Long Haul Planning Tips

Long Haul Planning Tips

As with any profession, truck drivers face their fair share of stress. While even home daily...

The California Trucking Association Recognizes Giovanna A. Davalos!

The California Trucking Association Recognizes Giovanna A. Davalos!

The California Trucking Association is a group of businesses involved with truck and trailer...

Veterans, Bypass the Skills Test for Your CDL

Veterans, Bypass the Skills Test for Your CDL

When you leave the military, transitioning into a civilian career can seem challenging. This...

Stopping Power of a Semi-Truck

Stopping Power of a Semi-Truck

Whether you’re driving a semi-truck or are sharing the road with trucks, understanding how...

The Secret to Keeping Your CDL Drivers Happy

The Secret to Keeping Your CDL Drivers Happy

Today, many companies are battling driver turnover, making it hard to maintain their ideal...

Find Top CDL-A Jobs in Dallas with a Recruiter

Find Top CDL-A Jobs in Dallas with a Recruiter

Many people get into truck driving for different reasons. However, a common reason many...

Is Flatbed Trucking Hard?

Is Flatbed Trucking Hard?

In many cases, flatbed CDL jobs are a bit more challenging than their brethren. However,...

How to Hire Skilled Truck Drivers in California

How to Hire Skilled Truck Drivers in California

When it comes to hiring a truck driver to work with your company, it is important to...

Truck Driver Career Options

Truck Driver Career Options

Working as a truck driver can lead to a rewarding career. However, candidates who are new to...

Common Truck Violations

Common Truck Violations

As a professional driver or a transportation company, learning about trucking safety is...

5 More Interview Questions for New Truck Drivers

5 More Interview Questions for New Truck Drivers

Many transportation companies are hiring drivers with less experience. It’s a way to navigate...

What Is the Difference Between Class A and Class B Commercial Endorsements?

What Is the Difference Between Class A and Class B Commercial Endorsements?

When you’re looking for truck driving opportunities, you may notice that some are listed as...

Why Retirees Make Great Truck Drivers

Why Retirees Make Great Truck Drivers

Whether you’re already retired and looking to boost your income or are nearing retirement and...

Reducing Distractive CDL Driving

Reducing Distractive CDL Driving

Distracted driving isn’t just dangerous; it’s potentially deadly. That’s why truck drivers...

Interview Questions for New Truck Drivers

Interview Questions for New Truck Drivers

With the labor market being tight, many companies have to consider drivers with less...

Hazmat & Tanker Opportunities!

Hazmat & Tanker Opportunities!

If you’re looking for jobs for truckers, hazmat and tanker endorsements can greatly improve...

Is OTR Worth It?

Is OTR Worth It?

For CDL drivers, you usually have a few choices. First, you can stick with local routes, an...

Severe Weather Safety Tips

Severe Weather Safety Tips

While summer means you typically don’t have to worry about ice and snow while on the road,...

Hiring Veterans to Keep Your Trucks Rolling

Hiring Veterans to Keep Your Trucks Rolling

When you need to hire reliable, professional drivers to keep your trucks rolling, veterans...

Class A Flatbed Opportunities!

Class A Flatbed Opportunities!

If you’re interested in working as a CDL A flatbed truck driver, you’re in luck....

Team or Solo Driving, Which Is Better?

Team or Solo Driving, Which Is Better?

Whether you’re just starting your career as a truck driver, looking for your first home daily...

Summer Trucking Safety Tips

Summer Trucking Safety Tips

When working in transport driver jobs, safety is essential. Generally, truckers view the...

Should You Use Dash Cams in Your Fleet?

Should You Use Dash Cams in Your Fleet?

Whether you hire on your own or use driver leasing companies, you may wonder if dash cams are...

Are Self Driving Trucks Taking Jobs?

Are Self Driving Trucks Taking Jobs?

Few things make professionals in any industry – including trucking – nervous quite like...

Career Path for Truck Drivers: Advancement Opportunities

Career Path for Truck Drivers: Advancement Opportunities

When it comes to finding a good job, the opportunities for truck drivers are endless. No...

Defining No-Touch Freight

Defining No-Touch Freight

When you’re exploring CDL job openings, you may come across listings stating the positions...

Essential Safety Tips for Truck Drivers

Essential Safety Tips for Truck Drivers

Staying safe on the road isn’t just critical for a driver’s well-being. It’s also crucial for...

