Hello folks, hope all is well. This month I am laying a framework for all of the safety personnel that this industry depends upon so heavily. I reported on this once before but the message bears repeating; the Truckload Carriers Association benchmarking service, www.tcaingauge.com reveals that companies with lower insurance costs have higher operating ratios…

Ticktock…Ticktock…Ticktock! The clock is ticking for anyone in Ontario who wants to get a Class AZ driver’s licence. The mandatory entry-level standards will be a reality by July 1, 2017. But I believe the clock is ticking even louder for all trucking companies. If they are not awake yet, they soon will be. The industry…

Imagine you wake up at 3 am to a fire alarm in your hotel room on the 15th floor. The announcement from the loudspeaker instructs everyone to exit the building immediately, without using the elevator. What do you do? This recently happened to me, and after trudging down the flights of stairs and being guided…

Over The Road February Issue now online!

There are many ways to create a driver-centered culture and if done properly they are all capable of being fun and effective. With driver turnover cost estimates ranging from $6000.00 dollars up to $12,000 dollars per person, it makes cultural and monetary sense to invest in turning your company into a fun place to work…

I was giving a speech a while ago and had a short question and answer time at the end. I was asked a fairly standard question about success and what is the biggest leverage to achieving it. I have many books on the subject and there are more books written about the subject than all…

Over The Road January Issue now online!

The calendar is a wonderful thing; a calendar year allows us to reflect on the past twelve month’s triumphs and failures. If we choose to, each January we can start anew. We can and should reflect on our successes and failures in both our business and personal lives. I’m not just speaking of the old…