Archive for the ‘Making Your Miles Count’ Category

One of the top 5 events of my life was being in Ottawa from January 28th to Feb 3rd. My opinions, hopefully, on the Freedom Convoy 2022, are not political but observational.  Though my wife and I used to drive truck for many years, I’m not a huge fan of traveling. I’m a home body.…

For nearly two years now society has had to deal with an issue that has dramatically altered people’s priorities and perspectives. Entire industries and markets have either disappeared or have been dramatically altered. The changes in some industries have been more than just from restrictions. People’s spending habits have changed because of their change in…

Given the extreme changes coming to the trucking industry in 2022, it may be worthwhile to consider a strategy for approaching difficulties. Probably the best and most obvious attitude would be optimistic rather than fearful. However, optimism must be focused on the long-term outcome and not the present circumstances. For instance, being positive about KEEPING…

Writing an article in the middle of an uncertain negotiation is a gamble. A lot can change in a couple of weeks, especially this close to a January 1st proposed deadline. Negotiations can change very quickly, in either direction. One thing for certain is… nothing is certain. I’d like to comment on the impact of…

Having watched, for 25 plus years, how some independent operators come into the industry, and then watch how others leave, I thought I might share a five-point observation on how many of these entrepreneurs do it wrong (rather than how to do it right). I thought I’d invert success to expose how NOT to do…

Last weekend my good friend had the occasion to operate a skid steer. He’s a land developer and asked the road builder he hired (a friend of his) if he could use the skid steer to clear a little bush trail on the lot at the end of the road. He knows how to operate…

Many (many) years ago I ran two marathons, in 2001 and 2002. I’ve always thought it romantic to have said I ran a marathon… I was wrong… there is nothing romantic about your first marathon. The reason I started it is not the reason I finished it.  I clearly remember in my first race; I…

Hiring people is always a challenge… at least for me. I am generally not good at it as I tend to believe everyone will do whatever it takes to be successful. I have learned to water down that impression somewhat, but I must constantly monitor my impulses. Over the last month or so I’ve had…