Job of the Day – DPI Specialty Foods

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The Drive My Way job of the day comes from DPI Specialty Foods.

As a wholesale food distributor, DPI delivers room temperature, frozen and refrigerated foods to the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. DPI is the logistics partner of choice. In addition, They provide flexible solutions for customers with multiple delivery options.

Also, with a national footprint, DPI has a robust and flexible distribution network. This provides all of the necessary options for today’s dynamic and competitive marketplace.

Currently, DPI Specialty Foods seeks CDL A Local Delivery Drivers out of their Indianapolis, IN location.

This position offers a great family medical package in addition to over $23/hr. In addition, DPI offers OT, paid holiday and time off, and a home daily schedule!

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Salaries and bonuses continue rising for drivers in demand

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The American Trucking Association reports that salaries for all types of truck drivers are steadily rising due to increasing drivers in demand. The current salary for national irregular route full truckload drivers has risen more than $6k to $52,000 since 2014, while private fleet drivers are closing on $85,000, an 11% increase over all.

The tight transport market is supporting not only higher salaries, but also better benefits and generous signing bonuses of up to $7k as part of an ongoing effort to attract and — more importantly — retain new drivers. This supports similar data released in The National Transportation Institute’s (NTI) Quarterly National Survey of Driver Wages. NTI’s COO, Leah Shaver indicated, “We’re seeing unprecedented movement in driver pay.”

As salaries skyrocket, industry pundits believe 2018 is the year when pricing power officially shifts from shippers to carriers. Also, shippers complain about and resist rising rates. They reduce time wasted at loading docks so that drivers avoid delays.

Finally, current predictions suggest that at least 900,000 new drivers will be needed over the next decade, 49% of which will fill in for pending retirees. To learn more, click here.

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Freight costs could impact food and other prices

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Driver pay increases along with tight capacity are affecting not only transport companies, but also their customers. Retailers and distributors who foot the bill for higher shipping costs face high freight costs.

Among those affected, General Mills is alleging that freight costs have reached their highest rates in 20 years, reducing product margins.

Other purveyors such as Tyson, Hormel, and B&G Foods Inc., have cited lower earnings due to higher freight costs, which would likely be passed on to shoppers.

The spot market ratio of freight loads versus the number of trucks available rose well over 100% between 2017 and 2018. Shippers are under extreme pressure to have their products transported, especially seeing as how capacity on the spot market dropped 8.5% year on year from 2017. For more information, please click here.

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Women in Trucking gifts Volvo VNL to lucky driver

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On March 24, Women in Trucking gifted a 2014 Volvo VNL670 to Tiffany Hanna, a second-generation female truck driver.

Hanna is a former Navy vet and current instructor at Prime, Inc., a truck driving training school. She has five children. In addition, the giveaway took place at the Mid America Trucking Show.

Arrow Truck Sales donated the truck, worth $55,000. Women in Trucking CEO Ellen Voie awarded the truck to Hanna, noting “We are thrilled to hand over the keys to Tiffany, who has been an advocate for women in the trucking industry by mentoring and supporting the women and men at Prime, Inc. This is truly the chance of a lifetime, thanks to Arrow Truck Sales and their very generous donation.”

Also, the truck rocks new tires, a mattress topper, free gasoline, and other amenities, bring its total value to $75,000. Learn more about this giveaway and the other exciting things that Women and Trucking is doing to encourage young girls and women to enter the transportation industry.

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Winter Weather Calls for Pennsylvania Trailer Ban

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Pennsylvania has recently begun enforcing a winter weather trailer ban on certain empty trailers on Interstate-80.

They hope that this will reduce any chance of a traffic large pile up on the roads. A major concern is that winter weather effects like slick ice and snow will cause more trailers to slip off the roads.

While drivers recognize that these laws are for the benefit of all drivers on the road, many are eager for the spring weather to open up the roads once again. These laws will remain in place until the winter conditions subside.

Tractor-trailer laws differ per state.

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Driver Risks Life to Save a Family of Seven

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“I’m trained to deal with any type of situation. I thought about it the rest of the day, but it didn’t affect my job. I don’t feel like it was anything special. It was just a natural instinct for me. I try to be a good person.”

