The true business of humility
Humility doesn’t make for flamboyant headlines, but business leaders who combine intelligence, integrity and a generous dose of humility, build organizations that are more constantly successful and enduring. I always keep in mind the story of the Canadian firm where…
The rules of the game have changed
I looked upon last week’s heart stopping announcement of an agreement between Russia and Saudi Arabia to freeze crude oil production with the same lack of enthusiasm I hold for the All Star game – to me, they are meaningless…
Worst Trucker in the World: Thanks, FMCSA?
First let me say: No one who is impaired by alcohol or illegal drugs has any business operating a vehicle – truck, car, bike or boat. I say this to make it clear that I am in no way making excuses for the California-licensed truck driver the Federal Mo…
What to expect from this year’s new and improved Canadian Fleet Maintenance Summit
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — In an industry rich with events dedicated to education and networking, standing out as an event everyone should mark on their calendar year after year is a goal sought by many and achieved by few. This holds…
Trucker Shot Near O.Co Coliseum Returns Home To Indiana
OAKLAND – More than two months after he was shot near the Coliseum in Oakland, a 72-year-old truck driver is finally returning home to Indiana. Through it all, his wife of five decades has been by his side.
“Music Like the Open Road has the Power to help and heal people” Jim Ryan
I’m always pleasantly surprised to re-discover how important and unifying music is to career truck drivers. After I wrote a story about B-trains and mentioned driving for Eaton’s, retired driver Bob Reimer sent me a song he’d written about the B Model …
Here come the Wobblies
In a labor battle with roots dating back 100 years, independent truckers and Starbucks employees are now joining the wild and contentious Wobblies On a fog-soaked December morning, near an Interstate 5 offramp on the outskirts of Stockton, about a doze…
Here come the Wobblies
In a labor battle with roots dating back 100 years, independent truckers and Starbucks employees are now joining the wild and contentious Wobblies On a fog-soaked December morning, near an Interstate 5 offramp on the outskirts of Stockton, about a doze…
Despite Plan to Close Southington Rest Stop, Truckers Would be Allowed to Park
Connecticut’s Transportation Commissioner James P. Redeker told a legislative budget panel Friday that truckers could still park at the rest stops that are scheduled to be closed under the governor’s proposed budget. In an effort to reduce budget costs…
Penticton trucking company makes donation toward local hospital expansion
Giving back an important part of their business