EAGAN, MINNESOTA—Bay & Bay Transportation just gave drivers a great reason to both join the company and stay for the long haul.

Company leadership recently announced a driver pay increase effective December 7th that will provide great reward to both current and new drivers to Bay & Bay. Experienced drivers joining the carrier will now start at up to 0.58 cents/mile, while existing company drivers’ pay has been increased by 0.04 cents/mile across the fleet. Bay & Bay also has one of the top sign and drive lease to own opportunities in trucking! Lease drivers start at 70% of the revenue on the load and new/late model equipment is available (lease trucks are governed at 75 MPH).

In addition to the higher pay per mile, Bay & Bay is offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus for all company drivers joining its fleet.*

“Our drivers are the heartbeat of our organization,” said Sam Anderson, President and CEO. “We have seen over the past months how important our drivers are to keeping America open for business. It’s critical to offer a compensation package that makes this a career, not just a job.”

Known for its culture of strong values and safe working environment, Bay & Bay invites local and OTR drivers to become part of a 79-year tradition of excellence.

“Pay is just one piece of what we have to offer at Bay & Bay,” said Michael Blair, Driver Recruitment Manager. “Drivers also enjoy our state-of-the art facilities, modern equipment, and family culture. We can get you home and help make sure your family comes first.”

Bay & Bay’s respect for drivers shows up in their safety conscious culture, which led the Truckload Carriers Association to recognize Bay & Bay as the Safest Fleet by the for Division IV (25–49.99 million miles). Bay & Bay’s level of safety remains the gold standard in trucking.

Since 1941, Quality, Driven, and Tradition have been the pillars to the company culture at Bay & Bay Transportation. Truckers looking to start 2021 at a family-owned carrier with a great new compensation package can apply online at www.BayandBay.com.

*Some limitations and exclusions apply.

Have you heard the latest news from Forward Air? They’re looking for top Owner Operators to run OTR, Dedicated and Expedited Routes. Sign-On Bonuses up to $5k. Lease Purchase Program Available.

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The Women In Trucking Association’s primary purpose is to increase the percentage of women in the trucking industry. In an effort to provide exposure to young girls who might not have considered a career in trucking, we initiated a Transportation Patch for the Girl Scouts of America.

In partnership with the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, the curriculum was designed to provide the girls with insight into the trucking industry. The event was planned for October 13^th, which was Columbus Day and there was no school scheduled.

Olive-Harvey College in the southeast Chicago area hosted the event and provided a meeting area for the girls to listen and learn about trucking, as well as two tractor-trailers for the girls to climb in and learn about. Joanne Ivory is the Associate Dean of the college and coordinated the event.

The day began with a welcome from Ms. Harvey in the auditorium, followed by a short talk about careers in the trucking industry by Women In Trucking President/CEO, Ellen Voie. A video about trucks was provided by J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

The keynote speaker was Dr. H. Lenora Hardee, who talked about her job as Chief Technical Engineer at Navistar, Inc. Dr. Hardee told the girls about the importance of truck cab design and how it relates both to comfort for the driver as well as aerodynamics and fuel efficiency. She explained that a proper fit is crucial and asked the younger girls if they felt comfortable in the auditorium chairs when their feet couldn’t reach the floor. She showed them photos of mannequins in cabs and how the pedals, steering, and seats must allow the driver to be able to reach all of them.

The girls were then led outside to where to tractor-trailers were parked and numerous instructors were available to talk to them about the skills needed to drive a truck. Older Scouts were allowed to climb into the trucks and see the view from the driver’s seat. They learned about the parts of the tractor and trailer and the importance of maintaining the equipment for efficiency and safety.

Ms. Ivory had activities ready for the girls when they returned to the auditorium. First, they were given maps and asked to identify things on the maps and to look at the geography of the rivers, roads, and state borders. They were then provided with cardboard trucks to assemble and to take home after the event.

Averitt Express provided a pizza lunch and snacks of chips were donated by Frito-Lay. The Girls Scout Troop provided fruit drinks for the Scouts and their chaperones.

At the end of the event, each Girl Scout was presented with the first ever Transportation Patch for her sash. They were all surprised to receive goodie bags from Women In Trucking Association with items from corporate members and sponsors. The cost of the patches was paid for by C. H. Robinson, Inc.

There were eighty-four girls ranging in age from four to thirteen who attended the Girl Scout day at Olive-Harvey College. Accompanying the girls were many moms and dads who were also told about potential jobs available in the trucking industry.

The day was truly a historical opportunity to launch an initiative that will introduce the next generation of girls to careers as drivers, mechanics, engineers, managers and company owners.

Women In Trucking Association and the Girls Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana have finalized the curriculum, which will be shared with troops across the country that can offer the same patch in their area.

We are truly proud of initiating this opportunity to share the trucking industry and its importance to these girls. More importantly, we are supporting our mission to increase the percentage of women employed in the trucking industry by introducing these girls to career opportunities at a young age.

For more information about the Transportation Patch and how to present the curriculum to your local troops, call Women In Trucking Association at 888-464-9482.

Interstate Distributor, a trucking company known for its commitment to safety, service and operational excellence, has launched its new Maintenance Support program for Owner Operators and Lease Purchase drivers.

Interstate’s primary goal is to offer several choices for Operators when signing on with the company.  The new Maintenance Support program is the newest option available to save Operators money on repairs and receive discounts on labor, parts and tires.  The program also offers Operators the option to establish a pre-paid Maintenance Fund to use for future expenses.

Highlights of the program include a $1,000 sign on bonus applied to the Owner Operator’s Maintenance Fund, $75 per hour shop rate at the company’s maintenance facilities, discounted pricing on repair parts and tire purchases, and Interstate corporate pricing at thousands of vendors.  Owner Operators also receive the option to make weekly contributions to their Maintenance Fund as well as optional tow and breakdown coverage.

“Breakdowns are the single largest contributor to Owner Operator failures,” said Interstate Distributors’ Vice President of Maintenance Martin Singh. “Interstate is committed to leveraging our size and corporate discounts to provide Operators competitive services, parts and support.  By cutting costs to our Operators, they are more successful and can continue to build their business.”

Operators are able to establish their own Maintenance Fund by designating a transfer of existing funds or by deducting a fixed amount from their settlements.  Funds are accepted at Interstate’s shops as well as some external vendors.  Operators also receive free annual DOT inspections on their anniversary month.

Interstate Distributor has experienced solid growth this year as it expands operations, divisions and customer service in support of its Fortune 500 customer base.  In order to keep up with demand, the company continues to focus on partnering with Owner Operators, Lease Purchase candidates and small to medium-sized carriers with their own authority.

About Interstate Distributor Co.
Headquartered in Tacoma, Wash., Interstate Distributor Co. is a preferred carrier of choice for driving associates and many Fortune 500 companies.  Interstate has terminals and facilities located in major markets throughout the United States, Western Canada and along the Mexican border to support regional and transcontinental business.  Additional divisions include dedicated fleets, expedited teams, specialized and refrigerated equipment and intermodal service. At Interstate we proudly provide a safety first culture and family friendly culture.

For more information, see Interstate Distributor ads on www.SmartPhoneTrucker.com or visit www.DriveInterstate.com.

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