--- title: Join our team of professional drivers | TransLand | Rebecca Anderson (4) description: It is all about Driving a Purpose. Nine years ago, Rebecca Anderson started her professional career in the non-profit sector serving the greater Springfield, MO area. In 2015, she joined TransLand and is now the Director of Recruiting, Marketing and Communications. Through those seven years, two new community trucks benefiting area non-profits have been launched into TransLand’s fleet, the company was named a Best Fleet to Drive For by the Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge in both 2022 and 2023, and every day her team assists professional drivers to not only find, but to achieve their dream careers. (4) --- - [Our Legacy](http://www.drivetransland.com/#legacyIntro) - [Join Our Team](http://www.drivetransland.com/#join) - [Customer Solutions](http://www.drivetransland.com/#customer) - [Community](http://www.drivetransland.com/#community) - [Recognition](http://www.drivetransland.com/#recognition) - [Contact us](http://www.drivetransland.com/#about) [![](https://blog.drivetransland.com/hubfs/TransLand_May2016/Images/apply.png)](https://transland.truckright.com/careers) # Join our team of professional drivers | TransLand ## Rebecca Anderson ![](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/c92f78d296c380559513f93ae547fde7) It is all about Driving a Purpose. Nine years ago, Rebecca Anderson started her professional career in the non-profit sector serving the greater Springfield, MO area. In 2015, she joined TransLand and is now the Director of Recruiting, Marketing and Communications. Through those seven years, two new community trucks benefiting area non-profits have been launched into TransLand’s fleet, the company was named a Best Fleet to Drive For by the Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge in both 2022 and 2023, and every day her team assists professional drivers to not only find, but to achieve their dream careers. Find me on: ### Recent Posts ## [The Complete Guide to the ELD Mandate](https://blog.drivetransland.com/the-complete-guide-to-the-eld-mandate) Posted by [Rebecca Anderson](https://blog.drivetransland.com/author/rebecca-anderson) on Dec 5, 2017 10:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.drivetransland.com/hubfs/Blog/The%20Complete%20Guide%20to%20the%20ELD%20Mandate.jpg)](https://blog.drivetransland.com/the-complete-guide-to-the-eld-mandate) Yesterday, many professional truck drivers took to the streets to protest the impending ELD mandate, effective Monday, December 18, 2017. While they all boasted [#ELDorMe](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ELDorMe?src=hash), no laws were changed. [Read More](https://blog.drivetransland.com/the-complete-guide-to-the-eld-mandate) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.drivetransland.com/the-complete-guide-to-the-eld-mandate#comments-listing) Topics: [eld mandate](https://blog.drivetransland.com/topic/eld-mandate) ## [The ELD Mandate and Professional Truck Driver](https://blog.drivetransland.com/the-eld-mandate-and-professional-truck-driver) Posted by [Rebecca Anderson](https://blog.drivetransland.com/author/rebecca-anderson) on Nov 28, 2017 10:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.drivetransland.com/hubfs/Blog/TransLand_Truck_Interior_10_28_14_1.jpg)](https://blog.drivetransland.com/the-eld-mandate-and-professional-truck-driver) In a few short weeks, all professional truck driver will be required to use electronic logs versus the old school paper logs. What does the ELD mandate [mean to the professional truck driver](https://blog.drivetransland.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-eld-mandate)? [Read More](https://blog.drivetransland.com/the-eld-mandate-and-professional-truck-driver) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.drivetransland.com/the-eld-mandate-and-professional-truck-driver#comments-listing) Topics: [eld mandate](https://blog.drivetransland.com/topic/eld-mandate) ## [Thanksgiving: Brought to You By Truck Drivers](https://blog.drivetransland.com/thanksgiving-brought-to-you-by-truck-drivers) Posted by [Rebecca Anderson](https://blog.drivetransland.com/author/rebecca-anderson) on Nov 21, 2017 10:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.drivetransland.com/hubfs/Blog/Thanksgiving.jpg)](https://blog.drivetransland.com/thanksgiving-brought-to-you-by-truck-drivers) It