Ramp up Your Driver Recruiting in 2022

Ramp up Your Driver Recruiting in 2022

Today, transportation, logistics, and other companies that rely on truckers are struggling to...

Find & Retain Truck Drivers with These Tips

Find & Retain Truck Drivers with These Tips

As an employer, if you are looking for truck drivers to work with your company, you want to...

Myths About Truck Drivers

Myths About Truck Drivers

Certain myths about truck drivers are surprisingly pervasive, and a few may even steer people...

CDL Requirements for Tanker Endorsement

CDL Requirements for Tanker Endorsement

If you’re new to truck driver employment or are interested in expanding your career, you may...

Safety Roadcheck 2022

Safety Roadcheck 2022

This year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has scheduled its annual safety...

Do Truckers Have a Life?

Do Truckers Have a Life?

Many people have preconceived notions about what the life of truckers is like, some of which...

Defining No-Touch Freight

What You Need to Know About Trucker Protests in Canada

The trucker protests in Canada had a far-reaching impact, slowing trade and worsening supply...

How to Obtain a Class B Trucking License

How to Obtain a Class B Trucking License

Knowing what you need to do to obtain a Class B driver’s license can help you determine...

Is Generation Z The Key to Unlocking Staff Shortages?

Is Generation Z The Key to Unlocking Staff Shortages?

Many transportation companies are struggling with significant staffing shortages. Finding...

Getting Better Sleep in Your Truck When You’re on The Road

Getting Better Sleep in Your Truck When You’re on The Road

Most truckers would openly admit that sleeping in a cab isn’t always the easiest thing to do....

Spring Cleaning – The Importance of Maintaining a Clean Cab

Spring Cleaning – The Importance of Maintaining a Clean Cab

Due to COVID-19, there’s been an increasing amount of emphasis on health and safety. At...

Top CDL B Jobs Hiring in So-Cal

Top CDL B Jobs Hiring in So-Cal

If you’re on the hunt for CDL job openings, there are plenty of options in Southern...

New CDL Requirements 2022: Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)

New CDL Requirements 2022: Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)

Drivers must undergo training to pass their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) knowledge and...

Best Mobile Apps for Truckers

Best Mobile Apps for Truckers

Whether you’re permanently employed or on an assignment through a pro driver temp agency,...

Ways to Safely Exit Your Truck

Ways to Safely Exit Your Truck

If you’re like many other drivers, you probably don’t give much thought to how you exit your...

Trucking Industry Trends to Watch

Trucking Industry Trends to Watch

Nearly every sector has experienced significant challenges during the pandemic, and the...

Top CDL A Jobs Hiring Immediately in So-Cal

Top CDL A Jobs Hiring Immediately in So-Cal

Finding outstanding CDL job openings in So-Cal doesn’t have to be difficult. There are many...

What is a CDL Flatbed Truck Driver?

What is a CDL Flatbed Truck Driver?

If you are looking for a stable career, looking for work as a CDL flatbed truck driver is a...

More Winter Safety Tips for Truckers

More Winter Safety Tips for Truckers

During the winter months, drivers face off against dangerous road conditions. Hazards like...

What Motivates Drivers

What Motivates Drivers

Today, many organizations are having trouble finding the talent they need to fill their open...

Ways to Safely Exit Your Truck

How Employers and Drivers Can Both Benefit From Working With a Truck Driver Recruiting Agency

Finding a reliable driver can be a challenge for many companies. At the same time,...

Find & Retain Truck Drivers with These Tips

Winter Mental Health Tips for Truck Drivers

Winter is typically one of the hardest times of the year, particularly for those with...

Top CDL A Jobs Hiring Immediately in So-Cal

Top CDL Jobs Hiring Today in So-Cal

Finding an amazing CDL job in So-Cal doesn’t have to be a challenge. There are many exception...

Premium Transport Staffing Apps Help You Get Where You Want to Go

Premium Transport Staffing Apps Help You Get Where You Want to Go

Premium Transport Staffing aims to help drivers and employers make the connections they need...

Loading Dock Etiquette for Drivers

Loading Dock Etiquette for Drivers

Whether you prefer home daily trucking jobs or long-haul positions, knowing loading dock...

Ladder Safety Tips for Truckers

Ladder Safety Tips for Truckers

Many truck drivers underestimate their need for ladder safety. In most cases, it’s because...

