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Old Dominion Freight Line’s Dee Dee Cox earns the 2025 Influential Woman in Trucking Award for her leadership in workforce development and commitment to empowering women across the trucking industry.

November 17, 2025

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Dee Dee Cox Honored as WIT’s 2025 Influential Woman in Trucking

When it comes to building stronger teams and creating real opportunities for drivers and staff alike, Dee Dee Cox of Old Dominion Freight Line ...

October 13, 2025

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Hagerstown Community College Receives $260K Grant to Train Future Truck Drivers.

Hagerstown Community College (HCC) is gearing up to train the next generation of truck drivers with a $260,110 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission ...

September 15, 2025

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Florida Trucking Association Expands to Include Professional Movers

The Florida Trucking Association (FTA) has officially absorbed the Professional Movers Association of Florida, marking a significant expansion of its membership and industry reach. ...

June 3, 2025

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Fastport Hits 27,000 Apprentices and Keeps Driving Workforce Growth

Fastport just passed a huge milestone—27,000 registered apprentices and counting. It’s a big moment for a company that’s spent years working behind the scenes ...

June 3, 2025

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From Prison to the Open Road: How One CDL Program Is Rebuilding Lives and Filling Driver Seats

Every time Jorge Badilla climbs into his truck and puts it in gear, he’s not just earning a living—he’s proving what’s possible when someone ...

April 29, 2025

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High School Students Get Hands-On Experience in Transportation Careers

Students from five high schools in the Chicago area are engaging in a unique, interactive program this week, organized by the Illinois Tollway. These ...

Ryder has been named one of Fortune’s "World’s Most Admired Companies" for 2025, marking its 13th consecutive year on the prestigious list. This recognition highlights Ryder’s leadership in logistics, innovation, and workforce excellence.

February 24, 2025

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Ryder Named One of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies for 2025

Ryder System Inc., a prominent name in transportation and logistics, has been recognized as one of Fortune magazine’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” for 2025. ...

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is conducting a survey to explore hiring practices for truck drivers with criminal histories. Motor carriers are encouraged to participate and help shape workforce solutions in the trucking industry.

February 13, 2025

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ATRI Examines Trucking Industry Hiring Practices for Drivers with Criminal Histories

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is inviting motor carriers to take part in an important survey to better understand hiring practices for truck ...

The sale of a Kenworth T880 concrete pump truck raised $505,000 to support the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) education program. Learn about this impactful donation and its role in shaping the future of the concrete and construction industries.

January 24, 2025

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Kenworth T880 Concrete Pump Truck Generates $505,000 to Support CIM Education

Supporting the next generation of leaders in the concrete and construction industries, a Kenworth T880 concrete pump truck was recently auctioned to benefit the ...

mechanic mentorship, male technician standing next to female technician near tire, The ASE Education Foundation is tackling the automotive industry's technician shortage through mentorship programs

October 10, 2024

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ASE Education Foundation Promotes Mentorship in the Automotive Industry

The automotive sector is grappling with a significant shortage of qualified technicians. The ASE Education Foundation has proposed an innovative solution—mentorship programs—to help address ...