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5 Safety Tips for Women in Trucking
Truck Drivers continue to rank #1 in the deadliest professions last year. Media headlines featuring attempts to pull truckers out of their cabs, robberies, and being caught up in the frenzy of protests – trucking can seem scary for any man or woman considering the profession in an industry challenged by a the driver shortage.…
Advice for Women in Trucking – Bonnie Evans
“We Can Do It!” Women’s History Month helps celebrate women and their vital contribution to society. Rosie the Riveter is a famous icon to represent women who helped cover male positions during World War II. Today, women are changing the truck driving industry with their commitment to drive. Out of the 912 drivers employed by…
Weather-Related Traffic Crashes
Weather-related traffic crashes are the leading cause of death and injury each year on our country’s roadways. This crash type is defined as an accident that occurs in adverse weather, such as rain, snow, sleet, severe crosswinds, fog, and slick pavement. According to the US Department of Transportation, on average over 5,891,000 vehicle crashes occur…
CEO Ben Schill Announced to Lead
Paper Transport, a leading Wisconsin-based for-hire truckload carrier and provider of brokerage services, today announced CEO Ben Schill to be stepping into place. Schill will succeed Jeff Shefchik, who has served the company as president for 15 years. Shefchik will continue to serve on Paper Transport’s board of directors and transition into an advisory role.…
Trailer Backing: Techniques and Tight Maneuvers
Many veteran truck drivers have spent thousands of hours behind the wheel honing their trailer backing skills and continue to learn every day. Backing skills that many may take for granted can be a challenge for someone new to the industry and just getting their driving career off the ground. Backing Challenge Last month Driver…