is almost turkey time. Whether you roast it or fry it, that bird got to your table thanks to truck drivers. [Read More](https://blog.drivetransland.com/thanksgiving-brought-to-you-by-truck-drivers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.drivetransland.com/thanksgiving-brought-to-you-by-truck-drivers#comments-listing) Topics: [thanksgiving truck drivers](https://blog.drivetransland.com/topic/thanksgiving-truck-drivers) ## [Self-Driving Trucks: Are Truck Drivers No Longer Needed?](https://blog.drivetransland.com/self-driving-trucks-are-truck-drivers-no-longer-needed) Posted by [Rebecca Anderson](https://blog.drivetransland.com/author/rebecca-anderson) on Nov 14, 2017 10:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.drivetransland.com/hubfs/Blog/Self-Driving%20Trucks%20Are%20Drivers%20No%20Longer%20Needed.jpg)](https://blog.drivetransland.com/self-driving-trucks-are-truck-drivers-no-longer-needed)   [*Image via Jalopnik*](http://jalopnik.com/how-the-cars-of-logan-grappled-with-the-very-real-futur-1793099275) You cannot go a week without a [news article](https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/13/business/self-driving-trucks.html) with the latest information on self-driving trucks. Autonomous semi-trucks are becoming more of a reality, expecially as Paypal, SpaceX and Tesla founder, [Elon Musk](https://twitter.com/elonmusk) is unveiling its Tesla Semi Truck in a few days. [Read More](https://blog.drivetransland.com/self-driving-trucks-are-truck-drivers-no-longer-needed) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.drivetransland.com/self-driving-trucks-are-truck-drivers-no-longer-needed#comments-listing) Topics: [self-driving trucks](https://blog.drivetransland.com/topic/self-driving-trucks) ## [Don't Be Tricked By the ELD Mandate](https://blog.drivetransland.com/dont-be-tricked-by-the-eld-mandate) Posted by [Rebecca Anderson](https://blog.drivetransland.com/author/rebecca-anderson) on Oct 31, 2017 10:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.drivetransland.com/hubfs/Blog/TransLand_elogs_video.jpg)](https://blog.drivetransland.com/dont-be-tricked-by-the-eld-mandate) Last week, we shared [three facts everyone needs to know about the ELD mandate](https://blog.drivetransland.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-eld-mandate). This week, we have some information you should know so you are not tricked by the upcoming ELD mandate. [Read More](https://blog.drivetransland.com/dont-be-tricked-by-the-eld-mandate) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.drivetransland.com/dont-be-tricked-by-the-eld-mandate#comments-listing) Topics: [elogs](https://blog.drivetransland.com/topic/elogs) ## [Everything You Need to Know About the ELD Mandate](https://blog.drivetransland.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-eld-mandate) Posted by [Rebecca Anderson](https://blog.drivetransland.com/author/rebecca-anderson) on Oct 24, 2017 10:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.drivetransland.com/hubfs/Blog/quallcomm.jpg)](https://blog.drivetransland.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-eld-mandate) December 18, 2017 is quickly approaching. That is the deadline for all professional truck drivers to be using e-logs. Before the day is here, make sure you are prepared. Here is everything you need to know about the ELD mandate. [Read More](https://blog.drivetransland.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-eld-mandate) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.drivetransland.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-eld-mandate#comments-listing) ## [What Every Truck Driver Needs to Know: Safe Driver Week](https://blog.drivetransland.com/what-every-truck-driver-needs-to-know-safe-driver-week) Posted by [Rebecca Anderson](https://blog.drivetransland.com/author/rebecca-anderson) on Oct 17, 2017 10:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.drivetransland.com/hubfs/Blog/What%20Every%20Truck%20Driver%20Needs%20to%20Know%20Safe%20Driver%20Week.jpg)](https://blog.drivetransland.com/what-every-truck-driver-needs-to-know-safe-driver-week)                                                                                                                                                        