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 | Feb 17, 2022 | Transportation, Truck Driving Jobs
Many people think that they know what the life of a truck driver looks like, but they would be surprised to find out their ideas don’t quite match up to the reality of the profession. For a truck driver, life is generally pretty different from the misconceptions that...
by Roane Transportation Team Member | Feb 8, 2022 | Drivers, Transportation, Truck Driving Jobs
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, truck driving is one of the highest paying jobs that doesn’t require a degree, with the average median salary at over $47,000. With a truck driver shortage that spans nearly two decades and demand for truckers increasing...
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...
