by Roane Transportation Team Member | Apr 20, 2020 | Drivers, Life at Roane Transportation, Transport
Today, April 20, 2020, the world is an entirely different place from what it was just a month ago. The vast majority of the world is on a suggested or mandatory lock-down. Businesses have been shuttered for weeks on end resulting in staggering new unemployment claims....
by Roane Transportation Team Member | Dec 16, 2019 | Drivers, Life at Roane Transportation, Trucking Safety
As the weather gets colder, flatbed truck drivers have much more to consider when tarping loads. Cold temperatures, snow, and ice can all wreak havoc on tarps, and these conditions can prove dangerous for flatbed trucking. Here are some flatbed safety tips that will...
by Roane Transportation Team Member | Nov 5, 2019 | Flatbed Trucking, Transportation, Trucking Safety
Chances are you have noticed the unusually shaped pieces extending out from the back end of a semitruck while driving down the road. These sections of metal, along with the thin flaps hanging between the tires, work together to foster increased efficiency in tractor...
by Roane Transportation Team Member | Oct 22, 2019 | Life at Roane Transportation
As you can imagine, a transportation and logistics company is made of many moving parts—literally and figuratively! A great company is run by many skilled individuals, including an experienced office manager behind the wheel. While she may communicate with most people...
by Roane Transportation Team Member | Sep 23, 2019 | Transportation
When it comes to freight shipping options in the US, the possibilities are plentiful. You can ship the traditional Full Truck Load (FTL), air freight, van move, air ride, partial truckload, or Less than Truckload (LTL). Wading through these numerous shipping options...
by Roane Transportation Team Member | Sep 3, 2019 | Drivers, Life at Roane Transportation
Two organizations regulate the trucking industry and professional drivers in America: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT). Among the directives of these two governing bodies lies the setting of drive-time...
by Roane Transportation Team Member | Aug 28, 2019 | Life at Roane Transportation
Our interviews with Roane Transportation employees have meant so much to their family, friends, and to others who genuinely want to know about life as a trucker or a part of the transportation industry. With these interviews, we have decided to take you even deeper...
by Roane Transportation Team Member | Aug 15, 2019 | Drivers, Life at Roane Transportation, Trucking Safety
Gas station food. Just yesterday someone mentioned how amazing food is from the convenience store when on a road trip. Chips and soda are often the go-to items when selecting food at a convenience store. While we all may agree that a bag of chips and a soda taste...
by Roane Transportation Team Member | Jul 19, 2019 | Drivers, Life at Roane Transportation, Truck Driving Jobs
Behind every excellent trucking company, there is a full cast of support staff helping truck drivers deliver customer freight on-time and to achieve company objectives. We sat down to talk with one such vital cast member, Samantha Woody, who holds the important...
by Roane Transportation Team Member | Jul 9, 2019 | Drivers, Life at Roane Transportation, Transport
The trucking industry boasts a massive percentage of the goods we have in our possession, 71% to be exact, and there are over 8.5 million drivers using 39 billion gallons of diesel fuel! The trucking industry truly runs America, pun intended. Here is a top ten list,...
