Today we celebrate the blessing of freedom. As Americans we enjoy a privilege that few in the history of the world have ever known. The founding fathers of our nation penned these words in 1776:

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

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Today I am happy to share with you an update to the FirstFleet Mobile application that is designed to allow our drivers to locate a trailer using our trailer tracking data directly from their phone. This app update is accessible for all Android and Apple users today.

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Last week I shared with you that Android users of FirstFleet Mobile can now upload photos of unsafe load conditions or other important information to dispatch directly from our app. 

Today I am happy to share with you that this update is now live for Apple devices as well. To get the update just launch the FirstFleet Mobile app and follow the on screen prompts. 

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Today I am happy to share with you an update to the FirstFleet Mobile application that is designed to allow you to share photos of load conditions with dispatch directly from the app. This app update is accessible for all Android users today and will be released on Apple devices early next week. 

If you are currently an employee of FirstFleet, Inc. and are not using the mobile app I encourage you to give it a try. I am confident you will find some helpful tools in the app. Please take a look at this video for a quick summary of the changes we have for you.

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Today I am happy to share with you some recent updates to the FirstFleet Mobile application. If you are currently an employee of FirstFleet, Inc. and are not using the mobile app I encourage you to give it a try. I am confident you will find some helpful tools in the app. Today I am trying a different format to review the app enhancements - video. Please take a look at this video for a quick summary of the changes we have for you.

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Your family and friends at FirstFleet wish you the happiest of times and the very best this season. The holidays are a time for family and friends to gather in celebrations they have come to love and anxiously await. It is our hope that this season brings you joy and reminds you of the things you cherish most.

As professionals in the transportation industry we know that it's our business to keep the holidays moving, and for your dedication to excellence we express thanks and appreciation. However your family is celebrating this season it is our sincere hope that you may experience the joy of the season.

Blessings to you all and best wishes from your family at FirstFleet.

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Today we are excited to announce the release of FirstFleet Mobile 3.0. This version of the app is designed to update the experience and user interface. Starting in July of 2015 we have regularly updated our mobile app based on driver feedback and advances in technology. This build of our app keeps that tradition moving and adds some nice new functionality.

This platform version 3.0 sets us up for additional exciting new enhancements in 2018. We hope that you find the new experience to be improved and welcomed, we continue to look for your feedback on application development.

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Today we are excited to announce a Beta version of the FirstFleet Mobile app designed to update the experience and user interface. Starting in July of 2015 we have regularly updated our mobile app based on driver feedback and advances in technology. This build of our app keeps that tradition moving and adds some nice new functionality.

This platform version 3.0 sets us up for additional exciting new enhancements in 2018. We hope that you find the new experience to be improved and welcomed, and today we need your help to test it out.

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We are as a nation a blessed group of people. We have freedoms every day that most in the world will only dream of. Today is Thanksgiving - a day of gratitude - a day set aside to give thanks for the blessings that we have in life.

Many in our industry may find themselves on the road servicing customers today. The life of a transportation professional is always on the go, and I thank you for your service and dedication. Wherever you find yourself today it is my hope that you are able to pause and reflect on the blessings in your life. There is much to be thankful for.

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Driver appreciation week is here, and from the time I have started with FirstFleet, Inc. I have not only acquired a new outlook, but gained great deal of appreciation towards the tough jobs you as drivers do daily.

I have worked in other career fields where trucks were received, my father and grandfather were truck drivers, with that I had basic knowledge of what a truck driver did day to day. Did I fully understand? No.

I’ve come to value and understand how many days a truck driver is gone, Monday - Friday, Holiday’s, and what is a weekend? How many first days of school, birthdays, super bowls, and special events were missed? Out on the road, driving the economy, putting food on shelves and the clothes that we wear into the stores we enjoy most every day.

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September 10-16, 2017 is a special week for the trucking industry – it’s the National Driver Appreciation Week. At FirstFleet we want to celebrate ad honor those who have chosen a career as a Professional Driver. FirstFleet drivers work hard each day to uphold the Core Values of our company, and we are grateful for each team member. 

This year we asked a few team members from around the country to share their thoughts of appreciation. Today we are sharing the comments of Perry Glancy. Perry is a Regional Operations Manager for FirstFleet. 

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September 10-16, 2017 is a special week for the trucking industry – it’s the National Driver Appreciation Week. At FirstFleet we want to celebrate ad honor those who have chosen a career as a Professional Driver. FirstFleet drivers work hard each day to uphold the Core Values of our company, and we are grateful for each team member. 

This year we asked a few team members from around the country to share their thoughts of appreciation. Today we are sharing the comments of Debra Houston. Debra is Director of Risk Managment for FirstFleet.

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September 10-16, 2017 is a special week for the trucking industry – it’s the National Driver Appreciation Week. At FirstFleet we want to celebrate ad honor those who have chosen a career as a Professional Driver. 

FirstFleet drivers work hard each day to uphold the Core Values of our company, and we are grateful for each team member. This year we asked a few team members from around the country to share their thoughts of appreciation. Today we are sharing the comments of Kevin Santoyo. Kevin is our Service Manager in Cleveland, TN. 

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By now you have seen the images of the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and the devastation it left in its path. There is untold loss of property and that doesn't even compare to the loss of life that many are grieving today. Our hearts and prayers go out to those impacted by this horrific event.

In spite of the harsh realities we continue to hear stories of hope and unity from the communities impacted. You have seen individuals rescuing people they don't know, stores opening their doors for shelter and even large scale fund raising events like this one by J.J. Watt which is currently at $28 million dollars and counting. 

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As part of our continuing efforts to communicate well with our driver community we are excited to announce the release of a new version of our mobile app. Stats on the FirstFleet Mobile App show us that a great number of our drivers are regularly using the app to help plan and confirm their trips, review their pay, find fuel stops and much more.

The mobile app is designed to allow our driver community to quickly locate information pertaining to their daily tasks and to stay connected through tools like load planning, fuel economy, payroll history, training and more. If you not presently using the mobile app I would encourage you to visit the app market for your phone and give it a test drive today.

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