The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human-interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: A Georgia driver fighting for more women in the industry receives a renovated cab from Transfix and a safety nonprofit teaches pedestrians and drivers about the dangers of trespassing onto train tracks.
Real Women in Trucking member receives rig makeoverIn honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, freight platform Transfix announced last week it was holding its second annual...
The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human-interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: St. Christopher reports its 2022 charitable progress, Operation Lifesaver delivers funds to 11 states and FedEx partners with Social Motion for Autism Acceptance Month.
St. Christopher releases 2022 progress reportNon-profit organization St. Christopher Trucker Relief Fund (SCF) released its fundraising and program progress this week, highlighting a number of ways the group has provided...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-log-book-st-christopher-releases-2022-progress-report
The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: Operation Lifesaver celebrates 50 years of rail safety education, PCG donates 20,000 boxes to service organizations and Gopuff begins delivering COVID-19 tests in 20 mins.
Operation Lifesaver celebrates 50 years of rail safety educationNon-profit rail safety education and awareness organization Operation Lifesaver will be observing its 50th anniversary this year.
Through various...
The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human-interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: Convoy gives $50/load incentive in October to carrier partners that represent diversity in the workplace, Operation Lifesaver announces this year’s Champion award and ATA is honored for its disaster relief efforts.
Convoy celebrates supplier diversity
On Thursday, digital freight marketplace Convoy announced it will pay certified carriers an extra incentive on every load they haul in...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-log-book-convoy-kicks-off-supplier-diversity-month-initiatives
Over 95% of all railroad fatalities are caused by crossing collisions and pedestrian trespassers on railroad tracks, according to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Many of these collisions can be avoided by following the federal laws put in place by Congress.
According to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), commercial motor vehicles must stop within 50 feet of but not closer than 15 feet to the tracks and drivers must look each direction along the tracks for an...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/what-do-laws-say-about-commercial-vehicles-crossing-railroads
Operation Lifesaver, the largest rail safety organization in the United States, has named Debra Ashworth of Grand Island, Nebraska and the late Delmar Kittendorf of Marietta, Georgia receipts of the F. Tom Roberts Memorial Volunteer Award for their volunteer outreach efforts.
The award, named after a past volunteer and board member of the safety organization, honors volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding dedication through substantial hours of service and creating engaging events that help...
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