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Dillon Receives Great West Safety Award
Dillon Transportation was recently recognized by the Great West Casualty company by receiving two prestigious awards. Here at Dillon Transportation safety is one of our number one priorities. These awards recognize our safety record and reputation as a safe carrier. The Great West Safety Award is awarded to carriers for their Tennessee accident rates.…
Read MoreIn Loving Memory of Pete Melvin Noble
We have lost another member of the Dillon Transportation Family this week with the heartbreaking loss of driver Pete Noble in Kingman, Arizona. Pete began working as a driver with Dillon back in June of 2019 until he had to come off the road due to health issues in December of 2022. Pete passed away…
Read MoreIn Loving Memory of Thomas Preston Majors
Dillon Transportation has been described by many of its employees as a family. Family can be a blessing as it brings much joy and community amongst each other, but the closeness of a family can also yield much hurt when we lose one of our own. We are feeling the loss in our Dillon family…
Read MoreWhat Is the Split Sleeper Berth?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) limits how long commercial motor vehicle drivers can remain behind the wheel through its Hours of Service (HOS) regulations. The sleeper berth provision, under HOS regulations, was meant to promote safer driving habits and schedule flexibility in the trucking business. However, it remains one of the more complicated…
Read MoreHow to Get a CDL in Tennessee
Earning a commercial driver’s license (CDL) is the first step to becoming a commercial truck driver. A (CDL) is required for anyone who operates a commercial vehicle in Tennessee. Commercial Driver’s Licenses are classified into three classes depending on the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR), and what is being transported.…
Read MoreHow to Get a CDL in Arizona
How to Get a CDL in Arizona To secure a job in Arizona’s trucking industry, one must obtain a commercial license. If you’re looking to start a truck driving career, getting a commercial driver’s license will open up all kinds of opportunities for you. A commercial driver’s license demonstrates that you’re adequately trained, tested, and…
Read MoreDonnie Dillon Humanitarian Award
Congratulations to Ralph Fisher and Gary Hayward for being our first two recipients of the Donnie Dillon Humanitarian Award! The award is given in memory of my husband, Donnie Dillon, due to his compassionate and generous heart for others. Throughout his lifetime he prioritized passing along his blessing to others to brighten their lives. The…
Read MoreIs Truck Driving a Good Career?
Nowadays, many careers can offer you a good paycheck and sustain you in these harsh economic times. If you enjoy traveling, truck driving may be a good option for you to consider. Currently, hiring is up across the entire truck-driving industry. According to American Trucking Associations, in 2020, 3.36 million professional truck drivers were hired…
Read MoreStaying Healthy As A Truck Driver
Being a truck driver is certainly not an easy job. It includes being on the road for long hours, being away from your family for extended periods of time, meeting deadlines, busy schedule, and more. These factors can create a challenging environment for truck drivers to maintain a healthy routine. It may seem challenging, but…
Read MoreMillion Mile Club Inductees
Congratulations to our 2022 Million Mile Club Inductees! Dillon Transportation takes great pride in the safety, reliability, and dedication from our drivers. Once a driver reaches 1,000,000 miles they can be inducted into the Million Mile Club at Dillon Transportation. The inductees are each awarded a Personalized Plaque, A Deluxe Watch Personalized With the Dillon…
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