now projects adjusted earnings for fiscal 2016 to be $10.40 to $10.90 per diluted share, down slightly from prior guidance of $10.60 to $11.10 per diluted share. "Our new fiscal 2016 outlook is modestly lower than our initial forecast due primarily to weaker LTL industry demand and higher than expected self-insurance reserves and operating costs at FedEx Ground," said Alan B. Graf Jr., FedEx Corp. executive vice president and chief financial officer. "We still expect strong earnings growth this year, as we remain focused on executing our profit improvement program, leveraging e-commerce growth and enhancing our revenue quality." Meantime, the company announced on Tuesday it is increasing shipping rates an average of 4.9% for its FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight subsidiaries effective Jan. 4, 2016. The FedEx Freight rate change applies to eligible shipments within the U.S. (including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), between the contiguous U.S. and Canada, within Canada, between the contiguous U.S. and Mexico, and within Mexico. FedEx is also increasing surcharges for shipments that exceed the published maximum dimensions, what it calls “unauthorized packages” in the FedEx Ground network, and updating certain fuel surcharge tables at FedEx Express and FedEx Ground effective Nov. 2, 2015. TCA Seeks Best Fleets to Drive For Nominations | |
The Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge are seeking nominations from professional truck drivers for the annual Best Fleets to Drive For contest. The contest and survey evaluate and identify employers that provide an exceptional workplace environment within the trucking industry. Nominations are open from Sept. 8 to Oct. 31, 2015. By nominating a fleet, a driver is acknowledging that there are things about the company’s culture that he or she likes. These things can include compensation, safety practices, benefits, equipment, training or other positive aspects. If a company accepts the nomination and agrees to participate, the survey then digs deeper into its policies and practices. Participants will answer questions about current human resources best practices. The survey is meant to reveal the innovations that have been successful in attracting and retaining skilled personnel in the trucking industry. To be eligible, a for-hire fleet must have 10 or more trucks and operate in the U.S. or Canada. TCA membership is not required. The top 20 finishers will be identified as Best Fleets to Drive For and will be announced in January 2016. The top 20 will be divided into both small and large categories and two overall winners will be recognized at the TCA Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nev., occurring March 6-9, 2016. In mid-October, companies that have been nominated -- or believe they will be nominated – and are considering participating are invited to learn more about the survey requirements through a free webinar. The event will outline the questions that surveyors will ask, data requirements and methods for collecting better information more easily. To nominate a fleet or find out more about the annual contest, visit www.BestFleetsToDriveFor.com. DSLCC Commercial Driver's License program works closely with local transportation partners | |
Dabney S. Lancaster Commmunity College’s Workforce Solutions & Community Education division works closely with key transportation industry partners to make the Commercial Driver’s License training program relevant to the industry and help ensure student success. Pictured at a recent gathering are some of the individuals who partner with the college to assist students in meeting their goals, such as career planning, financial assistance for those meeting specific program requirements and employment opportunities for those meeting company qualifications. From left are Justin Batten of B&D Trucking/Amanda’s Redi Mix; Ben Truett of Capstone Logistics; Kristi Dressler of Goodwill Industries; Joyce Broughman of DSLCC’s On Ramp Program; Randy Dennis and JD Robinson of Lawrence Transportation; Nick Buchanan of US Xpress; and Jason Toombs of Garten Trucking. A new course begins Sept. 12. For more information, contact DSLCC programs coordinator Doug Jones, at (540) 863-2870 or email [email protected]. Company calls on N.S. government to help with trucking shortage | |
The owner of a Nova Scotia trucking company says his efforts to hire young truck drivers have gone unnoticed. Michael Kenny has been running PML Transport for eight years. He says the shortage of truckers is real, and he’s turned to local schools to find drivers. “I've hired three over the last six months,” said Kenny. “I've had no incidents on a go-forward basis.” Kenny says he was in the process of hiring a fourth student, but had to let him go. “Our insurance has informed us that unless we're prepared to take a special policy, pay upwards of a thousand more for this policy, he's to cease driving immediately,” said Kenny. That driver is Craig Sinyerd. He moved back to Nova Scotia from Alberta to follow his dream. “Spent $10,000 to get my Class 1 and turns out I can't get a job,” said Sinyerd. Kenny was told he has too many new drivers. “They want two years [of] experience, but how do they get it if nobody's going to hire them?” he said. “I've taken the chance, I've worked with the schools and then turn around and it's going to cost, cost, cost me more.” But insurance broker Steve Earle says the decision makes sense. “Insurance companies base their price on the acceptability of risk, and the odds of somebody getting in an accident are greater when the driver has less experience,” he said. Nova Scotia Labour Minister Kelly Regan said in a statement she is committed to helping young people take advantage of high quality jobs. She also said the trucking industry has not raised any concern about youth retention and insurance barriers. Kenny is calling on the government to get involved. “It just doesn't make sense,” he said. “We're being handcuffed and something has to change.” Kenny says premium insurances get expensive quickly and directly hits his bottom line. |
Nominations open for Goodyear’s Highway Hero Award | |
