An Atlanta trucking company in expansion mode says it's willing to pay drivers almost $100,000 a year, further proof that the economy is shifting into high gear. Johns Creek-based SAIA Inc. said May 4 it wants to hire and develop over 500 Class A commercial driver’s license drivers and 300 dockworkers throughout the
Saia LTL Freight Deploys Company’s First All-Electric Tractors in its North American Fleet
Saia LTL Freight Deploys Company’s First All-Electric Tractors in its North American Fleet
Saia LTL Freight recently took delivery of two Volvo VNR Electric trucks at its terminal in Los Angeles, California. Saia representatives pictured from left to right include Kevin Szydel, vice president of operations, west; Patrick Sugar, executive vice president of operations; Fritz Holzgrefe, president and chief executive officer; Cris Burgum, vice president of maintenance and properties; and Brandon Bruton, director of maintenance and administration.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga., April 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) announced that Saia LTL Freight has taken delivery of two Volvo VNR Electric trucks that will join the carrier’s fleet of nearly 5,000 vehicles this week. The zero-emission, battery-electric tractors from Volvo Trucks North America, a first for Saia, will be based out of
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Founder Russ DiGilio to retain a stake and serve on board of directors
Duck Donuts, a 102-unit doughnut chain based in Mechanicsburg, Pa., has been acquired by an affiliate of NewSpring Capital, a private equity firm based in Radner, Pa., and has promoted Betsy Hamm to CEO from chief operating officer, the chain said Tuesday.
Russ DiGilio, who founded Duck Donuts in 2007 in the town of Duck, N.C., on the state’s Outer Banks, and started franchising in 2013, remains a “significant owner” of the concept and will be a member of the chain’s newly formed board of directors, according to a release announcing the sale, which said Hamm would “focus on building and protecting the franchise brand and providing best-in-class franchise support while driving company growth and profitability. She is responsible for strengthening company culture, ensuring operational efficiencies, and maximizing franchisee success.”
Duck Donuts, founded in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, has been sold to private equity investors interested in further accelerating the growth of the popular made-to-order doughnut business.