Regret for the Past is a Waste of Spirit

by Ray Haight

In life as in business we have the enormous benefit over all other creatures of being able to review the decisions we have made over our lifetimes. Some of us…

How new technology is about to change how we think about economies of scale and our supply chain practices

by Lou Smyrlis

The transportation and logistics practices so ingrained into our business culture – from JIT deliveries to global supply chains — stem from trying to most efficiently distribute goods produced in…

Does your Team see Power or a Person?

by David Benjatschek

Here is a question I heard this weekend for all you Leaders, Managers & Supervisors out there: Does your team see you as a Person or do they just…

Just be YOU. A lesson learned in Vegas.

by David Benjatschek

A Lesson from Vegas I just got back from 4 days in Las Vegas with my wife attending a wedding photographer’s conference. I met my wife, a wedding photographer,…

Get ready to be impressed with Hino’s new hybrid COE

by Lou Smyrlis

In a little over a week Hino Motors will be unveiling its diesel-electric hybrid system in a newly designed Class 4 and 5 cabover engine (COE) truck line-up during the…

Spec’ing for ergonomics

by James Menzies

I recently visited with L. Ritchie Cartage, a 40-odd-truck fleet out of Scarborough that initially caught my eye because they run a well-kept fleet of city and highway tractors that…

3 Secrets to Getting Employees to Play on the Same Team – Complimentary Teleseminar

by David Benjatschek

I've spent a lot of time over the past few years helping clients build better teams for better results. You are invited to RSVP your attendance to a powerful 45 minutes teleseminar on Thursday March 3 at 1 pm EST.

truckers packing heat

by Harry Rudolfs

I’m no wuss when it come to guns. My dad introduced me to target and skeet shooting when I was just a lad so I’ve always been respectful around firearms.

Are we there yet?

by Ray Haight

I was reading an article just recently that both intrigued me and gave me hope; it was written by Adam Ledlow and was based on the rise of Social Media…

Are the proposed changes to US trucking’s hours of service rules based on solid science?

by Lou Smyrlis

Anyone running into the US should be paying close attention to the firestorm of debate raging over the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new proposed hours of service rules for…

The Definition of Recreation – Don’t Pound your Boss, Pound some Weights!

by David Benjatschek

The best definition of recreation I've heard is assessing whether an activitiy "recreates" your energy. For people who have physically demanding jobs it might mean taking a break to exercise their thought with a good book or conversation. For people who sit alot during the day it definitely should look like a killer game of squash with a friend or a good workout at the gym. When you are constantly on the road that often seems difficult. Good News:

Owner/Ops: Are you entitled to share of $15M settlement?

by James Menzies

If you were a Canadian owner/operator hauling into the US between 1991 and 2002, the carrier you worked for at that time may have a cheque for you. As I…

A Monday Power Tip: Use Reflection to Become a More Effective Listener

by David Benjatschek

Listening is one of those skills you can never be too good at. If I asked each of you to quantify the cost that miscommunications drive in your company I know I would get back some very large numbers! You can start an effective listening revolution in your company. Follow the link below to a short clip on Youtube of me presenting in Missouri for Rockhurst University around the power of reflection in helping you listen for understanding and all the benefits that brings with it. Listening Skills are a big part of the two day Leadership Boot Camps I run for First Time Managers looking for a Great Start and/or Experienced Managers looking for a Fresh Start. Click Here for a 3 minute training clip on Effective Listening David Benjatschek is a professional speaker/workshop facilitator in the areas of Leadership & Communication. He brings powerful training workshops to companies that set up New Managers/Supervisors for a Great Start and helps experienced Managers/Supervisors get a Fresh Start. www.marketbeamer.com or david@marketbeamer.com

2011: The Year of Choice

by David Benjatschek

This is your opportunity to make 2011 the Year of Choice. One principle I've learnt over the years is this: EVERYTHING in life will be managed. If I don't manage something then there are hundreds & thousands of people/things that will manage it for me.

Hand Held Debacle !

by Ray Haight

Most recently in Ontario, there was a ban placed on handheld devises, this is an excerpt from a piece I wrote on the subject recently “I like most of you…