Marten Transport

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What Happens Before a Load Reaches Your Truck: The Behind-the-Scenes Work That Gets Your Next Load Moving You’re parked, grabbing coffee, checking your messages, and keeping one eye on the clock. Then the thoughts start: "Did they forget about me?" "What’s taking so long?" "Where’s my next load? Click the link to read more.

Marten Transport

3w

Protecting Your Skin During Long Hours Behind the Wheel: Truck Driver Myths Busted Summer driving means longer daylight hours, hotter temps, and plenty of miles on the road. But there’s one thing many drivers don’t think about during summertime: skin protection during long drives and sun exposure while driving. You don’t need a beach chair or fishing pole to get serious UV exposure. If you’re logging long hours behind the wheel, your skin may be working overtime right alongside you. That left arm near the window and the side of your face closest to the driver’s window can see more sun than you realize—even through glass. Click the link to read more.

Marten Transport

1mo

Why Fuel Programs Matter More During Rising Diesel Prices For professional truck drivers, fuel prices affect far more than what shows up on a receipt. When diesel costs rise, the impact reaches nearly every part of the transportation industry, influencing operating expenses, route planning, freight networks, and overall efficiency. Click the link to read more.

Marten Transport

1mo

What Drivers Should Know About Operations in Trucking In trucking, freight does not move because of one person alone. It moves because drivers, dispatchers, planners, maintenance teams, safety departments, and operations staff all work together toward the same goal: delivering freight safely, efficiently, and on time. For drivers, it can sometimes feel like operations teams are working behind the scenes while drivers handle everything on the road. But experienced drivers know successful trucking operations depend on constant communication and coordination between every part of the company. Click the link to read more

Marten Transport

2mo

Must-Have Gear for Driving in Late Spring Late spring is one of the most unpredictable times to be on the road as a professional driver. One moment you’re cruising through clear skies and mild temps, and the next, you’re dealing with sudden downpours, thunderstorms, rising heat, construction slowdowns, and heavier traffic as travel season ramps up. For Marten drivers, staying prepared is about being comfortable, safe, efficient, and ready for whatever the road throws your way. The right gear in your cab can make the difference between a smooth run and a stressful one. Here’s a list of what deserves a spot in your cab this time of year. Click the link to learn more.

Marten Transport

2mo

What Defensive Driving Looks Like During the 2026 Peak Travel Season As summer begins, so does the start of peak travel season. Warmer weather, school breaks, and holiday weekends mean more vehicles on the road—and more unpredictability behind the wheel. For professional drivers, this isn’t just a seasonal shift. It’s a call to sharpen focus, stay disciplined, and lean into the habits that define defensive driving at the highest level. Our truck drivers know that safe driving isn’t situational—it’s consistent and something you commit to every time you get behind the wheel. But during peak travel season, that consistency matters even more. Click the link to learn more

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2mo

Allergy Season on the Road: How Drivers Can Breathe Easier This Spring Spring means a welcome break from the cold and snowy conditions of winter. With it comes greener views, longer daylight hours, and smoother driving conditions — but it also means allergy season is in full swing. By mid-April, pollen counts begin rising across much of the country, especially in regions our drivers frequently travel through. Seasonal allergies might seem like a small annoyance, but congestion, itchy eyes, and overall fatigue can make long hours behind the wheel more uncomfortable, distracting, and harder to get through. The good news? With a few smart habits and a little preparation, you can avoid getting totally knocked out by allergy season this spring. Click the link to read more....

Marten Transport

2mo

How Drivers Lead Each Other to Success Truck driving is often described as an independent career — one driver, one truck, one road ahead. But experienced drivers know that success in this industry isn’t built alone or in solitude. Behind every safety record, every confident new driver, and every smooth delivery is a network of drivers helping other drivers to succeed. Click the link to read more

Marten Transport

4mo

Pothole Season Is Here: Protecting Your Truck and Tires After Winter If winter had one last trick up its sleeve, it would be pothole season. As snow melts and temperatures swing from freezing to mild, roads across the country start to break down. What looked like a smooth stretch of pavement yesterday can turn into a rim-bending, tire-damaging pothole overnight. For truck drivers, that means March isn’t just the start of spring — it’s the start of a whole new set of hazards. The good news? A little awareness goes a long way toward protecting your truck, your tires, and your day. Click the link to read more.

Marten Transport

4mo

Allergy Season Survival Guide for Truck Drivers: Stay Comfortable Behind the Wheel This Spring For many truck drivers, early spring doesn’t just mean longer days and warmer weather — it also signals the start of allergy season. As trees begin to bloom and pollen levels rise, sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, and fatigue can make long hours behind the wheel feel even longer. Your comfort and focus on the road matter just as much as the miles. If spring allergies tend to ride shotgun with you this time of year, here’s a practical survival guide to help you stay comfortable, alert, and ready for the road ahead. Click the link to read more.