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 […]
Brad Lambertus
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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 […]
Growing up in Costa Rica, Luis Salazar and his family had many animals. Luis studied to become a veterinarian because that was his passion. After moving to the United States, he wanted to continue his dream to become a veterinarian, but due to the different country’s requirements, he would require […]
Earlier this year, we celebrated the 30th anniversary of TransAm Trucking. Within its 30 years, TransAm has grown from a small trucking company, to a multi-faceted organization. With the developments of TA Logistics, ONE Leasing, and TAFS, Chris Wiley has seen TransAm take on new challenges in different sectors of […]
What is success to you? Do you find it through love, social interaction, or money? Everyone has his or her own definition, but for Sandi Jones success means helping others reach their goals. Sandi joined TransAm Trucking almost seven years ago. As a Human Resources Compliance Processor, Sandi helps with […]
According to the FMCSA, there were over 415,000 police-reported crashes involving large trucks in 2015. That is a lot of trucks to fix, whether for mechanical work, bodywork, or both. To get a truck back on the road, it takes a lot of hard work and talent. At TransAm […]