The Log Book: J.B. Hunt’s $1M endowment supports cancer research

The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human-interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: J.B. Hunt is inducted into the philanthropic society of a Texas cancer center, NFI helps Girl Scouts earn their transportation badge and Werner continues to wear red to support a military nonprofit.

J.B. Hunt $1M endowment to support cancer research

Supply chain solutions provider J.B. Hunt Transport Services announced Thursday it has been inducted into the Anderson Assembly, a...

The Log Book: Hardy Brothers Trucking delivers U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human-interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: husband and wife team drivers deliver the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, Wabash continues to support the local Feeding America food bank and Love’s distributes holiday meals to military families.

Hardy Brothers Trucking delivers U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

Truck manufacturer Kenworth recently announced its T680 Next Gen truck was utilized by husband and wife team drivers, Deb and Ed...

The Log Book: J.B. Hunt gives $55k back to classrooms

The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human-interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: J.B. Hunt donates money and supplies to over 55 classrooms across the U.S., Mack Trucks’ drivers take to social media with animal selfies for a good cause and Love’s donation to a child advocacy group helps foster care children.

J.B. Hunt gives $55k back to classrooms

Supply chain solutions provider J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced Tuesday it has granted $55,000 to 55...

The Log Book: Crowley expands Wreaths Across America support to Pennsylvania

The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human-interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: Crowley adds a third location to its Wreaths Across America sponsorship; XPO donates over 42,000 pairs of socks to the homeless; and UPS supports safe mobility habits in Bangkok.

Crowley expands Wreath Across America support to Pennsylvania

Global logistics provider Crowley Maritime Corp. announced it has added a new location to its list of cities that it currently supports Wreaths Across...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-log-book-crowley-expands-wreaths-across-america-support-to-pennsylvania

The Log Book: J.B. Hunt awards $250,000 in scholarships to employees’ relatives

The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human-interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: J.B. Hunt launches a scholarship program for employee dependents and grandchildren, Maersk’s rainbow container is enjoyed by employees in Cape Town, South Africa, and Schneider receives its 14th Ride of Pride truck.

J.B. Hunt awards $250,000 in scholarships to employees’ relatives

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. announced Tuesday it has started a company scholarship program, the J.B....

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-log-book-jb-hunt-awards-250000-in-scholarships-to-employees-relatives

The Log Book: XPO driver reaches company safe-driving milestone

The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human-interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: XPO driver reaches four million safe driving miles, Walmart opens a new facility in Illinois and donates to local charities and Getir donates over 80,000 pounds of food to nonprofits.

XPO driver reaches company safe-driving milestone

Freight transportation provider XPO Logistics recognized its...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-log-book-xpo-driver-reaches-company-safe-driving-milestone

The Log Book: Companies prepare to honor drivers for annual appreciation week

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, literally

Global 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...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-log-book-companies-prepare-to-honor-drivers-for-annual-appreciation-week

The Log Book: Schneider names 1st female Ride of Pride driver

The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human-interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: Schneider driver becomes first woman to receive veteran Ride of Pride truck, FedEx celebrates 10th anniversary of Purple Eagle program and WIT releases latest diversity index report.

Schneider names 1st female Ride of Pride driver

Transportation and logistics company Schneider named company driver Patrice Cook its 2022 Ride of Pride driver. 

The award began in 2001 when a shift manager and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-log-book-schneider-names-1st-female-ride-of-pride-driver

The Log Book: University of Arkansas’ supply chain program renamed to honor J.B. Hunt Transport

The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human-interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: The University of Arkansas’ undergraduate integrated supply chain management program renamed in honor of J.B. Hunt; CFI wraps another truck for its “She Drives CFI” initiative; and Bendix helps build a new high school athletic facility in the new headquarters’ community.

University of Arkansas’ supply chain program renamed to honor J.B. Hunt Transport

The University of Arkansas announced...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-log-book-university-of-arkansas-supply-chain-program-renamed-to-honor-jb-hunt-transport

The Log Book: Ally Logistics launches ‘Road to Reef’ campaign

The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human-interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: Ally Logistics helps support reefs off the coast of West Maui, Carrier Logistics donates to an autism awareness group and CMA CGM drops the first of two buoys to help monitor the whale population off the East Coast.

Ally Logistics launches ‘Road to Reef’ campaign

In partnership with the Coral Reef Alliance, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Ally Logistics recently launched its “Road to Reef”...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-log-book-ally-logistics-launches-road-to-reef-campaign

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