AKRON, Ohio – Goodyear announced today that nominations are now open for its 33rd annual Highway Hero Award. The award started back in 1983 to honour truck drivers who went above and beyond their duties and put themselves in harm’s way to help others. Last year, the Highway Hero Award went to Clinton Blackburn of Morehead, Ky. after he rescued a law enforcement official who was being strangled by a prisoner he was transporting. Other past award winners include a truck driver who rescued a family of six from a crushed minivan, a driver who saved a woman from a gun-wielding attacker, and a driver who pulled an elderly man from a car before it was destroyed by an oncoming train. If you know a driver who has acted heroically and has helped others, Goodyear encourages you to nominate them here. “The Goodyear Highway Hero Award honours truck drivers who put their lives on the line to save others from deadly situations,” said Gary Medalis, director of marketing, Goodyear Commercial Tire Systems. “Over the last 30-plus years, we’ve heard hundreds of stories about the bravery and selflessness of truck drivers. If you know of a driver who deserves recognition for performing a heroic act, please let us know.” The winner of the award will be announced next March during the 2016 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. The contest closes on November 29. U.S. Rep. Ribble wants states to decide truck weight | |
A bill that would allow states to decide whether to allow heavier trucks on their roads has been introduced in Congress by U.S. Rep. Reid Ribble (R-Wis.). Source of article click here:Progressive Railroading
Navistar to Build Trucks for Afghan Military | |
The U.S. Army Contracting Command has awarded Navistar Defense a $369 million contract to provide 2,293 Medium Tactical Vehicles (MTVs) to add to the Afghanistan National Security Force's fleet. Production will commence immediately, with deliveries starting in January 2016 and concluding in 2019. Under the contract, Navistar Defense will provide troop, cargo and ammunition transports, water and fuel tankers, and wreckers. Some will have armored cabs to protect occupants against roadside bombs. The 6x6 trucks are based on the International WorkStar 7400-MV severe-service vocational chassis, the company said. They will have MaxxForce 8.7L diesels and 6-speed manual transmissions. "We are honored to continue supporting the efforts of the Afghanistan National Security Force's missions to provide security and rebuilding in their country," said Kevin Thomas, president, Navistar Defense. "We have been supporting ANSF since 2005 and have provided more than 9,000 medium-duty vehicles to the Afghan forces during that time." Workers at Navistar's plants in Springfield, Ohio, and West Point, Miss., will assemble the trucks. Changing the way truck drivers find hotels | |
StaySmarter designs platform for trucking community John Hart knows hotels. A former Marriot executive, Hart left the hotel business in 2012 to develop an online hotel booking platform called StaySmarter. And over the past year, he has taken his expertise in hotels to the trucking community. StaySmarter for Truckers allows truck drivers to find hotels that are pet friendly and have parking for their trucks, to search all hotel brands, and take advantage of special rates, such as AAA and AARP. When Hart created StaySmarter, his initial focus was predominantly on frequent travelers, not necessarily truckers, he told Fleet Owner. But over time, he said he began to recognize truckers as frequent travelers and realized they needed a designated hotel-booking tool. “We thought, ‘Wow, this is a big market,’” Hart explained. “And when we looked at existing services out there for truckers, we thought, ‘This is embarrassing.’ We felt truckers were ignored. Clearly they’re not getting the attention they need for the role they play in the economy.” According to StaySmarter’s data, about 10,000 hotels in the U.S. and Canada have trucker-friendly parking. Hart mentioned that his platform for truckers shows all hotel chains that accommodate drivers and their trucks. He also explained that rates, available discounts, and any other information truck drivers would need to know about booking a room are all on the one interface. The key benefits for truckers, according to Hart, are:
“We’re hotel experts, not truck experts,” Hart told Fleet Owner. “We were surprised by how bad the experience was for truckers to book hotels. We looked at all of the websites and tools. Many don’t provide access to hotel data, and if they do, it’s simply location data. When booking services exist, they are slow, cost money, offer questionable deals, and lack features, data, and even clear user interfaces. It is a mess. Yet truckers are an important segment of travelers. They need to book hotel rooms fast.” For Hart, the overall impetus behind StaySmarter is that he believes companies like Priceline and Expedia are hurting hotels and the consumer. And, as a hotel expert, he thought he could do better. In the future, Hart said, the folks at StaySmarter expect to add data sets for truck stops and rest stops to the trucking platform. As developments to the platform pick up, Hart encourages feedback from the industry. The company, he added, is also in the process of setting up incentives for fleet owners and independent owner-operators. New trucking legislation may bring hundreds of jobs to Shiawassee County | |
Wednesday the Michigan Senate approved legislation to bring 300 trucking jobs to Shiawassee County. “This bill is about fighting for new business investment and well-paying jobs for Shiawassee County families,” said Senator Rick Jones, who sponsored the bill. “The Senate unanimously approved my bill to help a local job provider invest and create 300 jobs here in Michigan.” The legislation will help Wheeler Trucking build a new truck center in New Lothrop. Senate Bill 274 will align Michigan’s truck hauling regulations with federal standards. Prior to the bill, Michigan artificially altered its length requirement for truck hauling, resulting in shorter requirements for hauling cars. Wheeler Trucking has said their truckers get tickets for being over the limit, and without a change, they might have to move their operations to another state. The bill is now heading over to the House of Representatives for approval. Michigan State Police and Department of Transportation also supports the legislation. |
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