CEVA LOGISTICS RESTRUCTURES

Supply chain services monster Ceva Logistics has announced that Yves Laforgue, who joined the company last year through the acquisition of France-based Bolloré Logistics, will be its new North America coordinator to help improve regional operations in alignment with management’s vision, according to an internal communication. In a recent memo, CEO Mathieu Friedberg told employees “that he is restructuring the North American organization, with Laforgue in charge, so it can capitalize on upcoming investments by parent company CMA CGM Group, and improve profit margins as it works to integrate Bolloré Logistics into its sprawling organization.”

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TRUCK DRIVER APPRECIATION SWEEPSTAKES

Trucker Path and The Trucker Media Group recently announced their fourth annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Sweepstakes (NTDAS). U.S. truck drivers with valid commercial driver’s licenses can put their names in the sweepstakes from August 4 to September 12, 2025. Chris Oliver, CMO at Trucker Path, proudly exclaimed: “the hard work, dedication and contributions of all U.S. commercial truck drivers should not go unnoticed… with the National Truck Driver Appreciation Sweepstakes, sponsors show their appreciation with prizes that offer truck drivers comfort and convenience on the road. We are pleased to support this program as part of the key mission of Trucker Path.” Read more

130 TRUCK DRIVING JOBS AT RISK

Over 130 union mechanics and truck drivers in Tolleson Arizona are expected to lose their jobs by the end of August after grocery colossus Kroger ended its contract with a third-party transportation provider. For twenty plus years, “the Tolleson distribution center has kept shelves stocked for every Fry’s food store in Arizona. The drivers and mechanics—represented by Teamsters Local 104—work for Ruan Transportation, a company contracted to handle deliveries and vehicle maintenance for Kroger-owned Fry’s and Smith’s stores.”

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