On this episode, Jeremy Reymer, CEO of DriverReach, is joined by Shannon Currier, director of philanthropy and development with the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping drivers and their families.
Over-the-road semi-truck drivers are an integral part of the transportation industry. When situations arise that put drivers out of work due to injury or illness, though, all too often it’s hard for them to pay necessary household expenses for...
The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human-interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: Logistics companies, trailer manufacturers and trucking nonprofits prepare to celebrate drivers for National Truck Driver Appreciation week.
C.H. Robinson values drivers, literallyGlobal logistics provider C.H. Robinson announced Thursday its second year of events and giveaways aimed to honor drivers during the annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
While the regular appreciation...
The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human-interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: St. Christopher reaches a giving milestone and kicks off its Round Up Campaign with TA, the BTA announces a new board chairman and UPS holds its first Impact Summit.
St. Christopher reaches $4M milestone, continues partnership with TANon-profit organization St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) announced it has reached a milestone — spending over $4 million in relief to truck...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-log-book-st-christopher-reaches-4m-milestone-of-giving
The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human-interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: Pilot donates $100,000 to Hire Heroes USA; Scrubblade becomes a sponsor of the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund; and TravelCenters of America starts taking nominations for its trucker awards.
Pilot donates $100,000 to Hire Heroes USATravel center operator Pilot Company announced this week it has donated $100,000 to Hire Heroes USA, a nonprofit organization that assists military...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-log-book-pilot-donates-100k-to-hire-heroes-usa
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: FedEx supports STEM exhibits at the new Amelia Earhart museum; Love’s donates to St. Christopher Truckers Relief; and One Tree Planted helps celebrate Earth Day.
FedEx supports new Amelia Earhart museumGlobal shipping company FedEx, joined by Garmin and Lockheed Martin, announced Friday that the three companies have helped the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum in Atchison, Kansas, get closer...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-log-book-fedex-supports-amelia-earhart-hangar-museum
Throughout the pandemic, and now with tight capacity and lack of inventory on shelves, drivers are filling one of America’s most essential positions, moving 72% of domestic freight with their trucks.
While many consumers can be found using hashtags like #thankadriver on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, multiple nonprofit organizations work to address workplace issues that burden these vital workers.
In this AskWaves, FreightWaves examines four organizations and their efforts to improve drivers’...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/what-opportunities-are-available-to-support-truck-drivers
The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human-interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: the UPS Foundation enters into its 70th year of giving back, Everyday Heroes will auction off Kenworth T680 Next Gen for Truckers Against Trafficking and TA raises $102,000 for St. Christopher Trucker’s.
UPS Foundation celebrates 70th anniversaryOn Monday, the UPS Foundation celebrated its 70th anniversary of giving back to the community in four areas: humanitarian relief, economic...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-log-book-ups-foundation-celebrates-its-70th-anniversary
The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human-interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: XPO’s chief diversity officer describes the importance of its inclusion initiatives, UPS opens up its Fairway to the Future quiz in honor of the Ryder Cup and Truckers Relief Fund celebrates successful diabetes program with the CDC.
XPO sponsors Pride Festival in UK
Global transportation services provider XPO Logistics announced this week it will be sponsoring the Birmingham Pride...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-log-book-xpo-sponsors-pride-festival-in-uk
The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human-interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: From Spotify playlists to full cab renovations, FreightWaves showcases creative ways companies celebrated National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
C.H. Robinson launches virtual appreciation bulletin board and sweepstakes
Last week, global logistics company C.H. Robinson launched its driver recognition website to facilitate its National Truck Driver Appreciation Week initiatives.
“We’ve...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-log-book-4-creative-ways-companies-honored-truck-drivers