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Selective Attitude

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Bruce

Fred was training a new driver, like many new drivers coming into the industry this new driver was eager to get started and making money. Jack, the new driver had a bit of an attitude, after all he was not a blank canvas, his… Continue Reading “Selective Attitude”

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Trucking and Sales

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Bruce

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Bob had been coming to the end of his four week training period with Randy his trainer, he had been doing pretty well and felt confident he could handle the duties of a long haul truck driver. He had done well in the classroom,… Continue Reading “Trucking and Sales”

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Think Sales, Not Truck Driver!

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Bruce

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Jack watched the award recipients at the safety meeting walk up to the front one after the other. He had been here before, wondering in his mind why he didn’t ever win an award for safety or performance? Oh he was a safe driver… Continue Reading “Think Sales, Not Truck Driver!”

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Transportation Success is About Self Management!

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Bruce

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I recently attended a seminar called Driving for Profit put on by the folks at NAL Insurance. This seminar series is put on a couple of times a year and features information on the industry, successful company executives and other important information. The series… Continue Reading “Transportation Success is About Self Management!”

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Don’t Just Haul-Overhaul!

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Bruce

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As professional drivers we think about hauling freight up and down the road. As business owners it is important to keep refreshing your business and keeping it up to date. That means improving efficiency, improving cash flow, and improving income opportunities. How many of… Continue Reading “Don’t Just Haul-Overhaul!”