What Does It Mean to Be a Terminal Driver?

What Does It Mean to Be a Terminal Driver?

If a trucking company says they have a “terminal,” that can be confusing because “terminal” means different things to different companies. It can mean one thing to one driver and something totally different to another because of their different trucking career...
Three Brands of Trucks

Three Brands of Trucks

Written by Kevin Buss, Director of Fleet Maintenance    Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) is excited to announce that we have three brands of new trucks being added to our fleet!  In addition to the new Volvo VN860 team trucks and the new Peterbilt 579 Ultraloft, we...
A Dot Driver’s Job: 1970s Versus 2020s

A Dot Driver’s Job: 1970s Versus 2020s

Written by Deanna Toncray, Executive Administrative Assistant Mt. Sterling Driver Dick Kramberg began his career with the company in 1976 and has seen many changes in the driving job over the years.  Equipment One of the biggest changes is improved equipment. ...
Process Awareness: Bulkheads and Load Bars

Process Awareness: Bulkheads and Load Bars

Written by Toryn Quivers, Occupational Health Trainer  Many of our drivers interact with load bars and bulkheads daily. There are a few key points that you want to keep in mind while you are handling a bulkhead: Be sure it is secure and in place before turning away...
Driver Lounge Update

Driver Lounge Update

Written by Duskee Kassing, Director of Transportation Operations We are excited to share the plans for the upgraded Driver Lounge in Mt. Sterling. The project is underway and expected to be completed in June of 2021—just a few months away! The feedback we have...
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