What Does Bulk Transport Include?
Industries like manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, utilities, heavy industry, and mining all require the support of bulk transportation solutions on a daily basis, using them to transport essential materials to their projects. When it comes to accessing,...
Why Your Business Needs Strategic Transportation Solutions
Reliable bulk transportation should be a priority for any business that relies on receiving construction and raw materials to function, but choosing the best company for your needs can rely on a few factors. Not all transportation companies are the same, and when it...
How a Dash Cam Can Help You
As professional truck drivers, you’re operating the largest vehicles on the road, and as much as you need to practice defensive driving for the safety of others, you should consider your personal safety and career as well. Ensuring you’re safe on the road starts with...
Colorado Laws You Need to Know for Trucking in Winter
Winter driving in Colorado brings a whole new set of challenges for truckers. The weather can make roads slippery and dangerous; mountain ranges can be filled with steep inclines, as well as tight twists and turns; and the unpredictability of passenger vehicles can...
Happy National Truck Driver Appreciation Week!
If you weren’t aware, this week is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, meaning we owe a big thank you to all of the truckers that keep our roads and highways safe! All week we’ve been hosting celebrations at our terminals as a thank you to the drivers that make...
Why You Should Read Your Orientation Handbook
When you first start driving with US Transport, you’ll go through paid orientation and training so you can become acquainted with your new team, learn our safety procedures and operations, and get evaluated on how well you fit with our company. During this period,...
Driving with Obstacles on the Road
When you’re in the midst of a haul, you’ll be confronted with plenty of obstacles as you drive. Other motorists, changes in the grade of the road, and weather conditions are just a few challenges you may encounter while driving, but maintaining a safe and defensive...
The Benefits of Driving With a Company
Trucking is often thought to be a field dominated by long hours on the road with little reward, but aside from the Hollywood clichés that surround the industry of trucking, driving with a company can actually provide you with a stable income year round, plenty of...
How to Drive Defensively
At US Transport, we pride ourselves on being leaders in transportation excellence and safety. For our drivers, part of that means taking a defensive approach to driving. Driving defensively provides them with a guide to avoid potential accidents, stay safe, and...
Popular Resources for Truckers
The trucking industry can bring many adventures, opportunities for career advancement, and lessons for truckers that embark on the road. However, you don’t just have to limit your education to the road. As online resources for truckers grow, more information, tips,...