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Mike Smith: Tools for Success

Multicolored Kenworth trucks line the lots right beside the TransAm building. Each one boasts top- quality equipment with an automatic transmission and auxiliary power unit. Each TransAm truck is carefully inspected and maintained to provide each driver some of the best equipment on the road. But before these rigs can […]

Chris Kyles : In it for the Long Haul

It’s very rare that people find their calling early on in life. Some of us have to go through years of school or a few jobs to discover a career that aligns with our passion. That was not the case for Chris Kyles, who knew at the young age of […]

Drivers of the Month – October 2018

Mentor of the Month – Mark Meads Shout out to Mark for his willingness to assist an injured driver. You demonstrated true support to a driver in need and went out of your way to secure his belongings. Thank you for being a great example of a team player and […]

Drivers of the Month – September 2018

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 […]

Tramell Shelby – Making America Move

If every driver stopped in America, where would we be as a nation? It’s a question that most of us rarely ask ourselves and a service that we easily take for granted. Although each individual driver contributes to our society, the strength is found in the community of trucking. Tramell […]

Leslie Iverson – Strength in Solitude

A long stretch of miles ahead and solitude are the two key things that Leslie Iverson, TransAm company driver, enjoys most about her profession. After working in a variety of different customer service positions, Leslie decided it was time for a career pivot: the trucking industry. Always one for a […]

Sammy Aleman – Success Through People

In an industry where Time = Miles, it’s an essential to have a point person whose priority is taking care of the drivers who keep the trucking industry going. Sammy Aleman, TransAm HR Generalist, is TA’s “go to” person when it comes to this important role. No day is the […]

Drivers of the Month – August 2018

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 […]

Ernest Carter – From Loading the Trailers to Hauling Them

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 […]

4 Mobile Apps to Make Your Life Easier

In a technology driven world, trucking industry specific apps are on the rise. Companies are using their mobile apps to produce new and innovative ways to improve the trucking experience and boost customer satisfaction. With features such as mobile fueling and updated weather notifications, mobile apps are quickly streamlining and […]