David Benjatschek Author Gravatar Image Who will you Vote for? by David Benjatschek Its Election Day in the USA. A poll yesterday suggested that today 80 percent of those Americans who plan to switch their vote from Democrat to Republican in the US Mid Term Elections don't actually believe the Republicans will do a better job. In essence they just seem intent on making SOMEONE "PAY" for the current economic status of their country.
Ray Haight Author Gravatar Image Ray’s Rules for Managers of People, Part 2 by Ray Haight I had an epiphany about 10 years ago when along with the other members of the senior executive of the company I was working at; I took a training course…
Harry Rudolfs Author Gravatar Image Seen any speeding LCVs ? by Harry Rudolfs As Ontario’s pilot LCV program is getting ready to wrap up for the winter, I’ve noticed something strange going on. They’re getting faster. Some of the long trains are pushing…
Lou Smyrlis Author Gravatar Image No valid argument against EOBRS by Lou Smyrlis I find the consistent and loud opposition to electronic onboard recorders (EOBRs) coming from the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) puzzling if not irresponsible. This summer OOIDA went so…
James Menzies Author Gravatar Image IN MEMORIAM: Vic Pettigrew by James Menzies I received the following note the other day about the loss of industry pioneer and well-respected businessman Vic Pettigrew. While I didn’t know Vic personally, I thought I’d turn this…
Lou Smyrlis Author Gravatar Image It takes a long time to instill confidence and no time to instill panic by Lou Smyrlis For several years now I’ve been appointed to provide the wrap-up and summary at Richard Lande’s popular Transportation Innovation and Cost Savings Conference. I joke with the wily Richard that…
Ray Haight Author Gravatar Image Ray’s Rules for Managers of People, Part 1 by Ray Haight I thought I would take a break from giving advice on specific roles in a company and look at the bigger picture this month. I have visited many companies over…
Harry Rudolfs Author Gravatar Image Ontario rest stops still a joke by Harry Rudolfs I mentioned to editor Menzies that I’d do a survey of the 401 rest stops from Toronto to Montreal when I get a run that way, and he wondered, “Don’t…
David Benjatschek Author Gravatar Image What you need to know about the ‘Law of Average’ as it applies to Leadership (Corporate & Personal) by David Benjatschek "Next week is our launch week for a new year. There will a BBQ, fun and some pretty average preaching. So please invite your friends." That was the ending appeal to our church service this past Sunday morning. No disrespect to the pastor who delivered it, he's a great guy and I didn't disagree with the true intent in which it was given (making sure people feel comfortable to hear an important message). None the less I found myself strongly reacting to the word AVERAGE. It hit me like a boxer's blow to the gut.
Ray Haight Author Gravatar Image Ray’s Rules for Recruiters by Ray Haight Continuing on with Ray’s Rules, I thought I would comment on recruiters; the group of folks who are in charge of bringing new drivers and owner operators into trucking companies.
James Menzies Author Gravatar Image Two things keeping US fleet execs up at night by James Menzies I spent the better part of last week in Dallas, attending the first annual Commercial Vehicle Outook Conference. It was a good conference, with a wide range of respected speakers…
David Benjatschek Author Gravatar Image An Often Overlooked Ingredient in Great Leadership by David Benjatschek There are a thousand great books out there helping us with perspectives on leadership. A lot of them are worth our time reading. I do believe that knowledge is obviously…
Harry Rudolfs Author Gravatar Image for your perusal by Harry Rudolfs Hey Gang: I’ve been off the sphere for awhile as my dad passed in his 89th year, and what I forgot to mention in the eulogy was the he had…
Lou Smyrlis Author Gravatar Image Why analysis, planning, and carrier relationship building are about to become a whole lot more important by Lou Smyrlis I’ve been at this transportation reporting gig for going on 20 years now and I can’t recall a time when an economic recovery was being faced with so much trepidation,…
