Friday, 15 April 2022 16:21

The Rise of the Trucker

Do you know someone who is a professional truck driver? It extremely likely you do; truck driving is currently America’s most common job, according to a recent study by National Public Radio. According to the study, truck driving has been so successful in America because it is impossible to automate or outsource! Even better, the industry is expected to grow in the coming years. Check out the following map, which shows the most popular career in each state.

 

Bancroft and Sons is always looking for dependable, licensed team and solo truck drivers! We offer competitive truck driver salaries with great benefits. Check out our current perks here. Our drivers only drive state-of-the-art, fuel efficient trucks with the most advanced technologies available.

 

Additionally, Bancroft and Sons’ drivers have dedicated routes and consistent home time, allowing you to have a personal life and a satisfying career at the same time. As a trucking company that treats their solo and team drivers with respect, Bancroft and Sons is you name for CDL driver jobs and transportation jobs.

 

Apply online with Bancroft and Sons today to get your career started in this reliable and growing industry! Apply here, or call 972-790-3777 for more information!

Thursday, 26 May 2022 00:00

Are Dedicated Routes for You?

There are many benefits of working as a truck driver; great pay and benefits, stable income, a new adventure every day at work! Despite the great benefits and pay of a CDL driver, some people dismiss the thought of a career in logistics due to the misconception that they will not be able to spend time with their loved ones.

At Bancroft & Sons, we are a trucking company that ensures our employees get to spend time with their friends and family. We do this by establishing dedicated routes, which leads to consistent and reliable time at home.

You can have the career you’ve always wanted; making good money and having a set schedule. Not only will you be able to spend more time with your family, you will be able to effectively plan your life around your job! You deserve the right to be happy with your personal life and your professional trucking career!

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If you’re a current driver who is always on the road, we welcome you to apply at Bancroft and Sons! We are now hiring individual and team licensed drivers! Fill out our online application here, or call us at (972)790-3777 EXT 154!

Friday, 10 June 2022 16:21

The Different Kinds of Pay Scales

You may be surprised to know that truck driving is one of the most common jobs in America today. While careers in other fields are being downsized and outsourced, more positions for truck drivers are becoming available.

 

What Makes Truck Driving So Great?

One reason why more and more people are considering a trucking job is due to the competitive and lucrative salary that a driver can receive. Depending on the company, you can be paid per mile or paid hourly. Both options come with several great advantages that help you get the most out of any trucking job.

 

Per Mile Jobs

This option tends to benefit drivers who travel long distances. Finding a truck driver salary that offers compensation based off of total miles driven is great for drivers of all skill levels.

 

Experienced drivers will have a better knowledge of the area and roads along their route. With this expertise, they can plan their routes accordingly to avoid city streets and slower moving traffic which can slow them down. By having a good understanding of the area, drivers can make the most out of their trips and strive to meet their mileage and salary goals.

 

Per Hour Jobs

Another option for truck driver salaries is per hour jobs. One reason why this type of compensation can be favored is because it is always guaranteed.

 

Delays can happen at any time. From weather issues to rush hour traffic and unavoidable city streets, all truck drivers have faced these common slowdowns at one point in time. Delays such as these can severely impact the mileage a driver can cover in a given amount of time. With hourly pay, a truck driver can focus on getting to their destination safely and securely.

 

Another reason why some drivers prefer hourly pay is because it allows drivers to stay local. Drivers who receive an hourly truck driver salary are typically local drivers who get to spend more of their downtime at home. For some, this is a great reason to consider these types of jobs.

 

Which Is Right For You?

Regardless of which compensation you receive from your next trucking job, rest assured that you’re in one of the most competitive industries today. As the demand for trustworthy and responsible drivers increases, the reward for exceptional workers does as well.

 

If you’re interested in applying for a trucking job with competitive compensation and benefits, Bancroft & Sons is the right choice. Fill out our online application today!

Friday, 01 July 2022 17:36

Where Can you Eat Across America

What's better than a good old-fashioned American truck stop? From sea to shining sea, the country is full of amazing places where truckers (and travelers of all kinds) can stop in, take a load off, have a little bit of a rest, and get refueled - with food, gasoline, or both. On a road trip cross-country or down the interstate, a truck stop is a great place to stop in for a quick bite or a fill-up and get a deep-fried slice of Americana.

So, what are the best truck stops in America that you should be on the lookout for on your travels? Here is our list of the top truck stops in the country. These are the eight best truck stops in America.

Millions of Americans experience major depression each year. If you're one of them, please talk to someone about your experiences.

Depression is one of the most easily treatable of all mental health disorders. The large majority of people who seek treatment for depression achieve positive results.

Depression is a serious illness, and you should always talk to a trained medical professional before making decisions about how you treat it.

Millions of people suffer from mental health issues, so don't be ashamed if you are feeling the effects of depression.  The good news is, it's common and it's treatable.

Friday, 11 February 2022 16:58

Not Every Trucking Job is Equal

At the end of the day, drivers want to feel like their employers actually care about them, want to invest in their success, and value the fact that they may need some downtime away from the job. Drivers work long hours for low pay, often in isolation in strange areas. What are companies doing wrong and why are drivers flocking to Bancroft?

