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YRC Worldwide Sheds 180 Management and Other Nonunion Jobs as Quarterly Loss Doubles

Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/base...utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter

"The job cuts were accompanied by other cost savings in the company’s dealings with “external professionals,” such as consultants, and from increased collaboration among its four companies that combined duplicate departments."
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CEO James Welch did comment that renowned consulting firm,BRG Patel Consulting will continue on advising ways the synergies associated with increased collaboration of the four companies to further provide guidance when necessary.....
 
Pffft. Guidance shmuidance.....
BD-Singh Consulting offers solutions.....SOLUTIONS.....gotta have solutions....nobody solutes better than BD-Singh...
 
Maven Machines Launches Earbud Version of Driver Safety Headset

Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/base...utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter

"“For example, [less-than-truckload] and delivery drivers who are in and out of the truck frequently, and service drivers who engage directly with customers expressed an interest in a sleeker more discreet design,” said Craig Campbell, vice president of marketing.

The company introduced the product May 2 at the National Private Truck Council’s annual conference.

Maven Machines’ wearable system issues alerts to the driver when it detects head bobs, a lower rate of mirror-checks or repeated glances at a mobile device.

The system also communicates with GPS sensors on the driver’s mobile phone to provide verbal coaching for safety metrics such as speeding and hard braking"

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:scratchhead::idunno::scratchhead:
 
Congress maintains hold on FMCSA wireless roadside inspection program

http://www.ccjdigital.com/congress-...urnal&ust_id=124f9551466b2c5785e539d1cda3c973

"The system’s aim is to inspect vehicles and drivers without the need to stop, via roadside sensors and transmission of vehicle information. The agency said last year it could be able to make a “go, no-go” determination on the feasibility of a national wireless inspection program as early as September 2017. It’s unclear whether the 2017 appropriations bill will affect that timeline."
 
Swift Launches Digital Marketing Strategy for Truck Drivers

Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/base...utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter

"Swift Transportation is reaching out to young people with a new digital marketing campaign that promotes the company’s unique culture, size and emphasis on people.

The goal of the campaign, called Swift’s Driving Force, is to convince men and women to become truck drivers and to consider careers in the trucking industry."
 
FedEx, UPS each win $2.35 billion contracts from DOD

http://fleetowner.com/fleet-managem...m=email&elq2=91f44163e8374f6fb3748d93356cd040

"All of the agreements, which begin Oct. 1, are part of the government’s effort to consolidate package delivery contracts under USTranscom. They cover domestic ground small package deliveries, as well as domestic and international express small package deliveries.

According to Aeroweb, a defense market intelligence website, FedEx was the 53rd largest DOD contractor and 79th overall government contractor in fiscal 2015."
 
PGA Tour signs new 10-year deal with FedEx to continue as sponsor of the FedEx Cup Playoffs

http://www.golfdigest.com/story/pga...continue-as-sponsor-of-the-fedex-cup-playoffs

"PONTE VEDRA BEACH — For more than 30 years, starting with the 1985 FedEx St. Jude Classic in Memphis, FedEx has been a sponsor for the PGA Tour. As it did through its positive exposure in the 2000 movie “Cast Away,” the shipping company has benefited from its expanded association with golf. And now FedEx has delivered for the tour again."

“To know that you’re in business with one of the greatest companies on the planet on a long-term basis is something that I think is a great testament to our players,” Monahan said. “I think that’s what gives us the greatest sense of pride is knowing that the way our players comport themselves, knowing they’re relatable, they’re purposeful, they’re global and represent the game so well, I think lends itself extremely well to this announcement.”
 
SwampRatt said:
Swift Launches Digital Marketing Strategy for Truck Drivers

Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/base...utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter

"Swift Transportation is reaching out to young people with a new digital marketing campaign that promotes the company’s unique culture, size and emphasis on people.

The goal of the campaign, called Swift’s Driving Force, is to convince men and women to become truck drivers and to consider careers in the trucking industry."
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Swift recruiting president, Lob Bendito, said he is very excited about this venture and feels young people will jump at the chance to earn starting pay of 1 cent per mile for every year of their age!!!
 
Big Dave said:
This sounds like a BRG-Patel Consulting failure...
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WOW, cain't wait to put in an application, don't do drop & hooks don't do P&D, don't do dock work
cain't find any terminal except Jax Fla. been retired 27 yrs.
Wonder if they'll want me to do a refresher course?
 
SwampRatt said:
Maven Machines Launches Earbud Version of Driver Safety Headset

Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/base...utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter

"“For example, [less-than-truckload] and delivery drivers who are in and out of the truck frequently, and service drivers who engage directly with customers expressed an interest in a sleeker more discreet design,” said Craig Campbell, vice president of marketing.

The company introduced the product May 2 at the National Private Truck Council’s annual conference.

Maven Machines’ wearable system issues alerts to the driver when it detects head bobs, a lower rate of mirror-checks or repeated glances at a mobile device.

The system also communicates with GPS sensors on the driver’s mobile phone to provide verbal coaching for safety metrics such as speeding and hard braking"

maven-co-pilot-se-smart-earbud.jpg

:scratchhead::idunno::scratchhead:
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Yes, because we absolutely need a bug in our ear irritating us on top of everything else.
 
Top 250 fleet sues Amazon, claims retail giant owes them millions

http://www.ccjdigital.com/top-250-f...urnal&ust_id=124f9551466b2c5785e539d1cda3c973

"The Waco, Texas-based carrier says Amazon claimed Central Freight overcharged the carrier and “attempted to force Central Freight to accept billing and procedure changes that Central Freight never agreed to.” Central Freight says Amazon “[used] economic power to wrongly and unilaterally force unfair contractual modifications.”"
 
Stay Metrics gives free online CVSA Roadcheck training for cargo securement

http://www.ccjdigital.com/stay-metr...urnal&ust_id=124f9551466b2c5785e539d1cda3c973

"The complimentary training module from Stay Metrics and Luma, called an eNugget, provides a short, interactive learning and assessment for Level 1 inspections and the areas of cargo securement that officers will be targeting.

The eNugget is optimized for viewing on any desktop or mobile device and will be available during the months of May and June at http://enuggetlearning.com/secure. No login or registration is required."
 
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