As technology continues to increase, many industries are having to adapt to new strategies and ways of operating; including the trucking industry. Technology innovations have had a great impact on the scope of transportation, and in turn, trucking companies are constantly adjusting their processes to stay up to date with the current trends. Much of […]
Truck drivers spend continuous hours driving from place to place. As everyone knows, driving can become exhausting, leading to driving fatigue. Truck driver fatigue can lead to unsafe road conditions for not only truckers themselves, but others on the road. As a professional qualified driver, it’s your job to ensure you are keeping yourself and […]
Fleet management and new trucker onboarding is a trucking industry basic that has needed to change due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Although many hiring processes have had to change, it’s still important that fleet managers are making their new employees feel welcomed during onboarding. As we begin this new year, here are some onboarding […]
It’s essential that every person stays active and healthy. Staying active not only has tremendous benefits for your body but your mind as well. When you are on the road all day long, it can be challenging to find time to stay active. However, there are many ways truckers can continue to exercise their body […]
The holiday season is one of the holiest, jolly times of the year, and while many of us will be looking forward to rejoining our friends and family this holiday season, many still struggle to cope with emotions this time of year. Adding to the stress, December in many states is cold, gloomy and leaves […]
Knowledgeable, trusted and reliable dispatchers in the trucking industry can make the difference between load delivered, pick-up times, communication and so many other essential factors in the industry. As professional qualified drivers understand, a large majority of communication while on the road is between a dispatcher and said driver. A lack of communication, misunderstanding and […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2020 TransWood Receives 3 Top Awards in 2020 from Dow Chemical Omaha, NE: TransWood, a privately-owned trucking company specializing in liquid and dry bulk transportation, announced today that they have received three major awards from a longstanding customer, Dow Chemical. For the period August 2019 to September 2020; TransWood was […]
The trucking industry has been around for decades, and as the decades have continued, the industry continues to skyrocket, with its own ups and downs, but nevertheless persists time and time again. The industry finds its roots around the 1800s, and while many of us may not realize this, the history of the trucking industry […]
In every industry, there are many different components that make up a well-oiled machine. In the food industry, you have the chefs, waitresses and waiters, cashiers, prep cooks and everyone else who plays a large part in the success of the restaurant, but on the other hand, in the trucking industry, one of the most […]
If you type into a search engine, “What makes a good leader?”, there will be thousands of articles that populate suggesting specific traits and qualities will be present within the best leadership. The thing is, there isn’t one specific trait or quality that makes someone a good leader versus a bad leader. The biggest difference […]
