Perspective
Opinion: Small Firms Can Fight Cargo Theft
Cargo thefts are at an all-time high, but so are innovative new surveillance, tracking and security products their makers claim can prevent or reduce thefts or hijacking and help locate stolen freight — for a price.
September 23, 2011Opinion: Appreciating What We Take for Granted
In the United States, we have a tendency to take quite a bit for granted. We often gripe about mundane things like our kids’ sports schedules or running through the “Honey-do” list at home.
September 16, 2011Opinion: The 1031-LKE Cash-Flow Convoy
America’s trucking industry is facing a daunting array of challenges. Near the top of the list for every CEO and CFO is: “How can I increase my cash flow?”
September 8, 2011Opinion: Rate Your Driver Retention Program
Think your trucking company has an effective driver retention program in place? Let’s find out. This “interactive” driver retention program rating exercise will define just how effective your program is.
September 2, 2011Opinion: Curbing Fleet Fuel Costs
A GPS tracking system that allows for fuel-card integration will present information in an easy-to-read format and give you more control over your fuel usage and costs.
August 22, 2011Opinion: No Longer a ‘Penny Business’
Vernaculars can expedite commerce, provided all parties understand the lingo, but using it outside an industry may frustrate communications when being clearly understood is vitally important — particularly if money is involved.
August 18, 2011Opinion: Driving Accident-Free — A Mission
This week, contestants of the National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships will be convening in Orlando to begin four intense days of competition.
August 11, 2011Opinion: Can This Marriage Be Saved?
It takes a significant effort on the part of suppliers and customers alike to ensure that strains on key supplier-customer relationships are avoided, and there is a common focus on the contributions that create value.
August 5, 2011Opinion: Consider Hedging On-Road Fuel Costs
Perhaps your company already has explored myriad ways to reduce the cost of on-road fuel. But have you considered hedging the cost of your on-road fuel?
July 29, 2011Opinion: Train Drivers to Deal With Spills
A transportation accident or emergency release that results in an environmental hazard is, for most businesses, an extraordinary occurrence. Yet every business needs to be prepared for such an event.
July 22, 2011