With snow already falling in the midwest, the roads are about to become a little more hectic. Ice, slush, and snow create hazardous driving conditions, and many highway drivers do little to change their habits behind the wheel, which is why it’s all the more important for big rig drivers to use their best judgment and extensive road knowledge while…
Britton Transport is happy to announce our new trailer wash facilities. Need an interior wash out before or after your next haul? Say goodbye to long wait times and wear on your trailer with unsafe chemical washes. Stop by our updated facilities, and get your trailer in shape. Chemtech products are used in a two-part cleaning process to clean and…
At Britton, we care about our drivers and their families. As a national trucking company, we care about the safety of everyone on the road, too. We’re happy to be SmartWay certified, as well as members of TAT, Truckers Against Trafficking. SmartWay Transport Partnership For over 15 years, SmartWay has been contributing to American prosperity through the trucking industry. Trucking…
What should every driver keep in their cab? As a commercial truck driver, you spend a lot of time on the road, but that doesn’t mean you should have to sacrifice safety and comfort. At Britton, we want our drivers to be prepared for the unexpected. Read up on what we think are 5 essentials to keep in your cab,…
When you’re driving with Britton, you never have to leave your furry friend at home. Whether it’s a long haul or a local drive, we welcome your pup to jump in the cab and hit the open road. Here are five tips to make your ride a little smoother with man’s best friend in the passenger seat. Best Breeds for…
Whether it’s a long-haul or a local drive, we depend on you to get your freight from point A to point B safely and efficiently. But hauling freight is only half the deal. Britton Transport is proud to be a family and safety-focused company that supports our drivers on and off the road. As part of the Britton family, you’ll…
From the TCA press release: TCA ANNOUNCES DIVISION WINNERS IN 43RD ANNUAL FLEET SAFETY AWARDS 01/08/2019 Eighteen Companies with Outstanding Safety Records Now Eligible for Two Grand Prizes Alexandria, Virginia: The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has selected 18 companies as division winners in its 43rd Annual Fleet Safety Awards. Sponsored by Great West Casualty Company, the awards recognize trucking companies…
Des Moines, IA— Britton Transport has acquired the assets of Ace Logistics, a transportation logistics provider specializing in refrigerated freight, and C&C Realty, a warehousing facility offering dry, cool, and frozen warehousing and cross docking. The transaction includes the acquisition of office and warehousing facilities, as well as a shop, wash bay, and a secure yard in Des Moines, IA. Team…
We’d like to welcome our new drivers from November to the Britton Transport Family. Antonio J Tommy H Tsega M Joshua O Cassidy B Rikkia C Doyle T Todd A Nate F Leonard H Jerome H Allen R Bradley E Tina R Troy G We are excited to have you on board and look forward to working together!
Britton Transport President Jim Stockeland recognizes that most trucking companies tout their safety programs and truck driver benefits as a reason to work with or for them, but he explains that a safety program is so much more than just words on paper. Safety and driver appreciation are truly the embodiment of Britton Transport’s culture. “Every trucking company has a…
full article: http://www.ccjdigital.com/britton-transport-kriska-holdings-named-volvo-trucks-safety-award-winners/ By Jeff Crissey Prescott, Ontario-based fleet Kriska Holdings Limited and Grand Forks, N.D.-based Britton Transport were honored by Volvo Trucks and Michelin America Truck Tires with the 2014 Volvo Trucks Safety Award at the 2014 American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego. Both companies were selected based on U.S. Department of Transportation recordable accident…
Full article: http://www.agweek.com/event/article/id/24294 By: Mikkel Pates, Agweek The annual crunch for trucks in the northern Red River Valley has intensified in the past several weeks. FARGO, N.D. — The annual crunch for trucks in the northern Red River Valley has intensified in the past several weeks. Britton Transport in Grand Forks, N.D., hauls numerous commodities — fresh and bulk potatoes,…