Schneider National going to paperless logs
October 18, 2009 by Truckdrivernews · Leave a Comment
Schneider National Inc. soon will begin tracking the work hours of its 13,270 drivers electronically, a significant move in what could turn into a more general shift away from the trucking industry’s much-derided paper logbooks.
That shift may come voluntarily if, as Schneider believes, the electronic system boosts efficiency and reduces accidents.
It conceivably could come via [...]
Monson Trucking to close; 200 jobs will end in August
July 2, 2009 by Truckdrivernews · Leave a Comment
Monson Trucking, based in Duluth, is shutting down operations for good by Aug. 31, putting 200 people out of work.
Many of its 100 employees in Duluth were told Wednesday in multiple meetings, said Michael Monson, one of the owners. They include truck drivers, mechanics, office staff and management.
“They looked pretty shocked,” said Monson, acknowledging it [...]
