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Randy Seals - Customer Advocate - McLeod Software

Topics: Human Resources Fleet Operations Technology

Randy Seals is a Customer Advocate for McLeod Software. He has 27 years of experience in transportation operations and driver management. Randy has designed KPI monitoring tools applying to McLeod’s Loadmaster and PowerBroker applications that have increased bottom line results and efficiencies in some of the industry’s largest carriers.

E-mail: randy.seals@mcleodsoftware.com | Website: www.mcleodsoftware.com

Bag Fees for the Trucking Industry

Randy Seals posted on 2012/04/17 |

When fuel costs rise, trucking companies suffer, even with adjustments to fuel surcharge rates. Maybe we need to learn a lesson from the airline industry. “Bag fees” are creating a steady source of new income for airlines. What can we do in the trucking industry to offset fuel costs?... Read More

What is a Driver?

Randy Seals posted on 2012/02/03 | 2 Comments |

A driver is a father. A driver is a mother, a son, a daughter, a lover, a friend. A driver is someone special. A driver is responsible for almost every comfort we have, because somewhere along the line it came on a truck.

A driver is a white knight on the highway. A driver is someone you can trust, depend on and turn to if you need help. Drivers are on the front line of every emergency in this country be it a famine, a flood, a tornado or whatever. Drivers are out in front leading the way, bringing aid, bringing comfort, helping and leading.... Read More

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Why Business Success Hinges on Your Drivers

Randy Seals posted on 2012/01/11 | 1 Comment |

There's at least one trait shared by every successful trucking company - they all do an excellent job of managing their drivers. Driver retention has been and will continue to be a major factor effecting company profitability. As capacity tightens up and CSA regulations have their impact on the driver pool, managing these drivers will become even more critical.... Read More