In this segment of the Dart Driver Orientation Series, Dart Vice President of Operations Gary Randall discusses his department's approach for supporting company drivers and owner-operators in making the most of your time while on the road for Dart.

Dart Vice President of Operations Gary Randall discusses the performance awards the company received from 3M and Lowes, noting the important role Dart's driving community played in earning this special recognition. Also, in this segment, Adam Williams from Dart's Driver Recruiting Department shares details on opportunities that are available through Dart's Driver Referral Bonus program.

In late January, ATBS President & CEO Todd Amen led a presentation of his company’s findings after conducting a thorough review of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Todd brought together an experienced team to look into the revisions of the new tax laws and how they apply to owner-operators and company drivers. ATBS has shared the presentation with the Dart Network Podcast, and we have divided it up into a five-part series. In Part 1, Todd focuses on what the changes will mean to sole proprietors, LLCs, trucking business under a corporate structure and those businesses considered pass-through entities. Todd also sets the stage by noting what he currently sees in the industry and what the changes could mean for opportunities in the industry.

In Part 2 of this series, ATBS President & CEO Todd Amen looks at the updates to the tax code regarding depreciation of assets and deductions related to Section 179.

In Part 3 of this series, ATBS President & CEO Todd Amen looks at the impact the updates to the tax code will have on deductions, tax credits and exemptions.

In Part 4 of this series, President & CEO Todd Amen examines per diem and how per diem has been impacted by the new tax rules. As Todd notes from the outset of the segment, the daily per diem deduction for Company Drivers has been eliminated under the new tax law.

In Part 5 of this series, ATBS President & CEO Todd Amen discusses changes in the effective tax rates as well as other general changes brought about by new tax regulations.

Nick Dallman, an owner-operator in the Dart Network, shares the moving story of how he helped his hometown of Wells, Minnesota, deliver a special truckload of relief supplies to assist the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Nick recalls how the Dart Network supported him in his run to Texas.

In this segment, the Dart Network Podcast talks with Dart Company Drivers Shawna Froehlich and Larry Williams about the photos they submitted to Dart -- terrific shots that became part of the 2018 Dart Calendar. Jane Williams, Larry's wife, also joins us to discuss how they were able to capture a shot of Larry's military truck parked next to a couple of Blackhawk helicopters.

For the 8th consecutive year, the Dart Network participated in the Wreaths Across America program. One of the destinations on the 2017 delivery list of Christmas wreaths was Fort Snelling National Cemetery, which is located in the Twin Cities. The Dart Network Podcast was on site at Fort Snelling, capturing some of the highlights from the event as well as interviews with the owner-operators behind the wheel for Dart.