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Strategy is the Secret to Success

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Bruce

It amazes me how many people bounce around the country without any kind of plan or thought to how their time is used and how to enhance their career by being more efficient. This is so true for the professional driver. Many go around… Continue Reading “Strategy is the Secret to Success”

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Organization – It all starts with you!

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Bruce

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“You don’t need that stuff! It’s just holding us up!” yelled the dock worker. The driver kept to his work as if not to hear the man yelling in the background. To him it was important, it meant pride in his load, excellent customer… Continue Reading “Organization – It all starts with you!”

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Can They Count On You?

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Bruce

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When I write about business and entrepreneurship for my blogs and columns I often talk about creating a brand for yourself as your name is one of the most important parts of your identity. If you can’t be trusted it doesn’t matter how good… Continue Reading “Can They Count On You?”

Category: Customer Service, Leadership, Truck Driving ArticlesTags: articles, Bruce Outridge, career information, fleet supervisors, integrity, Outridge Consulting Services, owner operators, professional drivers, transportation industry, truck drivers

Is it Time for a Career Change? Project Planning for Staff.

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Bruce

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Marsha walked over to Francine’s desk with an armful of papers hoping to get some help with an assignment due over the next week. As she approached her desk it became apparent that this would not be an easy conversation, Francine had that look… Continue Reading “Is it Time for a Career Change? Project Planning for Staff.”

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Pairing Employees for Success

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Bruce

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Do you have one, two, maybe three employees that given the authorization may not be working with your company in the future due the amount of problems they seem to have? Everyone does, I don’t know any companies that don’t have this problem. In… Continue Reading “Pairing Employees for Success”