These are shining examples of the many women who have built thriving careers at the original less-than-truckload carrier.   At Yellow, we have a proud history of empowering the women on our team and helping them to develop long, rewarding careers in the trucking industry.    As the Women In Trucking Association (WIT) launches its Nov. 13-16 Accelerate! Conference & Expo in Dallas, we’re grateful that WIT has recognized Yellow’s commitm

Women In Trucking’s “Driver of the Year” discusses her career, her commitment to safety and how trucking has transformed her life.   When Peggy Arnold decided more than 30 years ago to become a less-than-truckload driver, it represented a turning point – not just for her working life, but for her family as well.    For years, she had worked a series of minimum wage jobs to support her two children. By becoming a truck driver, Arnold found a rol

Take these steps to help protect your valuable freight from harsh winter temperatures and reduce costs incurred from damages.   As the leaves are changing color and the air is getting crisper, it’s also time to prepare your freight for the coming winter temperatures, especially if your cargo is freeze-sensitive. While liquids and beverages can expand in freezing temperatures and result in damaged packaging and spills, products like cosmetics, pharmaceutica

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.   For more than 90 years, tractor-trailers bearing the Yellow name and logo have been a familiar sight on U.S. highways and byways.    Many motorists, at some point, have glanced at the distinctive logo on the back or side of a Yellow trailer and thought to themselves, “The name of the company is Yellow, so why is that truck orange?”   

Apply these steps to help make your LTL shipping more cost-effective while reducing the risk of claims and damages.    Freight rates and shipping costs can fluctuate, depending on your industry, available trucking capacity and other market forces.    Many of these factors are out of your control. However, there are several practices your transportation team can adopt to maximize your shipping dollars, reduce the risk of cargo claims and da

Yellow’s growing network of CDL Driving Academies is graduating hundreds of new professional drivers and addressing an industry need.    When students enter the classroom at the Yellow CDL Driving Academy in Salt Lake City, the first thing they see is a wall lined with 50 photos of academy graduates proudly holding their certifications.    The academy’s trainers have regularly updated their “wall of honor” with new, smiling faces since the