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Is Your Mind as Big as Your Truck?

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Bruce

We have all seen it, maybe some of you have even done it, used your size to bud in line or make yourself known. You may even know someone that is short in stature but is constantly trying to make themselves seem bigger. Usually… Continue Reading “Is Your Mind as Big as Your Truck?”

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Don’t Be Late on the First Day!

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Bruce

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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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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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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?”