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Flatbed Percentage Pay Program – TanTara Transportation The trucking industry is very diverse in the types of truck driver pay offered. Some companies offer Pay Per Mile, Stop Pay, Detention Pay, Experience Pay, Fuel and Safety Bonuses and Accessorial Pay to name a few. Percentage of Load Pay is widely considered one of the highest truck driver pay models in […]

TanTara Transportation is a great fit for experienced drivers who are committed to their career and personal development. See if your skills and needs match TanTara’s standards. What are we looking for in prospective drivers? All experienced drivers should know and follow DOT and FMCSA regulations which is standard at all trucking companies. At TanTara, we […]

Adventure was calling Mike Hines when he began his flatbed trucking career in 2012. That mission has been accomplished and then some! When Mike started with TanTara, he learned the “TanTara-Way” through hard work, communication and staying motivated! During his time he even worked his way up to competing in the Iowa Truck Driving Championship […]

Truck Driver Tax Deductions You don’t sit behind an office desk. You’re not on a factory floor. You don’t teach in classroom. And you’re not in a lab. No, your work location changes each and every day. Your workplace is your cab. And you’re always on the go. You’re a truck driver. Your truck is […]

This holiday season, as we continue to rely on drivers more than ever for timely delivery, remember to thank your favorite truck drivers with a thoughtful gift that will make their day. Not sure what gifts truckers will appreciate? We vetted several ideas for showing appreciation to truckers for their hard work this Christmas.   […]

Why You Should Take Your CDL Test Before February 2022 Are you an entry-level driver candidate? Are you thinking about getting your CDL? If so, you will want to act right away, because regulations are changing in February to require entry-level drivers to attend a government certified driving school before they can get a Commercial […]

On Saturday, June 19th, more than 500 members of the TanTara Transportation family of drivers, mechanics, clients, family and friends gathered for a 40th anniversary celebration at the company’s headquarters in Muscatine, Iowa. Guests enjoyed a catered dinner by Overlook Ballroom, followed by music and dancing to the band, Big Time Grain CO. The evening […]

Why Choose TanTara Transportation Corp. If you want to drive for a company that treats their employees like family, TanTara Transportation Corp. is the right company for you. We greet you by name and make you feel welcome. It is how we have treated everyone for the last 38 years. In addition to our competitive pay […]

  Like many jobs, being a truck driver has its risks that could lead to major health issues if you aren’t taking care of yourself. Similar to how you’re in charge of your truck, you’re in charge of your own health, so be in the driver’s seat on your own self-care. Care When You Need […]

At TanTara, we are family oriented, so we believe time spent with your family is just as important as time spent on the road. Because we value our employees and their time, they enjoy coming to work. Our drivers are dedicated but they aren’t the only ones putting in hours of hard work; their spouses […]