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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 鈥 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鈥 sports schedules or running through the 鈥淗oney-do鈥 list at home.
September 16, 2011Opinion: The 1031-LKE Cash-Flow Convoy
America鈥檚 trucking industry is facing a daunting array of challenges. Near the top of the list for every CEO and CFO is: 鈥淗ow can I increase my cash flow?鈥
September 8, 2011Opinion: Rate Your Driver Retention Program
Think your trucking company has an effective driver retention program in place? Let鈥檚 find out. This 鈥渋nteractive鈥 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 鈥楶enny Business鈥
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 鈥 particularly if money is involved.
August 18, 2011Opinion: Driving Accident-Free 鈥 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