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Probably the most controversial section of the book “Making Your Miles Count: Choosing A Trucking Company” is the proposed analysis of carrier contracts beginning in 1996 and ending in 2012. The origins (and restrictions) of the data is explained in the book and the charts expose significant industry changes. 1996 represents a time just as…

Tuscaloosa, Ala. (October 22, 2015) — Trucker Buddy International is pleased to announce the names of three trucking industry professionals who have been added to the Board of Directors since the board meeting held at the Great American Trucking Show, Aug. 27, 2015. Dirk Kupar, Randy Obermeyer and Linda Caffee have been added to board via…

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…