In any industry, but particularly in trucking, it is important to take care of your mental health. It’s hard to always stay positive, especially during long hours of the day while you’re juggling loneliness, and trying to meet tight deadlines. There can be a lot of inconsistent and unpredictable schedules in addition to the job’s ups […]
Welcome aboard! We get it – starting the onboarding process can feel like venturing into uncharted territory and a bit nerve-wracking. Totally normal! At Dynamic Transit, we’ve made joining our team easy and quick, so you can start driving confidently in no time. Let’s jump right in and join us in a hassle-free onboarding journey. […]
It is no secret the US Trucking industry spends billions on diesel fuel every year. Whether you are a company driver or owner/operator, fuel efficiency and rising fuel prices will ultimately affect you in one way or another. It all comes down to the numbers, improving your fuel efficiency by just 1 MPG could save […]
Team driving popularity is at an all time high with companies offering more miles and better pay. The incentives may be obvious, but there are several important considerations for any Solo driver to think about. Have you thought it all through? Sleep? Team trucks never stop. When it comes to getting good sleep are […]
Reports of snow and ice have already been coming in from several major trucking routes and just this week the interstate in Bozeman, Montana was impassable due to snow and ice. With the official start of winter still many weeks away the United States is once again preparing for a potentially harsh winter. If you […]
There’s a report that company’s use to gain insight into a drivers safety record. It’s one that most drivers don’t EVEN realize exists. The FMCSA has given carriers the ability to look at a driver’s safety record for the previous 3-year history at the click of a button. If you think it is not important, think […]
Tips for Reducing Stress While on the Road Life on the road means dealing with weather issues, road construction, traffic and sometimes long hours. Plus, it’s tough being away from family and friends. It can feel like a lot to manage, and it’s common for drivers to experience stress. When you’re feeling stressed, that can […]
Tips for Truckers to Avoid Coronavirus Tips specific to truck drivers We’ve all seen the top news stories on how to protect yourself against Coronavirus. This isn’t the basic list of suggestions that blanket the whole United States populations on what to do to stay safe. Rather, this is a list specifically […]
Getting cut off by someone on the highway. A receiving clerk demanding the on-time policy doesn’t excuse lateness – even if only by five minutes. Another truck parking too close to your door. Hearing excessive noise in the middle of the night inside a truck stop. It may take different forms, but drivers do experience […]
Those trucks with which you share the road can legally weigh around 80,000 pounds. That’s 20 times the size of most automobiles. Just like you, the drivers of those trucks are doing their best to get safely to their destination. Some people fault truckers for a lot of serious vehicle crashes. However, data shows […]