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From hiring veterans to participating in the Wreaths Across America “Honor Fleet” to organizing local memorial events in our hometown of Versailles, Classic Carriers has a longstanding history of supporting our veterans. We recently spoke with two of our drivers to get their perspective on trucking as a career for veterans. Veteran Driver Spotlight: Dave… Read more »
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What’s it like to be a woman on the road with Classic Carriers? We recently spoke with two of our female truck drivers to get their perspectives on trucking as a career for women, driving for Classic, and their advice for new women drivers. Driver Spotlight: Ericka Mitchell Ericka Mitchell has always been a driver…. Read more »
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A community reunion. The unofficial start of summer. The best time of the year. For the town of Versailles, Ohio, the annual Poultry Days festival is all about coming together and celebrating the community and each other the second weekend in June. At Classic Carriers, we’re part of the fabric of the Versailles community. Founder… Read more »
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You need to get multiple pallets from your dock in Indiana to a warehouse for a month before delivery to your customer two states away. Is an asset-based third-party logistics company (3PL) or freight brokerage the better choice? The answer depends on your priorities. Asset-based logistics providers own their equipment, including trucks and warehouses. This… Read more »
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You’re on the road. You’re hungry. You want to be healthy, but your long-haul schedule and the ease and convenience of fast-food stops along our highways and byways are just too tempting. Turns out you’re not alone. According to the CDC, long-haul truck drivers are more likely to develop health issues like high blood pressure… Read more »
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Acting as a third party, logistics trucking companies offer a variety of services to streamline the process of moving goods to their destination. Logistics refers to the act of coordinating this movement and frequently involves gathering information, managing inventory, warehousing and transporting goods. Logistics companies can manage some or all of these steps for you…. Read more »
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Real-world work experience. A direct path to a job. No, it’s not a college education – it’s Versailles High School’s capstone program. The capstone program is open to juniors and seniors and is run in partnership with Future Farmers of America (FFA), an organization that prepares youth for successful careers in agricultural-related trades. While completing… Read more »
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Companies producing goods that need consistent refrigeration require a logistics provider with keen attention to detail and superior coordination to ensure the goods meet their final destination at the right temperature. That’s why it’s so important to choose a reliable, efficient and resourceful cold chain logistics company. What Is Cold Chain Logistics? Cold chain logistics is… Read more »
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Meet William “Bill” Deavers, driver at Classic Carriers. He joined the Classic Carriers team five years ago and loves the freedom, independence and excitement he experiences in his workday. Let’s learn more about what Classic Carriers means to Bill. Bill’s Take on Being a Truck Driver What Do You Enjoy Most About Being a Truck… Read more »
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Considering a career change but worried about making money during the transition? Our truck driver training program at Classic Carriers helps you earn your CDL! Here are some frequently asked questions about our program. How does the truck driver training program work? Our complete truck driver training program is 12 weeks long and, if completed… Read more »