Business Management Revealing the true, ugly cost of driver turnover January 5, 2021 In my role as a driver recruitment and retention coach, I have observed that driver turnover usually originates as an offshoot of some extenuating factors from the past. The company…
Business Management Are you a boss or a leader? December 8, 2020 Over the last couple of years, I have talked to many organizations and have been fortunate enough to play a business coach’s role to a number of trucking company leaders.
Business Management Lower driver turnover and showcase your stars June 10, 2020 It’s time to get much more granular when measuring driver turnover. To do this, first focus on sub-categories such as: dispatch board; company driver vs. owner-operators; and entry-level drivers. This exercise…
Business Management U.S. carrier hit hard by Covid-19 finds ways to survive in uncertain times April 28, 2020 SULLIVAN, Ill. – Several carriers in Canada and the U.S. have been scrambling to meet demand during the Covid-19 crisis, but that is not to say business has been easy.
Business Management Trucking industry executives discuss leadership at TCA March 2, 2020 ORLANDO, Fla. – A panel of second- and third-generation trucking industry leaders took part in a panel at the Truckload Carriers Association annual convention this week, diving into a wide-reaching…
Business Management Weathering economic volatility October 14, 2015 Fleets big and small face the same challenges
Human Resources HR Q&A: How to support and promote managers March 14, 2014 Question: We promoted a great performer to a new manager’s role and they are not working out. What can we do?
Human Resources Search on for best employers in trucking industry September 5, 2012 ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is now accepting nominations for the fifth annual Best Fleets to Drive For contest and survey.
Human Resources COMPETITION WATCH: Transpro Freight wins Markel safety award October 19, 2011 TORONTO, Ont. -- Transpro Freight has received a Platinum Plus safety award from Markel Insurance.
Human Resources Cummins Canada promotes Whitney to national role November 17, 2010 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Cummins Canada has named Adam Whitney its new national account executive.
Human Resources data driven decisions October 1, 2010 Trucks may be powered by burning diesel, but the successful business plans behind them require fuel of another sort - and it comes in the form of accurate data.
Human Resources How do you compare? October 1, 2010 TORONTO, Ont. - Motortruck Fleet Executive and the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada are conducting groundbreaking research that will establish fleet management benchmarks for private fleets. Priv...
Human Resources Executive Decision May 1, 2010 Mike McCarron doesn't need to look very far to see the advantage of hiring executives from outside the trucking industry. Three of his top managers had no industry experience before they arrived at MSM Transportation, and he believes the team...
Human Resources PMTC announces passing of Dave Deshane July 28, 2009 OAKVILLE, Ont. -- The Private Motor Truck Council announced with regret the passing of member Dave Deshane, wh...
