Now that Thanksgiving is behind us and Christmas is just ahead, this can be a very stressful time of year for many truck drivers. With family obligations to meet as well as pick up and delivery deadlines and the added traffic, stress can overwhelm even the coolest heads....

Is your knowledge reliable? Today we have access to so much information from so many sources. We can turn to the internet to seek knowledge. There is social media available to try to gain information from other people's experiences. There are videos to show you many different ways to accomplish a task and most of you have come to know this type of learning as YouTube University....

‘Tis the season, and that time of year when we head out into the shops and stores in search of the best possible gifts for the ones we love. It’s the holiday season, after all! And whether you prefer to do your spending whilst braving the wilds of malls and department stores on Black Friday, or you’ve adopted the far less stressful route of online present pursuance, I figured it might be nice to share some ideas for gift considerations. I’ve always appreciated a gift ...

Thanksgiving is upon us again. Watch out this week for additional traffic, distracted drivers and lost travellers. There will be more traffic on the roadways not going to their daily destinations. Have some patience, watch for quick maneuvers and increase your following distance. Don’t be the turkey that causes the big pile up on the road from inattention....

Are you a mutant? Are you evolving? It has been said that mutation leads to evolution. While this was in the context of species evolving, it got me to thinking about where else this theory could apply. Without evolution, there is only death. Just like a species, your business must evolve (grow) or go extinct (die)....

Learn why proving your efforts to reduce downtime after an accident strengthens your claim and helps protect your trucking income....

Changing Weather One constant challenge that drivers face, no matter the route or season, is the unpredictable nature of weather. From blizzards to heatwaves, changing weather conditions demand adaptability, preparation, and resilience. Let’s explore how team truck drivers navigate the complexities of weather, the strategies they employ, and the critical role their partnership plays in staying safe and on schedule. Weather is one of the most unpredictable variables on the r...

How to Find the Perfect Team Trucking Partner Finding the perfect team trucking partner requires careful consideration to ensure compatibility, reliability, and shared goals. Here’s a concise guide to help you:      1. Define Your Needs and Expectations           Clarify your goals: Are you looking for long-haul, regional, or dedicated routes?           Determine preferred schedules (e.g., days on/off, driving hours).           Identify must-have traits: c...

Preparing your truck for the upcoming winter season can feel like a daunting task, but for those who use their prep time wisely, it can make all the difference once the temperatures drop and the snow begins to fall. Taking the time now, while the weather is still manageable, can be the key to avoiding a major incident on icy roads or a costly shutdown because of missing or malfunctioning winter equipment. Unless you’ve got a red coat, a white beard, and eight tiny reindeer,...

Quarterly Checkup Another quarter is in the books. How is your business doing? Are you on track to making a profit? Are you behind? Do you even know?  If there is one thing that I stress to new owners of a trucking company it is this: “Know your numbers!” What does this mean? Simply, it means that as a business owner you need to know if it is operating at a profit or a loss. How does a business owner do that? They either keep track of every transaction of income and expe...