Linnette Torres, CPC Logistics’ Director of Compliance and Recruiting, provided insights for a recent article in Transport Topics: “Fleets Eye Bonuses, Work-Life Perks Amid Driver Shortages.” The article outlines a variety of driver retention strategies companies are employing, from lifestyle improvements to maintaining open communication. “Drivers need to feel they’re being listened to by their…

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Isaac Harmon, CPC Logistics’ Director of Safety, recently published an article in Supply & Demand Chain Executive titled “Building a Strong Safety Culture from the Ground Up.” The article outlines how fleets can empower truck drivers to do their best work as safely as possible. “In the world of trucking, safety is not just a priority, but…

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When daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday in March, people will wake one hour earlier than normal, begin and complete work routines earlier, and will have an extra hour of daylight at the end of the workday. Even though losing only one hour does not seem significant, it can disrupt people’s schedules and…

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Healthy drivers are the backbone of fleet operations. That’s why CPC Logistics has partnered with Lockton Nurse Advocates (LNA)—a comprehensive, proactive health support system and program tailored to fit drivers’ unique needs—for more than nine years. What is the LNA Program? As part of the program, CPC’s dedicated nurse advocate Mandy Francis, RN helps drivers…

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CPC Logistics Division Manager Leslie Gomez recently earned her Bachelor of Science in Business with a Human Resource Management Certificate from the University of Phoenix. Leslie Gomez Leslie’s educational journey began more than two decades ago. After graduating high school, she enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in 1999 but working to support herself and…

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In July 2024, CPC Logistics Canada Business Development Manager Leanne Drummond was elected as chair of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) Board of Directors, making her the first woman in the organization’s history to hold the position. Leanne Drummond Leanne has been involved with the PMTC since 2019. She was a member…

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CPC Logistics Director of Safety Isaac Harmon and Luma Brighter Learning CEO Dr. Gina Anderson lent their expertise to a recent Supply Chain Management Review (SCMR) article about the benefits of microlearning. Microlearning is a training method that focuses on delivering small, frequent chunks of information. “When I think of microlearning, I think about it…

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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists are 28 times more likely than people in passenger cars to die in a traffic crash, and they account for 14 percent of all traffic-related fatalities despite representing only three percent of the registered motor vehicle fleet. In recognition of National Motorcycle Day July 12, CPC…

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The National Private Truck Council (NPTC) Institute—the educational and professional certification arm of the NPTC—introduced the Certified Transportation Professional (CTP) designation in 1993 to raise transportation industry standards and increase the respect and prestige of the profession. Twenty-six current CPC Logistics employees have achieved the designation. Operations Manager Jeff Boyington, Transportation Manager David Mueller, National…

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Tom Melillo, a CPC Logistics truck driver assigned to Walgreens in Hazlet, New Jersey, was traveling south on U.S. Route 9 to make a delivery on March 23, 2024, when he encountered a flooded section of roadway. Although numerous passenger vehicles were turning around to avoid the water, Tom watched several tractor trailers move through…

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CPC Logistics truck driver Stuart Shuck, who is assigned to drive for John Deere in Davenport, Iowa, has been inducted into the National Private Truck Council (NPTC) Driver Hall of Fame. NPTC is the only national trade association in the United States exclusively dedicated to representing private fleets. From left: Director of Safety Isaac Harmon,…

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The 2024 North American Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024, will be a spectacular phenomenon to witness. The path of totality, where observers will experience the full blackout of the sun, will pass over parts of the United States, Mexico and Canada. According to NASA, those within the centerline of this path can expect the…

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For the second year in a row, CPC Logistics was included in Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best Midsize Employers (organizations with 1,000 to 5,000 employees) published February 13, 2024. Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to gather data for the list, which is based on a survey of more than 170,000 U.S.-based workers…

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Isaac Harmon, Director of Safety for CPC Logistics, was featured in a Transport Topics article about how fleets and drivers should prepare for the winter season. In the article, titled “Winterization Process Requires Preparation, Training,” Isaac shares a variety of steps that should be taken to maximize safety at least a month or two before…

