The DriverDash mobile payment app has seen a surge in usage within gas stations, with a presence in over 5,500 locations affiliated with the Phillips 66, Conoco, and 76 brands. This rapid adoption can be attributed to the app's innovative features aimed at improving payment security and convenience for users.
One of the main feature is the use of facial recognition or fingerprint verification to confirm payments, adding an extra layer of security to transactions. In addition to this, drivers can accrue points for each fuel purchase made through the app.
Moreover, fleet drivers can take advantage of the DriverDash app to authorize fuel payments directly from their mobile devices. The app also allows for the collection of data on fueling, mileage, and driver identification, which can be sent to fleet managers for better monitoring and analysis.
Air Van, a leading transportation and logistics company based in Jacksonville, Florida, recently made significant strategic moves in its expansion efforts. In February, the company acquired 35,000 square feet of warehouse space from G&C Cartage, followed by the announcement of the acquisition of Imeson Distribution Center.
This latest acquisition, according to Air Van CEO Ike Sherlock, is of great importance as it provides the company with access to the temperature-controlled rail storage services. With the addition of Imeson Distribution Center, Air Van will further enhance its capabilities with an additional 700,000 square feet of storage space. Air Van, known for its reliable transportation services, operates with a dedicated team of over 16 power units and 18 drivers. The company continues to demonstrate its commitment to expansion and innovation within the industry.
Marten Transport, Wisconsin-based transportation company recently announced salary cuts for six management positions as a result of challenges faced in the trucking market. The cuts, totaling 7.5 percent, were implemented for the company's executive chairman, CEO, CFO, president, and executive vice president.
The decision comes amidst a prolonged recession in the trucking industry, marked by weak demand and high operating costs. Company officials cited a decrease in revenue from $101.3 million to $96 million in the second quarter, with average revenue per truck per week also declining from $4,472 to $4,093, net of fuel revenue. As a result of these challenges, the company's shares have declined by 12% over the past year, with a modest 2.25% increase over the past three months.
Budget carrier JetBlue Airways has stated plans to open its first lounges at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York and Boston. The strategic move is intended to draw in more high-spending customers to the airline. The first lounge with over 8,000 square feet, is set to open in Terminal 5 at John F. Kennedy Airport, while a second lounge, with over 11,000 square feet, will be located in Terminal C at Logan International Airport in Boston. In addition to the lounge openings, JetBlue Airways, in collaboration with Barclays, is preparing to launch a new premium credit card in the near future.
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Looking to enhance customer base, JetBlue Airways is not alone in these efforts. Southwest Airlines is introducing various customer benefits, including seats with extra space for legs for added comfort. Meanwhile, Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines are offering perks such as earlier boarding and diverse food options.
On a routine stop, the Indiana Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division apprehended a Canadian truck driver, Naseeb Chisty, for unlawful possession and trafficking of narcotics. During a search of the suspect's trailer on eastbound I-94, officers seized 123.9 kilograms of cocaine.
Chisty, 49, was promptly arrested at the scene and now faces serious criminal charges related to the significant drug quantity discovered in his vehicle.
On September 21, a group of truck drivers staged a protest in Brampton, Ontario, to raise awareness about ongoing challenges within the trucking industry. The demonstration, organized by Navi Aujla, the executive director of Labour Community Services of Peel, highlighted the prevalent issues faced by drivers in their day-to-day work.
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During the protest, drivers shared accounts of unsafe working conditions, denial of access to basic needs, and the refusal of many employers to pay their wages. One of the protesters named Manjinder Singh complained that the company owed him more than $10,000. These complaints underscore the urgent need for reform within the industry. The demonstrators are calling for authorities to implement stricter penalties for companies that violate labor laws, enhance oversight of infractions, and enact necessary changes to the labor code. Aujla emphasized that many companies are failing to provide employees with essential benefits such as vacations, overtime payments, and vacation pay.
With the increasing trade activity between Mexico and the US, Cargado CEO Matt Silver has introduced a new cross-border dock loading board. This platform caters to over 50 clients including brokers, 3PLs, and freight forwarders, allowing them to post their cross-border shipments and receive quotes from various cross-border carriers.
One of the key features of the Cargado platform is that most companies are either Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) certified or have partnerships with carriers in Mexico who are certified under OEA, the Mexican equivalent of C-TPAT. This ensures a higher level of security and efficiency in cross-border freight transportation. According to Matt Silver, the platform is user-friendly and streamlines the entire process of transferring shipments, leading to faster and more transparent freight booking. With his experience as the former CEO of Forager, a company specializing in cross-border freight shipments between the US, Mexico, and Canada, Matt Silver brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the development of the Cargado platform.
September 1st, Colorado has implemented new regulations for commercial vehicles weighing over 16,000 pounds. These vehicles are now required to have four tire chains when traversing specific roadways in the state:
These changes were prompted by a recent decision by the Colorado legislature to expand the existing chain law zones. In addition to the tire chain requirement, new restrictions have been put in place for trucks. Truckers are now prohibited from using the left lane in specific areas such as : Glenwood Canyon, Dowd Junction, the west side of Vail Pass, the tunnels on both sides of the Eisenhower-Johnson tunnels, Georgetown Hill, and Floyd Hill.
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