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SAFETY & SUSTAINABILITY

Celebrating Our 2022 Million Mile Drivers
Author: 
The Yellow Team

Feb. 21, 2023

In 2022, 298 of Yellow’s professional drivers achieved this honorable career milestone.   We are proud to recognize our professional drivers who reached the notable honor of driving a million miles or more without a single preventable accident. Our drivers receiving this award are exemplary in their professionalism, dedication and their commitment to safety.   By the numbers for 2022, 298 Yellow drivers achieved the Million Mile status:   4 surpassed four million miles 32 surpassed three million miles 73 surpa

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    Shipping Tips

    What are Freight Classes and NMFC Codes?
    Author: 
    The Yellow Team

    May 22, 2023

    Freight classes and NMFC codes are essential for obtaining accurate quotes for your less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments and completing the Bill of Lading (BOL) properly. This guide explains what you need to know about them.   Whether you are a frequent LTL shipper or someone new to using LTL carriers, you likely have come across the terms “Freight class” and “NMFC codes.” These commonly used LTL terms involve certain rules and regulations that play a cruci

    Yellow truck driving through the mountains

    Safety & Sustainability

    8 Things to Know Before Enrolling into Yellow’s Driving Academy
    Author: 
    The Yellow Team

    May 12, 2023

    Here are the most frequent questions applicants ask about earning a commercial driver’s license through Yellow.    In the past three years, Yellow has invested heavily in training a new generation of professional truck drivers.   Recognizing a lingering shortage of truck drivers nationwide, we have opened 21 Driving Academies in 16 states, with more locations on the way. The training Yellow provides is among the best values in the industry – Dr

    Yellow trucking with double trailers passing through mountains

    Shipping Tips

    What is Less-Than-Truckload (LTL)?
    Author: 
    The Yellow Team

    April 24, 2023

    Less-than-truckload was designed for shipments that don’t require a full trailer. Here is why LTL is one of the fastest-growing trucking modes today.    Yellow invented Less-than-Truckload (LTL) shipping as a way of giving customers more flexibility and options for moving freight. Although LTL shipping has been around in some form for nearly a hundred years, many shippers are still unsure of what it really is.      Less-than-truckload

    Orange cones at a highway construction work zone.

    Safety & Sustainability

    Why Work Zone Awareness is Even More Critical in 2023
    Author: 
    The Yellow Team

    April 14, 2023

    New infrastructure money means there will be more workers on our nation’s roadways than in previous years.    April 17 kicks off National Work Zone Awareness Week, a nationwide campaign to alert drivers of the need to use caution when driving through work zones in order to reduce fatalities and injuries.    The week-long event occurs each spring as the temperatures rise and transportation departments begin deploying workers and contractors

    Yellow Truck at Safety Drive for a Cure

    People of Yellow

    Professional Truck Drivers Promote Safety and Raise Funds for a Cause
    Author: 
    The Yellow Team

    Mar. 31, 2023

    Professional drivers competed and raised $40,000 at the Safety Drive for a Cure, an event hosted at Yellow’s Atlanta terminal each year to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.   It’s often said, “A little kindness goes a long way.”   Nearly two decades ago, a few Yellow drivers from Charlotte, N.C. and surrounding states began a company event called the Battle of the Borders to practice their safety skills and prepare themselves for the Sta

    Door of a Yellow truck

    People of Yellow

    Meet Yellow’s “Top Women to Watch in Transportation” for 2023
    Author: 
    The Yellow Team

    March 13, 2023

    Every year, Women In Trucking (WIT) recognizes top industry performers who, in addition to succeeding in their roles, are strong advocates of improving gender diversity in trucking.    Since WIT began publishing its “Top Women to Watch in Transportation” in 2019, 33 freight professionals at Yellow have made the list. Last year, driver Peggy Arnold was not only named a Top Woman to Watch, she was WIT’s “Driver of the Year.” For five consecutive years,

    U.S. Army combat uniform.

