Vermont Gov. Phil Scott recently signed legislation that will invest more than $600 million in the state鈥檚 transportation system and open more truck-driving opportunities for people with military backgrounds.
June 18, 2019Business
Legion Logistics Announces First Acquisition
Legion Logistics, a disabled veteran-owned 3PL, has announced its first acquisition, according to a Jan. 14 press release. The company will grow more than 10% with the acquisition of Qontinuity Enterprises, a 3PL based in Tennessee.
January 18, 2019Government, Business, Safety
Werner Driver Quinton Ward Wins Driving for Excellence Award
Quinton Ward of New Orleans, who served five years in the U.S. Army until he was injured and received an Honorable Discharge, is the winner of the 2018 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce鈥檚 Hiring Our Heroes Program.
December 14, 2018Government, Business
California Trucking School Charged in $4.3 Million VA Fraud
Surely former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw had no way of knowing that a California truck driver training school he was featuring on his TV 鈥渘ews program鈥 in 2014 was at the same time being investigated for bilking the Veterans Administration out of millions of dollars for students that never even intended to show up for classes.
April 12, 2018Business
Volvo Trucks Introduces Genuine Painted Parts Program
Volvo Trucks North America now offers a painted parts program intended to deliver genuine, factory-built replacement parts, custom painted for pre-order or quick turnaround,聽the company聽said.聽
June 6, 2017Government
House Transport Panel Passes Two Bills to Assist Veterans in Obtaining CDLs
Legislation that would help military personnel obtain commercial driver licenses easily advanced through a House panel in May.
June 5, 2017