Category: Truck Driving Articles

Staying Alert Begins on the Inside

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Bruce

Driving for a living as a professional driver can be both very boring and very exciting at the same time. The rumble of the big truck, sitting high above the traffic can be a great feeling as you roll down the road. One of… Continue Reading “Staying Alert Begins on the Inside”

Category: Leadership, Truck Driving ArticlesTags: articles, Bruce Outridge, carriers, complacency, Leadership, Outridge Consulting Services, owner operators, professional drivers, transportation, transportation industry, truck drivers

What are Safety Cards?

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Bruce

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Safety cards are part of a system that I released this month to help companies in the transportation industry with their safety programs. With new regulations, budget obligations, and the nature of the industry finding ways to promote the safety message are even more… Continue Reading “What are Safety Cards?”

Category: Leadership, Truck Driving ArticlesTags: articles, Bruce Outridge, carriers, complacency, fleet supervisors, industry information., Outridge Consulting Services, terminal managers, transportation, transportation industry, truck drivers

Do You Understand Your Company Income Statement?

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Bruce

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It totally amazes me how many Owner Operators get their income statements from the company and either believe it is true without challenging it or even worse don’t review it to make sure it is correct. This happens too often and the reason is… Continue Reading “Do You Understand Your Company Income Statement?”

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Have you Let Your Business Become Complacent?

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Bruce

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I love being in business for myself. Everyone that knows me knows that I like being in some control of my destiny, not saying it is easy but at least is built on effort. I like enjoy the process of dreaming of new possible… Continue Reading “Have you Let Your Business Become Complacent?”

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At What Time Do You Ask for Help?

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Bruce

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We are men, raw raw!!!! Sometimes we are too proud to ask for help, for those of you that are married you probably hear this all too often. “Why didn’t you stop and ask for directions, why didn’t you ask the sales clerk?”You know… Continue Reading “At What Time Do You Ask for Help?”