The Benefits of Driver Leasing Companies

The Benefits of Driver Leasing Companies

When you’re looking to secure new talent or expand your fleet, you may assume that hiring...

Flatbed Truck Opportunities!

Flatbed Truck Opportunities!

Flatbed CDL jobs can be a boon for your career as a driver. Along with helping you to stand...

Recognize Truck Driver Burnout

Recognize Truck Driver Burnout

Burnout among truck drivers is surprisingly common. The best CDL jobs can suddenly turn...

Chaining up a Big Rig – Your Guide to Safe Chain Usage

Chaining up a Big Rig – Your Guide to Safe Chain Usage

When it comes to winter trucking tips, knowing how to chain up your big rig is essential....

Great Gifts to Give to Your Truck Drivers

Great Gifts to Give to Your Truck Drivers

During the holidays, companies often go the extra mile to showcase their appreciation....

Becoming a Hazmat Driver

Becoming a Hazmat Driver

Like any other good, hazardous materials also need to get from one place to the next....

PTS Mobile Driving Program

PTS Mobile Driving Program

Are you a CDL-A driver looking for a unique, lucrative driving opportunity? Has the idea of...

Looking for Drivers?

It’s a hassle to find reliable, trustworthy people. Between advertising professional driving...

Preventing Flatbed Load Shifting

Preventing Flatbed Load Shifting

Whether you are new to the road or an experienced driver, flatbed load shifting is...

Company Growth Through Fulfillment Services

Company Growth Through Fulfillment Services

For trucking companies, continued growth is often critical for success. One option that can...

Overcoming a Winter Sickness

Overcoming a Winter Sickness

As the temperatures dip, cold and flu season begins. While most drivers do their best to stay...

Tips for Loving Your Truck Driving Job

Tips for Loving Your Truck Driving Job

You should love your job. After all, you spend plenty of time doing it, so why shouldn’t you?...

Sign Your Tires Are Begging for Attention

Sign Your Tires Are Begging for Attention

When it comes to safety, the condition of your truck tires plays a big role. When your tires...

Lessons Learned in 10 Years of Commercial Driver Staffing

Lessons Learned in 10 Years of Commercial Driver Staffing

PTS® began ten years ago with a vision, a goal of being a reliable resource for companies and...

Truck Driver Wellness Programs

Truck Driver Wellness Programs

Staying healthy and fit is often a challenge for truck drivers. Often, they spend the vast...

Premium Transport Staffing Celebrates 10 Years of Service

Premium Transport Staffing Celebrates 10 Years of Service

This month, the PTS® team is celebrating the company’s 10th anniversary. Since we opened our...

Money-Saving Tips for CDL Drivers

Money-Saving Tips for CDL Drivers

If you want to keep your costs down, finding even a few money-saving tips for truck...

Safety Tips for Female Truck Drivers

Safety Tips for Female Truck Drivers

The best trucking jobs for women don’t just come with solid pay and great benefits; they help...

Motivate Your Drivers with a Small Gesture of Appreciation

Motivate Your Drivers with a Small Gesture of Appreciation

The second week in September is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. It’s a time to...

Looking For Job Security in Driving?

Looking For Job Security in Driving?

Consider Dedicated Driving or Temp-to-Hire Professional Driving Jobs Get A Better Driving...

Everything There is to Know About Being a Day-to-Day Driver

Everything There is to Know About Being a Day-to-Day Driver

Looking for Flexible Temporary Driving Jobs? Temporary driving jobs give you unprecedented...

CDL Drivers, Are You Ready for Brake Safety Week?

CDL Drivers, Are You Ready for Brake Safety Week?

In 2021, Brake Safety Week is scheduled for August 22 through August 28. It’s a time where...

The Importance of Hydration Behind The Wheel

The Importance of Hydration Behind The Wheel

When it comes to professional driver jobs and safety, most people overlook the importance of...

Tips for Trucking in the Hot Summer Months

Tips for Trucking in the Hot Summer Months

When temperatures rise, some people assume that makes driving less dangerous. However, every...

Premium Transport Staffing Opens new Office!

Premium Transport Staffing Opens new Office!

When PTS® opened its doors back on July 14th 2011, we were recruiting and dispatching drivers...

Is Your Fleet Prepared for Brake Safety Week?

Is Your Fleet Prepared for Brake Safety Week?

In 2021, Brake Safety Week is happening from August 22 through August 28. During this time,...

