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 […]
Over the last few years, the trucking industry has seen a significant decrease in the number of truck drivers. At the same time, the demand for drivers is at an all-time high. The American Trucking Associations (ATA) estimate that the industry is currently understaffed by about 63,000 drivers. Today we’re looking at reasons for the […]
“Classic drivers deserve classic trucks.” That’s what Dynamic Transit owner, Fred Khani, said in 2018 when we announced our plans to put every driver inside a brand new Peterbilt 389. As we celebrate our all-new truck fleet, we thought we’d look closer and show off some of our drivers’ favorite features. APUs & Inverters Auxiliary […]
Truck driver packing isn’t always easy. When you’re on the road, there’s nothing worse than realizing you forgot something. Packing is a real struggle for truck drivers. Even though you can’t fit everything from home in the cab, you need to make sure it’s loaded with all the essentials for your haul. As the old […]
Elaina sat down with Leroy, a long-time driver for Dynamic Transit. Leroy tells us about the quality of work and equipment at Dynamic Transit in the video below. Elaina: Hey guys! It’s Elaina with Dynamic. I have Leroy sitting here with us, and we’re going to do a little bit of talking today. Leroy, how […]
Steering Clear of Cabin Fever Life on the road comes with a lot of freedom, and also a lot of downtimes. Whether you’re waiting on the loading dock or stuck in a snowstorm, you need ways to pass the time or you’ll drive yourself crazy from cabin fever. Take a look at these hobbies for […]
Boosting Your Career in the New Year Happy New Year! As you hit the road after the holidays and set those New Year’s resolutions, we know a lot of you are thinking about boosting your career. Maybe you’re looking for a new trucking company or more perks at your current one. Whatever your goals, here […]