Image via [CVSA.org](http://cvsa.org/) If you are on the roads throughout North America this week, you will notice heightened law enforcement. Those officers are looking out for unsafe driving behaviors from you. Before you hit the road, every truck driver needs to know the following for [safe driver week](http://cvsa.org/news-entry/operation-safe-driver-week-starts-today/). [Read More](https://blog.drivetransland.com/what-every-truck-driver-needs-to-know-safe-driver-week) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.drivetransland.com/what-every-truck-driver-needs-to-know-safe-driver-week#comments-listing) Topics: [safe driver week](https://blog.drivetransland.com/topic/safe-driver-week) ## [There Are Always Trains: My Near Miss](https://blog.drivetransland.com/there-are-always-trains-my-near-miss) Posted by [Rebecca Anderson](https://blog.drivetransland.com/author/rebecca-anderson) on Oct 10, 2017 10:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.drivetransland.com/hubfs/Blog/There%20Are%20Always%20Trains%20My%20Near%20Miss.jpeg)](https://blog.drivetransland.com/there-are-always-trains-my-near-miss) Transportation has always been of interest to professional driver, David Maxwell. This fascination started at a young age, just like for many others. However, this interest grew into part of his life because there are always trains near professional drivers. Here's David with his near miss and warning to all: [Read More](https://blog.drivetransland.com/there-are-always-trains-my-near-miss) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.drivetransland.com/there-are-always-trains-my-near-miss#comments-listing) Topics: [near miss](https://blog.drivetransland.com/topic/near-miss) ## [A Pink Semi Truck: Miles for Hope](https://blog.drivetransland.com/a-pink-semi-truck-miles-for-hope) Posted by [Rebecca Anderson](https://blog.drivetransland.com/author/rebecca-anderson) on Oct 3, 2017 10:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.drivetransland.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/Pink%20Miles%20for%20Hope.jpg)](https://blog.drivetransland.com/a-pink-semi-truck-miles-for-hope)  In a sea of Mariner Blue trucks, one stands out amongst the crowd. The pink semi truck, otherwise known as the Miles for Hope truck has been turning heads since its inception in 2012. [Read More](https://blog.drivetransland.com/a-pink-semi-truck-miles-for-hope) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.drivetransland.com/a-pink-semi-truck-miles-for-hope#comments-listing) Topics: [pink semi truck](https://blog.drivetransland.com/topic/pink-semi-truck) ## [Why I Became a Professional Truck Driver: James Lomax](https://blog.drivetransland.com/why-i-became-a-professional-truck-driver-james-lomax) Posted by [Rebecca Anderson](https://blog.drivetransland.com/author/rebecca-anderson) on Sep 26, 2017 10:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.drivetransland.com/hubfs/Blog/Why%20I%20became%20a%20professional%20truck%20driver.jpg)](https://blog.drivetransland.com/why-i-became-a-professional-truck-driver-james-lomax) There are so many different reasons individuals make to join the trucking industry. Professional truck driver, James Lomax shares his story. [Read More](https://blog.drivetransland.com/why-i-became-a-professional-truck-driver-james-lomax) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.drivetransland.com/why-i-became-a-professional-truck-driver-james-lomax#comments-listing) Topics: [truck driver](https://blog.drivetransland.com/topic/truck-driver) [Previous](https://blog.drivetransland.com/author/rebecca-anderson/page/3) [All posts](https://blog.drivetransland.com/all) [Next](https://blog.drivetransland.com/author/rebecca-anderson/page/5) ## [*![TransLand_Logo.png](https://blog.drivetransland.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TransLand_Logo.png?width=256&name=TransLand_Logo.png "TransLand_Logo.png")*](https://recruiting.drivetransland.com) ### Mission To provide transportation services in an ethical, safe, reliable and environmentally responsible manner that provides value to our customers, employees and stakeholders. ### Vision A premier transportation company that exceeds customer, employee and community expectations with best of class service. ### Core Values - 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