Cool Mountain Transport receives EPA SmartWay certification

Cool Mountain Transport recently became certified in the Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Transportation Partnership, a collaboration between the transportation industry and environmental groups to track and reduce fuel emissions.

Cool Mountain Transport President Brian Hoblit said tracking the company’s impact and making incremental changes will ultimately help its clients and vendors.

“We are always looking to provide the best service to our clients while being mindful of our impact...

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Cool Mountain Transport boosts pay in hunt for drivers

Cool Mountain Transport, an Idaho-based trucking company, recently announced it is increasing its driver pay from 50 cents to 62 cents per mile. 

It is the largest pay increase in the company’s history, according to Tork Fulton, CEO of Cool Mountain Transport. 

The company raised its base rate to 54 cents per mile and added a 4 cent-per-mile performance bonus and a 4 cent-per-mile safety bonus.

“We stepped up on driver pay to accommodate our growing customer base,” Fulton said. “To maintain that...

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