Trucking Vs. Society
Just how important is the trucking industry to the United States? Click through to see this great infographic.
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10 Things I Wish I Had Known.
Have you ever thought to yourself, damn, I wish I knew then what I know now!? This saying rings true especially when thinking about leadership and owning your own business. Imagine how different some things would be if you had had the knowledge that you have now in your 20’s. This article, written by Todd Wilms of SAP, lists 10 life lessons that will make you think that life could have been a lot easier if you had known this back then. A personal favorite is “It is all personal, not business.” This lesson brings more humane thinking to business i.e. realizing that there is always someone on the other end of the transaction. Check out the rest below or read the full article: 10 Leadership Lessons I Wish I Learned In My 20’s
Traffic Pains = $$ Gains! For everyone but truckers…
Who knew that the rush hour traffic jam could actually be a good thing? Maybe not in the eyes of those who are facing the unproductive bumper-to-bumper action… i.e. truckers.
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Future Ideals of the Freight Brokerage Industry
It’s hard to remember what life as a trucker was like twenty years ago. With the modernization of equipment, the reliance on cellphones/tablets/computers and the introduction of social media, the trucking industry has had a major overhaul.
Truckers Respond to CNBC’s “Collision Course” Special
NBC’s new four-part “Collision Course” special is making waves both inside and outside the trucking industry. The special, which takes a closer look at trucking regulations, has been condemned by many truckers who feel that CNBC has unfairly targeted their driving practices.
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Here’s Why Your Company’s Website is so Important: 7 Fleet Examples
Looking to grow your business and customer reach? One of the best ways to do it is through developing your company’s website and keeping it up to date. Technology is now a major player in today’s business world, and most organizations are manipulating it to optimize their business potential. The best place to start is with understanding how your company’s website benefits you, your business and your current and potential customers. There are 3 major (and useful) points that Maita Yoldi touches on in her article “Know the Importance of a Website for Your Business“:
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#Trucking vs #SocialMedia – Truckers are you Tweeting?
Social media has taken the world by storm in the past couple of years and the transportation industry has definitely latched on to the new form of communication.
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Sudden shift toward the use of e-logs
Below is an article that discusses the growing trend of E-logs. With the federal mandate looming, more people are doing away with paper and switching to electronic logs. Here at BigRoad, we understand that some people are not as comfortable making the switch, or that they feel that they are not as tech savvy, so we have designed our E-log app to be as easy to use as possible. The article also highlights some the of e-log benefits to the driver and owner such as cost and convenience.