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by Staff, on Sep 16, 2025

Each September, National Truck Driver Appreciation Week shines a spotlight on the men and women who keep America’s supply chains moving. Food manufacturers, retailers and distributors with private fleets often …

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by Avery Vise, Vice President of Trucking, FTR | Sponsored Content, on Sep 04, 2025

We try to address a variety of topics here, so we didn’t plan to revisit English language proficiency (ELP) and related issues this month after diving into it in both …

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by Brian Everett, on Sep 04, 2025

The food supply chain, transportation and logistics industries are on the cusp of a technological revolution, and one of the most significant changes on the horizon is the rise of …

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by Staff, on Sep 04, 2025

In Corporate America, there have been several instances in which a larger company splits into smaller companies. For example, Kellogg executed a strategic spin-off in October 2023, resulting in two …

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by Brian Everett, on Aug 20, 2025

Bob Costas is more than a sports broadcaster. He’s a storyteller, a voice of nostalgia, and a walking archive of some of the most iconic moments in sports history. Over …

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by Staff, on Aug 20, 2025

Despite its 100-plus years of history, Conagra Brands prides itself on maintaining an entrepreneurial mindset—embracing transformation and innovation while honoring its century-old legacy. Conagra fosters pride in delivering quality products …

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by Courtney Bloom, on Aug 20, 2025

Trucking activity in the United States increased slightly in July, but activity has been fairly flat since March. Specifically, truck freight tonnage rose 0.6% after falling 0.7% in June, according …

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by Staff, on Aug 19, 2025

A Circle K convenience store and Valero gas station (Valero Energy Corp. is a manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels). McLane Company, one of the largest distributors in America and …

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by Staff, on Aug 19, 2025

Wawa, a privately held convenience store chain, maintains a network of 1,100 convenience stores – including this gas station with a store in Florida. Wawa, Inc., a privately held, family-owned …

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by Brian Everett, on Aug 08, 2025

As consumer expectations rise and regulatory pressures mount, the transportation choices that food manufacturers and retailers make are no longer just about cost and speed—they’re about carbon. At a time …

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