This Truck Driver Appreciation Week, we want to focus on all the ways you truck drivers are like superheroes. You work day and night to ensure we have essential items, after all. But truck drivers are human just like all of us, and it’s important that you get enough sleep. Hopefully these tips will help you get a good night’s rest in your truck. Eat small meals before bed. If [...]
As much as we may sometimes wish, paperwork cannot be avoided. But, submitting it can be made as easy as possible—which is exactly what we’ve just done at RTS. Our new paperwork submission web app allows you to submit paperwork without downloading a special app, without having to pass documents between driver, dispatcher, and billing, and without having to scan anything in. When our Development Team sat down to design [...]
It’s a very difficult time to be an essential worker—which is why we have an even greater appreciation for truckers than ever before. But at least, if you’re going to have to be traveling across the country for your job anyway, you might as well see a few tourist spots while no one else can. Here are some great sights that’ll be minus the crowds this year! [...]
Although sitting behind the wheel all day does give you the opportunity to admire long stretches of stunning landscapes, it doesn’t really allow you to get in any stretches of your own. But being in the same position for extended periods of time can be bad for both your muscles and your posture, so it’s important that you stretch out after your long haul. Fortunately, trainer John Pimenidis of [...]
Pilot Flying J. In addition to helping you locate the best Pilots and Flying J’s on your route, it also allows you to reserve showers and parking spots, cash in on exclusive food offers, and start fueling without leaving the truck. And in recognition of truck drivers, they’re offering free drinks every day in September directly from the app. Camscanner. Although this app doesn’t come with exciting deals on [...]
No matter who you are—a 12-year-old paperboy or a trucking company with 50 power units---you’ve thought about the best way to get paid for your services. But sometimes the answer isn’t so clear. So let’s find out the advantages and disadvantages of each of the four payment options we at RTS offer. What’s behind Door #1? 3% 2-Day Quickpay ACH! This is ideal if you want speed and lower prices. [...]
by Alana Gale Seeing as it’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and we at RTS are so grateful for all the loads you drivers have helped us get done, we wanted to load you up with information on how to stay healthy in the transportation industry. Yeah, yeah, we know--we’re not the first people to give you advice on this (and we probably won’t be the last). But we know [...]
