Ways to Help Fund Truck Driving School

With truckers in such high demand across America, there are plenty of incentives to get into the industry and thrive with a rewarding truck driving career. Even with such high demand, you may find yourself in a position where you cannot afford to fund truck driving school on your own – a critical step to obtaining your CDL license, and…

Pros of Working for a Family-Owned Trucking Company

Experienced drivers and truck driving school graduates alike are often looking for three key things when seeking a CDL driving position: A positive workplace culture, competitive compensation rates, and impressive benefits packages. When you work for a family-owned trucking company like H.O. Wolding, you will receive all the small-business benefits, with the backing of one of the largest dry van…

What is a Long-Haul Trucker?

For those just entering the CDL trucking world, you likely have noticed serveral terms being thrown around. Over-The-Road trucker, OTR trucker, long-haul trucker, and dry van trucking jobs are some of the most common ways to refer to the same position: A commercially licensed semi truck driver. So, why the many terms? Each title refers to an aspect of the…

What Are Common Characteristics of the Best Trucking Companies?

What are Common Characteristics of the Best Trucking Companies? Recent trucking school graduates and seasoned truckers alike should always seek the very best trucking companies for long-term, rewarding careers behind the wheel. While there is no shortage of companies looking to hire new drivers, it can be difficult to determine which company you will be happy to stay with for…

Everything You Need to Know about Obtaining a CDL License

A commercial driver’s license, or CDL, is one of the first essential steps for anyone looking to start a career as an OTR truck driver. Since operating a large commercial vehicle requires a great deal of skill and safety awareness, there are several important things you must do to obtain your CDL and begin a successful career as a truck…

Things You Need to Know About Your First Year As a New Trucker

Few careers compare to that of a Class A truck driver. Navigating our roadways from coast to coast, these drivers spend hours behind the wheel, delivering the goods Americans rely on most. Highly focused on safety and efficiency, every truck driver develops their skillset through years of practice and experience. H. O. Wolding is one of the top OTR trucking…

Summer Driving and Maintenance Guide

Safety is one of our top priorities at Bison USA. As seasons change, your truck requires different types of maintenance, and road conditions change, too. We’re here to help you navigate what to look out for, and when. Summer Driving and Maintenance Guide Summer Driving Tips Summer brings an increase in pedestrian and bicycle activity. Watch for inattentive pedestrians at…

CVSA Brake Safety Week 2021

Brake Safety Week is scheduled by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance for August 22-228.  The focus area of this year’s brake safety week is hoses/tubing. Jurisdictions devote a week to conducting commercial motor vehicle inspections, identifying brake violations and removing vehicles with out-of-service brake violations because: Brake system and brake adjustment violations accounted for more vehicle violations than any other…

Things to Consider When Choosing a Dedicated Fleet Service Provider

As an OEM business, tackling the logistics of shipping and distributing your product across the country can be exceedingly difficult. Unless you have the capital backing and time to run your own fleet of drivers, your business can benefit greatly from dedicated fleet services. Ever-increasing online commerce has made the need to ship products ever more prevalent for businesses across…

5 Tips for Team Truck Drivers

Searching the market for various trucking companies hiring? H. O. Wolding is one of the top over the road trucking companies, offering an assortment of Class A driving jobs available today! Both new and experienced drivers are encouraged to apply. If you are interested in working with us, our team truck drivers are among the highest paid in our fleet,…

6 Tips for Recent CDL School Graduates

5 Tips for Recent CDL School Graduates Looking for Entry-Level CDL Driving Jobs As a recent recipient of your commercial driver’s license (CDL) from an accredited truck driving school, there are many paths you can take towards a new career. Trucking companies are hiring across the country, each offering their unique offerings, benefits and compensation rates. Still a little confused…

3 Reasons You Should Work with Family Owned Trucking Companies

Are you fresh out of truck driving school, and looking for class A driving jobs? Experienced, but looking for better opportunities? Family friendly trucking companies are a great place to build a rewarding career, with a host of benefits to match. Oftentimes family-owned and operated, these trucking companies understand the value of work-life balance, and how much spending time with…

Long-Haul Vs Short-Haul Trucking

Looking to revamp your career, or get a fresh start? OTR, or long-haul trucking companies and short-haul trucking companies are always looking for talented, safety-driven drivers to join their industry. Before you decide which is right for you, it is important to remember some key differences. Short-Haul Involves Less Time On-Road and More Direct Management As a short-haul truck driver,…

New Trucks at Bison USA

Bison USA is excited to announce that we’ll be adding 37 new trucks to our fleet over the next couple of months. The first round of trucks will be delivered in November, with the vast majority being delivered in December and January. We plan on replacing all trucks in the fleet that are older than the 2017 model year. If…

5 Important Things You Should Know About a Career in Trucking

Interested in starting a lucrative career in trucking? As you browse various long haul trucking jobs and OTR trucking jobs, it is important to remember various aspects that go into the job. From best safety practices behind the wheel to time management between loads, truckers are required to stay vigilant and efficient throughout their day. The best drivers gain confidence…

Winter Driving Tips & Tricks

Winter is around the corner and our Bison USA team wants to make sure that you are properly prepared for the road ahead. Although we cannot control the weather, we can certainly control the actions we take to help mitigate any potential problems. Many states around the nation will be enacting chain laws, if they haven’t already. For all trucks…

Summer Driving Safety Tips

Summer is upon us, which means an increase in outdoor temperatures. When you’re busy and focused on the task at hand, it can be easy to miss the signs of heat illness. Heat stroke occurs when the body no longer sweats and body temperature reaches dangerous levels. Some of the symptoms of heat stroke include: Dry, hot reddish skin and…