Careers
Truck Drivers Guide to Hazmat Endorsement
What is a Hazmat Endorsement? A Hazmat Endorsement qualification is a specific endorsement on your CDL or CDL permit that means you are able to haul hazardous materials. All hazmat endorsement applicants must undergo a Security Threat Assessment, which includes fingerprinting and a background check. However, after September 11, 2001, the Federal government has also…
Read More2020 State of Transportation: Truck Driver Recruitment
The transportation industry is discovering how a massive change in consumer behavior due to the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting truck driver recruitment. At no other time in the industry’s history has one factor been so disruptive. How has COVID-19 influenced the recruitment process and truck driver employment decisions? Here is the 2020 State of Transportation…
Read MoreWomen in Trucking: Laura Heggins-Strode, Tri-State Motor Transport
According to The Women in Trucking Association (WIT), increased demand for professional truck drivers has led more women to join the transportation industry. The National Transportation Institute (NTI) reports the percentage of female truck drivers is 7%, up from 6% in previous years. Tri-State fleet is over 34% female – an unheard-of rate of female…
Read MoreWhat are the Highest Paying Trucking Careers?
When it comes to driving trucks in the U.S., not all payloads are equal. Truck driver pay isn’t equal either. Opportunity in the trucking industry pays for those ready to ramp up responsibility and haul ultra in-demand products. If you’re an experienced truck driver looking to go to the next level, consider the highest paying…
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