The trucking industry is a moving puzzle. Shippers, receivers, and drivers all operate on different schedules and it can be difficult to get them to align. Enter the TransAm Trucking Planning department. Their job is to do exactly that: align the pieces. 1,000 Piece Puzzle The Planning department’s main […]
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The trucking industry is a cooperative community. There is always someone to offer help or advice. This month we honor several drivers who went out of their way to assist someone. These people are a great example of what it means to be a part of TransAm Trucking. It is […]
Being a long haul truck driver is a lifestyle. Drivers spend a great deal of time alone with the truck, traveling the country. Over-the-road drivers know they will not be home every night. Long haul driving takes dedication and commitment. Or, as Michelle Neth says, “It takes stamina.” For the […]
Joshua Doss and the Night Dispatch… sounds like a rock band. When Paul Jackson briefed me on the multiple hats this team has to wear, I was impressed. No matter what the task, this group performs like rock stars! Nearly five years ago, Joshua traded running his own roofing company […]
When you love your career, it shows in your attitude. It is easy to spot a passionate driver; simply look for the individual who goes out of their way help others in the industry. TransAm is lucky to recognize 4 such individuals this month. Each of these drivers exemplify the […]
Rick’s passion for mechanics started when he was a child. Some of his earliest memories are of watching his father drive a tractor, spending hours simply observing the machine move back and forth across the field. He enjoys figuring out how things work, especially if it has an engine. As […]
TransAm Trucking hires all sorts of drivers – from experienced drivers to recent graduates straight out of truck driving school. The needs of our drivers depend greatly on the level of their experiences in the trucking industry. At the bare minimum, “orientation” is defined as “a program of introduction for […]
What does “noble” mean to you? To TransAm Trucking, it means acting with integrity and going out of your way to help others. We believe the trucking industry is a fraternity focused on serving the American public. March’s Drivers of the Month all went well above the normal call of […]
“April showers bring May flowers.” They also bring slick roads and soggy ground. When driving during the rainy seasons it is important to remember the following things: Check the weather along your route. Give yourself advance warning of any possible storms crossing your route. Plan possible stops at truck stops […]
Being a truck driver is like being a professional athlete: both follow strict regulations, need a good support team, and require commitment to succeed. Truck driving is a lifestyle; ask Steven Cohen. He will tell you his dedication to the trucking industry is the reason behind his successful business as […]