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Schoonover joins TCA team, Hall earns promotion
The Truckload Carriers Association announced two changes in its workforce—the hiring of James J. Schoonover as the vice president of education and operations and the promotion of Marli Hall to senior director of outreach and engagement.
Schoonover will be joining the team on Monday, July 17. In this new leadership role, he will be responsible for overseeing the continued development of TCA's education initiatives and for managing the operations of TCA's Alexandria office.
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Schneider receives 11th Ride of Pride Truck, selects veteran as its captain
Some feel they can never escape their past, but for many drivers at Schneider, their past is a blessing and a large part of what they now do for a living. For one driver in particular, it's extra special.
“My past has been the fire and the inspiration that has prepared me for this honor,” Schneider driver and U.S. Navy Reserves veteran David Price said days before he picked up the 11th Ride of Pride, a truck series designed as a rolling tribute to members of the United States military.
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U.S. Xpress launches new lease-purchase program
U.S. Xpress just introduced a new lease-purchase program designed to make owning their own business more attainable for professional truck drivers.
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You’ll pay more for your federal student loan starting Saturday
If you're borrowing for your education this fall, get ready to pay more. Here's why.
Tackling the challenges faced by trucking CFOs
There are all sorts of issues bedeviling motor carriers these days – the ongoing driver shortage, downward pressure on freight rates, a perhaps mythical capacity crunch; go ahead and take your pick – and most bring significant financial challenges along with them.
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