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The headline reads, “Transport firms hit by driver shortage.” This article could be from almost any country, since drivers are currently in demand around the globe. However, this particular column was from a New Zealand magazine, which quoted one carrier executive as saying, “It’s just really hard to get quality drivers … we can’t even…

Oh my goodness, October already! As you might imagine, writing an article for a magazine has a certain lead-time to it. For me, I have to write these articles weeks, if not months before the magazine is published. I say this because at the time that I am writing this article, I’m very hopeful that…

It would be irresponsible to write a book to help lease operators become more successful and not analyze fuel costs, both past and present. Over 30% of “Making Your Miles Count: Choosing A Trucking Company” is dedicated to fuel costs. As I have presented it, if operators understand fuel taxes they will be able to…

My consulting business has taken me into many companies over the past few years and aside from the normal concerns about volume, rates and profitability, a common issue which prevails is HR (Human Resources) and the management of all the people in the company. There have been thousands of books written on this subject by…

Trucker Buddy International recently announced that PeopleNet has agreed to renew its sponsorship of the School Supply Program which was a big success last year. Trucker Buddy classrooms will receive grants totaling $6,000 to help them purchase supplies and equipment. In January 2016, twelve classrooms will be selected to receive $500 in grants for supplies,…

Let’s talk insurance. It’s not a well-kept secret that I have had my share of dust ups with many an insurance executive. During my tenure at a couple of carriers, I witnessed many circumstances that thoroughly reinforced my staunch belief that more money can be stolen with a briefcase than a gun and that most…

After eight years my second book is finally off to the presses (shipping is scheduled to start September 28, 2015). It’s the second book in the Making Your Miles Count series. The book contains more Canadian lease/owner operator research than any other source available today. So, how does an operator choose a trucking company? They…

I recently had the opportunity to go to 301 St. Paul St. East in St. Catharines, Ontario. For those of you who don’t recognize this address, good for you! It means that you have not been to a Ministry of Transportation (MTO) “Show Cause” hearing. In fact, this past month I have been there twice.…