Industry News

IFDA Opposes Department of Labor Overtime Rule

The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) has submitted comments in opposition to the Department of Labor’s proposed overtime rule that will reduce employee flexibility and harm employee advancement opportunities.

IFDA Announces Winners of 2023 National Truck Driving Championship

Today, the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) announced the winners of the 2023 IFDA National Championship. This event, which celebrates safety and skill, draws in drivers and warehouse professionals from all over the country, where contestants compete in different categories ranging from written examinations to obstacle courses and pre-trip inspections.

New Research Finds Association Membership Increases Motor Carrier Safety

New research from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) statistically corroborates that motor carriers active in state and national membership associations are safer than former association members and carriers who have never been association members.

Lisa Tobio of Performance Foodservice Receives 2023 Mike Roach Leadership Award

The Mike Roach Leadership Award recognizes an outstanding participant from each annual class of the IFDA Executive Development Program. The award is named after Mike Roach, a former Ben E. Keith Foods president who was known for his commitment to leadership development.

A Record Number of Drivers Inducted to the 2023 Class of the IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame

The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) today announced the 2023 class of inductees to its Truck Driver Hall of Fame.

Utility Trailer, Schmitz Cargobull Make Major Announcement at the IFDA Solutions Conference

Today, among industry leaders and stakeholders at the International Foodservice Distributors Association’s 2023 Solutions Conference, Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, LLC and European trailer manufacturer and market leader Schmitz Cargobull Corporation announced the inception of Cargobull North America and unveiled new, state-of-the-art transport refrigeration units (TRUs).

Foodservice Distribution Is a Key Player in U.S. Economy, Local Communities

The 2023 IFDA Rising Stars include nine women and five men under the age of 40 representing 11 different IFDA member companies. All have worked in foodservice distribution for at least five years and have demonstrated a record of professional growth and commitment to industry success and innovation.

Mark Harman Honored with the 2023 IFDA Cornerstone Award

Today, at the IFDA Solutions Conference, Mark Harman, IFDA Treasurer, and President of Stanz Foodservice/Troyer Foods, was honored with the 2023 IFDA Cornerstone Award on the general session stage.

IFDA Announces 2023 Foodservice Distribution Rising Stars

The 2023 IFDA Rising Stars include nine women and five men under the age of 40 representing 11 different IFDA member companies. All have worked in foodservice distribution for at least five years and have demonstrated a record of professional growth and commitment to industry success and innovation.

Spotlight on Alicia Seyler, 2023 IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Famer

It’s such a joy and a privilege each year for the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) to recognize our esteemed Hall of Fame drivers, the people who in the most literal sense make our work possible, going above and beyond to deliver the foodstuffs behind millions of meals in the U.S. This year, not only do we have the largest class of inductees—87 drivers from 13 companies—we also have our first woman to receive the honor.