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…

The Over The Road November issue is now online! Please click on the thumbnail to view! For quick access to our November 2023 list of recruiters, please go here.

As the trucking industry deals with lower-than-usual freight rates, carriers are using varying responses. The ones who have weathered bad seasons before knew what to expect. They had disciplined themselves to not overspend when they had the chance. But there were a lot of new carriers that came into the market in the spring of…

In the TRUCKING world, nothing is more important than ‘safety’! What does safety mean? It means keeping the driver and all other road users, pedestrians, and cyclists safe. The responsibility of a safe truck driver goes far beyond the cargo that is in the trailer. It includes the safety of everyone, including themselves, on the…