Archive for the ‘Making Your Miles Count’ Category

Good things eventually happen to everyone and so do bad. Success or failure is not determined by “things” or circumstances nearly as much as the reaction you have to them. Some of the greatest success in my life was first introduced to me as a “bad thing”. In fact, I believe what is usually considered…

Being successful requires that you become a valuable asset to those you serve. Without value you are just a number. Rising to the top requires passing those who provide something less of value in their performance. Outperforming your competition through efficiencies, exceptional service and attitude brings value. It’s not a rat race; it’s a race…

Being in business requires a network of people; a network that is trusted to accomplish things on time and without incident. If a driver is an operator they need to network with a mechanic to keep their truck serviced well and on the road for a reasonable cost. They also need to network with the…

I have heard (and tend to agree) that about 50% of all drivers would come off the road if they could get a job that pays the same as what they are getting now. That means a very significant amount of drivers are not really committed to the industry. It is the primary reason that…

  I have several very wealthy friends that I have interviewed. I always like to find out what drives a person and what attitudes they have about problems and circumstances in their life. I have learned a lot about myself in these interviews. Most wealthy people speak about having learned their craft from a mentor;…

Choosing a trucking company isn’t a once in a lifetime choice for successful independent operators. The choice to work for a carrier is an ongoing decision to work with a repeat customer. It goes much deeper than yes/no or sign/walk away. A successful independent operator continually looks to find a healthy balance between better serving…

I have been approached many times to discuss what was the best investment I ever made? After being asked that several times I finally realized that the best investment was the one I chose NOT to make. In other words, if I had made the investment I would have lost a lot of money. I…

A few months ago my family and I got together and took a course to obtain our PAL and RPAL licence (Possession and Acquisition Licence, Restricted Possession and Acquisition Licence). With this licence it allows me to purchase, store and use restricted firearms such as revolvers and/or semi-automatic firearms. It’s not that I’m a collector…