Today’s Job of the Day is from Carmen Pacheco Transportation Established in 2007, Carmen Pacheco Transportation, LLC (CPT) started in El Paso, Texas, with a small fleet of trucks and a vision. That vision was simply to become a dependable, efficient full-truck load service within the transportation industry to/from El Paso, Texas. We have exceeded […]
Even if you’re not a roll off truck driver, there’s a good chance you’ve seen these trucks hard at work. Roll off truck drivers typically handle equipment like dumpsters and usually work local or regional routes. If you think this might be the job for you, keep reading to find out what a day in […]
Trucker drivers are an interesting bunch. And for good reason—they have an interesting job! Hollywood has paid attention to the trucker life over the years, and made many movies about trucking, truckers, or the over the road lifestyle. For all the movies made about trucking, we’ve narrowed things down to our favorites, and our drivers’ […]
Loading dock etiquette might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the skills that truck drivers need. Depending on your haul range and load type, you may spend more or less time at loading docks. But, whether you love them or hate them, loading docks are a part of […]
Today’s Job of the Day is from Blue Line Distribution Blue Line Distribution: Guaranteed home weekends – Work-life balance – Family owned FAMILY. FUN. PIZZA. Blue Line Distribution has been family owned and operated for over 40 years; and is dedicated to leading customized and innovative food service logistics with safety as a top priority. […]
Empty trucks sitting in the yard aren’t a good thing. And idle freight sitting in a warehouse isn’t a good thing either. Each of these problems cost their owner money, without earning them a dime. If you’re a new carrier or an Owner Operator looking to get started in the trucking industry, but you don’t […]
Today’s Job of the Day is from Flatbush Freight Express Flatbush Freight Express, LLC is seeking ambitious Class A drivers to run refrigerated loads out of our Wendell, NC terminal. In this position you will be: Delivering temperature-controlled loads to cities throughout the continental United States Running no-touch freight Trained on late model Freightliners with […]
Looking back on how you got started in trucking, what’s the one thing every trucker had in common? Every driver needed someone to teach them how to drive their first truck. And for many professional drivers, the person who trained them is the voice they still hear in their head when out on the road. […]
When deciding what type of freight is best for you, there’s a lot to think about. As a driver, you’re probably looking for good pay, home time, and job availability. Seems simple, but there’s a lot that can go into that decision. Not all types of trucking are for everyone. Choose something that meets your […]
The exact dimensions of an over-dimensional load vary by state. In a nutshell, over-dimensional is exactly what it sounds like—any high, long, heavy, or wide load truck that is larger than typical dimensions. This usually includes trucks or loads taller than 13’6” (with some regional differences) and wider than 8’6”. Length regulations change by state. […]
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