Category: Leadership

Owning Your Success by Playing by the Rules

Have you ever watched the careers of different individuals and wondered why some succeed and are profitable and others always seem to be struggling? I see it over and over again in my travels and always wonder what makes some people tick and others… Continue Reading “Owning Your Success by Playing by the Rules”

Are you leading by example?

Think hard about that question, are you leading by example? There is a thin line between walking the talk and walking the walk once you are in a supervisory position. Sometimes for new supervisors the position can go to their heads to the point… Continue Reading “Are you leading by example?”

Do I need customer service as an owner operator?

Most drivers and owner operators forget the importance of customer service because they don’t feel that they have to deal with the clients directly. They are very wrong and in a big way. If you are an owner operator have you thought about who… Continue Reading “Do I need customer service as an owner operator?”

Patience is a virtue, do you have any?

If you read my post from last week you will see the 12 steps of professionalism that I think are important to becoming a professional driver. The steps also relate to anyone dealing with customers, coworkers, etc. Life on the road can be downright… Continue Reading “Patience is a virtue, do you have any?”

12 Steps of Professionalism

A professional driver is more than someone who can just drive a big rig down the highway, there are regulations, hours of service and more to worry about. That’s not to mention the the load your carrying etc. Below are my 12 steps to… Continue Reading “12 Steps of Professionalism”