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Preparing for the big test.

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Bruce

The commercial driver retest, yes it is that time of year or should I say five years. As a holder of a commercial licence I have to rewrite my licence every five years by conducting a written test. Now I have driven trucks for… Continue Reading “Preparing for the big test.”

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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?”

Category: Truck Driving ArticlesTags: #Driventodrive, articles, Bruce Outridge, career information, complacency, Leadership, Outridge Consulting Services, professional drivers, transportation industry, truck drivers

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”

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How Good is Your Company?

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Bruce

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You’ve probably ready them in the trade magazines, you know the ones, the ones that report on how good a company is to work for. I’ve read them many times and know of many of the companies that they talk about. Business is hard… Continue Reading “How Good is Your Company?”

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Increasing Your Driver Net Worth

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Bruce

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Frank was new to transportation and the company. Fresh out of school he was eager to learn the ropes and have a successful career. He asked many questions almost to the point of annoyance, but what many didn’t know he was watching to see… Continue Reading “Increasing Your Driver Net Worth”