CVSA names 2017 college scholarship recipients

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) awarded three $1,000 scholarships to high school graduates to attend the college of their choice this fall. Caleb Claycamp will attend Iowa Western Community College; Cole Metcalfe will attend Emory University; and Kyle Thomas will attend the University of Virginia.

The scholarship award program is competitive in its selection criteria, uniquely tailored to recognize outstanding high school seniors. Scholarship recipients are selected by weighing a combination of academic performance, volunteer work and extracurricular activities.

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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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Truck drivers lead the battle in fight against prostate cancer

Ram: Heavy van segment sees year-over-year growth

CHELSEA, MI. For the past two years, sales of larger heavy-duty vans experienced double-digit growth even though sales in the small van segment in North America has plateaued, according to David Sowers, head of Ram Commercial Truck.

During an interview with Fleet Owner at FCA's What's New event at the Chelsea Proving Grounds earlier this week, Sowers attributed larger van growth to low fuel prices and fleets' need for better payload capability.

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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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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.

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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