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I subscribe to Seth Godin’s daily blog which you can find at: http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2018/04/youll-pay-a-lot-but-youll-get-more-than-you-pay-for.html. This is a useful, freelance marketing document that sets out strategy that you can fit into a single sentence. He recently stated: You’ll pay a lot, but you’ll get far more than you pay for! When I think on this for a…

“Those who have the ability to be grateful are the ones who have the ability to achieve greatness,” wrote Steve Maraboli in Life, the Truth, and Being Free. When was the last time you received a hand written thank you note or a card just to let you know someone was thinking of you? If…

Pelham, Ala. — Trucker Buddy International and PeopleNet Communications are pleased to announce that 25 classes have been granted $500 each for school supplies and equipment needs. The School Supply Grant Program, started in the fall of 2014, gave teachers the opportunity to complete an application for grant consideration. Schools with funding needs in addition to…

Found in Wikipedia; a strong culture is said to exist where staff respond to stimulus because of their alignment to organizational values. In such environments, strong cultures help firms operate like well-oiled machines, engaging in outstanding execution with only minor adjustments to existing procedures as needed. Conversely, there is a weak culture where there is…

Recently I was discussing marijuana with an acquaintance of mine who is a regular user of illegal marijuana. When I say regular, I mean daily. This person can’t wait until later this year, when the government will make recreational marijuana legal for all people over the age of 19. This conversation got me thinking about…

In an effort to give more visibility to female professional drivers, the Women In Trucking (WIT) Association created an Image Team in 2015. The Image Team was designed to allow the organization a way to use female drivers for media events, trade show representation and for ride-alongs with influential people. The competition was friends, and…

Toronto, ON – March 8, 2018 – The Kriska Transportation Group (KTG) was recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth with the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation. The 2018 Best Managed program award winners are amongst the best-in-class of Canadian owned and managed companies with revenues over $15 million demonstrating strategy, capability and…

A couple of weeks ago, I had the great opportunity to speak at an event at the KSM Transportation Advisors Client Seminar. This is a first-class, accounting/consulting firm that continually impresses me with their integrity, innovation and dedication to the industry. Every six months or so they assemble a large number of their trucking clients,…