As an over-the-road driver, it can be incredibly difficult to find the time to cook a healthy and filling meal. Many drivers, as anyone would, resort to the Arby’s at the truck stop or a frozen dinner that not only doesn’t fill them up, but...
It’s that time of the year again! Although only once per year, any driver will attest that the International Roadcheck seems to creep up every six months. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced the International Roadcheck 2021 dates to be May 4th-6th. Any...
Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2020 starts on September 13, 2020. Though our top priority is our drivers' health and happiness every week, this week is a great opportunity to reflect on how important our drivers are and how much we appreciate them. Throughout the week, as well as...
Simon Transport satisfies supplier diversity initiatives as an SBA-certified woman-owned and operated small business. July 27th, 2020 [Salt Lake City, Utah] – Simon Transport (www.simontransport.com), a provider of refrigerated and flatbed transportation solutions to help suppliers and shippers safely and timely deliver freight announces that it...
Lately, it may seem like all news is bad news. We disagree. While the bad news is taking the spotlight, good news is standing just outside of the spotlight. Take a quick look at the good news in the transportation industry over the last week....
There are two groups of people that see more of every city than anyone else: law enforcement and truck drivers. With over 800,000 truck drivers and 650,000 police officers as of 2018, you can see a semi truck on any street corner before you’ll see...
Oh, the holidays. Filled with expedited deliveries, stress of buying gifts, and receivers that have all but checked out for the year. And, of course, holiday cheer. If we’re being honest, though, it can be difficult to really feel that holiday cheer while out on...
If you’re an OTR driver spending up to 14 hours per day behind the wheel, it can feel like there’s little time left to spend on other activities. Finding hobbies that you can pick up while at rest stops, awaiting pick-up, or on your reset...
At Simon Transport, we supply every company driver with a late-model Freightliner. As we expand, we continue to add new trucks into our fleet. Earlier this summer, we introduced a handful of 2020 model Freightliner Cascadias. The new Cascadias are much more than just a...
Dear Drivers, We at Simon Transport want to give a heartfelt “THANK YOU” to the professional truck drivers across the United States. We know the struggles and hardships a life in trucking can bring, but each one of you is vital to our livelihoods and our economy....
One thing truly transcends everything else as a trucking company: safety. At Simon Transport, we pride ourselves on many things: our family atmosphere, culture of excellence, great equipment, great benefits, and more. But it’s our commitment to the motor public’s our drivers’ safety that we’re...
How Truck Drivers Can Keep a Clean Head At Simon Transport, our drivers are our top priority. A huge part of keeping a happy driver is to give them the tools and tips necessary to keep your spirits high and stay happy out on the road. As with...