the great white whale by Harry Rudolfs Although the immensity of the BP oil gusher in the Gulf of Mexico isn’t understood yet, and despite recent editorials proclaiming Canada’s tar sands as an attractive alternative to deep…
Don’t break out the bubbly just yet by Lou Smyrlis Is your head spinning yet from all the economic volatility and second guessing about what it all means about our industry’s future? After spending the last few days immersing myself…
Intermodal Business Primed for Growth by Dan Goodwill The potential benefits of intermodal transportation have been recognized for years. However, for many shippers, intermodal transportation has been viewed as a niche service. It is an attractive option for…
Your chance to get great images of your truck(s): Winnipeg/Area Truck Photo Shoot June 5-6, 2010 by David Benjatschek I’m excited to get the opportunity to have a weekend free in Winnipeg Saturday June 5 and Sunday June 6. So many of the Wowtrucks Calendar Winners have come from…
Why smaller is better in trucking acquisitions by Lou Smyrlis Motor carriers were squeezed by the recession like never before. With a tentative recovery in hand, how will they start to grow again in 2010? In this second part of…
In praise of pristine fleets by James Menzies I’ve always felt that being connected to the trucking industry makes my daily commute a lot more tolerable. I’ve got plenty of eye candy to help pass the miles. My…
Motor carriers are going to have to fix the capacity mess on their own by Lou Smyrlis Attending Scotia Capital’s transportation and logistics night this week I picked up on a valuable piece of insight I think all motor carrier executives, and the shippers who deal with…
Cautious Optimism by Ray Haight Hello folks, I hope all are well. I just returned from Truck World in Toronto a couple weeks ago and I must admit to feeling somewhat optimistic about the…
Power to the People by David Benjatschek I finally figured out why they call our parliament the "House of Commons". Its always seemed an ironic name to me. Watch even 20 minutes of Parliament on TV and you'll soon realize our political parties share very little in common. But I've finally figured it out...
Why Mark Seymour believes it’s time to take the initiative on rates by Lou Smyrlis Over the past few weeks I’ve had the good fortune to interview some of the most respected leaders in the motor carrier industry. I discussed with them the impact of…
Treat Your Children Well by Harry Rudolfs I ran across this personal essay by Linda Duffus and thought it was pertinent to our profession. Although I’m not hauling long distance these days, I can personally attest that…
LCV drivers: Show them the money! by James Menzies I’ve written quite favourably about Ontario’s LCV program and in doing so, I’ve invited some criticism from drivers and engaged in some interesting debates. As I see it, drivers stand…
Don’t waste a good recession by Lou Smyrlis This is a tense time for our industry. It seems we’re stuck in a prolonged in-between phase with the recession technically over (the economy is growing again) but with the…
The Sun and a Clean Shave: A Great Principle for Leaders and Managers. by David Benjatschek Many of you have heard that Alberta is introducing a "Distracted Driver" law this fall. It will fine people who are distracted while driving. What "distraction" means is at the judgment call of the officer watching you. It may be for talking on your hand held cellphone. It could also be for flossing your teeth or trying to balance a Wendy's Combo Meal on your lap while also navigating the road. This past week I would have been guilty as charged! The culprit: My new electric shaver.
conjectures from the side of the road by Harry Rudolfs You heard it here. I’m calling the recession over, trucking-wise, at least. Volumes appear to be up everywhere and companies are hiring drivers again. I’m not too worried about a…
