by Roane Transportation Team Member | Jun 29, 2022 | Transportation
According to the American Trucking Association, only 6.6% of truck drivers are women. That number is up 68% since 2010, but at Roane Transportation, we don’t believe that’s nearly enough. Transportation is one of the only truly equal pay industries—truck drivers are...
by Roane Transportation Team Member | Jun 14, 2022 | Flatbed Trucking, Transportation
Truck driving skills are essential for reliable driving and the safety of yourself and others. You acquire trucking driving skills while on the road and through training. The more practiced you are driving, the better prepared you are for a truck driving job. In this...
by Roane Transportation Team Member | May 17, 2022 | Drivers
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle as a trucker is notoriously difficult, and one of the main culprits is the lack of healthy food on the road. Fast food chains have been progressing toward healthier options in recent years, but when they’re serving your every meal,...
by Roane Transportation Team Member | Apr 12, 2022 | Drivers, Truck Driving Jobs, Trucking Safety
It’s no secret that working for a transportation company takes commitment, hard work, determination, and a positive attitude to succeed. However, many new drivers can have all these qualities and still sabotage their careers before they even begin—unless they keep in...
by Roane Transportation Team Member | Mar 3, 2022 | Drivers, Flatbed Trucking, Transportation
Demand for trucks drivers is up across every sector, and according to the American Trucking Association, will continue to grow through 2030. Flatbed volumes are particularly high in the current economy, as they are the hauling method of choice for the construction and...
