It All Started With a College Dream—and a Bigger Vision Before the trucks, the dispatch boards, and the cross-country hauls, Sugar Creek Transportation was just an idea on a college campus. Monica Byers, our founder, wrote a business plan for a woman-led trucking company—long before diversity in logistics was on anyone’s radar. But that classroom…
Why Core Values Matter in Trucking—Now More Than Ever Imagine pulling into a rest stop after 600 miles behind the wheel. You’re drained, the sun’s fading, and you just need to know your dispatcher has your back. At Sugar Creek Transportation, that peace of mind isn’t optional—it’s embedded in our DNA. In a logistics world…
Road Wisdom You Don’t Learn in CDL School Driving a rig across the country takes more than a license—it takes grit, rhythm, and a few clever tricks passed down from those who’ve been there. At Sugar Creek Transportation, our veteran drivers aren’t just seasoned—they’re smart. They’ve logged the miles and learned the hacks that make…
This week, from September 15 through the 21st, America celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week—a moment to recognize the 3.5 million drivers who deliver the goods that keep our economy moving. At Sugar Creek Transportation, we don’t need a holiday to appreciate our drivers. But we take this week seriously because our…
Sugar Creek Transportation is growing and expanding and now is the time to join! We are now hiring Class A CDL Truck Drivers in Southern California. 📍 Bloomington California Details include: ✅ Home Daily ✅ Competitive CPM ✅ 2,200 – 3,000 miles weekly ✅ No-touch freight NEW SIGN AND STAY BONUS! Join Sugar Creek Transportation…
The trucking industry is a vital component of the American economy, responsible for moving approximately 71% of all freight in the country. However, in recent years, the industry has faced several challenges, including a decrease in consumer spending. This decrease in consumer spending has had a significant impact on the trucking industry, and it is…
The demand for semi-trucks, also known as tractor-trailers or 18-wheelers, has been on the rise in recent years. This is due to several factors, including the growth of e-commerce and the increased need for goods to be transported across the country. As a result, trucking companies are in a prime position to benefit from this…
As the trucking industry looks ahead to Q2 of 2023, there are a number of trends and developments that companies should be aware of and prepared for. Here are just a few of the things that trucking companies should keep in mind as they plan for the coming months. One of the biggest trends that…
As was to be expected, freight demand dropped drastically in December 2022 due to the holidays. Neither shippers nor carriers wanted to deal with moving their goods between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. The New Year’s Day holiday falling on a Monday has kept the Outbound Tender Volume Index (OTVI), a seven-day moving average of…
This year has been nothing short of amazing. Alike years past, full of all sorts of ups and downs. It wouldn’t be a year though if it wasn’t both exciting and also challenging. That is the beauty of the trucking industry though. You never know what tomorrow will bring. We wanted to reflect on 2022…