LOGISTICS SERVICES CARRIERS RESOURCES CAREERS ABOUT CONTACT TIPS FOR SLEEPING BETTER IN YOUR TRUCK 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 [...] HOW RTS LINES KEEPS THEIR TRUCKS WINTER-WEATHER-READY ALL SEASON When the weather gets colder, most people—with perhaps the exception of rebellious teens who think coats are lame—bundle up for winter temperatures. And, like us, our trucks also need specific winter protection. Thanks to Becky, our Fleet Operations Manager for RTS Lines, we were able to learn exactly how our trucks are readied for winter weather. First, each driver is asked to check the coolant system. It’s important to ensure [...] RTS INTRODUCES STREAMLINED PAPERWORK SUBMISSION PROCESS FOR CARRIERS 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 [...] HAPPY NATIONAL TRUCK DRIVER APPRECIATION WEEK! TOURIST SPOTS FOR TRUCKERS TO VISIT IN 2020 WITHOUT THE CROWDS 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! [...] FOUR STRETCHES TO DO AFTER THE LONG HAUL 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 [...] USEFUL APPS AND RESOURCES FOR TRUCK DRIVERS Pilot Flying J. Our very own RTS Lines drivers use this app to find the best places to stop on the road. 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 [...] GETTING PAID THE WAY YOU WANT: RTS PAYMENT OPTIONS 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. [...] SONGS TO KEEP YOU AWAKE ON THE ROAD by Alana Gale “Shine,” by Bishop Gunn. Chosen by: Jackson Eagan, AET. Jackson actually tells you everything you need to know about this jam: “This is one of my favorite songs. It talks about where you’ve been, and where you’re heading to, and how once you get where you want to be, you’ll look back on things a little wiser and you’ll have a story to tell.” [...] HOW TO SHOW YOUR DRIVERS YOU APPRECIATE THEM THIS WEEK (AND ALWAYS!) by Alana Gale It’s important to tell your truck drivers that you appreciate them (that’s why we’ve been spotlighting a few of our great drivers this week), but as Ben Franklin once said (and as our very own Ben, the COO, often quotes), “Well done is better than well said.” So here are a couple of ways you can show your drivers that you appreciate them: Prioritize their safety. Asking [...] CATEGORIES Blog Careers Blog Internships Press Releases Carriers Blog Videos Shippers Blog Press Releases Toll Free: 877.787.2701 | Local: 937.378.2700 | Email: Info@RelyOnRTS.com © Copyright 2006-2021 Reliable Transportation Solutions, LLC | All Rights Reserved | Sitemap Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube