Between July 31st and Aug 3rd, Nadia Martin attended the North American Transportation Management Institutes’ (NATMI) Safety Director Certification program in Dubuque, IA. NATMI provides internationally recognized, university accredited training, and professional certification to truck management professionals. The Certified Director of Safety (CDS) program teaches candidates how to implement and manage a safety program, create… Read More »
Claims Manager adds Safety Director to Her Title
Carter Blood Drive
Yesterday was a Great Day at Blakeman Transportation Inc. Thanks to the Coordination efforts of Linda Ferris and the Carter Blood Care mobile unit, the Blakeman team was able to partake in a blood drive that will impact the lives not only of those who receive blood but those who are involved in the giving… Read More »
Congratulations to Nadia Martin, CCP
Nadia Martin, CCP (Claims and Carrier Compliance Manager) is the newly elected President of the Transportation & Logistics Council (www.tlcouncil.org). She has served on the board for 6 years starting as an Assistant Director for 2 years, Director for 2 years and Secretary/Treasurer for 2 years. The T&LC is dedicated to serving the interests of… Read More »
Help Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan
We want to thank you again for your generous gift to help survivors of Typhoon Haiyan. With your help, we’re aiming to reach 500,000 people with emergency aid. From installing water pumps to building latrines, to making sure people can afford food, your gift is already making a powerful difference. Oxfam America
How Well Does the Dispatcher Know the Carrier?
I was at a bridal shower recently where we played a game called “How well does the bride know the groom”? It was a fun and entertaining game that required the bride to answer questions regarding her soon to-be husband –questions she should know. “What color eyes does he have?” “What was the name of… Read More »
Cargo thieves steal goods worth millions from tractor-trailers
BTIs New Mobile Website
After a lot of hard work, Blakeman Transportation has released the Beta version of our new mobile website. Now, when you view our website from a smart phone or a tablet, you should see a whole new look and feel that is geared and designed to make navigating our site much easier from those platforms. … Read More »
Memorial DAY Holiday 2012
Blakeman Transportation will be closed Monday, May 28th, 2012 in observance of Memorial Day. Please submit your orders as soon as possible to allow us time to consolidate and secure appointments for your deliveries. Many of your distributors and distribution centers will be closed for this holiday; please allow for extended deliveries during this holiday… Read More »
Rangers beat Yankees
Not only did the Texas Rangers beat the New York Yankees, but one of our great employees, Elias (aka Jr.), is a die-hard fan of the Yankees. He swore up and down that there was no way the Rangers would win and if they did, he would even where their jersey for a day. Well,… Read More »
Carrier Compliance Needed
At Blakeman Transportation, we take great pride in the carriers we use. While our competitors may create risks by the carriers they use, Blakeman likes to manage the risks before they happen. This is why all of the carriers we use have to go through a detailed process when getting set up with us. Before… Read More »
Promotions
BTI congratulates Candace Woods, a longtime employee, with a promotion to Divisional Operations Manager over our Southeast/Northeast Market. You have shown your strengths and we know this will be a great position for you! We would also like to congratulate one of our newest employees, Jenny Keys, with a promotion to Western Regional Transportation Broker. … Read More »
Happy Birthday Carlos Happy Birthday Vince
Nothing better than a good amount of friendly hazing when it comes to birthdays! Happy Birthday to Carlos and Vince and wishing many more. Thank you everyone who helped decorate our longtimers desks!