    People of Yellow

    “Best Man for that Job”: Yellow Manager Honored for Military Service
    Author: 
    The Yellow Team

    Feb. 13, 2023

    Martin Pond recently received the Order of Saint Michael for his 28-year career in the U.S. Army National Guard.   As Distribution Center Manager for Yellow’s Memphis, Tenn. Terminal #431, Martin Pond leads with the confidence of someone who has been in the trucking industry for over three decades and served in the military for nearly as long.    Which is why he chuckled when recently reflecting on a rare moment of uncertainty during his career with the U.S.

    Bryan Benchich and Brent Johnson, in the recording studio for Giving Songs

    People of Yellow

    Making Music Through Giving Songs
    Author: 
    The Yellow Team

    Jan. 23, 2023

    How two Yellow employees collaborated on a song to help disabled children and their families in southeast Michigan.    Sometimes, a routine work assignment can turn into something bigger than work.   Last summer, Bryan Benchich, an area sales director for Yellow, shadowed Brent Johnson, manager of Jackson, Mich. terminal #358. He wanted to learn what Johnson does on a day-to-day basis as part of an effort to improve collaboration between Sales and Operations.

    Collage of photos from Yellow's year in 2022

    One Yellow

    Year in Review: Our 8 Biggest Stories for 2022
    Author: 
    The Yellow Team

    Dec. 27, 2022

    It was a time of growth, transformation and positive momentum for Yellow heading into 2023. Here are the highlights.    At Yellow, the most important development in 2022 was our continued transformation into a super-regional LTL carrier. However, there were many other highlights from the year, including individual honors for Yellow employees and our ongoing efforts to draw from a diverse talent pool in training the next generation of professional truc

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    Photos of women who have had a lasting impact at Yellow Corp.
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    Shining examples of the many women who have built thriving careers at the original less-than-truckload carrier.


    5 Tips to Protect Your Freight from Freezing This Winter

    5 Tips to Protect Your Freight from Freezing This Winter

    Take these steps to help protect your valuable freight from harsh winter temperatures and reduce costs incurred from damages.

    Why are Yellow's Trucks Orange?

    Why are Yellow's Trucks Orange?

    It’s a good question and one we get asked all the time. The answer goes back to Yellow’s origins and commitment to safety.

    15 Ways to Save on Less-Than-Truckload Shipping

    15 Ways to Save on Less-Than-Truckload Shipping

    Apply these steps to help make your LTL shipping more cost-effective while reducing the risk of claims and damages.

    How Yellow is Training the Next Generation of Truck Drivers

    How Yellow is Training the Next Generation of Truck Drivers

    Yellow’s growing network of CDL Driving Academies is graduating hundreds of new professional drivers and addressing an industry need.

    8 Stories About Heroes for Truck Driver Appreciation Week

    Whether it’s rescuing a fellow motorist or helping others in need, these are just a few examples of how Yellow drivers perform heroically on the road.

    NTDC 2022 Recap: Five Take-Aways From Indianapolis

    The National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) in Indianapolis was the first time in two years that America’s top professional drivers were able to compete in what’s known as “The Super Bowl of Safety.”

    Yellow Drivers Pay a Visit to "Fox & Friends"

    Yellow Drivers Pay a Visit to "Fox & Friends"

    Yellow made a special stop at Times Square on Sept. 16 to celebrate and talk about the importance of America’s truck drivers.

    Demystifying the LTL vs FTL Freight Shipping Decision

    Demystifying the LTL vs FTL Freight Shipping Decision

    Here are the key factors that shippers should consider while choosing between less-than-truckload (LTL) and full truckload (FTL) for their shipments.

    5 Basic Steps to Shipping Freight

    5 Basic Steps to Shipping Freight

    This simple, step-by-step guide with illustrations is designed to help first-time shippers, as well as those who need a quick refresher on how to ship freight.

    4 Tips on How to Have a Great Trade Show Shipping Experience

    4 Tips on How to Have a Great Trade Show Shipping Experience

    These trade(show) secrets will ensure your booth or exhibit is shipped safely and efficiently, with ample time before the show begins.

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