by Roane Transportation Team Member | Aug 8, 2022 | Drivers, Life at Roane Transportation
Truck drivers are an essential part of our economy and it’s important that we don’t take them for granted. They supply food to restaurants and grocery stores, haul massive machinery on winding roads, and deliver building materials amongst other things. Michael...
by Roane Transportation Team Member | Jul 8, 2021 | Drivers, Life at Roane Transportation, Transportation
As a truck driver, you spend hours at a time sitting still in your cab while you drive your haul to its destination. The longer you drive, the more time you spend inactive. The nature of truck driving makes it difficult for truckers to find the time and space to stay...
by Roane Transportation Team Member | Feb 8, 2021 | Flatbed Trucking, Heavy Haulage, Life at Roane Transportation, Truck Driving Jobs
Picture this: You’re on the open road living the life of a commercial truck driver. The sky is blue, and the sun is shining on your face as you enjoy the freedom of operating your vehicle while you enjoy the beautiful landscape. If you’ve ever worked as a commercial...
by Fred Hess | Aug 6, 2020 | Life at Roane Transportation, Truck Driving Jobs
In a transportation company, the dispatchers are at the heart of it all. They coordinate with customers, truck drivers, and outside carriers to make sure all loads are picked up and delivered on time. To find out more about how dispatchers keep everything running...
by Roane Transportation Team Member | Jun 8, 2020 | Flatbed Trucking, Life at Roane Transportation, Truck Driving Jobs
The transportation industry is the lifeblood of the American economy. Trucks are necessary for carrying everything we use each day, from food to furniture to cars. Each year, trucks transport over 9 billion tons of freight, and roughly 70 percent of all freight in the...
by Roane Transportation Team Member | Jun 2, 2020 | Flatbed Trucking, Life at Roane Transportation, Trucking Safety
Flatbed trucking is different from most types of freight transportation, which is why there are so many misconstrued ideas about it. In flatbed trucking, each load can be completely different from the next and comes with its own unique requirements and challenges....
