Overdrive Magazine | Trucking Business News & Owner Operator Info
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May 2016 | Overdrive | 67 Fleet News Houston-based bulk hauler TRIMAC TRANSPORTATION launched a com- mercial driver's license tuition reimbursement program that will pay qualifying students monthly until the tuition has been fully reimbursed or the employee is no longer with the company, up to a maximum of $5,000. To be eligible, drivers must attend a Trimac-approved driv- ing school. A full list of approved schools can be found at careers. trimac.com. Trimac offers tuition reimbursement By Dean SmallwooD FACILITIES ROADRUNNER TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS moved into new facil- ities in Dallas and Houston to expand capacity for its growing customer bases in those mar- kets. The Cudahy, Wis.-based less-than-truckload company also now operates its own facil- ity in Memphis, Tenn., to add capacity while also improving efficiency and service levels by providing direct service to cus- tomers in that market. Roadrunner also recently added an optional premium service with guaranteed deliv- ery on a scheduled day in select major metropolitan markets. HONORS BISON TRANSPORT recognized Roger Maltman, who became its first driver to complete three million consecutive accident-free miles. Maltman has been a company driver at Bison since 1994 and cur- rently is part of the Winnipeg, Manitoba-based fleet's Long Combination Vehicle network, hauling two 53-foot trailers with a single tractor. Bison also recognized driv- ers Lloyd Braun and Bryan McCaughan, who became its third and fourth drivers, respectively, to achieve 2.5 million safe miles. Braun has been driving with Bison since 1991, while McCaughan joined in 1994. Untitled-10 1 10/19/15 1:58 PM