“I had a guy tell me to my face that he would not hire me because I was a woman. I told him he was going to regret saying that.” What’s happening: From driving big rigs to working in operations roles, the ranks of women in trucking continue...
U.S. Xpress President and CEO Eric Fuller recently wrote a viewpoint piece for FreightWaves about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. He challenges the U.S. Xpress family of companies and the whole trucking industry, to act, proposing...
The face of trucking is changing. People of different races, sexual identities, ethnicities, genders, religions, and backgrounds are joining the industry, bringing new perspectives to the table, and driving success for their organizations. In fact:Companies devoted to...
Due to the explosion of e-commerce, the global pandemic, shifting customer expectations, and other market factors, omnichannel distribution strategies have quickly become the norm in supply chain management. As a result, it’s getting more attention than ever from the...
All the moms out there know – being a mom is a huge time commitment. And all the Professional Drivers out there know the same goes for being a driver. But believe it or not, there are some superstars who manage to do both. In honor of Mother’s Day, we caught up with...
Depending on the branch, years served, and in what capacity, it’s estimated that anywhere from 11 to 30% of military veterans experience post-traumatic stress following their service. Nonprofit organization, Warrior Freedom Service Dogs, has found one way to help –...
