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...