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People of Yellow
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. One day during a break, the two men started talkin
One Yellow
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
People of Yellow
Dec. 20, 2022
On Dec. 17, we helped pay tribute to veterans by laying remembrance wreaths at 33 cemeteries across the nation. Each December, Wreaths Across America leads a coordinated effort to remember, honor and teach about the sacrifices and heroism of the country’s military veterans by holding wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and more than 3,400 other locations across the United States. It’s a tradition the organization has ca
People of Yellow
Nov. 11, 2022
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
People of Yellow
Nov. 10, 2022
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
Shipping Tips
November 8, 2022
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
One Yellow
Nov. 3, 2022
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?”
Shipping Tips
Oct. 14, 2022
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
Safety & Sustainability
Sept. 28, 2022
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
People of Yellow
Sept. 19 2022
Yellow made a special stop at Times Square on Sept. 16 to celebrate and talk about the importance of America’s truck drivers. Drivers Esther Parsons and Russ Simpson, along with SVP of Trucker Relations Bryan Reifsnyder, made a guest appearance on morning news show “Fox & Friends” in a segment honoring National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. They spoke with “Fox & Friends” co-host Steve Doocy about the important role truck drivers
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.
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.”
IT Director Lisa Weaver received the award on June 23 for “going above and beyond” in supporting an employee’s service in the National Guard.
Yellow made a special stop at Times Square on Sept. 16 to celebrate and talk about the importance of America’s truck drivers.
Here are the key factors that shippers should consider while choosing between less-than-truckload (LTL) and full truckload (FTL) for their shipments.
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.
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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