I recently traveled to Australia to speak at a conference. On my flight from Sydney to Perth, I was pulled aside for additional screening for explosives. The agent passed a wand over my luggage, my shoes and my hands. He then put the wand into a reader before he let me go. I thanked him…

Recently a trucking company client told me a story. Their Safety Director received a telephone call from a man who stated that he was currently in the hospital. He told the Safety Director that he had been rear-ended by one of his trucks and he claimed that the truck driver simply took off after the…

Recapping what we have learned so far would have us remember step one which was; creating a firm foundation for change starting with a commitment from the senior leadership. Part 2 was determining where you are in the marketplace for driver compensation and matching your position to your company’s growth strategy. Part 3 was emphasizing…

In my opinion, there is no greater test of character than rejection and injustice. Our reaction to those events truly reveals our inner greatness or ultimate uselessness. It’s certainly not fair but it is the best method of revealing who we truly are. I remember many years ago I ran my first marathon. I did…

Even though most drivers seem to be aware of both the illegality of speeding and the dangers it presents, more than half of drivers surveyed admit to “technical” speeding. I call it technical because they acknowledge going over the posted limit, but only view this practice as dangerous when it is someone else doing it!…

The Over The Road June issue now online! Please Click on the thumbnail to view!

E-BULL May 7/2019 For immediate release PMTC throws it’s support behind Trucker Buddy International Milton, On: At a recent PMTC Board of Directors meeting in Milton, Ontario, Ed Novoa, Trucker Buddy Board Member since 2011, was invited to make a presentation to the Board and raise awareness of the Trucker Buddy Program. The topic was first…

You are driving along the highway. Up ahead you see a carrier enforcement vehicle parked in the shade, under a bridge. You drive by and there is that dreaded moment or two… is the vehicle staying there or coming out after you? We’ve all experienced that moment when suddenly we feel guilty even though we…