Meet Daniel and Debra Gaskill- Bancroft and Sons' February Driver Spotlight.

Monday, 03 January 2022 23:08

Healthy Food Options Are Available to You

One of the biggest challenges of truck driving is eating healthy food on the road. After all, you don’t always have easy access to fresh, healthy food when you’re away from home and relying on truck stops so much. This common issue can lead to health problems that include obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and more. If you want to reduce your risk of these and other health concerns, take a look at these tips for eating healthy on the road.

These tips for winter driving safety may appear to be obvious and straightforward, but you’ll be safe if you follow them. Ultimately, you need to exercise some common sense and good judgment to ensure you have a safe journey whenever you hit the open road. As they say, your safety begins with you!

Below are 10 driving tips that will help truck drivers in icy conditions stay safe on the road.

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We Started Small in

1969

In 1969, Bancroft and Sons Transportation Opens.

Bancroft and Sons Transportation started small in 1969 but today, has grown to become a 48-state Common and Contract Carrier, and Broker, transporting tractor trailer loads of U.S. Mail coast to coast. The story began in 1968 when Charles Curtis Bancroft Sr. worked as a freight agent for Zan Top Airlines at the Naval Air Station in Dallas, Texas that shipped freight for the G.S.A. (General Services Administration) depot in Fort Worth. Through business dealings with the depots transportation officer, Charles learned of the need for local cartage trucking service in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.

An idea Comes to Fruition.

1968

In 1968, First Contract.

Charles was the successful bidder on a year-long contract for hauling freight to all government and military installations in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Without having the required authority and insurances, Charles made a business decision to partner with Orville Jackson, owner of Jackson Transfer and Cartage for a limited one-year partnership. The following year in 1969, Charles went it alone and formed Bancroft & Sons Transportation continuing his pursuit of more G.S.A. contracts.

That same year (1968) First Location.

That same year, Charles and his wife, Lena, rented a Good Luck Oil service station at 2414 E. Main Street in Grand Prairie to park their first trucks while contracting with the G.S.A. Charles drove a tractor-trailer making deliveries to military and government installations throughout the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, while Lena answered the 24-hour phone and ran the office while raising their four boys, Charles Jr., Howard, Billy, and John David J.D.

Expansion

1973

In 1973, Bancroft Becomes U.S. Mail Carrier.

Just four years after becoming independent, Charles was successful in bidding on his first U.S. Mail contract and was awarded the Dallas-Wichita Falls mail route. Little did he know at that time that many years later he would be among the southwest areas prime Postal Contractors!

1980

In 1980, First Warehouse.

During the early years of trucking deregulation and with the introduction of EX part 07, which granted authority to move government freight within the state of Texas by railroad, Charles expanded his operations. He rented his first warehouse at 817 S. Great Southwest Parkway in Grand Prairie and began consolidating and staging G.S.A. less than truckload freight. At first, he focused on moving loads of freight by rail to San Antonio, but later moved on into New Orleans and Warner Robins, Georgia.

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1982

In 1982, Second U.S. Mail Contract Signed.

Charles moved the business to 1609 109th Street, acquired his second U.S. Mail contract and was awarded the Dallas-Lake Charles, Louisiana route. 1984 brought the successful bidding on his third U.S. Mail route from Dallas to Albuquerque, New Mexico. He received his 48 State Common Carrier Authority in 1986, allowing him to transport General Commodities Freight by tractor trailer all over the United States. By 1989, Charles had over 30 trucks hauling his three U.S. Mail contracts and his consolidated G.S.A. freight to over nine different states. It was also at this point that all four sons were active in the business and Bancroft and Sons Transportation had truly become a family business.

1995

In 1995, New Location!

After some time searching for the best location Charles Sr. bought 15 acres of land on the north side of Grand Prairie to fulfill his dream to one day build his own terminal and have a place that his business can call home forever.

New Century, 30 + Years in Business!

2001

In 2001, Focus Begins for U.S. Mail Contracts Only.

The company gave up its G.S.A. business and dedicated itself to hauling brokered freight and U.S. Mail and by 2001 the company had nearly 80 trucks with 75% of those mostly hauling general commercial freight. But by years end, due to the terrorist attacks on 9/11 at the New York Twin Towers and the Pentagon, the U.S. Postal Service stopped flying most of the mail by air due to the increase of security and decided to use dedicated truck carriers to haul the mail normally put on planes. Bancroft and Sons was lucky enough to win several of the contracts the USPS put up for bid and converted their entire fleet from running commercial freight to hualing U.S. Mail within just a matter of weeks. By 2007, the company had more than 130 trucks hauling U.S. Mail and Mail equipment across the United States.

New Decade

2010

Continued Expansion.

Even with a sagging economy during the last several years Bancroft and Sons continues to grow and prosper each year. As of early 2014 Bancroft and Sons has a fleet of 200+ trucks and over 400 employees. With great leadership from Charles Bancroft Sr. and continued family envolvement and support the company has a solid foundation for continued growth into the future.

Celebrating 50 Years!

2019

Celebrating 50 Years

Bancroft and Sons is celebrating 50 years of service! Come join us for the next 50!