Source: Ruan

The Mira Loma team, located in California, accepted the award on behalf of Ruan’s operations located in Algona, Washington; Manteca, California; and Mira Loma, California. Together, these teams successfully manage weekly deliveries to over 650 Baskin-Robbins stores across seven western states in the U.S.

“We are incredibly proud of the Baskin-Robbins team for this achievement. It is a true testament to their dedication, efficiency, and commitment to excellence demonstrated by the entire team and led by the outstanding on-site leadership of Richard Lucero and Semir Salmeron, along with their operations team leader, Sam Schott,” said Tatum Moyer, vice president of Operations. “Their relentless focus on service, reliability, and continuous improvement has set a high standard in the industry. Congratulations to the team on this well-deserved recognition.”

This accolade highlights Ruan’s unwavering commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction, further cementing its reputation as a leader in the transportation and logistics sector.

Source: Truckers News

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Why You Should Attend

This year’s agenda is packed with informative sessions designed to enhance your operational strategies and industry knowledge. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store:

The Power of Benchmarking for Operational Excellence

Benchmarking is a powerful tool for organizations striving to boost performance and meet strategic goals. During this session, executives from TCA member companies will share their experiences and insights on how benchmarking has helped them achieve significant improvements. They will discuss benefits such as enhanced performance, gaining a competitive edge, effective goal setting, and strategic development.

The panel will be moderated by TCA President Jim Ward and features industry leaders like Trevor Kurtz from Brian Kurtz Trucking, Kevin Erb from Erb Transport Ltd., and Dave Martin from Bison Transport.

Navigating the Freight Market and Preparing for Future Opportunities

This segment is tailored for both small/medium-sized carriers and larger organizations, offering insights from C-level executives on navigating the current freight market. Attendees will learn about effective strategies that have helped companies weather challenges and set themselves up for future success.

The Small Carrier Panel, moderated by Peter Stefanovich of Left Lane Associates, includes experts like Mark Bylsma from Spring Creek Carriers Inc., Julie Tanguay from EG Gray Transportation, and James Steed from Steed Standard Transport Ltd. Meanwhile, the Large Carrier Panel, moderated by John G. Smith from Newcom Media Inc., features insights from David Tumber of Kriska Transportation Group, Craig Germain of XTL Transport Inc., and Steve Brookshaw of TFI International.

Stay Informed with the Economic Update

Gain valuable perspectives on recent economic data from Nathan Janzen, assistant chief economist at RBC. His expertise in macroeconomic analysis will provide essential insights into developments affecting both Canada and the U.S. trucking industries.

Latest Regulatory and Safety Insights

TCA’s senior vice president of safety and government affairs, Dave Heller, will present the latest updates on regulatory compliance and safety issues. He will also discuss implications from the U.S. presidential election and how these results may impact the trucking sector.

For more information or to secure your spot, visit truckloadbbb.com.

Source: The Trucker

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