I have several very wealthy friends that I have interviewed. I always like to find out what drives a person and what attitudes they have about problems and circumstances in their life. I have learned a lot about myself in these interviews. Most wealthy people speak about having learned their craft from a mentor;…

  I want to start by taking a moment to wish all of my readers the very best that this holiday season has to offer. This month I will write an article about the CVOR. And about how a CVOR can be ruined. And as I started to think about it I realized that I…

For fleet managers and Owner-Operators of Class 7 or 8 trucks, keeping all the various lights on a trailer functioning properly can eliminate a considerable amount of trouble. This includes avoiding CSA fines or citations for severity points, but also eliminating a glaring reason for law enforcement to pull a vehicle over. In fact, more…

As the trucking industry in North America looks toward women to create a more diverse workforce and to fill talent gaps, nations around the world look toward America to lead the way. Recently, I was asked to speak at a conference in Hue City, Vietnam to share the best practices that the Women In Trucking…

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

  Effective leadership in business, politics or family is critical to the success of that situation. I have seen and I have been involved in many situations at many trucking companies, non-profit organizations and community efforts that would not be suffering but for one missing element; effective leadership. Someone with dedication, vision and a strong…

Theodore Roosevelt once summed up his approach to successful foreign policy by quipping: “speak softly, and carry a big stick.” Brian Taylor, founder of Liberty Linehaul, is also known for his diplomacy and getting results – minus the stick. Soft spoken and thoughtful, when Brian Taylor has something to say, everybody listens – because they…

Thanks to our friends at Old Republic for these tips! Trends in Cargo Theft! The US Thanksgiving long weekend is almost here. Be sure to keep your cargo safe! Do NOT become a victim of Cargo Theft!   If you have to momentarily leave your rig for personal off duty reasons, ensure it is secured…