A Dupré Logistics driver is being named nothing short of a hero after saving a family of seven. In June of 2017, Fernandez Garner was traveling down I-45 N. He witnessed a large SUV cut off by a tanker, and consequentially, tumble off the road.

Garner saw one of the passengers, a little girl, had been thrown from the car to the middle of the highway. He instantly braked and blocked the road to protect her from incoming cars. Then, after examining her for any wounds, he ran down the side of the road to help the rest of the family.

Inside the vehicle, he found a boy, two girls, and their mother, frantically reaching for her baby. In addition, the driver, presumably the father, seemed to be injured. Garner moved the children back towards the road. He then calmed the mother down, assuring the safety of her children.

For this act of heroism, the Truckload Carriers Association named Garner a Highway Angel. In addition, Dupré Logistics expressed gratitude and pride in Garner for taking such steps to ensure the safety of all drivers.

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Job of the Day – FW Webb

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The Drive My Way job of the day comes from FW Webb. Marking its 150th anniversary in 2016, the FW Webb Company is the largest wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating, HVAC and industrial supplies in the Northeast with more than 90 locations in nine states.

They are passionate about what they do–their customers are number one and their employees comprise the best team in the industry!

They have openings right now for CDL B Local Drivers out of their Hartford, CT location. A Hazmat endorsement is preferred for this position. It offers great benefits, paid vacation/sick time, and of course, a home daily schedule!

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Job of the Day – HTI

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The Drive My Way job of the day comes from HTI. Located in Findlay, OH, they are a family and veteran owned small business. In addition, they move refrigerated and frozen products for one of the nation’s largest fast food chains.

Currently, HTI has openings for CDL A Regional Drivers out of their Findlay, OH location. In addition, they are hiring out of their distribution centers in NC, SC, CT, NY, VA, and MI.

This position is 100% no-touch reefer with the potential for $0.60 cpm. It offers a flexible schedule tailored to each driver, and many benefits including 100% hospitalization paid for each employee!

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Job of the Day – SAS

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The Drive My Way job of the day comes from SAS (S. Abraham & Sons).

SAS is a wholesale distributor specializing in the food industry, servicing retail stores throughout the Midwest. Their core philosophy is the commitment to understanding their customers and providing solutions to achieve their goals. Sleyman Abraham passed the business on to his three sons, Abe, Jim, and Wade, hence the “Sons” in the company name. The original three sons have passed the company on to their sons – Alan and Jerry Abraham.

In addition, they are a fourth generation business. Their family of dedicated employees pledge to exceed our customer’s expectations by providing the best service in the industry. Currently, they are the leading distributor in the Midwest with a complete service program for the convenience store business. Also, they actively service drug stores, grocery stores, school and university stores and other alternative convenience retail destinations. In addition, they employ over 500 people, and has distribution centers in Grand Rapids, MI and Indianapolis, IN.

SAS has openings right now for CDL A Local Shuttle Drivers in Toledo, OH to Greenfield, IN. Also, this position requires a Doubles endorsement and has fantastic pay at $0.56 per mile. In addition, the position offers a $200 bi-weekly attendance bonus and a $5,000 sign-on bonus!

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Job of the Day – James Gentry

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The Drive My Way job of the day comes from James Gentry, LLC.

Located in Louisiana, James Gentry serves as a family owned and operated trucking company for more than 50 years.

Gentry Trucking LLC was founded in 1966 by James T. and Linda Gentry, starting with one truck and operating from their home. Gentry Trucking grew into a family-owned and operated
business with forty trucks and fifty-one refrigerated reefers. They offer 24-hour service seven days a week with an on-site dispatcher. Located in Greenwood, Louisiana, drivers spot their terminal from Interstate 20. Situated in an industrial area, the complex consists of office areas, the dispatcher residence, the shop and work bays that accommodate up to five trucks at a time.

Currently, James Gentry, LLC seeks CDL A Drivers in Greenwood, LA. The route takes the driver to the West Coast. This position offers great benefits as well as fantastic west coast routes (to AZ and CA) with consistent miles and fuel economy bonuses. Plus, you’re home every week!

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