How Do You Become a Port Truck Driver?

How Do You Become a Port Truck Driver?

Many CDL holders are curious about what it takes to become a port truck driver. After all,...

Stay Loose! The Importance of Stretching on the Road

Stay Loose! The Importance of Stretching on the Road

While traffic jams, bad weather, and loading delays can be frustrating, one of the biggest...

Tips for Truckers to Fight Boredom Without Losing Focus

Tips for Truckers to Fight Boredom Without Losing Focus

For truck drivers, boredom can be a serious problem. When a driver isn’t engaged, they may...

Operation Safe Driver Week is July 11-17

At Premium Transport Staffing, we’re dedicated to bringing you the latest news,...

How to Hire a More Diverse Fleet of CDL Drivers

How to Hire a More Diverse Fleet of CDL Drivers

When you operate a trucking company, diversity is important when you’re hiring new drivers....

Time Management Tips for New Truck Drivers

Time Management Tips for New Truck Drivers

When you apply to your first “now hiring CDL drivers” ad and snag your first truck driving...

Pass Your Written CDL Exam Easily With These Tips

Pass Your Written CDL Exam Easily With These Tips

If you’re ready and raring to start applying to CDL job openings, then you’ll need to pass...

Common Causes of Trucking Accidents and How to Avoid Them

Common Causes of Trucking Accidents and How to Avoid Them

Truck driving accidents can be catastrophic for truck drivers and everyone else on the road....

3 Truck Routing Tips for a Safer and More Efficient Fleet

3 Truck Routing Tips for a Safer and More Efficient Fleet

Fleet safety is crucial for every transportation business. That means, after you find...

How to Choose The Best Truck Stop for Your Trip

How to Choose The Best Truck Stop for Your Trip

After you’re done looking for truck driving jobs and start hitting the road regularly,...

Don’t Accept a CDL Job Without Considering These 5 Deal-Breakers

Don’t Accept a CDL Job Without Considering These 5 Deal-Breakers

When you’re looking for a CDL driver job posting that will genuinely meet your needs, it’s...

Staying Safe During Constant Spring Weather Changes

Staying Safe During Constant Spring Weather Changes

While winter is traditionally considered the most dangerous season for drivers, spring can...

Why Driver Engagement Surveys Are Important and What to Ask

Why Driver Engagement Surveys Are Important and What to Ask

Whether you hire directly or partner with a truck driver staffing provider, driver engagement...

Take the Next Step: Trucking Career Advancement Opportunities

Take the Next Step: Trucking Career Advancement Opportunities

Even if you genuinely enjoy your current truck driving job, it’s normal to look toward the...

World Health Day Regaining Health and Economic Strength in 2021

World Health Day Regaining Health and Economic Strength in 2021

World Health Day has been celebrated each year since 1948 on April 7th. The World Health...

Common Mistakes for Rookie Drivers to Avoid

Common Mistakes for Rookie Drivers to Avoid

When you respond CDL driver job posting and land your first position, it’s exciting. After...

Staying Alert!

Staying Alert!

Staying alert on the road is a must for every driver. While caffeine and sugary drinks may...

Things Your Drivers Want from the Job

Things Your Drivers Want from the Job

Many companies feel the pinch of the driver shortage. If you’re struggling to maintain...

Before You Hit the Road

Before You Hit the Road

In most transport driver jobs, you’ll occasionally run into issues during the course of a...

Tips for Loving Your Truck Driving Job

What Is a TWIC Card, and Do I Need One?

Each workplace can have a unique set of requirements. In some cases, employees need to have...

The Importance of Post-Trip Inspections

The Importance of Post-Trip Inspections

Many drivers fully embrace pre-trip inspections. Those checks ensure that a vehicle is in...

Boost Your Driver’s Morale

Boost Your Driver’s Morale

Managing the morale of your drivers is crucial for any company. When your employees are happy...

CDL Refresher & Recertification Courses

CDL Refresher & Recertification Courses

Keeping your CDL driver skillset up is critical for your career. Not only will it make you...

5 Ways to Keep Your Meals Fresh

5 Ways to Keep Your Meals Fresh

Bringing your own meals with you on the road is usually ideal. Not only is it cost-effective...

Winter Driving Safety Tips

Winter Driving Safety Tips

Winter driving means facing off against some potentially dangerous conditions. Snow, sleet,...

