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If a Carrier has operators on their fleet they automatically have an insurance policy with specific deductibles and terms. Not all terms, however, are the same. Some carriers “self-insure” to a certain dollar figure (say $25,000) and then are covered for anything above that by insurance companies. Other carriers have the insurance companies cover everything…

One of the most difficult concepts I have tried to grasp over the past number of years and the one I have cherished the most is this one, “I am in this position because I chose to be here. I take 100% responsibility for me”. I am not trying to get too heavy on you…

It is interesting to see what some of my fellow trucking safety professionals are discussing. There is currently an online discussion group talking about whether obstructed sleep apnea (OSA) testing should be made mandatory. As you might guess, the opinions are wide and varied. I have seen some statistics stating that a range from 15%…

Author Ann Wilson Schaef calls perfectionism “self-abuse of the highest order.” It could be a factor in why there are so few women in leadership roles in transportation. Although it has become more common for companies to promote women into management areas, there is still work to be done to increase the percentage in transportation.…

In today’s work environment, everyone is wearing multiple hats. Who can say, “I think I’ll take tomorrow off, I really have nothing to do at work”? Over the past three years, online training/communication has been front and centre for me. I have spoken with more than 200 carriers about this topic, and through the course…

The Women In Trucking Association represents all women employed in the trucking industry. We represent the women who design the trucks, build the trucks, buy the trucks, fix the trucks and drive the trucks. If you are one of the five percent of female drivers or one of the fourteen percent of female managers in…

Many people think they have no choice regarding paying taxes but that is simply not true. There are many choices: some have immediate consequences and some are very much delayed. I know one individual who started a corporation when he was relatively young by building rental properties: duplexes, fourplexes and sixplexes. This individual built them…

I have always liked this thought and over the years have found it to be true. I also like the idea that suggests that what you give out to the universe will eventually come back to you, both good and bad. Case in point, I find that when I look back on some of the…