Harry Rudolfs Author Gravatar Image and now for some good news by Harry Rudolfs I wrote the following a few years ago in a story called Go West, Older Driver: “And what happens if oil prices drop to $30-40 per barrel? It seems unthinkable…
James Menzies Author Gravatar Image Live from Louisville (with daily updates) by James Menzies – See below for updates It’s an annual rite of spring. Here I am plucking away at my keyboard from a hotel in Louisville, Ky., home to the Mid-America…
Lou Smyrlis Author Gravatar Image Six months later, I still say it’s better to think with your head than your tire iron by Lou Smyrlis A few months ago our managing editor Adam Ledlow wrote a blog about the aftermath from the gruesome killing of 22-year old Tim McLean on a Greyhound bus in Manitoba.
Dan Goodwill Author Gravatar Image The challenging world of LTL freight in 2009 by Dan Goodwill While all segments of the transportation industry are being hit hard by the current recession, the LTL sector is feeling the full force of the economic downturn. To pick up,…
Harry Rudolfs Author Gravatar Image Comparing apples to speed limiters by Harry Rudolfs Last Monday’s Queen’s Park protest was too little too late. One time I arrived at Ford Talbotville and all the gates were locked. The security guard told me someone had…
James Menzies Author Gravatar Image Removing roadblocks to developing a ‘green’ economy by James Menzies As much as I like to criticize the Ontario Liberals, I have to say I’m impressed by Premier Dalton McGuinty’s acknowledgement that Ontario must reinvent itself and focus on creating…
Lou Smyrlis Author Gravatar Image Light at the end of the tunnel or just a mirage? by Lou Smyrlis Hopes that there is finally light at the end of the tunnel based on recent reports of US truck tonnage showing a spike in January (it was our top Headline…
Dan Goodwill Author Gravatar Image Leading your trucking company through turbulent times – Part 3 – Avoiding some common business strategy flaws by Dan Goodwill In the last blog, the focus was on creating a sound and comprehensive business plan that can guide a company through the difficult times. While following the steps listed may…
Harry Rudolfs Author Gravatar Image How bad is it? by Harry Rudolfs Blogging is something new for me, but I’m looking forward to this new type of communicating. As a working truck driver, I want to explore issues that are of importance…
James Menzies Author Gravatar Image Business Networking 101 – Part 2 by James Menzies At a recent Driving for Profit seminar, hosted by NAL Insurance and KRTS Transportation Specialists, business networking guru Allison Graham shared some insight on how to network effectively at business…
Lou Smyrlis Author Gravatar Image It’s all in the details by Lou Smyrlis Changes to Ontario’s A/Z licensing requirements, intended to close embarrassing loopholes that were allowing inexperienced drivers to gain their licence after being tested with a pick-up and horse trailer, are…
Dan Goodwill Author Gravatar Image Leading your company through turbulent times – Part 2 – Create a Business Plan by Dan Goodwill There is an old saying that if you fail to plan, then you are planning to fail. The starting point for any trucking company executive in trying to lead his…
James Menzies Author Gravatar Image Business Networking 101 – Part 1 by James Menzies At a recent Driving for Profit seminar, hosted by NAL Insurance and KRTS Transportation Specialists, business networking guru Allison Graham shared some insight on how to network effectively at business…
Lou Smyrlis Author Gravatar Image This story will have a happy ending. by Lou Smyrlis As many of you know a few days ago I came back from the joyous celebrating of my son’s 10th birthday to the horrible news that my 16-year-old niece, Megan…
James Menzies Author Gravatar Image EPA2010 – Myths and Realities: Part 4 by James Menzies As January 2010 draws near, fleet managers and owner/operators will have to decide between two competing technologies to meet EPA2010 emissions standards. By now, most will know that Navistar is…
