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BR Williams Trucking, Inc Achieves Historic Victory in Alabama Trucking Association

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BR Williams secures first place in three key divisions of the Alabama Trucking Association (ATA) Fleet Safety Banquet, marking a significant milestone in their commitment to highway and workplace safety. The Awards are based on previous year’s safety records from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Motor Carrier Safety Unit.

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This Week n Logistics News (February 24 – March 1)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. The United Auto Workers (UAW) union said on Tuesday that a majority of hourly workers at a Mercedes Benz Alabama factory have signed cards to join the union. About 6,000 workers are employed at the German automaker’s Alabama plant that builds the GLE and GLS.

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BR Williams Named Best Trucking Company in Alabama

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FreightWaves Ratings names BR Williams the best trucking and transportation company in Alabama. BR Williams topped the list of the ten best trucking companies serving areas in and around Alabama. FreightWaves Ratings reviews come from professionals in the freight trucking and transportation industry as a community site.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 24 – 30)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. Starting next week, Amazon will start actively recruiting existing small businesses in 23 states including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, and Washington.

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BR Williams Trucking Honored for Exceptional Safety Performance

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BR Williams Trucking Wins First Place in Alabama Trucking Association – General Commodities Linehaul & General Commodities Combined / 5-10 Million Miles. These awards recognize the company’s commitment to safety and excellence in the industry. We know that “safe driving” is more than a catchphrase. covering 1.7

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This Week in Logistics News (May 7 – 13)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. The company is paying participating small businesses a per-package fee to deliver Amazon orders within a 10-mile radius to their neighbors’ homes in states like Nebraska, Mississippi, and Alabama. The post This Week in Logistics News (May 7 – 13) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Prediction- Added Labor Activism Among Industry Supply Chains

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The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group highlights a 2024 prediction of added labor activism continuing across industry supply chains in 2024. According to the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations Labor Action Tracker , as of the end of October 2023, there were over 350 labor strikes involving over 490,000 workers.