JLE Industries strives to remain on the cutting edge of the latest news and updates in the trucking industry today. From important trucking tips and safety updates to evolutions in flatbed trucking technology, find the most up-to-date tips and topics right here.
In flatbed trucking, success extends beyond technical expertise. Soft skills are crucial for a seamless journey and effective collaboration with JLE's support staff. Mastering these skills not only boosts your career here but also fosters lifelong growth!
read moreFlexibility shouldn’t just be for office workers. If more employers, including trucking companies, truly embraced flexible schedules and allowed employees to work at the times that are best for them, the benefits would be a healthier and more productive, creative and loyal workforce. We at JLE have also embraced this theory.
read moreESG - Environmental, Social, and Governance - has become established as a must-have initiative for business across industries, as global sustainability challenges introduce new risk factors for investors and shareholders. At JLE, we want to bring the industry into a mindset that is more progressive and more resilient. The technologies that we employ - specifically, our proprietary technology, DriverOS - are at the heart of our overall business strategy and are an integral part of our ESG initiatives.
read moreJLE Industries has been an outlier in the industry for the entirety of the trucker shortage, currently operating a fully seated Flatbed Fleet of 350 tractors with a long waitlist of professional drivers at the ready. This is in addition to our annual, 52-week turnover being below 25%. How is this possible during such a great labor shortage crisis?
read moreHow do you choose the best flatbed carrier for moving your freight? Incorporate these four questions into your screening process.
read moreIn-demand commodities and related equipment are the most common types of flatbed freight moving along American highways on open-deck trailers.
read moreTruck driver appreciation takes center stage each September. Here are five ways to show your support for the legions of long haulers who drive U.S. commerce. (160 characters max)
read moreTruck stop etiquette is about being professional, courteous and friendly. Here’s our list of trucker dos and don’ts at these highway havens.
read moreMore commercial fleets are using trucking safety technology to protect drivers and prevent accidents. In this post, we discuss three platforms having a positive impact on the trucking industry.
read moreIf you’re a military veteran, your skills might be a natural fit for a career in flatbed trucking. Here are five distinct ways military experience prepares you for flatbed trucking.
read moreAre you looking to steer your truck driving career in a more challenging—and possibly fulfilling—direction? If so, flatbed trucking might be right for you, but how do you choose a company that’s a good fit?
read moreFlatbed load securement, strapping and tarping are skills drivers must master to be safe and successful at their job. Here are four rules to remember.
read moreFlatbed trucking demand is on the rise after the turmoil of 2020. Here are four encouraging signs the industry is watching closely.
read moreWhen starting a new job with a new company, training and orientation is a big part of the process. What can you expect as a flatbed truck driver?
read moreOver the road (OTR) truck drivers have a reputation for their resolve. Behind the wheel until the job is done. Undeterred by distance or danger. That sense of determination and discipline must translate to a healthy diet, right?
read moreIf you're an experienced OTR and flatbed driver ready to take the next step in your trucking career, send in your application to JLE Industries today. We are always looking for professional flatbed talent aged 23 years-old and over with two years of verifiable OTR experience, one year of flatbed experience and six months of steel coil experience to join our growing fleet of company drivers.
