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 […]
It’s that time of the year again. The time when we look back at the past year to see what we’ve accomplished. At Dynamic Transit, our 2019 year in review focuses on our employees. We couldn’t do what we do without them! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrfJc56pR2s&w=560&h=315] In 2019, Dynamic drivers drove 29,619,505.4 miles (as of […]
In less than two weeks, winter officially begins. The United States has already been hit by a couple major winter storms. And, more snow and frigid temperatures are certainly on the way. This is especially true for driving jobs that run the Pacific Northwest. Each winter, trucking companies put drivers in the Pacific Northwest […]
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 […]
Small Business Saturday celebrates its 10-year anniversary this week on November 30. It was created to encourage people to shop small and bring more holiday shopping to small businesses. Why? Because for every dollar spent at a small business in the United States, approximately 67 cents stays in the local community. The following numbers prove the […]
In just over a month, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse will become operational. Although most trucking companies and their drivers are well-informed about it, we’re going to break down what it means for you. First, the clearinghouse is designed to address the problem of drivers […]
Everyone deals with stress. Drivers of trucks aren’t immune to it. They’re responsible for keeping cargo safe and getting it to its destination on-time. This can be especially tough with road construction, traffic congestion and unsafe weather conditions. Stress can take different forms. It may cause some people to become easily agitated, feel overwhelmed […]
Dynamic Transit drivers cover a lot of ground on their routes. Our 48-state operating authority, which includes a strong presence in the Greater Midwest, Southwest, West Coast and Pacific Northwest, gives them the opportunity to travel through many different states. Like any traveler, many of them have their favorite destinations. In this blog, we’re […]
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 […]
In last week’s blog, we shared with you some of the most unique driving laws for half of these United States. This week, it’s Montana through Wyoming’s turn. Happy driving! Montana Sure, you know to stop at railroad crossings. But did you know that in some places in Montana you can’t drive an animal […]