The Auxiliary Power Unit, or APU, is one of the most helpful tools available to truck drivers. At Great Plains Transport, drivers earn bonuses for having low idle times throughout the month. Utilizing the APU truck is the key to cutting down on idle time. That being said, there are some misconceptions surrounding this part […]
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A recent class in new driver orientation gave us some insight into truck driver job recruitment. While discussing our Penny Forever program, they laid out a list of four major concerns: home-time, pay, equipment, and communication. These are, reportedly, the four concerns that arise most often when drivers try to sell others on their carrier.
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Truck drivers each have their own reasons to prefer one semi-truck model over the rest. One of the biggest rivalries in the industry is Freightliner vs Kenworth. Carriers like Great Plains Transport have trucks from both brands in their fleet. Both companies have made a name for themselves over decades of development. With that in
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When traveling the open road as a long haul driver, there are generally three options for what type of freight to carry. These are flatbeds, refrigerated units, and dry vans. Flatbeds haul large equipment such as crates and even other vehicles that wouldn’t fit in the typical semi trailer. Dry vans get dry products such
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Great Plains Transport is a North Dakota trucking company featuring refrigerated freight, cargo, and dedicated transportation services while offering long haul OTR truck driving jobs in 48 states.
Great Plains Transport Inc
Address: 200 1st Ave SE, Mapleton, ND 58059
Phone: (701) 281-3006
