Month: January 2020

Prevailing Myths about Truck Drivers

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Incorporated in 1969, Seward Motor Freight has a long history of providing reliable and safe transportation services across much of the United States. Seward Motor Company acquired several smaller carriers during the 80s and now calls a 6.5-acre facility it’s home in Seward, Nebraska. Facing a significant decline in the number of truck drivers, carriers such as Seward are eager to dispel some common misconceptions about the trade.

1. A persistent myth about truck drivers is that they’re all male. In fact, more than 6 percent of drivers in the US are women, and they tend to be much less likely to be cited for safety regulations and more likely to pass their CDL certification.

2. Truck driving is a low paying job. This is one of the most misleading myths to those considering a career as a driver. The average income for a truck driver in 2019 was $59,098, according to Indeed.com.

3. Truck driving is for people who don’t have or want an education. Again, around 6 percent of truck drivers in the US are college-educated, and many companies offer reimbursement plans for drivers who want to go to college.

Nebraska Trucking Driver of the Month Award

 

Nebraska Trucking Association
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For more than four decades, Seward Motor Freight, Inc. has delivered exceptional freight services across the U.S. East Coast, Southeast, Midwest and the South. Employing a huge team of professionals, the company has also invested in technology to reduce pollution and conserve the environment. Seward Motor Freight, Inc. has received numerous awards from the Nebraska Trucking Association for having an outstanding safety program.

Nebraska Trucking Association (NTA) is a statewide trade association that represents the interests of commercial truck, bus operators, and affiliated businesses. NTA empowers its members with key knowledge, services, contacts, partnerships and political representation for them to efficiently deliver goods to Nebraska communities and the entire North America. Nebraska Truck Driver of the Month is an NTA initiative that recognizes drivers who perform their duties with a high degree of professionalism, courtesy, and safety demonstrated by excellence in their records. The award is selected by a panel of independent safety professionals. Winners are invited to attend the monthly Safety Management Council meeting to receive their award and recognition items. In addition, the Driver of the Month is also featured in Nebraska Trucker, an NTA magazine.
During the fall NTA conference the last 12 Driver of the Month recipients are once again reviewed for their outstanding performance in the industry and a Driver of the Year is then honored.