The trucking industry is about people. Not just the customers and communities we serve, but the truck drivers as well. Each month we thank individual drivers who are exemplary examples of the industry. We are thankful they choose to be truck drivers and we are grateful they are employed […]
The internet is a powerful tool. It supplies our news, social outlets, and shopping habits. And as more industries go online, fewer brick-and-mortar places are needed. However, this means more opportunities for trucking. Trucking is a steady industry; trucks move most of America’s goods across the country. Starting your […]
If you want to work in a steady industry, trucking is the way to go. Food and products are constantly hauled across the United States, even during economic hard times when other jobs are hard to find. David O’Connor was a construction worker before he turned to trucking in […]
“You can’t drive a million miles by yourself,” Nehru Johnson said during his Million Mile Jacket ceremony. Some people might argue, saying driving over-the-road by yourself means you are alone. But these people do not understand the trucking industry. It is true TransAm Trucking’s company drivers and independent contractors spend […]
Earlier this year we honored Bruce Bento as February’s Mentor of the Month. Now he is back for his One Million Mile Jacket! Bruce joined TransAm Trucking in December 2009. When the New Year rolled around, Bruce decided to make the switch to Independent Contractor. He’s been moving down the […]
“Truck drivers are noble people.” They are the guardians of the motoring public. This month, we are honoring 4 people who went out of their way to assist others. They set an example we all should follow. Company Driver of the Month – Amanda Walls As you well remember, […]
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 […]
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 […]
