Summer is over, and school is back in session! Did you know that an average of 139 deaths occur each year in school bus related accidents and school zone accidents? This statistic is one that needs serious attention from everyone who is in control of a motor vehicle. Please make sure you are on full alert when entering a school zone or meet a school bus while driving. REMEMBER: Young children are small and a driver's view maybe blocked by the bus or other vehicle Ch...

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The world of cargo theft is big business. To be specific, in 2011 cargo theft was a $35 billion business. Of the reported thefts the most common states were California, Texas, New Jersey, Illinois, and Georgia. The most common targets of thieves were food and drink products, base metals, electronics, apparel, and building materials. Most thefts occurred on Friday with the weekend a close second. Truck stops and unsecured parking lots were where most thefts happened. As a carrier we are not immune to this reality. To stay in front of this c...

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Attention FirstFleet drivers!  We are increasing our Referral Bonus for new drivers hired at our Portland, TN terminal thru August, 2012.  We will pay existing FirstFleet drivers $1500 for every qualifying full time driver that is referred and hired at this facility.  The referring driver bonus will be paid after the newly hired full time driver has been employed for 90 days.  You know... truck drivers don’t usually have a problem talking, so get out there and talk it up about the new Portland, TN Referral Bonus! For mor...

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