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When CPC Logistics Operations Manager Jeff Boyington joined the United States Army in 1989 at the age of 18, he had no idea it would lead to a lifelong passion for trucking. Jeff Boyington “I had just graduated high school and never been away from home before,” Jeff said. “This was a lifechanging experience for…

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Luma Brighter Learning is an award-winning learning company in the transportation industry. By using data-driven methods based on how adults retain information, Luma and its CEO, Dr. Gina Anderson, have forever changed education in the workplace. Originally created for the higher education sector in 2008, Dr. Anderson and her co-founder were inspired to pivot Luma…

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Sterling Yoars Sterling Yoars, CPC Logistics’ senior manager of operations, analytics and project management, has always been interested in data and how it can be used to solve challenges. After earning his bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in management from the University of Central Florida, Sterling became a district executive for the…

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Linnette Torres, CPC Logistics’ senior manager of recruiting, recently published an article in Global Trade Magazine titled, “Communication is Key: How to Recruit Truck Drivers During a Shortage.” Linnette Torres, CPC Logistics’ senior manager of recruiting The trucking industry is currently grappling with a shortage of 78,000 truck drivers and a need to hire 1.2…

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CPC Logistics Director of Safety Isaac Harmon appeared on FreightWaves’ WHAT THE TRUCK?!? podcast on September 13, 2023, to talk about five truck drivers who were named National Private Truck Council (NPTC) National Driver All-Stars at the annual NPTC National Safety Conference September 7 in Orlando, Florida. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN8Bd1k9bXU&list=PLVi2PdlRdiSqmJsM01U1gwAfc_y75q_PW&t=3s First Isaac gave an overview of the…

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Five CPC Logistics truck drivers from across the United States were named National Private Truck Council (NPTC) National Driver All-Stars at the annual NPTC National Safety Conference September 7 in Orlando, Florida. Every year NPTC National Driver All-Star awards are given to private fleet truck drivers who have demonstrated high performance standards against their peers…

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As summer winds down and stores fill with school supplies, we know back-to-school season is upon us. This busy time of year poses unique challenges for truck drivers across the nation. CPC Director of Safety Isaac Harmon provides tips to help truck drivers do their part in keeping students safe as the school year begins. CPC…

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Damaged, malfunctioning or worn-out brake systems can put truck drivers and the people they share the road with in danger. To highlight the importance of brake systems, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recognizes Brake Safety Week every year. CVSA commercial motor vehicle inspectors will be conducting inspections August 20-26, 2023. Trucks that are found…

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As part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver Week, drivers may see a heavier law enforcement presence on the road July 9-15. This week is dedicated to making the roadways safer by targeting high-risk driving behaviors. According to CVSA, law enforcement will be monitoring commercial and passenger vehicle drivers who may…

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By Adam Putzer, National Sales Director for CPC Logistics Adam Putzer To give themselves a competitive advantage, more companies—both large and small—are choosing to operate their own private fleets instead of outsourcing their transportation and logistics to third-party carriers. A private fleet is an in-house team of trucks, trailers and transportation staff that companies use…

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Whether it’s holding regular safety meetings, sending relevant notices through our “Safety Is A CPC FACT” program or providing coaching and online training, CPC has established a culture of safety with thousands of touchpoints with our professional truck drivers. Our extraordinary focus on safety has resulted in a record that is three times lower than…

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Certified inspectors from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) conduct International Roadchecks for three days every year. Inspections of all commercial motor vehicles take place at weigh and inspection stations, designated inspection areas and along roadways across the United States, Canada and Mexico. According to the CVSA, a standard inspection focuses on both driver and…

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CPC Logistics truck driver Ron Mahar, who is assigned to drive for Walgreens in Houston, Texas, has been inducted into the National Private Truck Council (NPTC) Driver Hall of Fame. NPTC is the only national trade association in the United States exclusively dedicated to representing private fleets. Ron Mahar receives a certificate during his induction…

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With technology at our fingertips like never before, many distractions such as calls, text messages and social media can draw our attention away from the road. Claiming thousands of lives every year, distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic. During Distracted Driving Awareness Month—and every month—CPC Logistics makes it a priority to equip truck drivers…

