Rodney Spillman is the Driver Recruitment Manager at TransAm Trucking, a major refrigerated carrier based in Kansas. With nearly a decade of hands-on experience in transportation, Rodney leads with a focus on transparency, mentorship, and real-world knowledge gained from working across both the company and owner-operator sides of the industry.
Rodney’s path into logistics wasn’t traditional. After working in construction, he entered the transportation world by chance—and quickly proved his ability to lead. Starting as a factory sales rep, he climbed the ranks into management roles focused on driver recruitment and retention, eventually landing at TransAm where he now oversees a team responsible for bringing in and supporting high-performing drivers.
Rodney’s recruiting philosophy is built on clarity and consistency. He believes in staying on the phone, answering hard questions, and setting realistic expectations—because in trucking, what’s not said can cost someone their livelihood. His insights into the challenges faced by new owner-operators have helped countless drivers better understand cash flow, factoring, fleet growth, and how to survive the critical first year of business.
At TransAm, Rodney plays a key role in aligning recruiting strategy with long-term fleet success. He’s passionate about helping drivers transition into owner-operator roles and supporting their growth with tools, resources, and guidance they can trust. His leadership is instrumental in TransAm’s continued expansion, including its recent freight partnership with Prime and renewed focus on independent contractors and team driving.
Rodney continues to advocate for strong mentorship, open communication, and a relentless focus on effort and attitude—qualities that have shaped his career and define his approach to leadership in the trucking industry.