Companies are out there looking for drivers, and drivers are out there looking for companies that are hiring and most times the highest paying driver jobs require dangerous or tricky loads. With the right amount of experience and paperwork, you could find a well-paying trucking job within the industry. Having…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has launched a new website promoting jobs for 18-20-year-olds who have the U.S. military equivalent of a CDL. The website lists trucking companies that are hiring drivers as part of the FMCSA Under 21 Military Driver Pilot Program. This program allows these drivers…
Inbound Logistics has named its Top 100 Truckers of 2019. These carriers are chosen based on the results of surveys, questionnaires, research, and word of mouth. They offer diverse skills to match the demanding needs of shippers. Click the link below to view the full list. Here is a small…
U.S. Xpress was founded by Max Fuller and Patrick Quinn in 1986 with a fleet of 48 trucks. Now, it’s the fifth-largest asset-based truckload carrier by revenue in the nation with 7,000 tractors and 15,500 trailers. It has helped turned Chattanooga, Tennessee, where its headquarters are located, into a transportation…
Jerry Joyner has driven exclusively for Wal-Mart for almost 29 years and has logged 3.5 million accident-free miles. He has also won competitions showcasing his driving skills and his understanding of safety in this industry. Joyner claims that the job can be quite physical but Wal-Mart’s support makes the job…
With truck driving being the backbone of our country, there are good trucking jobs to be had all over the place. AdvisorSmith did a study that ranked 384 U.S. cities to find out if its worth it for truckers to head there looking for jobs. According to the study, the…
In Waterloo, Iowa, Ruan Transportation is teaming up with Hawkeye Community College to put military veterans behind the wheels of its trucks. A truck driving simulator was donated by Ruan to the college for an apprenticeship program and after a 12-week program, the veterans will then work for Ruan. Read…
With its growth in the Midwest, Ruan has put out an offer to all former LME employees who recently and abruptly lost their jobs. They have invited all qualifying former LME employees to apply with them. With several open positions and three weeks pay owed to the drivers of LME…
Cowan Systems, out of Baltimore, Md., has added close to 285 trucks to its fleet with the purchase of Carlisle Carrier Corp., out of Pennsylvania. This purchase, along with the previous purchase of Dick Harris Trucking out of Virginia in 2017, will bring Cowan’s fleet close to 2,500 trucks and…
To further take care of their customers, Miles Away Trucking is now offering refrigerated services. Besides keeping certain foods fresher, climate-controlled reefer trucks can keep items from melting, help protect electronics, and keep necessary items frozen until they reach their destination. As a national leader in the trucking industry, Miles…