With an estimated 1.8 million drivers in the United States working for approximately 500,000 trucking companies, there are a lot of choices available in the profession. Some drivers prefer short hauls that allow them to be home every weekend. Others like covering more of the country. Whatever their preference, there are a multitude of options […]
You may already know the story of how Dynamic Transit was established more than 30 years ago. Fred and Michele Khani, experienced over-the-road truck drivers, realized they wanted to turn their enthusiasm for the industry into a business focused on driver satisfaction and surpassed client expectations. They started with a plan and a few trucks, […]
We know drivers have a lot of questions about working for us. We understand that making the decision to work somewhere is not taken lightly. Everyone wants to work at a place they enjoy. That’s why we’ve created a playlist of 6 videos that go through the most commonly asked questions by drivers. Still have […]
Unless you’re very wealthy or driving a company-owned truck, you’ve probably noticed the recent increase in gas prices. Take a look at these statistics from AAA: *As of today, California’s average pump price is $4.01, the most expensive in the state since July 2014. *Pump prices on the West Coast increased as much as […]
While on the road, truckers all face the same dilemma. They have to decide between the conveniences of fast food or trying to eat healthily. Long runs across the country necessitate a dedicated schedule. Truckers don’t always have the luxury to sit down to a balanced and healthful meal. It’s just an unspoken fact that […]
It’s finally spring! Time for warmer temperatures, baseball season…and taxes. Though the deadline for filing taxes is Monday, April 15, many United States residents have yet to complete theirs. If that includes you, there are some things to keep in mind so you’re not scrambling to avoid a penalty for filing late. There is […]
Whether you happen to be at the outset of your trucking career or well into the trucking lifestyle, there’s a multitude of blogs and social media personalities on the internet that can help shape your personal experience. From insight into the mind and thinking of seasoned truckers – to everyday advice for greenhorns – to […]
It’s no secret that the trucking industry is facing a shortage of about 63,000 drivers. As we noted in our previous blog, this is primarily because the older generation of drivers is retiring. Even with this shortage, there are an estimated 3.5 million truck drivers in the United States, although only about eight percent of them are women. […]
One of the hardest challenges about over-the-road (OTR) trucking is leaving home. When you’re out for weeks at a time, the loneliness can really affect you in a negative way. Every OTR driver gets homesick on the road at one point or another. Sometimes it only lasts a few minutes, but other times it can […]
It’s easy for OTR drivers to feel like they have no choice but to spend money on the road. Most of the time they’re buying the essentials such as food and beverages, showers, toiletries and other necessities. Many of these items are overpriced at convenience stores or truck stops on the road. The extra money […]