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: 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: 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 TA

Non-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: UPS celebrates Global Volunteer Month

The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human-interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: UPS highlights employee volunteerism for Global Volunteer Month, Women in Trucking honors Candor Expedite’s Nicole Glenn and ONE helps with regreening initiatives in Africa.

UPS celebrates Global Volunteer Month

Earlier this month, international shipping provider UPS announced its continued support of Global Volunteer Month, calling on its employees to reach out to UPS community relations...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-log-book-ups-celebrates-global-volunteer-month

The Log Book: Trucking Cares Foundation donates to Ukraine relief

The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human-interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: Trucking Cares donates to Ukraine relief funds, Bendix supports hospice Pappus House and the UPS Foundation celebrates Women’s History Month.

Trucking Cares Foundation donates to Ukraine relief

The Trucking Cares Foundation (TCF) announced Wednesday it will be donating $42,500 to three different groups to help with humanitarian relief in the Ukraine. 

Working alongside nonprofit group GP...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-log-book-trucking-cares-foundation-donates-to-ukraine-relief

The Log Book: UPS’ Big Brown joins Operation Ramp in Louisiana

The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human-interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: James “Big Brown” Joseph joins UPS volunteers to build a wheelchair ramp for a World War II veteran, FedEx launches its Small Business Grant contest and Ruan’s vice president of operations joins the One Warm Coat board.

UPS’ Big Brown joins Operation Ramp in Louisiana

On Friday, nonprofit Operation Ramp It Up volunteers and UPS employees completed a build-out of a wheelchair ramp for...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-log-book-ups-big-brown-joins-operation-ramp-in-louisiana

The Log Book: Werner releases cookbook of in-cab recipes

The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human-interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: Werner launches its cookbook, Women in Trucking offers ideas for safer training programs and UPS donates $1.25 million to advance underrepresented entrepreneurs.

Werner releases cookbook of in-cab recipes

Truck drivers are twice as likely to be obese as other U.S. workers, with the condition affecting 7 out of 10 long-haul drivers, according to a study by the National Institute for...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-log-book-werner-releases-cookbook-of-in-cab-recipes

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: 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 anniversary

On 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: XPO sponsors Pride Festival in UK

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

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