Keeping Your Drivers Healthy During a Pandemic

Keeping Your Drivers Healthy During a Pandemic

Truck drivers may be particularly at risk during the pandemic. Unlike office professionals...

Winter Trucking Essentials

Winter Trucking Essentials

When temperatures fall, conditions can often get challenging. Snow, sleet, and ice are...

New Year’s Resolutions for Truck Drivers

New Year’s Resolutions for Truck Drivers

As the new year approaches, we turn our attention to the future. New Year’s resolutions...

Avoiding Road Rage During the Holidays – and Every Day

Avoiding Road Rage During the Holidays – and Every Day

Even during the best of times, being a truck driver is stressful. Other drivers on the road...

The Challenges of Hiring Reliable Truck Drivers in Dallas

The Challenges of Hiring Reliable Truck Drivers in Dallas

If recruiting truck drivers is part of your job, you’ve likely encountered a series of...

Driver’s Feedback – Why YOU Should Drive for Premium Transport Staffing

Driver’s Feedback – Why YOU Should Drive for Premium Transport Staffing

As a truck driver, you have choices when it comes to employers. Your skills are in-demand,...

Stay Healthy with National Handwashing Awareness Week

Stay Healthy with National Handwashing Awareness Week

Did you know the first week in December is National Handwashing Awareness Week?  ...

Reasons to Become a Professional CDL Truck Driver

Reasons to Become a Professional CDL Truck Driver

Deciding whether to become a professional CDL truck driver is the right move for you can be...

Using Technology for Better Truck and Trailer Inspections

Using Technology for Better Truck and Trailer Inspections

In the transportation industry, pre- and post-trip inspections are standard procedure. They...

Traits of a Great Fleet Leader

Traits of a Great Fleet Leader

Great fleet leaders often have a lot in common. They usually share certain key traits that...

Reasons to Become a Professional CDL Truck Driver

Why Trucking Is a Safe Job Right Now?

Today, safety is at the forefront of everyone’s minds. The COVID-19 pandemic has...

How to Get Hired as a Truck Driver with No Experience

How to Get Hired as a Truck Driver with No Experience

Getting your CDL is a big accomplishment. It means you’re ready to hit the road as a...

Looking For Job Security in Driving?

High Wind Warning Ahead

Truck drivers often navigate a variety of potentially dangerous situations. High winds can be...

Everything There is to Know About Being a Day-to-Day Driver

Over and Out: Why Your Drivers are Quitting

There’s a pervasive myth that truck drivers will leave a company for 2 cents more per mile....

Smoothing Out Your Ride Begins with Dispatch

Smoothing Out Your Ride Begins with Dispatch

For truck drivers, one of their most critical professional relationships is with dispatch....

Resume Mistakes to Avoid If You Want the Job

Resume Mistakes to Avoid If You Want the Job

When you want to land a new truck driving position, your job search journey always begins...

Understanding Highway Hypnosis

Understanding Highway Hypnosis

Highway hypnosis is a risk that all drivers must face. However, if you drive a truck, the...

Interview Communication, Communication, Communication

Interview Communication, Communication, Communication

The interview process is an opportunity. You have the chance not just to get to know the...

Traits of a Professional Truck Driver

Traits of a Professional Truck Driver

Being able to separate the so-so truck driver candidates from the great ones is a must....

Mountain Driving Safety Tips

Mountain Driving Safety Tips

Driving a truck over a mountain can be tricky, if not incredibly intimidating. The terrain...

Managing Your Fleet’s Fuel Consumption

In the transportation industry, your fleet’s fuel consumption is a major line item. Without...

Myths Job Seekers Have About Staffing Companies

Myths Job Seekers Have About Staffing Companies

There are many myths surrounding the staffing industry. Job seekers, as a result, many have...

Podcasts for Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals

Podcasts for Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals

Podcasts are as convenient today as they ever were. In a time where people wander, commute,...

Building (or Rebuilding) Your Brand

Building (or Rebuilding) Your Brand

When it comes to attracting and retaining top talent, your employer brand matters. Companies...

OSHA COVID Guidelines for Driver Safety

OSHA COVID Guidelines for Driver Safety

Keeping your drivers safe has always been a priority. As the country faces the uncertainties...

Benefits of Using a Driver Staffing Agency for Your Trucking Company

Benefits of Using a Driver Staffing Agency for Your Trucking Company

The transportation industry has been inundated with challenges in recent years. The rise of...