TransWood announces acquisition of Sinclair Trucking assets

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TransWood Announces Acquisition Omaha, NE: TransWood, Inc., a privately-owned trucking company specializing in liquid and dry bulk transportation, announces the agreement to acquire certain assets…

Beyond CDL School: 10 Unspoken Truths for a Thriving Trucking Career

Graduating from CDL (Commercial Driver's License) school is an exciting milestone in your journey toward a career in trucking. As you prepare to embark on this new chapter, it's crucial to be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary…

Press Release - July 12, 2021

      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TransWood Announces Acquisition Omaha, NE: TransWood, a privately-owned trucking company specializing in liquid and dry bulk transportation, announces the purchase of Jensen Transport of Minnesota, as of July…

What is it like to be a long haul trucker?

Deciding to become a long haul truck driver is not just about starting a new career, but beginning a new lifestyle; the trucker lifestyle. As with every career, there are both pros and cons to becoming a long haul driver, as well as living the…
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How To Make Your Truck Tires Last Longer

Commercial trucks have many parts in which work together to create a properly functioning truck. One of those parts is tires; and without them, a truck wouldn’t be a truck.  Truck tires are something that every fleet must take into account…
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Loading Dock Etiquette for Truck Drivers

For the most part, truck drivers have the freedom of working alone while driving on the road. This aspect of the trucker lifestyle is what entices many new drivers to begin their careers. However, truck drivers do not solely get 100 percent…

UPDATED: How your diet can impact safe driving

All truck drivers should focus on fueling their bodies with healthy nutrients and foods. As the trucker lifestyle can make this difficult to do at times, it’s essential in helping you stay healthy, as well as stay alert and awake while on…
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How To Avoid Trucker Burnout

Truck driver, like a lot of other careers, is a very time demanding, intense job. If you have been a trucker for a long time, chances are you know what trucking burnout feels like. Trucking burnout can lead to unsafe situations for not only…
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Fleet Management: Spring Maintenance Tips

As the weather continues to gradually become warmer and warmer, it’s safe to say that spring is almost here! Now is the perfect time to clean up your trucks and prepare them for the summer months ahead! Not only does performing spring maintenance…
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UPDATED: History of Women in Trucking

As we move through 2021, we find ourselves in the month of March; spring is coming already! While the weather outside starts to gradually warm up, March is also Women’s History Month! This is a great time of the year to celebrate all of the…