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A desire to make a difference drove Alex Grafton to pursue a career in transportation and logistics. She liked the idea of helping both companies and consumers by ensuring products get where they need to go when they need to be there. Alex Grafton In 2016, after three years working as an assistant plant manager…

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The spring-cleaning season is a good time for drivers to remember the importance of a well-maintained truck. Going above and beyond CPC Logistics’ required pre-trip inspection can not only enhance your equipment’s longevity, but also help make the road safer and your workspace healthier. Whether it’s the interior or exterior of your truck, CPC Senior…

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Leanne Drummond, business development manager for CPC Logistics, has been recognized as a 2023 Top Woman to Watch in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT). The non-profit organization’s mission is to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize the obstacles they face. Leanne Drummond “Leanne is…

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CPC Logistics was included in Forbes’ eighth annual list of America’s Best Midsize Employers published February 15, 2023. Forbes collaborated with market research firm Statista to compile the list. It is based on an independent survey of 45,000 American workers at companies and institutions with 1,000 to 5,000 U.S.-based employees. Survey participants were asked if…

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CPC Logistics’ Chief Operating Officer Dan Most recently contributed a byline article to Supply & Demand Chain Executive, offering tips to help companies attract enough quality truck drivers to fill their fleets amid the ongoing driver shortage. Chief Operating Officer Dan Most In his article titled “How Fleets Can Fill Seats to Tackle Truck Driver…

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CPC Logistics, a leading provider of professional truck driver and warehouse logistics services across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, has promoted Daniel Most to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Daniel Most After managing various operations for a national private fleet, Most joined CPC in 2014 as senior manager of fleet operations and later was…

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Looking to advance their careers and network within the trucking industry, four CPC Logistics leaders attended the five-day Private Fleet Management Institute (PFMI) this January in Orlando, Florida. “My experience at PFMI was eye opening,” said Transport Manager Sarah Hicks. “It gave me a more in-depth understanding of all the various roles within fleet operations…

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CPC Logistics, the leading provider of permanent and temporary Class A CDL truck driver and warehouse logistics services, has named Thomas Ragan as its new regional sales manager for the Indianapolis and Midwest branch. Thomas Ragan Based in Indianapolis, Ragan sources customer leads, closes sales, guides new customers through the onboarding process and manages current…

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Human trafficking is an international issue the United States Department of Justice defines as “a crime that involves compelling or coercing a person to provide labor or services, or to engage in commercial sex acts.” It is perpetrated by networks of people using transportation hubs and routes to quickly acquire, move and exploit their victims.…

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On December 5, four CPC Logistics truck drivers assigned to Walgreens in the Northeast hit the road to help deliver two truckloads of wreaths on behalf of Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit organization that remembers fallen U.S. veterans, honors those who serve, and teaches the next generation the value of freedom through wreath-laying ceremonies. This…

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CPC Logistics has become a member of the Next Generation in Trucking Association (NGT). Dedicated to engaging and training the next generation of trucking professionals, the nonprofit trade partners with high schools, community and technical colleges, and private schools to launch training programs around the United States. “CPC Logistics shares NGT’s mission of promoting truck…

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Adam Putzer, CPC’s director of sales for permanent transportation logistics services, recently contributed an expert column on retaining truck drivers to Supply & Demand Chain Executive. The column, titled “How Companies can Successfully Retain Truck Drivers in a Competitive Market,” outlines how companies can maintain a fully staffed and satisfied driver workforce in a labor…

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CPC Logistics, a leading provider of permanent and temporary Class A CDL truck driver and warehouse logistics solutions and services, has been recognized as a 2022 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by the Women In Trucking Association (WIT). The non-profit organization’s mission is to encourage the employment of women in the…

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Six CPC Logistics drivers were named National Private Truck Council (NPTC) Driver All-Stars at the 2022 National Safety Conference September 8, 2022, in Orlando, Florida. The CPC drivers, featured in the September 2022 Tandem Talk, include: Nathan Carter, assigned to Moen Loyd Wood, assigned to a large consumer packaged goods company Steve Rawlins, assigned to…

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Allen will use more than a decade of transportation and logistics experience to grow the company’s Chicago branch. CPC Logistics Solutions (CPCLS),a subsidiary company of CPC Logistics, which provides permanent and temporary Class A CDL truck driver and warehouse logistics solutions and services, has announced Marvin Allen as its new operations manager for CPCLS’ new…

