--- title: | Tom Jennings description: Tom brings decades of leadership experience in aggregates, trucking, and operations. As the founder of 326 Trucking, Tom oversees strategy, client development, and the company's ongoing growth. His deep knowledge of the industry — from materials sourcing to freight logistics — helps position 326 as a trusted partner in the construction and ready-mix markets. --- [Skip to content](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/author/tom-jennings#main-content) [![326 Trucking Logo-1](https://326trucking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/326%20Trucking%20Logo-1.png?width=150&height=150&name=326%20Trucking%20Logo-1.png)](https://www.326trucking.com) - [About Us](https://326trucking.com/about-us) Show submenu for About Us - [Capabilities Statement](https://326trucking.com/capabilities-statement) - [Certifications + Organizations](https://326trucking.com/certifications-awards-organizations) - [Services](https://326trucking.com/services) Show submenu for Services - [Materials](https://326trucking.com/materials) - [News](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news) - [Our Team](https://326trucking.com/our-team) - [Employment](https://326trucking.com/employment) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [About Us](https://326trucking.com/about-us) Show submenu for About Us - [Capabilities Statement](https://326trucking.com/capabilities-statement) - [Certifications + Organizations](https://326trucking.com/certifications-awards-organizations) - [Services](https://326trucking.com/services) Show submenu for Services - [Materials](https://326trucking.com/materials) - [News](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news) - [Our Team](https://326trucking.com/our-team) - [Employment](https://326trucking.com/employment) - [Contact us](https://326trucking.com/contact-us) [Contact us](https://326trucking.com/contact-us) # News [![](https://326trucking.com/hubfs/High%20Fuel%20Prices.png)](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/when-diesel-spikes-owner-operators-feel-it-first) [End Dump Trucking](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/end-dump-trucking), [Aggregate Hauling](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/aggregate-hauling), [Texas Trucking](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/texas-trucking), [Construction Logistics](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/construction-logistics), [Diesel Prices](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/diesel-prices), [Fuel Costs](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/fuel-costs), [Owner-Operators](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/owner-operators), [Haul Rates](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/haul-rates), [Materials Hauling](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/materials-hauling), [Supply Chain](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/supply-chain) ## [When Diesel Spikes, Owner-Operators Feel It First](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/when-diesel-spikes-owner-operators-feel-it-first) ![Picture of Tom Jennings](https://326trucking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/326%20Tom%20Jennings.png?width=50&name=326%20Tom%20Jennings.png) [Tom Jennings](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/author/tom-jennings) May 8, 2026 9:00:10 AM Fuel prices have always been one of the biggest variables in trucking, but the recent spike in diese... 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Stay... [Read more](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/routine-maintenance-checklist-for-end-dump-trucks) [![](https://326trucking.com/hubfs/PPE%20Safety%20Image.png)](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/loading-and-dumping-safety-tips-for-aggregates) [Aggregate Hauling](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/aggregate-hauling), [End Dump Best Practices](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/end-dump-best-practices), [Dump Truck Safety](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/dump-truck-safety), [Owner Operator Tips](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/owner-operator-tips) ## [Loading and Dumping Safety Tips for Aggregates](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/loading-and-dumping-safety-tips-for-aggregates) ![Picture of Tom Jennings](https://326trucking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/326%20Tom%20Jennings.png?width=50&name=326%20Tom%20Jennings.png) [Tom Jennings](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/author/tom-jennings) Nov 10, 2025 9:30:00 AM When you’re hauling aggregates like sand, gravel, or crushed rock, the job isn’t just about driving;... [Read more](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/loading-and-dumping-safety-tips-for-aggregates) [![](https://326trucking.com/hubfs/a4560861-ea23-481c-b171-70740d73fc5b.png)](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-dump-truck-owner-operator) [End Dump Trucking](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/end-dump-trucking), [Owner Operator](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/owner-operator), [326 Trucking](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/326-trucking), [Dump Truck Life](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/dump-truck-life), [Work-Life Balance](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/work-life-balance) ## [A Day in the Life of a Dump Truck Owner-Operator](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-dump-truck-owner-operator) ![Picture of Tom Jennings](https://326trucking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/326%20Tom%20Jennings.png?width=50&name=326%20Tom%20Jennings.png) [Tom Jennings](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/author/tom-jennings) Oct 27, 2025 10:15:00 AM Ever wonder what it’s really like behind the wheel of an aluminum end dump? For owner-operators in t... [Read more](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-dump-truck-owner-operator) [![](https://326trucking.com/hubfs/326%20Active%20Sources%20and%20Delivery%20Plants.png)](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/now-partnering-with-aluminum-end-dump-owner-operators-in-central-east-texas) [Aggregate Hauling Jobs](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/aggregate-hauling-jobs), [Aluminum End Dump Hauling](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/aluminum-end-dump-hauling), [Owner-Operator Opportunities Texas](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/owner-operator-opportunities-texas), [Dump Truck Work Central Texas](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/dump-truck-work-central-texas) ## [Now Partnering with End Dump Owner-Operators in the Greater Houston Area and Central Texas](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/now-partnering-with-aluminum-end-dump-owner-operators-in-central-east-texas) ![Picture of Tom Jennings](https://326trucking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/326%20Tom%20Jennings.png?width=50&name=326%20Tom%20Jennings.png) [Tom Jennings](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/author/tom-jennings) Oct 13, 2025 9:00:00 AM If you’re an independent owner-operator with an aluminum end dump, 326 Trucking wants to work with y... [Read more](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/now-partnering-with-aluminum-end-dump-owner-operators-in-central-east-texas) [![](https://326trucking.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20depicts%20two%20aluminum%20end%20dump%20trucks%20side%20by%20side%20on%20a%20construction%20site%20On%20the%20left%20a%20shiny%20new%20aluminum%20end%20dump%20truck%20stands%20out%20with%20its.png)](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/new-vs.-used-dump-trucks-pros-and-cons) [End Dump Trucking](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/end-dump-trucking), [Dump Truck Specs](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/dump-truck-specs), [Aluminum Dump Truck](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/aluminum-dump-truck), [Truck Buying Tips](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/truck-buying-tips) ## [New vs. Used Dump Trucks: Pros and Cons](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/new-vs.-used-dump-trucks-pros-and-cons) ![Picture of Tom Jennings](https://326trucking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/326%20Tom%20Jennings.png?width=50&name=326%20Tom%20Jennings.png) [Tom Jennings](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/author/tom-jennings) Sep 29, 2025 10:30:00 AM If you're stepping into the world of aggregate hauling or looking to expand your operation, one of y... [Read more](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/new-vs.-used-dump-trucks-pros-and-cons) [![](https://326trucking.com/hubfs/Future%20of%20Trucking%20Blog%20Post.png)](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/navigating-the-future-trends-in-aggregate-transportation) [326 Trucking](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/326-trucking), [Aggregate Transport](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/aggregate-transport), [Trucking Technology](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/trucking-technology), [Customer Experience](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/customer-experience), [Logistics Innovation](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/tag/logistics-innovation) ## [Navigating the Future: Trends in Aggregate Transportation](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/navigating-the-future-trends-in-aggregate-transportation) ![Picture of Tom Jennings](https://326trucking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/326%20Tom%20Jennings.png?width=50&name=326%20Tom%20Jennings.png) [Tom Jennings](https://326trucking.com/en-us/news/author/tom-jennings) Sep 15, 2025 9:30:00 AM The world of aggregate hauling is changing. From improved logistics tech to evolving customer expect... 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