I am happy to say that this is the 30th anniversary edition of Over the Road magazine. My team and I are incredibly proud of this accomplishment, and we want to thank all our readers and our advertisers for their incredible support over the past 30 years; we couldn’t have done it without you. People…

I had a client who received a pay statement a couple months ago. It had a handwritten note on it saying, “due to the current rate environment and costs, we have been forced to reduce the pay rate of your contract by nine cents per mile. We apologize for the inconvenience… blah, blah, blah”. Kind…

When I was told that the December issue of Over the Road was celebrating a milestone date – it is 30 years old this month, it got me thinking about longevity. Congratulations to OTR. 30 years, publishing 12 times a year, is quite an accomplishment. I am aware that this represents 360 magazine closing dates,…

We are all familiar with the friend who forgets their wallet when it’s time to pay for the meal, or the one who orders three cocktails and wants to split the check down the middle (and you drank water). Maybe your neighbour borrows your leaf clippers each fall and then forgets to return them before…

I’ve been in the accounting industry working with Independent Operators for well over 25 years. About twice a year I have an Operator ask me if they should put their new SUV into their Corporation. If I’m lucky (which would be BEFORE they purchase the $60k vehicle) I tell them NO. Not only should you…

The Republic of Namibia is a country in Southern Africa. This sub-Saharan country is one of the driest and least populated areas in the world. Although the nation borders the Atlantic Ocean, it depends on groundwater for residential and commercial needs. The top economic sector is the mining industry which provides the nation with one-quarter…

Really, why do we all think that it is fine for cars to travel at 120 km or more and for truck drivers to have the hammer down at 105 kms consistently? This speeding mentality is all taking place on highways with posted speed limits of 100 km or 60 and 65 mph. What word…

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