Transportation and Logistics Systems Inc. (TLSS) recently stated that it has reached an agreement to buy all of SalSon Logistics’ outstanding shares. According to the Jupiter, Florida-based e-commerce fulfillment business, the $90 million purchase price…
A change in leadership promises a focus on drivers; new CCO Jake Lawson wants to focus on developing a stronger team By Reagan PayneJake Lawson is a fresh face at U.S. Xpress. Bringing outside experience…
Freight, Jobs, Employment, Uprise In almost every search involving the trucking industry these past two months, speculators have insisted that this terrible recession is upon us. When in fact, the leaders in the industry have…
Don’t get caught not having up to date credentials when hauling freight Drivers have plenty to stay on top of when hauling their freight day to day. Getting enough sleep and staying on top of…
Trucking Companies Provide Employment Options for Those With Records By HireMaster staff Persons living with a criminal conviction on their record often find it difficult to land a good-paying job, but the trucking industry, with…
Is your company utilizing Social Media to recruit drivers? For the most part trucking companies have their own systems for recruiting and retention and the results are probably higher, however, with social media at everyone’s…
Cargo Transporters is trying something NEW Written By HireMaster Staff It’s no surprise transportation companies are figuring out ways to improve R&R (Retention and Recruiting). It will always be a constant evolution as time passes making…
By Al Muskewitz Wright Media Editor-in-Chief When Kenny Wright, founder and president of Wright Media Corp., reflects on the explosive growth his company has enjoyed particularly over the last three years, he calls it nothing…
Bill pertains to intrastate commerce and carries restrictions By Al Muskewitz Wright Media Editor-in-Chief PELHAM, Ala. – Frank Filgo’s 24-year run as president of the Alabama Trucking Association wraps at the end of July and…
By Al Muskewitz Wright Media Editor-in-Chief The trucking industry has moved closer to allowing commercial drivers under the age of 21 to operate in interstate commerce and while two of the country’s largest industry advocacy…