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Computers Rule

How many times do we run into the situation where the computer tells us what to do and we blindly follow? Many times a computer will me the location of a road that in reality, is nonexistent. The cash register also rules as it appears most workers cannot give change correctly without being told how.

Risky Business
The "Multi Motor Carrier" discussion

Hi Everyone, Much discussion these days on Exclusive Contracts between Owner Operators and Motor Carriers versus Multi Carrier Contracts. The relationship between the Motor Carrier and the Owner Operator as an "Independent Contractor" is the standard in the Expediting Industry. There are very few "Employee Drivers" in Expediting. The Great Recession has been a period with calls of desperation from many Owner Operators...

Your Truck Guru
Dont let this happen to you!

I speak to people all the time who have no “emergency stock” items on board and no tools to fix a medial task. Don’t let this happen to you. Spend the time finding out what belts you have and carry a spare set.

4-Wheeling
Busy week and a Wind Farm!

It's been a very busy couple of weeks. I had 3 weeks of short runs.. wierd.. but anyway, that's how it worked out.. I was home almost every night, which usually doesn't happen... anyway, after that, the last 2 weeks have been all nice long runs, with one near record week. I went to from New Jersey to Arkansas, then to Memphis, Chicago, back to Ohio this week.