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…

We understand that providing the right equipment for our employees really makes a difference. As an employee of Bancroft & Sons trucking company, you will drive the best trucks available with state-of-the-art equipment. Check out some of the technology our drivers use every day:   Teletrac GPS Fleet Tracking Software Teletrac provides interactive fleet management software that makes tracking fleets extremely easy and accurate! Features include electronic driver logs, on-board navigation, lane guidance and two-way messaging. PC Miler This software allows our drivers to focus on driving, by providing expert routing and mileage solutions. EZ Pass & PrePass Our drivers…

  Are you considering team truck driving as a career? Whether you’re new to truck driving or you’re an experienced individual driver, there are many things to consider. For those who are unfamiliar, team driving is a term for when two people take turns driving and managing a shipment. This career is very popular for couples who work in the logistics industry. Here are some benefits that we see in our truck driving teams at Bancroft & Sons! Working as a truck driving team means that you’ll be able to cover more miles. This usually means being assigned routes of…

Most states collect taxes based on the weight ­of transported goods. Truck weigh stations are­ used for these ta­x purposes as well as to monitor the weight of a truck to ensure that it falls within the safety guidelines that each state has in place for its road system.  Whether or not you need to stop at a weigh station is going to depend on the laws of the state you are passing through.  As you map your route, check the laws of the states to make sure you comply with their rules.