Unfortunately for all of us in the trucking industry, accidents are part of life. Some aren’t preventable, but many are. When you’re looking for a parking spot and getting ready to shut down for a break, you’re probably not thinking about risks and potential damages. But you absolutely should be!
Read MoreTwo drivers, two choices, one success story
Tempus driver James believes, “By continuing to try with a smile, comparable solutions always pop up, you just need to be humble and accept things you may not want but need.”
Read MoreTempus on-time: How we bungled our own rule and paid for it
Tom and I made the decision to NOT practice what we preach. And boy did we get burned.
Read MoreTeamwork makes the dream work in over-the-road driving
Congratulations to Tim and Terry, the first team drivers to have the highest mileage for the week after only four weeks of driving for Tempus!
Read MoreThe law of averages: How we got off the West Coast
We tell our drivers that four good days make a good week in expediting, which is all well and good when you’re looking at pay statements. When not sure where your next load will come from, it can really test your patience and make you question your decisions.
Read MoreSafety above all else
As a veteran trucker, and now owner of a fleet, I’ve seen a lot out on the road. Earlier this week, I experienced something I hope to never see again.
Read MoreAnother straight-truck driver has a $2,000+ week
Congratulations to Tempus driver Butch, our second straight-truck driver to break the $2,000 mark on a weekly settlement!
Read MoreTips from Tempus driver Butch to increase your rate per mile
After setting a new record for highest average RPM for a Tempus driver, Butch is sharing some of the lessons he’s learned about how to operate efficiently and profitably.
Read MoreWant a rate-per-mile increase? Here’s what we consider.
We conduct a 90-day merit review of all drivers to determine if they’re eligible for an increase in their rate per mile. Here’s what we look for in this review.
Read MoreYour GPS does not replace your brain
Commercial drivers must be extra aware of their surroundings. Never take a truck down a road just because your GPS tells you to go that way!
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