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Disrupting the Trucking Industry with Roadmaster's Brad Ball

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Monday, November 8, 2021
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After being purchased by another company, Brad Ball realized that the biggest benefit Roadmaster gained was the improvement in communication between themselves and their parent company.

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  • After being purchased by another company, Brad Ball realized that the biggest benefit Roadmaster gained was the improvement in communication between themselves and their parent company.
  • The trucking industry started taking a big hit from the pandemic.
  • The trucking industry does not have pay gaps attributed to gender or race.
  • COVID may have proved challenging to the industry, but it never had to shut down like so many others.

Ancora Corporate Training to Manage CDL Training Program at Northern Virginia Community College

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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ANNANDALE, Va., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As part of its work with the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), Ancora Corporate Training (Ancora) will manage the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), the largest public institution in Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation.

Key Points: 
  • ANNANDALE, Va., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As part of its work with the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), Ancora Corporate Training (Ancora) will manage the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), the largest public institution in Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation.
  • VCCS selected Ancora during a competitive bidding process designed to identify the most qualified vendors to provide CDL training for its member schools.
  • Based in Arlington, Texas, Ancora Corporate Training is quickly becoming a notable player in the corporate training marketplace.
  • Northern Virginia Community College is the largest institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of America's largest community colleges.

Transfix Launches "TransFIX My Rig" Sweepstakes for Truck Drivers Nationwide

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Friday, August 27, 2021
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NEW YORK, Aug. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Transfix Inc. , a leading transportation solutions provider, today announced the "TransFIX My Rig" sweepstakes.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Transfix Inc. , a leading transportation solutions provider, today announced the "TransFIX My Rig" sweepstakes.
  • Drivers nationwide can enter into the sweepstakes for a chance to win a cab renovation by Jason Cameron, of CBS' "Secret Celebrity Renovation".
  • The sweepstakes is part of Transfix's larger celebration around National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2021 (September 12-18).
  • For more information about the "TransFIX My Rig" sweepstakes, including rules and details, please visit https://transfix.io/transfix-my-rig/ .

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Begins Issuance of a High Security Driver's License

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Keeping IDentities Safe congratulates Chief Administrator Sue Fulton and the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) for introducing a new high security driver's license manufactured at a secure central issuance facility.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Keeping IDentities Safe congratulates Chief Administrator Sue Fulton and the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) for introducing a new high security driver's license manufactured at a secure central issuance facility.
  • Using a central facility assists the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to comply with federal REAL ID standards.
  • The upgraded driver's license incorporates new security features using high tech card printers that improve counterfeit resistance, and is an industry best practice employed by 27 other states.
  • New Jersey residents can select either a REAL ID compliant driver's license marked with a gold star in the upper right corner, or a non-compliant driver's license.

Thales to Provide Mobile Driver Licenses to State of Florida

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
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The State of Florida will be the first state in the United States to provide mobile Driver Licenses with leading-edge security mechanisms, fully compliant with rigorous national and international standards.

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  • The State of Florida will be the first state in the United States to provide mobile Driver Licenses with leading-edge security mechanisms, fully compliant with rigorous national and international standards.
  • Thales will supply the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles with mobile Driver License verification services, as well as a mobile Driver License solution for residents.
  • These new mobile Driver Licenses have the same validity as traditional drivers licenses to verify identity, including proof of age and driving privileges.
  • The Florida mobile Driver License program builds on Thales strong foundation of supporting state identity programs for 11 other U.S. states and five Canadian provinces.

Oregon Completes REAL ID Driver's License Availability Throughout the United States

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
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Beginning Monday, July 6th Oregon DMV accepts applications for REAL ID driver's licenses or state issued IDs.

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  • Beginning Monday, July 6th Oregon DMV accepts applications for REAL ID driver's licenses or state issued IDs.
  • Brian Zimmer, President of Keeping IDentities Safe said: "Oregon's new availability of REAL ID compliant identity documents marks a major benchmark in the nationwide adoption of REAL ID security standards for driver's license issuance.
  • Oregon is also joining the nationwide 'State to State' identity verification system, operated by a consortium of states authorized by the REAL ID Act and federal rule.
  • Oregon completed a top to bottom new system installation just in time for the July 6th REAL ID availability, so many DMV services can be handled online, and real time updating of driver's license records occurs.

Valid Helps Government of Guam, Department of Revenue and Taxation, Achieve Real ID Compliance Certification from Department of Homeland Security

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Monday, February 25, 2019
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Guam is one of 40 Real ID compliant states and territories, while 15 are still working towards their certification.

Key Points: 
  • Guam is one of 40 Real ID compliant states and territories, while 15 are still working towards their certification.
  • "U.S. states and territories are tasked with a challenging set of requirements to meet Real ID compliance.
  • Congress passed the Real ID Act in 2005, which establishes minimum security standards for state-issued driver's license (DL) and identification (ID) cards.
  • "Guam now meets full compliance for Real ID, while offering choices for both Real ID compliant and non-Real ID compliant cards for our driver's licenses and ID cards."