What Does a Truck Dispatcher Do?
What is a truck dispatcher? A truck dispatcher is a logistics professional responsible for coordinating the movement of freight. They serve as the primary link between truck drivers, carriers, shippers, and receivers. While the driver is the face of the delivery, the...
Summer Driving Tips
It’s true that when summer rolls around, the grueling challenges of icy roads and persistent spring downpours fade into memory for flatbed and CDL drivers. The mental image of summer driving often conjures scenes of leisurely road trips, perhaps with a...
2025 Trucking Trends
It feels like the last several years have been nothing but change for the commercial trucking industry. While many of the changes seem to be positive and are felt every day by those in the transportation world, it can be hard to keep up with everything. With a new...
Winter Weather Driving Tips for Truck Drivers
Winter driving presents unique challenges for all motorists, but truckers face an even higher level of risk due to the size and weight of their vehicles. Inclement weather, slippery roads, and maintenance issues can make winter driving treacherous. To mitigate these...
A Smarter Path to Success: High-Paying Careers without a College Degree
Do you need a college degree to succeed? No! Do you need a college degree to find a good job? No! Do you need a college degree to make good money? No! In recent decades these myths have spread throughout the US, but they are far from the truth. The job market is...
Employee Spotlight: Debby Wolfe
This month, we had the great opportunity to talk with Debby Wolfe, an integral member of the accounts receivables team at Roane Transportation. Many times, when people think about transportation companies, they only think about trucks, truck drivers, and maybe...
Interview with a Logistics Specialist: Jennifer Webb
We have all seen the vital role the transportation industry plays in our economy. From food, supplies, and equipment, the country would halt without dedicated transportation professionals helping move goods from coast to coast. This month we got a chance to chat with...
Interview with a Dispatcher: Thomas Burgess
Dispatchers play a key role in the transportation industry, acting as the link between drivers and customers to make sure freight gets to where it needs to be on time. At Roane Transportation we know that our employees are our biggest asset, the heart and soul of the...