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CPC Logistics President Butch Wallis appeared on FreightWaves’ WHAT THE TRUCK?!? podcast on July 25, 2022, to discuss the recent Driver Salute event that recognized 18 of its Hall of Fame and All-Star truck drivers from across the United States and Canada. After giving an overview of CPC Logistics and his role, Wallis spoke with…

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CPC Logistics Canada Business Development Manager Leanne Drummond was recently named 2nd Vice Chair of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) Board of Directors. She is now in line to be the first chairwoman in PMTC history after serving for four years in 2026. We recently sat down with Leanne to learn more…

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CPC Logistics, a leading provider of permanent and temporary Class A CDL truck driver and warehouse logistics solutions and services, recognized 18 of its Hall of Fame and All-Star Drivers from across the United States and Canada at the inaugural Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series race June 4-5 – which drew a crowd of…

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CPC Logistics will recognize 20 Hall of Fame and All-Star Drivers from across the United States and Canada during its special Driver Salute event June 4-5, 2022. Before the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois, on Sunday, CPC truck drivers will have the opportunity to drive…

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Accomplished sales professional brings more than a decade of experience in transportation and logistics ST. LOUIS, May 4, 2022 — CPC Logistics, a leading provider of permanent and temporary Class A CDL truck driver and warehouse logistics solutions and services, has announced Adam Putzer as its new Director of Sales for its permanent transportation logistics…

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Tom Bickel, CPC Logistics’ director of sales and marketing, was on KMOX, a St. Louis news and talk radio station, on April 19, 2022, to discuss the issues contributing to the nationwide truck driver shortage and strategies to combat it. He spoke with hosts Charlie Brennan and Amy Marxkors about a variety of topics, including…

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David Cook, CPC Logistics’ director of sales, was recently invited on FreightWaves’ Check Call podcast to discuss tips for recruiting truck drivers and CPC’s unique model of supporting private fleets. Hosted by Mary O’Connell, a former pricing analyst, supply chain planner, broker and dispatcher, Check Call is a weekly podcast dedicated to providing news and…

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CPC Logistics has become a corporate member of the Women in Trucking Association (WIT), a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging the employment of women in the trucking industry, promoting their accomplishments and minimizing the obstacles confronting female drivers. According to the American Trucking Association, the truck driver shortage hit a historic high of 80,000 drivers…

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In a recent Transport Topics article titled, “Driver Shortage Defines Trucking for 2021,” Daniel Most, CPC Logistics’ vice president of operations and safety, weighed in on the pandemic-driven shortage of professional drivers, including the types of positions today’s truck drivers are seeking. “Everything that you see is talking about what drivers are looking for,” Most…

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ALLENTOWN AREA CDL JOB FAIR | JAN 25 | 10AM – 3PM | Holiday Inn Allentown I-78 Class A CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Lehigh Valley PA 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM | 7736 Adrienne Dr, Breinigsville, PA 18031 CPC Logistics is hosting a job fair for Class A CDL Drivers on January 25. CPC…

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Chesterfield, MO – CPC Logistics, North America’s leader for providing permanent Class A truck drivers to private fleets, was recently recognized with the prestigious Comp Laude™ 2016 Honor Roll Award by WorkCompCentral in Burbank CA on November 5. Comp Laude™ Awards were established in 2011 by WorkCompCentral, the workers compensation industry portal for news and…

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CPC Driver Smith NCTA Driver Of The Month for August 2015 CPC Driver David Smith has recently been recognized as a 2015 Driver Of The Month for the month of August 2015 by the North Carolina Trucking Association (NCTA). The NCTA celebrated all of its Drivers Of The Month for 2015 on Tuesday, October 11,…

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Randy Packham of Huron Services Group Recognized By Hamilton Niagara Fleet Safety Council Huron Services Group (a CPC Logistics Company) Driver, Randy Packham has been awarded the 2016 Hamilton Niagara Fleet Safety Council Driver Of The Year Award. Packham, assigned to the John Deere fleet, began working for Huron Group in 2004. He has driven…

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