The holiday season is a time to gather with family and friends to reflect upon the blessings in our lives. If I were to pause and ask each of you for one thing you were thankful for I am certain we could fill this page with thoughts of children, grandchildren, health, friends, freedom and countless other examples of things you hold dear. As a company we are grateful this Christmas for our business partners and the dedicated team of hard-working individuals that support this organization. We are blessed to be in longstanding business relationships ...

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  We are excited to announce the implementation of electronic logs for FirstFleet.  You may hear QHOS (Qualcomm Hours of Service) is coming to your fleet.  The CSA program is a government program that is designed to level the playing field by providing good visibility into a carrier’s safety performance – in relation to their peers.  This program provides clear access into what was once lost in the details of a safe stat score. FirstFleet wants to be a leader in our industry and is deployi...

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As everyone is hopefully enjoying this Memorial Day weekend, FirstFleet would like to take the time to reflect on the sacrifices that many have, and continue, to make for our country in order to provide us with enviable freedom.  Thanking those who have sacrificed for our country and thanking those who continue to serve in our armed forces. Please take the time to this weekend to reflect on these sacrifices and be thankful for those heroes who have given their lives for this freedom. Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ...

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FirstFleet is proud to announce that Rick Atkins of Cleveland,TN was honored on April, 28 2012 by the Tennessee Trucking Association as the Tennessee truck driver of the year. Rick has been with FirstFleet since 1988, is a two million mile safe driver, a member of the Tennessee Highway Road Team, a FirstFleet Driver Trainer, and pastor of New Providence Baptist Church. In accepting the award Rick thanked FirstFleet for the opportunity to work here, he thanks the ownership and his management team, fellow drivers in his profession, and...

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FirstFleet’s 2012 driver trainer meeting, was held in Murfreesboro, Tn. on April 13-14. Driver trainers from FirstFleet locations around the country were welcomed by FirstFleet President Gary Wilson, and Vice Presidents David Beeny and Daniel Piper .  This year marked FirstFleet’s 16th annual trainer meeting. In depth discussions were held on the federal governments CSA program, and where FirstFleet stands in comparison to other carriers with 500 or more trucks. Fuel buying habits and MPG were discussed in detail from industry and company representatives with re...

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FirstFleet is proud to announce, the Three Million Mile safe driving accomplishment of Ronnie May. Mr. May drives out of Cleveland, TN delivering multi-stop grocery deliveries and has been with us since 1987. Thadd Wells, Ronnie’s Terminal Manager, says Ronnie is a model employee, professional, courteous, and now a 24 year, three million mile safe driver Mr. May says staying alert all the time, and expecting the unexpected are keys to his success, along with caring about the others he shares the road with. Everyone wants to return home safely, and professional ...

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This video presentation is of Jesse Wisener, FirstFleet driver from our Portland, TN location, giving detailed tips on how he works hard at achieving great Fuel Economy. Jesse is currently at 7.84 mpg!

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Although drivers can’t do anything about the cost of fuel, drivers choices on how they drive can have a big impact on bottom-line fuel economy. In this video, we are talking with Greg Basham, a driver for our Portland, TN facility. Greg's mpg is currently at 7.87.

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Mr. Laverne Strange of Ft. Wayne, IN was recently recognized by his employer FirstFleet, Inc, for Two Million Safe Miles driven. Mr. Strange drives for FirstFleet out of our Bluffton, IN facility. Mr. Strange has been with FirstFleet since 1989 and says that keeping a safe distance around him, watching out for the other drivers and expecting the unexpected are keys to his safe driving success. Perry Glancy, Laverne’s Fleet Manager at FirstFleet says that Laverne is always at work, has good relationships with fellow drivers and management an...

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We at FirstFleet join the rest of the nation this weekend in honoring those servicemen and women who have bravely served to defend our great nation and the freedoms we enjoy. Their sacrifice, and that of their families, makes possible our way of life and the rights we hold dear. We offer our utmost respect and undying gratitude for everything our veterans have done and are continuing to do for our country. We are especially proud of those members of the FirstFleet team who are veterans. Thank you for your service.

  FirstFleet recently recognized Mike Farmer for Two Million Safe Miles driven. Mike, a sixteen year employee, drives out of our Portland, TN facility hauling multi-stop freight. On Monday, November 7, Mike and his family were presented awards during a drivers meeting with over 100 of his fellow professional drivers and peers in attendance. Mike feels he owes his safe driving record to guidance from the Lord above, and what his father taught him years ago - if you do a job: take your time, do it right, and ma...

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This week is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.  Many people do not know or understand the amount of time a Professional Driver invests in their profession. The demands or a Professional Driver's schedule often do not fit into the conventional 8-5 workday. It is not uncommon for a Professional Driver to begin their day between 10:00 PM and 2:00 AM. Many drivers work 11-14 hours a day and might invest as many as 60-70 hours per week in their career. FirstFleet is a carrier that is dedicated to meeting the needs of our business partners with excellence. Much...

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Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. We ask you to join us in honoring the memory of the nearly 3,000 innocent people who lost their lives in those mindless attacks as well as keeping in our thoughts and prayers the countless thousands of families who mourn the loss of family, friends and loved ones. Please also take this time to reflect on the heroes who emerged that tragic day. They were everyday Americans who showed the remarkable bravery, courage and resolve that inspired our nation then and continue to inspire us now. ...

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Today FirstFleet recognized its first driver to reach three million safe driving miles. For twenty four years Dave Hall (Cleveland, TN) has driven FirstFleet trucks without so much as a single preventable accident. In 2009 Mr. Hall was elected as the Tennessee Trucking Association’s Truck Driver of the Year, and he has previously served on the Tennessee Trucking Association’s Road Team. Today at the corporate offices of FirstFleet, Inc. Mr. Hall was presented with certificates of recognition and vehicles placards to indicate this distinguished status. We wish to express our heartfelt t...

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We are very pleased to announce a new feature that provides transparent access for all employees into fuel economy values for our organization. Using this new tool an employee can see his or her specific vehicle economy values over time, the values for their specific fleet, or the entire organization.

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