Category: Truck Driving Articles

Don’t Be Late on the First Day!

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Bruce

One of the fastest ways to improve your income in trucking is with good time management techniques. As an entrepreneur I begin every week loading up my calendar with meetings and other projects and slotting them in where they fit to be completed in… Continue Reading “Don’t Be Late on the First Day!”

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Beat Hours of Service Issues with Good Trip Planning

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Bruce

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Unless you have been hiding under a rock many will know that the hours of service regulations changed on July 1, 2013, yet again, or is it maybe, I’m not sure? Since as of the time of this writing there has been no decision… Continue Reading “Beat Hours of Service Issues with Good Trip Planning”

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Taking Home with You

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Bruce

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I don’t know about you but one of the things that used to drive me crazy was driving a truck that was not set up to my liking. When I started my career in long haul transportation I heard many complaints of people not… Continue Reading “Taking Home with You”

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Lane management, fact or fiction?

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Bruce

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It is amazing to me how we forget the basic rules of the road after driving for a while. There used to be respect and consideration for others on the roadways, but today that has changed drastically. The biggest thing I have seen is… Continue Reading “Lane management, fact or fiction?”

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Five Questions You Should be Asking Carrier Representatives

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Bruce

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As we roll into trade show season, the carriers will be out in full strength looking for potential candidates for their fleets. They’ll look real slick, have those glossy brochures available for you to take home, and will try to entice you with new… Continue Reading “Five Questions You Should be Asking Carrier Representatives”