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 newcomers to a college or other institution.” TransAm’s Training & Development team takes it a step further. Not only does our team help new drivers orient themselves within the TransAm family, they also help recent graduates become confident drivers so that they can be successful in the trucking industry.
Tried and True
TransAm’s orientation is unique because our Training & Development team consists of former TransAm Trucking independent contractors and company drivers. Four of our team members even went through TransAm’s training program. Our new drivers are trained by people with firsthand knowledge of TransAm and the trucking industry. They believe in the program because it helped them become successful truck drivers. Now they are helping other newcomers succeed.
For new drivers, TransAm devotes the first days of orientation to training and reviewing over-the-road skills. The idea is to reduce stress through preparation. Starting a new career is a big undertaking. Getting on-the-job training, in a controlled environment, allows students to practice their skills before getting behind the wheel. Drivers are encouraged to ask questions and take their time. It’s better to do something safely, instead of quickly.
Commitment
If a new driver is going to make a commitment to TransAm Trucking, we are going to make a commitment to them. This means offering a Training & Development team that knows what it means to be a truck driver. Our goal is to make drivers as confident in their skills as possible before getting in their own trucks. Moreover, our training does not stop with orientation. Our Training & Development team is willing to work with drivers whenever they want to refresh a skill. Our team also sets up quarterly safety classes as an additional resource for company drivers, and those classes are also available to independent contractors at their option. Training does not stop at orientation. It’s an ongoing process.
