Why does a driver get picked as the driver to be stopped over the other thousands of drivers passing police officers every day? A driver has to get the attention of an officer before the officer makes the choice for who his next victim will be.

A dirty truck is a good indication that there may be other problems lurking under the grime. ... Read More

Originally posted: by Rosemary Friedrichs
http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/trucking-employment-brand/

How do your drivers feel about their employment situation? When they shout from the rooftops, are they saying you’re a great company to work for—or one to avoid?... Read More

On May 9, 2012, I taught a class of drivers who had come to work for a carrier and these drivers had no idea what CSA was. They all came from previous jobs and had worked in our industry for years. Men who had no computers and carriers who made sure they didn’t share CSA information with their employees.... Read More

Doomsday was at our door for much higher diesel fuel prices and gas prices with several refinery closures that we’re do to happen. It looks like things might be saved as Delta Airline in a very unusual move has bought the Trainer terminal from Phillips 66.

This means diesel fuel and gas will flow through this refinery. Delta bought it to have jet fuel flow through the terminal. They believe they are buying a billion dollars worth of equipment for $150 million.... Read More

A lot of professional people today have a business agent. But what about truckers? Can they have a business agent? Can a business agent really help drivers make more money than a driver could make on their own? Does it cost anything for a driver to have a business agent or if they do charge, what would they charge me? All good questions I'd say and there is no one out there to date that has offered any information on this subject.... Read More

Over the past couple of days, I’ve been listening to quite a few truckers making very strong points on their treatment within the industry.

How to Explore Consortiums Further

If you think that a consortium is an option, your company should consider, some actions you might take, including the following:

• Ask for references, contact other employers participating in the consortium, ask about their experiences, and find out whether their approaches might work for you.
• Consider which of the consortium models might best serve your needs.

Separate Entity Model... Read More

There are two separate issues before the courts presently regarding questionable practices at Swift Transportation Inc of Phoenix, Arizona.

The Importance of Your Consortium Contract

There are currently 17 major police and sheriff's departments under investigation for alleged civil rights abuses across the country. Those alleged abuses include the fatal shooting of a homeless Native American man on a street corner in Seattle, the killing of James Chasse, a 42 year-old schizophrenic from Portland, and the beating of an inmate in a South Carolina jail. ... Read More