Drivers, please take care of yourselves

I have been writing tributes about my truck driver friends who have passed away far too often in the past couple of years. I hope I never have to write…

The cost of inaction

I have been somewhat fixated on the cost of inaction lately. What is the cost of inaction? It is how much not making a decision will cost you. The best…

What makes a good leader?

I saw a quote recently that read, “An Employee never forgets the leader that gave them a chance. Be that leader.” I took a screenshot of it because I knew…

‘Keep in touch!’: Why it pays to maintain relationships

I have always been good at staying in touch with people. Former classmates, teammates and even co-workers. Part of this is because I am friendly by nature. I am the…

Do dispatchers have favorite drivers?

A dispatcher at a trucking company can look after upwards of 50 drivers. There is always going to be a mix of drivers based on experience, personality, attitude, background and…

Tips for finding the best potential truck driver hires

I have lost count of how many truck drivers I have hired in my career. I know I have crossed paths with more than 10,000 drivers, and I’ve got a…

To run a fleet shop, or outsource repairs? Both approaches have advantages.

The market appears to be split when it comes to the best approach to maintaining company equipment. There is no “one size fits all” method to determine if having an…

When’s Daddy coming home? Appreciate the sacrifices made by drivers and their families

When someone decides that they want to be a professional truck driver, they have a general idea of what they are signing up for. They know that the hours can…

How to properly quit your job

It is no secret there is a lot of turnover among truck driving jobs. This has subsided a bit recently with market conditions, but it remains much higher when compared…

What is ‘just a driver’ syndrome?

Truck drivers are the lifeblood of the transportation industry. Quite simply, without truck drivers, none of us would have jobs. They literally keep it moving and are absolutely integral to…

Invest wisely when it comes to hiring dispatchers

My first job when joining the world of asset-based transportation was working as a dispatcher. I had a fleet of 40-45 drivers that I would manage, and I was their…

Think of truck drivers on the road this Christmas

What is Christmas like for you and your family? My family has our main celebration on Christmas Eve. For as long as I can remember, we would gather at my…

Tell the full story in driver recruitment ads

I was recently looking for an experienced truck driver for a run based in the city of Elmira, Ont. Calling it a city might be a bit of a stretch…

How to become a “driver-centric” carrier

You would be hard pressed to find a trucking company that does not claim to be “driver-centric”. Take a look at recruiting ads and you will see that there are…

The lying recruiter damages fleet retention, reputation

I recently asked a large group of truck drivers what I should write about when it comes to driver recruitment and retention, and many suggested the topic of “The lying…