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 […]
As many of you know, Mr. Elwin Hines, Sr. is the winner of Lytx’s Driver of the Year for 2016 in the For-Hire Trucking category. He earned this award because of his innovative thinking, excellent safety record, and genuine dedication to the trucking industry. Truck driving was not Mr. Hines’s […]
Debra promised herself if she ever changed careers, her new job would meet one important requirement: it would pay her to travel. “That’s trucking.” Tenacious D Before earning her CDL, Debra never travelled more than 150 miles from her hometown on her own. She was a businesswoman immersed in her […]
Every month TransAm recognizes one driver from each of the following categories: Mentors, Company Drivers, Independent Contractors, and Regional Drivers. Each winner exemplifies TransAm’s values: truck driving is a noble profession and truck drivers are noble people. These individuals possess a strong work ethic and a dedication to the trucking […]
The TransAm Trucking fleet is as diverse as the country we serve. Our team ranges from experienced drivers to students straight out of school. We run everything from regional to long haul freight. We hail from almost everywhere: New York to Florida and as far west as Colorado. But the […]
When someone mentions the trucking industry, the image of a lone person driving around in a big rig usually comes to mind. But the trucking industry as a whole is so much more. It is a team industry. It’s a noble industry. This is a message TransAm Trucking takes to […]
