Averitt Express has been named a "Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation" by the Women In
Trucking (WIT) Association. The honor recognizes companies in the transportation and logistics industry that
embody a corporate culture that is supportive of gender diversity.
Companies that made the list were judged by more than 7,000 voters on a variety of criteria, such as offering
competitive compensation and benefits, continued training and professional development, career advancement
opportunities, and being flexible to accommodate family and life balance.
"We're honored to be recognized for...
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Freight Companies
Ryder Bolsters Last-mile Delivery
Ryder System announced the expansion of Ryder Last Mile, a home delivery and white glove service installation solution
for big-and-bulky goods, in 11 North American markets. According to the press release, the expansion strengthens
Ryder’s e-commerce fulfillment capabilities, reduces delivery timeframes, and now brings appliance delivery and
installation to new markets.
“We’re getting closer to the consumer,” said Patrick Coughlin, vice president and general manager of Ryder Last
Mile. “By expanding our existing locations and adding new facilities, we continue to position our customers to meet –
and even exceed...
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ABF Receives SmartWay Excellence Award
ABF Freight has received a 2018 SmartWay Freight Carrier Excellence Award. Each year, the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes the top freight carriers for superior environmental performance and additional
actions to reduce freight emissions. ABF Freight has been a SmartWay partner since 2006 and received a
SmartWay Excellence Award in 2014. Since 1976, ABF Freight has been conserving fuel and reducing emissions
by voluntarily limiting the maximum speed of its trucks. Since 1994, all new ABF Freight trucks include computerized
engine shut-offs to automatically reduce idling, which further...
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XPO Named Fortune Future 50 Company
XPO Logistics has been named to the Fortune Future 50 list of US public companies best positioned for breakout
growth. This is the first year that XPO has earned a place on the list, joining Amazon, Netflix, Salesforce and other
market innovators. Bradley Jacobs, chief executive officer of XPO Logistics, said, “We’re honored to be selected as
a Fortune Future 50 company – it speaks to our ability to achieve phenomenal long-term growth. The criteria that
Fortune set for this list include many vital attributes, such as clarity...
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