Mentor of the Month – Chris Kyles Dubbed the “Garmin Guru,” Chris’s patience and guidance is much appreciated by his mentees. He goes out of his way to help all of his mentees learn all aspects of TransAm. He also targets areas they need to improve on so they can […]
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Mentor of the Month – Doug Martin Doug Martin is a mentor both on and off the truck. He’s a positive influence to his mentees and uses social media to continually offer advice and answer trucking questions within the trucking community. His passion for the trucking industry is infectious. Thank […]
When we decide to try something new, having a source of information is crucial if we wish to succeed in whatever we attempt. At TransAm Trucking, we have a mentorship program that combines experienced drivers with recent CDL graduates to help prepare the graduates for their new profession. For Ernest Carter, mentoring […]
As the age old saying goes, “Trucking is in the blood”, but what does it mean? Is it because someone feels that trucking is what they love to do, or is it because they have a long line of truckers in their family? As a third generation truck driver and […]
We all have the capability to master any skill we choose, but not all of us decide to act upon it. We run into many obstacles such as fear, hesitation, or frustration. However, those who can bypass their obstacles will find a way to succeed. To some truckers, driving is […]
Building a family and watching your children grow can be one of the most rewarding experiences. For Jonette Owens, her role as a Driver Recruiter has had a similar influence on her life. Her family values run deep and extend into TransAm. Jonette is a Driver Recruiter and joined TransAm […]
The truck driver: a modern nomad. The nomadic lifestyle is one of the oldest types of lifestyles in existence today, and a career as an over-the-road truck driver can be very similar. Robert Schecher embraces what this lifestyle brings. Rob started driving in 1995 for a printing company in […]
A brotherhood is defined as “an association, society, or community of people linked by a common interest or trade”. This could be a relationship built out of love or respect for what you do. The unity behind truck drivers allows individuals from different backgrounds and beliefs to share ideas with […]
Freedom. That is why Alexa Stone drives a truck. “What other job is there where you get up, walk 3 feet to work, listen to music all day while seeing the beauty of nature, take a nap when you feel the need, have near total control over any negativity getting […]
Planning freight in the trucking industry is like playing chess. If you have ever played a strategy game, you understand that you must plan ahead if you want to beat your opponent. For freight planning, your opponent is time, weather, truck or trailer issues – basically, any factors you […]