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....
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...
While on the road, you need to save money (as well as make money). All of the little expenses of everyday life and travel add up, so here are some money saving tips for truck drivers to stretch that hard earned dollar while not giving...
Are you out on the road, missing your loved ones back home? Do you feel an intimacy distance growing as much as the physical distance? Driving for a living presents some challenges as it demands so much of your time away from home. However, it...
A great song is like an exciting chapter in a book; it makes you wonder what’s next, and works best when experienced as a part of a collection. Here are eight albums that will make your trip an enjoyable one. 8. The Joshua Tree, U2 (1987) U2’s...
In Part One of this two-part article, we highlighted a few of the basic ways to save money -- how to maximize your food and fuel, cut down on expensive fuel costs and stop eating out. Now, let's get into the other areas that are...
The businesses and people that work in the trucking and transport industry are subject to a number of different regulations. As these regulations and processes change, it is important to stay current, and to make sure that you are compliant. One of the big changes...